Department of Botany
College of Agriculture, Life Sciences, and Natural Resources
Welcome to the Department of Botany at the University of Wyoming. We conduct fundamental scholarship on plants and other organisms, within populations, communities, and ecosystems. Our faculty members are recognized nationally and internationally and are actively engaged in their scientific communities. Our research includes Ecology, Evolution, Environmental Change, Ecohydrology, Systematics & Floristics, and Symbiosis. These are investigated using genomics, computational science, stable isotopes, microscopy, spatial data analysis, biogeochemical and physiological approaches, and field and laboratory experiments. Our students receive a high quality education through engagement in these topics and tools and through faculty involvement in science education research.
The Botany Department also houses the Rocky Mountain Herbarium and the Williams Conservatory, both located in the Aven Nelson Building.
We offer the following degree programs:
- B.S. and M.S. in Botany
- B.S. in Biology
We also participate in interdisciplinary degree programs including the Program in Ecology, Molecular and Cellular Life Sciences, the Hydrology Program, and offer courses in the Life Sciences Program.
Degrees & Programs
Undergraduate Degrees
The Department of Botany administers Bachelor of Science degrees in Botany and Biology and minors in Botany and Biology.
Undergraduate DegreesGraduate Programs
Graduate students in the Botany Department conduct research spanning diverse areas of the ecology and evolution of plants and animals.
Scholarships & Jobs
Scholarships, grants, and employment opportunities are available to support your education and provide valuable research experiences.
Botany Faculty & Staff
Botany faculty conduct basic and applied research relevant to the state, nation and globe. Our faculty have won national and international awards, and are among the top most-cited faculty according to Google Scholar.
Faculty
Post Doc / Research Scientist
Graduate Students
Adjunct Faculty
Emeritus Faculty
Staff
Research Facilities and Collaborating Programs
The Rocky Mountain Herbarium contains the world’s largest collection of plant specimens from the Rocky Mountain region.
The Williams Conservatory is home to over 600 tropical, neotropical, temperate and arid species from around the world.
The UW Stable Isotope Facility provides quality isotopic analyses for the research community at UW and researchers world-wide.
The Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) elevates science and engineering research, education, and technological capabilities within Wyoming.
The Biodiversity Institute fosters the understanding, appreciation, and conservation of biological diversity by engaging a broad audience in the scientific process.
The Wyoming Natural Diversity Database (WYNDD) provides data and information for species and vegetation communities of conservation concern in Wyoming.
Botany Department Events & Resources
Seminars & Other Events
Botany Department Newsletters
Vision and Mission Statement
