Misha Smith

Nora Paech Idaho Falls Giving Tuesday is the Tuesday following Thanksgiving each year. If there is one thing I admire about the United States more than anything, it is the willingness of community members to step up and fill a need where they see one. Having worked for non-profits in both Germany and the U.S., I’ve seen vast differences in civic engagement and charitable giving. While volunteerism rates in the U.S. have declined during Covid-19, they have since rebounded and continue among...

News Statewide STEM Conference  Highlights included: A k eynote presentation and workshops with Billy Almon , an Astrobiofuturist and former Disney Imagineer. Billy provided an inspiring message of resilience applicable to both students and educators. His hands-on lessons focused on biomimicry to inspire problem-solving using nature as a guide.  Environmental Education field excursions included a trip to Bogus Basin with leaders from MOSS and PLT, and birding and paddling at Esther Simplot...

Lilly Wilson BSU student Youth Salmon Protector Youth Salmon Protectors delivering postcards to Senator Mike Crapo’s office. When young...