STEM
JoAnne Skelly: Hardy succulents for Nevada gardens
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 09/16/2017 - 8:10amLately I have found a renewed interest in succulents. There are practical reasons for using succulents as part of a Northern Nevada plant palette.
Arts, culture making big impact as part of Carson City rebranding
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Wed, 08/30/2017 - 7:21amNow in its fourth year of a major re-branding effort, the Carson City Culture and Tourism Authority (CCCTA) has begun making arts and culture a major thrust in its marketing campaign to visitors, Executive Director Joel Dunn said.
CHS Career and Technical Education ag teacher attends STEM curriculum workshop
Submitted by editor on Fri, 08/25/2017 - 11:30amCARSON CITY, Nev. – Charles Mann, agriscience educator at Carson High School, recently attended an 8-day professional development institute at the University of Nevada, Reno to teach the Introduction to Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources Curriculum for Agricultural Science Education (CASE) course in the CHS Career and Technical Education agriculture program during this school year.
Carson City class encourages upset kids to take a deep breath
Submitted by editor on Thu, 08/24/2017 - 10:59amNext time you feel yourself starting to get upset, you might grab a pinwheel. That’s what the 5-year-olds in Lisa Yesitis’s class do. And if it works for them, it can work for anybody.
Carson City Library to celebrate eclipse with activities, telescope, 200 pairs of safety glasses
Submitted by editor on Thu, 08/17/2017 - 2:41pmUPDATE SUNDAY, AUG. 20: For Monday's eclipse program, the Carson City Library is taking walk ins, however they will not be guaranteed eclipse safety glasses. The library will have other activities available and a telescope with a solar filter.
On Sunday afternoon, the Carson City Library is giving out a VERY limited amount at 1pm, line up is at 12:30pm. Must have their library card and only one per person. See the Carson City Library Facebook page here.
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Join the Carson City Library in viewing the solar eclipse this Monday, August 21 from 9 to 11 a.m. The Library will have hands-on activities, a telescope with safety filter, and other informational activities to help commemorate this amazing event.
Nevada sees $9 million in federal money to address opioid epidemic
Submitted by editor on Thu, 08/17/2017 - 10:14amThe Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health will receive $1.2 million in federal money in addition to the already $8.24 million it received earlier this year to assist in Nevada’s battle against the opioid epidemic, Gov. Brian Sandoval said Thursday.
Addressing Nevada Workforce Shortages – Tapping into Foreign Talent
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 08/16/2017 - 12:57pmOn July 27th, 2017, Lynn Beteag, Managing Director, of Nevada State EB-5 Regional Center was a guest speaker to the Reno/Sparks Association of REALTORS. The topic of Beteag’s presentation “The EB-5 Program - Access to Capital through Foreign Investment” explored how local businesses benefit from foreign investment and foreign workforce talent.
I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: Aug. 12 -13
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 08/11/2017 - 6:14pmThe valley is alive with the sound of music: the Jazz and Beyond Music Festival, to be specific. Just about everywhere you go, you’ll be treated to something to soothe the soul or get the toes tapping. Get the kids up early for the Young Eagle Flights at the Carson City Airport – they’re free, but you need to be on time for registration. Keep reading and you’ll find a number of ways to enjoy this sunny summer weekend.
SATURDAY: Jazz and Beyond Music Festival
- -- Hot August Nights
Carson City School District improving space, energy efficiency for new school year
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Mon, 08/07/2017 - 10:46pmA number of projects are on the agenda this year for the Carson City School District, not the least of which is a district-wide refit with energy-efficient improvements designed to give substantial annual savings back to the community over the next two decades, CCSD Operations Director Mark Korinek said.
Carson City Library selected for national NASA@ My Library STEM programming initiative
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 07/21/2017 - 3:56pmCarson City Library has been selected through a competitive application process to be part of NASA@ My Library, an initiative to engage public audiences nationwide in informal and lifelong learning with the excitement of NASA exploration and discovery.
JoAnne Skelly: The Amazing Watermelon
Submitted by editor on Mon, 07/17/2017 - 12:10pmThe 4th of July was celebrated earlier this month with all its traditional foods, including watermelon. It’s a good thing that watermelon is a part of this summer holiday’s food mix because its health benefits may have helped counteract the impacts of the assortment of less-than-healthy foods we eat that day.
Technology workshops: Spokes Across America to turn wheels at Carson City Library
Submitted by editor on Tue, 07/11/2017 - 12:00pmEight MIT and Harvard students are biking across the country to teach hands-on engineering workshops to students in select locations, including a stop at the Carson City Library. The team of students will bike across the United States in collaboration with edX and Teach for America as part of an effort to rethink STEM education.
Sierra Nevada Youth Optimist Club host robotics camps at WNC July 17th – July21st.
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 06/28/2017 - 10:32amMembers of the Sierra Nevada Youth Optimist Club will be hosting robotics camps at Western Nevada College July 17th – July21st.
There will be two separate sessions to meet the needs of different ages: the morning session (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM) will be targeted to grades K - 4th and will use the LEGO WeDo robotics kits; the afternoon session (1:00 PM - 4:00 PM) will be targeted to grades 4th - 8th and will use the LEGO Mindstorms EV3 robotics kits.
Sierra Nevada Youth Optimist Club to host Carson City robotics camps at WNC
Submitted by editor on Mon, 06/26/2017 - 11:12amMembers of the Sierra Nevada Youth Optimist Club will be hosting robotics camps at Western Nevada College in Carson City, July 17-21.
Signups continue for 4-H 2017 Summer Youth Day Camp
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 06/21/2017 - 10:36amThere is still time to sign up for the 4-H 2017 Summer Youth Day Camp. A full week of educational field trips that begin at the Cooperative Extension office from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Free Arts and Science Events This Summer in Historic Silver City
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 06/12/2017 - 6:09pmEach summer since 2003, the historic Comstock community of Silver City has offered free, public programming in science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM). Last week the annual program kicked off with a blues concert in the park, and this Tuesday, June 13 the program continues with science activities led by Jim Barcellos of University of Nevada Reno Cooperative Extension (UNCE).
4-H 2017 Summer Youth Day Camp offered in June
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 05/30/2017 - 1:35pmCarson City Cooperative Extension is looking for youth interested in the the 4-H 2017 Summer Day Camp. The camp is a week of fun and educational activities designed around exploring Carson City and surrounding areas.
Governor Sandoval signs dual credit, STEM measures at Western Nevada College
Submitted by editor on Wed, 05/24/2017 - 12:20pmNevada Gov. Brian Sandoval visited the campus of Western Nevada College in Carson City on Wednesday and signed two education measures into law.
Carson City Parks and Recreation addresses Poison Hemlock facts and myths
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/23/2017 - 6:49pmThere has been a lot of inaccurate information across social media about a noxious weed known as Poison Hemlock. It grows naturally, mainly in moist areas along rivers, ditches and creeks. Like many noxious plants, all parts of the plant are poisonous upon ingestion.
Warming temperatures prompt Flood Advisory for Carson Valley and surrounding areas
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 05/23/2017 - 10:49amA Small Stream Flood Advisory for snowmelt has been issued by the National Weather Service for low lying ranch land in areas south of Carson City into Carson Valley in Douglas County, Southern Washoe County and Alpine County.
Lyon County communities prepare for flooding
Submitted by Brett Fisher on Sat, 05/20/2017 - 4:45pmThe Community Fill and Deliver operation is well underway.
Crews from the City of Yerington, Lyon County, Nevada Division of Forestry inmate crews, civic organizations, and citizens are filling and delivering sandbags throughout the community to senior citizens and the disabled.
Carson Tahoe Health opens blood and bone marrow transplant care clinic
Submitted by editor on Mon, 05/15/2017 - 10:08amCarson Tahoe Cancer Center in Carson City opened a new blood and bone marrow transplant care clinic on Monday with support from the Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah. Under the collaboration, a Bone Marrow Transplant physician and nurse from HCI will travel to Carson City once a month to treat patients both before and after they receive a transplant.
National Geographic giant traveling map comes to Carson City school
Submitted by editor on Mon, 05/08/2017 - 9:26amStudents at Bordewich Bray Elementary School in Carson City will be exploring North America in a big way — with one of the world’s largest maps of the North American continent. The map, measuring 35 feet by 26 feet, gives student explorers an interactive experience through rich content and exciting activities that make geography fun.
I Love Carson City’s Weekend Event Summary: May 6 – 7
Submitted by Danielle Cook on Fri, 05/05/2017 - 5:30pmSummer? Winter? Flip a coin. I could’ve guessed the rain was coming, my lilacs just started to bloom. Don’t let your parade get rained out though, downtown Carson will march right through this wet stuff. The early Spring Farmers Market debuts today behind Due Sorella at Nevada and Musser Streets. Grab the kids and enjoy today’s open house with free admission at the Children’s Museum of Northern Nevada. Stick around for the monthly Downtown Business Association wine walk and find something for Mothers’ Day at one of our wonderful local shops.
Carson High School Robotics Team Returns from World Championship
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 05/02/2017 - 11:32amCARSON CITY — Team Captain, the Carson High School robotics team, has returned from an intense four-day competition at the FIRST World Championship. Held April 19–22 in Houston, Texas, the competition brings together the best robotics teams from around the country and around the world.
Memorable Mother's Day weekend tradition continues with Virginia and Truckee Railroad rides
Submitted by editor on Tue, 04/18/2017 - 10:45amGive mom the gift of quality time this Mother’s Day weekend aboard special train rides on the Virginia & Truckee Railroad. The pre-season round-trip train rides celebrate mom along the relaxing 16-mile journey from Carson City to the Comstock-era town of Virginia City, May 13-14.
WNC Professor Howarth to address future of robots in the workplace and in our lives
Submitted by editor on Mon, 04/17/2017 - 3:36pmWith all the emphasis on teaching robotics in the schools, one wonders what will become of those of us who are less than science or mathematically gifted.
Robots already permeate our lives at almost every turn and each day brings new revelations about how robots are taking over the once hum-drum jobs humans no longer wish to perform — or manufacturers no longer wish to pay humans the salaries and benefits it takes to manufacture a widget.
Capital City Farm Days to teach youth about agriculture in Nevada
Submitted by editor on Thu, 04/13/2017 - 9:42amUniversity of Nevada Cooperative Extension’s 4-H's Capital City Farm Days in Carson City is set for April 20-21. There will be 28 presenters teaching elementary-age youth about Nevada agriculture, where food and fiber come from, and environmental issues related to agriculture.
Carson High School Robotics Team presents Robotics Night
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 04/11/2017 - 8:12amCarson High School's Robotics Team is hosting a Robotics Night at Edith W. Fritsch Elementary School on Wednesday 6:30–8:00 p.m. The team is preparing to attend the World Championship in Houston, TX on April 19-22 where they will compete against 127 other FIRST Tech Challenge teams from 39 countries.
Considered state's most energy efficient district, Carson City schools embark on upgrades
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/10/2017 - 9:04amCarson City School District, in partnership with McKinstry, a national leader in designing, constructing, operating, and managing high-performance buildings, has begun a series of building modernizations that will save the district $357,000 annually through reduced utility and operational costs.