
Not shooting stars
The specks and streaks in this photo are not shooting stars nor imperfections. They are fireflies. It is commonly believed that fireflies exist only in eastern states, yet here they are in Utah. Go with BYU biologist Seth Bybee to Goshen on a hunt for fireflies.

Student brilliance
It started out as a class assignment, but after advancing through local and regional competitions, a group of BYU communi-cations students won a prestigious national award and had a crowd of the top minds in the industry admiring their ad. See it for yourself.

Wins big at 15 mph
BYU's student-built car bested the competition at the annual SAE Supermileage Competition this month, registering a top mark of 1,331 mpg. While coming in second overall, the car's mileage was the highest of all the entrants. See it in action.
News

Mary Anne Prater named dean of BYU David O. McKay School of Education
Academic Vice President Brent W. Webb has announced the appointment of Mary Anne Prater as dean of the David O. McKay School of Education at Brigham Young University. She succeeds K. Richard Young, who will return to his faculty appointment in the Department of Counseling Psychology and Special Education, and she will begin her five-year term as dean July 1. Read more.

Ed Carter new associate dean of College of Fine Arts, Communications
Dean Stephen M. Jones of the Brigham Young University College of Fine Arts and Communications has announced the appointment of Ed Carter, associate professor of communications, as an associate dean of the college effective July 1. He replaces Gary Barton, who served as associate dean for three years and will return to teaching in the Department of Visual Arts. Read more.


