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Highly-pathogenic avian influenza is a growing problem, both in agriculture and beyond. Waterfowl are the primary carriers, but the virus easily spreads to other birds and has made the jump to other species, from cattle to even elephant seals on remote South Atlantic islands.

A new research initiative led in part by a professor at Utah State University aims to reshape how rural middle and high school students prepare for careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics, or STEM.

Utah State University and the Northern Utah Water Users are now accepting abstract submissions for poster presentations and breakout session speakers for the 2026 Spring Runoff Conference, scheduled for March 24-25.
