May 10, 2021
State, national and international media frequently feature the University of Wyoming and members of its community in stories. Here is a summary of some of the recent coverage:
National Geographic interviewed UW Professor Jeff Lockwood about the trillions of cicadas that are estimated to be coming to the United States during the warmer months and the benefits they will provide. The article says the invasion is “a once-in-a-17-year chance to enjoy a wondrous natural phenomenon.”
Jim Magagna, the longtime executive vice president of the Wyoming Stock Growers Association, and recently deceased Northern Arapaho elder Crawford White Eagle Sr. who will be honored posthumously will receive UW honorary doctoral degrees. The Rocket Miner, Oil City News, County 10 and SweetwaterNOW published UW’s release noting that the honorary doctoral degree is UW’s highest award.
April 30, 2021
WYTeach finalist McKenzie Morgan, from Lyman High School, presents a lesson to a virtual reality classroom with Mursion avatars via a live video feed. (UW Photo)
Emma Daly, a student at West Grand High School in Kremmling, Colo., was named the first-place winner of the inaugural WYTeach contest a University of Wyoming program. Daly received a $500 scholarship for her winning presentation.
Daly presented her lesson, “Earth’s Quietest Heroes,” from her home classroom to a virtual class of avatars via a live video feed April 2. The contest used innovative virtual reality (VR) software from Mursion that allowed participants to experience what it is like to be a teacher.