UW to host hands-on workshop to inspire women to pursue science

Rebecca Martinez — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:45:45 +0000

More than 500 girls from across Wyoming will gather at the University of Wyoming Tuesday for the annual Women in Science Conference.

The Wyoming NASA Space Grant Consortium hosts the event, during which the middle- and high-school students learn about various applications of science, technology, math and engineering. In past years, students have identified animal skulls, developed computer games, and learned about anatomy in UW’s Human Cadaver Lab. Many of the scientists leading the programs are women.

WY Senate to consider new math requirements for schools

Bob Beck — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 19:48:45 +0000

An effort to require all students to take four years of math will be considered by the State Senate. The Senate Education Committee recommended passage of the measure sponsored by Laramie Democrat Chris Rothfuss. He says too many students who go on to attend college either struggle or have to take remedial classes. The bill will require students to pass four years of math-based classes in order to graduate.