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Watershed Watch participants testing water quality

Be a Water-Quality Scientist for a Day

Watershed Watch participants testing water quality

Sign up to participate in this year’s Watershed Watch by Wednesday, Sept. 25.

College of Western Idaho INBRE students, Charity Watson and Brandi Sweet.

INBRE Students Recognized at Annual Conference

College of Western Idaho INBRE students, Charity Watson and Brandi Sweet.

College of Western Idaho INBRE students showcase work examining the physiological effect of social media on people.

Jessica Faaofo, a 2019-2020 scholarship recipient, and her three children

Scholarship Keeps Legacy Alive

Jessica Faaofo, a 2019-2020 scholarship recipient, and her three children

Congratulations to Jessica Faaofo, the first recipient of the Joyce Bair Biology Scholarship.

Anjulie Thompson, 2014 Graduate

Discovering a Career Path

Anjulie Thompson, 2014 Graduate

“CWI empowered me with a degree. I wouldn’t have the job I have without it.”

Leaf targeting project by CWI student Brad Gourdin.

A Leafy Task

Leaf targeting project by CWI student Brad Gourdin.

CWI student, Brad Gourdin, writes about volunteering for a project called Leaf Targeting, which aims to help better understand plant life.

Saving Endangered Animals With Science:Image URL: https://www.zooniverse.org/projects/rossmcwhirter/astro-ecology

Saving Endangered Animals With Science

Saving Endangered Animals With Science:Image URL: https://www.zooniverse.org/projects/rossmcwhirter/astro-ecology

For her citizen science project, CWI student, Yesenia Navarro, made a positive impact in the world by helping save endangered animals.

Karen Gregory, 2015 Alumna

Finished Degree Furthers Career

Karen Gregory, 2015 Alumna

“I was able to get my job because I went back to college and finished my degrees. Because of CWI, I am where I am today.”

Julie Wagner and You Qiang

Biology Student Recognized for Stellar Research

Julie Wagner and You Qiang

Biology student, Julie Wagner, wins best poster presentation at Idaho Academy of Science and Engineering Symposium.

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Connections Project to Feature Native Bee Habitat Project

Bee on a flowering tree

Biology instructor, Dusty Perkins, Biology Club, and Machine Tool Technology Program to host a native bee habitat building during Connections Project.

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Undergraduate Research Highlights Raptor Conservation

Students presenting at Undergraduate Research Conference at Boise State University

College of Western Idaho student and graduate present at annual Undergraduate Research Conference.

Christina Moore, February 2019 Faculty of Distinction

Faculty of Distinction—February 2019

Christina Moore, February 2019 Faculty of Distinction

Congratulations to Christina Moore, College of Western Idaho’s Faculty of Distinction for February 2019.

Visiting Scientist Series Welcomes Dr. Carolyn Hovde Bohach to campus Nov. 29, 2018.

Visiting Scientist Series Welcomes Dr. Carolyn Hovde Bohach

Visiting Scientist Series Welcomes Dr. Carolyn Hovde Bohach to campus Nov. 29, 2018.

Visiting Scientist, Dr. Carolyn Hovde Bohach, to present, "A Scientific Journey: Cattle, The Silent Resevoir of E. coli", Nov. 29. 

2018-19 Scholarship Recipient, Nichelle B.

Scholarship Spotlight—Nichelle B.

2018-19 Scholarship Recipient, Nichelle B.

Nichelle B., a 2018-19 scholarship recipient, is achieving her dream of working in the medical field. 

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Scholarship Spotlight—Ricardo B.

Happy student from Jamaica wearing a white t-shirt sitting in front of shelf of books

Ricardo B., a 2018-19 scholarship recipient, is currently pursuing a degree in Human Biology and would someday like to be a forensic scientist. 

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Citizen Science is “For the Birds”

Backyard table and chairs with trees and plants where you can watch the birds

The work that I completed this past week on my new research project could easily be filed under “things I know now that I wish I knew then." When I tell my online Biology students that I continue working in scientific research while sitting at home, sipping coffee, and enjoying the...

Remembering Joyce Bair

Remembering Joyce Bair

Remembering Joyce Bair

Joyce will be remembered for her many contributions to our science programs throughout her six and a half years at the College.

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Recruits Learn to Battle Flames

Recruits during Basic Fire School in front of the Nampa Campus Academic Building

Recruits learn valuable skills during Basic Fire School, hosted annually at the College.

CWI Student with Because of CWI sign "I am confident in the career path I am pursing".

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CWI Student with Because of CWI sign "I am confident in the career path I am pursing".

"Because of CWI, I am confident in the career path I am pursuing."

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