Environmental Solutions

in Jackson Hole

Mountain design with sun.

Work with community members to build informed, collaborative solutions to real-world environmental and sustainability challenges

collaborate around relevant environmental and sustainability challenges | develop interdisciplinary skills | engage community stakeholders | implement real-world solutions

Course Dates:
Spring Semester 2020

ENR 4890/5890 Tp: Environmental Solutions (1 credit) | Mondays 6-7 p.m. | UW Campus

Summer 2020

ENR 4900/5900* Environmental Assessment (3 credits; C3) | May 18-June 14 | Grand Teton National Park

*fulfills the ENR 4900/5900 core requirement for undergraduate and graduate students earning a BS, major, or minor in Environment and Natural Resources.

Travel to Jackson Hole and spend an entire month in residence at the beautiful Murie Ranch, historic home to conservation legends, in Grand Teton National Park. After learning important project development and collaboration capacities in the spring, students will work in interdisciplinary teams to implement real-world environmental and sustainability projects of relevance to Jackson Hole stakeholders. Students will collaborate with each other and learn from both experienced faculty mentors and non-profit, business, resource management, and/or agency mentors to make a meaningful difference in this unique social-ecological community.

The course provides a fast-paced opportunity to engage in a team-, place-, and project- based field experience with opportunity to explore the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem.

Requirements and Fees:

Admission by application (see below) and interview process
Open to all students with junior/senior/graduate standing or those with consent of instructor
Course fees: $500
- The Haub School, with support from generous donors, provides more than $3250 per student in scholarship funding. The actual cost per student is $3750 ($3250 + $500 student course fee). The course fee covers:
  - Transportation to/from Grand Teton National Park, and during the course
  - Instruction and mentorship from faculty and project sponsors
  - Accommodations in Grand Teton National Park, including 27 nights at the historic cabins at the Murie Ranch, and chef-prepared meals
  - All supplies and equipment
- Note that this fee does not include UW tuition & fees
- Additional financial assistance available through need-based and academic scholarship

Application deadline: November 30, 2019.
- 16 student maximum; interview required for admission.

Please contact Rachael Budowle (rbudowle@uwyo.edu) with questions.

Join us for a 2020 info session to learn more:

Monday, October 28, 5:30 p.m., Kendall House (804 E Fremont)

Tuesday, October 29, 12:30 p.m., Kendall House (804 E Fremont)

APPLY now for 2020

Contact Us

Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources

Bim Kendall House

804 E Fremont St

Laramie, WY 82072

Phone: (307) 766-5080

Fax: (307) 766-5099

Email: haub.school@uwyo.edu