Science Moab puts down roots
Founder Kristina Young hands off science education nonprofit to Carrie Schwartz
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“RADical” conservation: Local conference examined how to adapt ecosystem restoration
As climate change affects the way ecosystems function and makes historical data less predictive of the future, how can land managers adapt their strategies? The Canyon Country Working Group, a collaboration of scientists…
Connecting the dots: New “science certified” program helps outdoor guides share scientific concepts with clients
On Nov. 3, local nonprofit Science Moab launched its new program “Science Certified,” which provides custom training for local outdoor guides to learn about natural sciences relevant to their activities and destinations and…
Recovering from fire: USU holds workshop on Pack Creek Fire recovery efforts
In spite of Tuesday’s dreary weather, about 45 people attended an open workshop hosted on Oct. 26 by the Utah State University Moab Extension to talk about recovery efforts for the area burned…
Local scientist and nonprofit founder takes on new community role
You can call her Dr. Kristina Young, after the founder of local nonprofit Science Moab completed her graduate program and defended her thesis last month. “It feels so great,” she said. Young focused…
Moab a “science capital of the world”: Dr. Jayne Belnap accepted to the National Academy of Sciences
When she was 5 years old and visiting an aquarium, world-renowned desert ecologist and Moab local Dr. Jayne Belnap announced she wanted to be a marine biologist. She didn’t just want to be,…
Science on Screen considers the possibility of life on Mars
Event Info What: Science on Screen: “The Martian” When: Friday, May 28 at 8 p.m. Where: Swanny City Park (400 N 100 West) Cost: Free For more info, go to www.sciencemoab.org Moab’s red…
Science on screen: Event views popular film through a science lens
Are you the friend that everyone “shushes” at the movie theater as you call out plot holes and impossibilities in the story line? At Science Moab’s “Science on Screen” series, a panel of…
Science Moab rides eternal, shiny and chrome on March 10
Souped-up armored dune buggies, mutated warrior cults and robot arms: it’s not your average Science Moab event, and that makes founder Kristina Young excited. “It’s going to be amazing,” Young says, looking forward…
Cutting the Canyons
“People were psyched and the place was packed!” Kristina Young said. The founder of Science Moab was celebrating the success of the second season of Science Moab on Tap, a series of lectures…