“ What’s the big deal about climate change” is often how the question is posed in class, at home, or by your friends. It’s a fair question because if it isn’t a “big deal” then we really
Andy Jensen was named as the July 2017 Faculty of Distinction.
Microbiology teaches us about bacteria, viruses, vectors, environments, etc. Seeing them in a textbook is one thing but seeing the theory of microbiology come to life in a real situation
The mention of bed bugs causes most people to cringe, but ĢƵ (CWI) alumna Leticia Camacho, had a group of fellow scientists laughing as she played a YouTube video of
A group of students and faculty from ĢƵ (CWI) recently attended the 2017 Idaho INBRE* Statewide Research Conference.
Imagine coming home from a day of outdoor activities and changing into new clothing, only to discover that you have a sunburn. You applied sunscreen before heading out, so what gives? Well
Five members of CWI’s Life Sciences Department recently attended the 2017 Northwest Biology Educators Conference in Tacoma, Washington.
Kimmer Jackson will graduate from ĢƵ (CWI) on May 13, 2017. After earning a bachelor’s degree in Sociology in 2005, Jackson said she spent the next ten years
ĢƵ (CWI) has been sharing stories of success from several of this year’s graduates as we countdown to the 2017 commencement ceremony. The road traveled by students to
This age-old question seemingly proposes a conundrum that is not easily answered.
Meet Jennifer. Jennifer will graduate from ĢƵ (CWI) with an Associate of Science degree in Biology with an emphasis in Healthcare on May 13, 2017. Jennifer, a wife of
CWI’s Anthropology and Biology Clubs and Sustainability Committee host fourth annual Garbology Day April 27.
ĢƵ’s (CWI) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics programs are excited to share new episodes of the video blog series, Science is a Verb. CWI faculty share
ĢƵ’s (CWI) Biology 2 (Biodiversity & Evolution) class is going native! Join other adventurous students for a three week immersion experience studying the biodiversity
Students enrolled in Flex Lab science classes have the ability to change their scheduled lab time online, to a later time or a different day entirely.
A Monarch butterfly—raised at ĢƵ from a caterpillar—is making history in the Pacific Northwest scientific community.
The CWI Foundation recently awarded more than $6,000 to the recipients of this year’s Wishing Well Fund.
Under CWI student Vance McFarland’s watchful eye, more than 50 Monarch Butterflies are ready for a long migration journey.
On Oct. 1, CWI students and faculty joined a group of citizen scientists gathered at the confluence of the Snake and Boise Rivers to monitor water quality.
Seven Biology students had the opportunity to spend their summer vacations in the field researching birds, butterflies, and freshwater mollusks.
Three students and a CWI biology instructor had the opportunity to get up-close and very personal with osprey—all in the name of science.
The seasons have changed and it is time for the annual migration of monarch butterflies. After traveling hundreds of miles from their natal grounds, most of the monarchs living in the
Two CWI students spent their summer as part of a large-scale research effort to save Monarch butterflies from becoming endangered species.
Who would have thought that science really had so much to do with aging? Not me, until I read this article from sciencenews.org. They explain that while there is still a hearty debate
Biology Instructor, Teresa Rich, has been named CWI’s Faculty of Distinction for June.
When Libna Luevanos graduated from Boise High School in 2014 she wasn’t sure what would happen next. Her parents wanted her to work. She wanted to learn. Always fascinated with science and
CWI student Andrew Barrios admits he was once heading down the wrong path. Now he is a self-driven individual and has turned his life around.
Are you looking for something fun and different to do this summer? If so, working on a citizen science project may be your ticket for summer fun. Here’s one excellent opportunity: Deer
Recently, Last Week Tonight’s John Oliver ran a special segment on the nature of scientific research and how it is reported in the media. Oliver discusses the importance of not just
This past year, the CWI Foundation was able to award six Wishing Well Fund applications.
Do Travertine Springs limit the distribution of an invasive mollusk in Eastern Idaho? The answer appears to be “NO,” at least that’s how we see it today. Three CWI students will discuss
ĢƵ’s (CWI) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics programs are excited to the latest installment of its video blog series, Science is a Verb. CWI faculty
Dr. Michael Edgehouse, an associate professor at Lewis-Clark State College, will visit CWI’s Nampa Campus Academic Building on April 8.
This spring, 17 students from CWI are learning first-hand what it takes to be a teacher.
In addition to teaching classes, like he has done for five years at CWI, James Rosenberg is also taking a journey from the other side of the desk.
On Feb. 27, CWI helped promote Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education at the event in McCall.
ĢƵ’s (CWI) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics programs are excited to introduce a new video blog series, Science is a Verb. CWI faculty share some of
CWI is pleased to recognize Jessie Marquardt and Marianne Nelson as Faculty of Distinction for January and February.
CWI's Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics programs are excited to introduce a new video blog series, Science is a Verb.
Over the past two years, Independent Meat Company in Twin Falls has been donating pork hearts to CWI's Life Sciences Department.
Interested in saving the world? Want to help raise awareness on our campus and in our local community about sustainable living? Interested in learning more about sustainability yourself
The opportunities are sponsored by Idaho INBRE, which promotes undergraduate biomedical research.
In the Fall, a group of CWI Biology students evaluated their impact on the environment. One student saw the project as more than an assignment.
Three ĢƵ (CWI) Biology majors are already starting work in their chosen field. Jennifer Hines (Sophomore), Kassandra Townsend (Sophomore), and Tabor Hoxsey (Freshman)
Molly Wolk, a Biology adjunct faculty, has been named CWI’s Faculty of the Month for November.
The CWI Foundation received a $2,000 grant from the John William Jackson Fund.
Students from CWI came together last month for a generous cause, collecting winter clothing donations for children in Caldwell.
On Saturday, Nov. 7, nine ĢƵ (CWI) students and their instructor, representing the Allied Health, Education, and Biology Departments, hosted two different workshops
Quiet and observative, David Mpoyi is on a mission. Raised to value hard work and the importance of being educated, the Biology-Healthcare program student works full time and attends the
For Laura Grout, going to college was always an option. Although it took her almost 20 years to enroll in the Biology-Healthcare program at the ĢƵ, she has never lost
