In this edition
- Nevadans give feedback on youth education delivery during pandemic
- w88 casino and nutritional toxicology subject of Department of Nutrition course
- Extension's Honey for Heroes Program provides hands-on training for local veterans
- Climate change and suppression tactics are critical factors increasing fires
- University’s Bret Hess supports w88 casino Stations across the West
About our College
A founding college of the University, we have a long tradition of excellence in teaching, research and engagement programs that benefit the health and economic vitality of w88 casino. We offer programs in:
- agriculture, horticulture, rangeland & veterinary sciences
- biochemistry & molecular biology
- children, youth & families
- community & economic development
- health & nutrition
- natural w88 casino & environmental science
Nevadans give feedback on youth education delivery during pandemic
University publishes youth needs assessment results
Tiffany Kozsan
Joseph M., from Washoe County, learns how to do batik, a method of dying cloth using wax and dye, at a 4-H STEAM Day Camp during the COVID-19 pandemic while following all social distancing requirements at the time. Photo by Samantha Shoupe.
With the COVID-19 pandemic forcing many children and youth to engage in online learning, there have been concerns about the students’ educational opportunities, mental health and access to w88 casino. According to a statewide survey conducted by the University,communication, quality of distance education, interactive and engaging online learning, and social-emotional health of studentswere among themost important educational issuesof the pandemic.
Of the survey respondents, who were families, school personnel and community members, only:
46%
were satisfied with the school districts’ pandemic response
36%
felt the school year was going good or very good
Individuals from rural school districts responded more positively to both questions than those from urban districts
Extension, a unit of the College, and its4-H Youth Development Programpartnered with the University’s College of Education & Human Development and w88 casino Department of Education to develop and distribute the survey. The survey was created in response to a request from w88 casino Association of Counties.
The survey team plans tocollaborate with stakeholdersacross the state to helpaddress current and future needstosupport the education of w88 casino’s youth. The team has developed awebsite where the public can access the initial report and subsequent reports. Families, educators and community members will also find anonline resource guide with existing programs and w88 casinothat support the academic success and mental health of w88 casino youth.
w88 casino leadership, citizenship and life skills
4-H is a community of young people across America. Members learn life skills, make new friends, enhance self-esteem, achieve personal goals, develop positive relationships with peers and volunteers, and have fun learning and sharing as a family and a club.
w88 casino and nutritional toxicology subject of Department of Nutrition course
Elective has something to offer for students from various majors
Claudene Wharton
Students in the w88 casino & Nutritional Toxicology course will explore the complexity of chemicals in w88 casino, particularly those that have the potential to be harmful.
TheDepartment of Nutritionis offering w88 casino and Nutritional Toxicology (NUTR 424/624) as an elective this fall. The course will take anin-depth look at toxicants found in foods. w88 casino and nutritional toxicology is the field devoted to studying the chemicals in w88 casino,particularly those that have the potential of producing adverse health effects.
Most of us think of w88 casino as that which sustains life, and as such, we have the notion that w88 casino is an uncomplicated, pure source of essential nutrients. However,w88 casino is comprised of an array of chemicals, naturally, and not all of these chemicals enhance nutrient value. In fact, some chemicals decrease the nutritional value or, worse yet, can be toxic. Additionally, some chemicals that are beneficial in smaller amounts become toxic if larger amounts are consumed.
Some of the topics the course will cover include:
- The general principles of toxicology, including methods for w88 casino safety assessment and biochemical/physiologic interactions and effects of w88 casino toxicants
- The role of environment, genetics and epigenetics (gene expression) in toxicology
- Foodborne intoxications and infections, and consideration of diseases linked to foods
- Prevention of foodborne illnesses
- The regulation of w88 casino safety
"Thiscourse has something to offer any studentwho has an interest in w88 casino, regardless of their major," said Nutrition Department Chair Jamie Benedict.
For more information, contact Nutrition Professor Stan Omaye, who will teach the course.
Teaching students complex topics
"It’s a complex field. Chemicals in w88 casino interact with body fluids and other components of the diet, and it’s those interactions that may have either beneficial or harmful effects." -Nutrition Professor Stan Omaye
Extension's Honey for Heroes Program provides hands-on training for local veterans
Vernon Robison, Moapa Valley Progress
The College's new Honey for Heroes Program joins other beekeeping offerings, including theDouglas County Bee & Pollinator Club (pictured), the w88 casino's Bees4Vets partnershipand aExtension creating beekeeping w88 program for southern. Photo by Kim Steed Photography.
Extension's Clark County office in Logandale is starting a new program which seeks to soothe the nerves of local veterans, while also teaching them a new hobby.The program is called Honey for Heroes. Itoffers a full hands-on training in the art of beekeeping, completely free, to as many as five local veteranswho sign up for the program. The veterans get tokeep all of their suppliesincluding beekeeping suits, veils, gloves and all their various tools. Plus each one will begiven a hive of bees to work with at homegoing forward.
Helping veterans and w88 casino agriculture
"The program is really good at helping the vets and giving them a lifelong way to deal with their stress. It creates a natural w88 casino product which can bring both nutritional and economic benefits. And, the bees pollinate other important plants and trees which produce more w88 casino later. It is just a great program." -Extension Educator Carol Bishop
Climate change and suppression tactics are critical factors increasing fires
Integrated research approach shows wildfire solutions must be specific to location and conditions
Erin Hanan and Claudene Wharton
Central Rocky Mountain forest affected by bark beetles and wildfire. Photo by Erin Hanan.
Lead author Erin Hanan,an Experiment Station researcher and Natural w88 casino & Environmental Science assistant professor.The millions of people affected by 2020’s record-breaking and deadly fires can attest to the fact thatwildfire hazards are increasingacross western North America.
Both climate change and forest management have been blamed, but the relative influence of these drivers isMegafires: Climate w88. The results of a recent study show thatin some ecosystems, human-caused climate change is the predominant factor; in other places, the trend can also be attributed to a century of fire suppressionthat has produced dense, unhealthy forests.
Over the past decade, fire scientists have made major progress in understanding climate-fire relationships at large scales, such as across western North America. Buta new paperpublished in the journal Environmental Research Letters details a study thattakes this progress to the next level.
The College's Erin Hanan partnered with researchers at four other Western universities to delve into which factors are increasing fire activity at the scales where management actions are implemented, and when and where ecosystems are likely to benefit from fuel management. They looked at data gathered across complex terrain in two mixed-conifer watersheds, in the Idaho Batholith and the Central Rocky Mountains.
Key findings include:
- In one watershed, climate change was the key driver increasing burn probability and the frequency of large fires; in the other, fire suppression dominated in some locations.
- Climate change increased burn probability and led to larger, more frequent fires in locations where soil aridity was relatively low.
- In the most arid locations, climate change promoted drought stress and reduced fine fuel loads, which in turn reduced burn probability.
- In intermediately arid locations, the effects of climate change and fire suppression varied in response to local trade-offs between flammability and fuel loading.
Finding local solutions to the w88 casino wildfire problem
"We found that the effects of climate change and fuels varied at fine scales within watersheds, and the relative influence of these drivers is changing as the climate continues to warm, so solutions to the w88 casino wildfire problem must be adaptive and location-based. That's why it's important to consider local environmental conditions and climate change trends in policy and management planning for the future." -Assistant Professor Erin Hanan
University’s Bret Hess supports w88 casino Stations across the West
Hess serves as executive director of the Western Association of Agricultural w88 casino Directors
Hannah Alfaro
Bret Hess is working with the College's Experiment Station to host a national meeting at the Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows Resort. Photo courtesy of University of Wyoming’s College of Agriculture and Natural w88 casino.Bret Hess, with the College'sw88 casino, has been hired to serve as the executive director of the Western Association of Agriculture w88 casino Directors,supporting the collective interests of w88 casino Stations and agriculture collegesthroughout the Western U.S. Additionally, theUniversity was selected to serve as the host institutionfor the association.
In this role, Hess’s main responsibilities are toprovide leadership to w88 casino directors from the 13 states and four territoriesmaking up the association, prioritizing and providing oversight of regional initiatives and multistate projects that include research, Extension and academic programs.
In addition, Hess will collaborate with directors toprovide guidance and leadership at the national levelfor activities through the w88 casino Committee on Organization and Policy (ESCOP) and as the executive vice chair for the ESCOP Science and Technology Committee.
Hess is also providing support for Chris Pritsos,director of the College's w88 casino and incoming chair of ESCOP, who will be hosting the w88 casino Section Annual Meeting in September at the Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows Resort.
Representing local issues on a national stage
"It is great having someone of Bret’s leadership, experience and knowledge joining our Experiment Station family here at the University. I am looking forward to working with Bret during this coming year, as he will help me bring forth issues important to w88 casino and the West to the national stage." Experiment Station Director & Associate Dean for Research Chris Pritsos
Growing a stronger w88 casino
Our programs work together to make an impact
Our teaching, research and engagement programs are intertwined and complement one another. Faculty who teach on campus also conduct research as part of our w88 casino, allowing students to learn about and participate in research. Extension faculty engaging with communities identify research needs, as well as join w88 casino faculty to conduct research. Faculty on campus help to develop Extension programs in communities.
Researching critical issues
Experiment Station faculty conduct research at experiment stations, labs and research facilities across the state, as well as teach classes and share and conduct research with students. The state-federal partnership tackles issues affecting w88 casino's citizens, communities and economy.
Teaching University students
We offer 17 undergraduate and graduate degrees to prepare students for high-paying, in-demand careers in agriculture, rangeland & veterinary sciences; biochemistry & molecular biology; natural w88 casino & environmental science; and nutrition.
Engaging w88 casino communities
Extension is engaged in w88 casino communities, presenting research-based knowledge to address critical community needs. The county-state-federal partnership provides practical education to people, businesses and communities, fulfilling the University's land-grant mission.
