Casper College Awarded $444,000 NSF Grant to Launch Statewide ‘Quantum Pipeline’
An NSF Grant awarded to Casper College is bringing quantum physics into hands-on reality for students across the state. Thanks to a recently awarded $444,059 grant from the National Science Foundation, Casper College is leading a statewide initiative to prepare students from Wyoming and around the country for the next frontier of technology.Expanding STEM Education Through the NSF Grant The “Quantum Pipeline” project aims to demystify complex scientific concepts by introducing hands-on learning long
New sessions for free High School Equivalency Certificate Sept. 23 and 24
New sessions for those seeking to earn their free High School Equivalency Certificate are Sept. 23 and 24 at the Lee and Felicia Castellow Adult Learning Center at Casper College.Free High School Equivalency Certificate Orientation Sessions The first two sessions on Wednesday, Sept. 23, occur at 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. The next three sessions on Thursday, Sept. 24, occur at 9 a.m. and 1 or 6 p.m. The Castellow Adult Learning Center requires all students who want to work on earning their High School Equivalency
Cybersecurity Basics: An Introduction for Business Owners
This is the first in a monthly cybersecurity education series submitted to the chamber as a community service by CMIT Solutions of Wyoming, a fellow chamber member. Each month, we'll break down a cybersecurity topic in plain language — no tech background required — so fellow members can put practical guidance to use right away. If you run a business today, cybersecurity is part of the job — whether you signed up for it or not. Every business, no matter how small, has identities to protect (yours and your
Former NBC News Justice Journalist Pete Williams to Keynote CC Seminar Sept. 16
Former NBC News justice journalist Pete Williams returns to his hometown of Casper to keynote “Freedom at the Core: The First Amendment in a Digital Democracy,” Casper College’s free, public Constitution Day seminar Wednesday, Sept. 16. The college will host Casper native Williams as the keynote speaker of the seminar. Williams covered the US Supreme Court and the Departments of Justice and Homeland Security for NBC News for 29 years as a correspondent based in Washington, DC. Williams is the recipient
Confidence on Cue: Simple Speaking Skills That Transform Small Business Visibility
For many small business owners, standing in front of an audience feels like a leap into the unknown. Yet, public speaking is one of the most powerful growth levers available. It amplifies visibility, establishes authority, and inspires trust—the three signals customers and partners rely on when deciding who to work with.Key Takeaways You’ll Learn Here Public speaking builds brand authority and strengthens customer trust. Confidence grows through structured preparation and small, low-risk
New Year’s Resolutions for Chambers, Businesses & People Who Actually Keep Them (Mostly)
Ah yes. The New Year. A magical time filled with fresh calendars, bold intentions, and at least one resolution we’ll quietly renegotiate by February.At the Casper Area Chamber of Commerce, we’ve been reflecting on what really matters as we head into a new year. After sorting through the confetti and leftover to-do lists, one thing is crystal clear: our members, our businesses, and the success of Natrona County are still the main event.So instead of resolutions that sound impressive but require superhuman
