2023 UW News Stories

Three Businesses Named Winners at Uinta County Start-Up Challenge Pitch Night

Three companies were the big winners in the recent Uinta County Start-Up Challenge Pitch Night.

UW College of Business Professor Awarded Inaugural Cboe Research Grant

Ali Nejadmalayeri, a University of Wyoming finance professor, is a recipient of the Options Institute MSCI Inflation Research Grant. Sponsored by MSCI, the grant is awarded by Cboe Global Markets Inc., a leading derivatives and securities exchange network.

UW and Wyoming APEX Accelerator to Host ‘Lunch and Learn’ Workshop Aug. 22

Small-business owners who are either women or veterans will have an opportunity to learn about specific certifications for their particular businesses.

UW Faculty Phase II Hydrogen Projects in Wyoming Proposals Selected

Three University of Wyoming research proposals recently were selected to receive seed funding through the Hydrogen Energy Research Center’s (H2ERC) Hydrogen Production and Transportation for Wyoming initiative.

UW Board of Trustees to Meet Wednesday via Teleconference

The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees will hold a regular teleconference meeting Wednesday, Aug. 16.

UW and Wyoming Community Navigator Program to Discuss ChatGPT Basics Aug. 18

The basics of ChatGPT, a new artificial intelligence (AI) communication program, will be the subject of a webinar Friday, Aug. 18.

EPA Administrator Regan Visits UW’s SER on Tour of Wyoming

Michael Regan, administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), wrapped up a two-day tour of Wyoming -- at the invitation of Gov. Mark Gordon -- with a visit to the University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources (SER).

APEX Accelerator Team Featured on UW’s Wyoming SBDC Network Podcast

The Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network podcast recently featured Wyoming APEX Accelerator staff. The podcast features small-business success stories, educational topics from experts and interviews with staff and leadership. Episodes are typically released twice per month.

UW Energy Resources Council to Meet Aug. 18

The University of Wyoming Energy Resources Council (ERC) will meet at 7:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 18, at Laramie’s Hilton Garden Inn for the council’s regularly scheduled quarterly meeting.

UW’s De Sousa Oliveira Receives DOE Grant to Study Thermoelectric Performance

Thermoelectrics are a class of materials and devices that convert a temperature difference into electricity and vice versa. In other words, thermoelectrics can generate electricity from a heat source.

UW Professor Named Fellow of Western Agricultural Economics Association

Chris Bastian, a professor in the University of Wyoming Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics, recently was appointed as a Fellow in the Western Agricultural Economics Association (WAEA).

UW Academic Writing Fellows Program Now Seeking Applicants for 2023-24

Applications for the fourth year of the University of Wyoming Academic Writing Fellows (UWAWF) program are now being accepted.

UW Seeks Public Comment on Tuition Recommendations

The University of Wyoming seeks public comment on recommendations regarding student tuition for the 2024-25 academic year.

UW Professor Stoellinger Named Trustee of National Legal Foundation

In recognition of her expertise in the field and a rich history of engagement, Temple Stoellinger, a University of Wyoming associate professor and a Wyoming Excellence Chair, has been appointed as a trustee-at-large of the Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law (FNREL).

UW Part of Regional Research Support Coalition

The University of Wyoming is part of a coalition of esteemed Northern Plains research institutions that has been awarded a grant of nearly $100,000 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to bring together research support professionals across the region.

Special Accessibility in Education Issue of UW-Published Journal Now Available

A special issue of an open journal focusing on accessibility in education, published by University of Wyoming Libraries, is now available.

Wyoming Students Participate in UW Summer High School Institute

For 66 rising juniors, it was never too early to be thinking about their futures, especially if it leads to a secondary education at the University of Wyoming.

K-12 Transformation Collaboration Involving UW Moves Forward

Wyoming’s Future of Learning, a collaboration that includes the University of Wyoming’s College of Education, is moving forward in its efforts to instill more student-centered approaches in the state’s K-12 education system.

UW Announces Homecoming Schedule of Events

A full slate of events is planned for the University of Wyoming’s annual Homecoming celebration Monday-Saturday, Sept. 25-30. This year’s theme is “Cheers to 100 Years.”

UW’s IMPACT 307 Start-Up Challenge Underway in Goshen County

The second annual Goshen County Start-Up Challenge is underway to help entrepreneurs advance their business ideas.

UW Extension Offers Weeklong Geodesic Dome School in Laramie

For those interested in learning how to build a geodesic dome greenhouse, University of Wyoming Extension will offer an intensive five-day class in Laramie Sept. 11-15.

Wyoming Business Tips for August

A monthly look at issues facing Wyoming business owners and entrepreneurs from the Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network, a collection of business assistance programs at the University of Wyoming.

UW’s True Appointed to Serve on Wyoming Lions Club Foundation Board

Dian True was recently appointed to serve on the Wyoming Lions Club Foundation Board.

UW and Wyoming SBDC Network to Host Workshop on SBIR/STTR Opportunities at USDA

Small-business owners can learn about Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) opportunities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) during a half-day virtual workshop Wednesday, Aug. 9.

UW Parking Permits Now Available for Commuting Students to Purchase

University of Wyoming parking permits for the 2023-24 academic year are now available for students living off campus to purchase. Permits are sold on a first-come, first-served basis.

UW’s Wyoming Wool Initiative Seeks Support for Second Annual Lamb-a-Year Program

After a successful first year, Wyoming Wool Initiative seeks donations for its second annual Lamb-a-Year program.

UW’s Sims Receives NSF Grant to Study Construction of Mid-Ocean Ridges

Mid-ocean ridges represent regions of the planet where volcanic activity is generating fresh oceanic crust and submarine mountain chains -- known as axial volcanic ridges -- as two tectonic plates spread apart. Seventy-five percent of Earth’s magmatic activity happens at mid-ocean ridges.

UW and Wyoming SBDC Network to Host Workshop on SBIR/STTR Opportunities at NIH

Small-business owners can learn about Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) opportunities at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) during a half-day virtual workshop Monday, Aug. 7.

Hornady Manufacturing Donates to UW Firearms Research Center

The Firearms Research Center (FRC), housed in the University of Wyoming College of Law, has received a $50,000 gift from Hornady Manufacturing.

UW’s Wyoming Blockchain Stampede Explores Impact of Tech Innovation Sept. 11-15

How the world is adapting to technical innovation in the areas of digital assets; artificial intelligence; Web 3.0; esports; cybersecurity; decentralized finance and governance; education; government; and business will be examined during the Wyoming Blockchain Stampede Sept. 11-15 at the University of Wyoming.

UW Researchers Seek Storytellers for Study About Snake and Green River Watersheds

Lincoln, Sublette, Sweetwater, Teton and Uinta county residents involved in agriculture or recreation are asked to share stories about their relationship to water with the University of Wyoming’s Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources.

UW’s McCoy Receives $1M DOE Grant to Study Global Environment

Understanding and predicting the global environment are critical to inform decisions across infrastructure, energy and agriculture. To understand and predict the global environment, global models are needed.

UW’s Laughlin Author of New Book About Plant Strategies

How do plants make a living? Some plants are gamblers, while others are swindlers. Some plants are habitual spenders, while others are strugglers and miserly savers. Plants have evolved a spectacular array of solutions to the existential problems of survival and reproduction in a world where resources are scarce, disturbances can be deadly and competition is cutthroat.

UW’s Koprowski Elected as Explorers Club Fellow

A University of Wyoming faculty member has been elected as a Fellow by The Explorers Club.

people boating on a mountain lake UW Researchers Find Evolutionary Adaptation in Trout of Wind Rivers

The lakes in Wyoming’s Wind River Mountains historically didn’t contain fish, but stocking of trout that began in the early 1900s has created an environment in which hundreds of those lakes now have strong fish populations -- some carried on by natural reproduction for decades.

UW to Showcase Agricultural Research at Lingle Field Day Aug. 9

The University of Wyoming’s Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station will host a field day at the James C. Hageman Sustainable Agriculture Research and Extension Center (SAREC) near Lingle Wednesday, Aug. 9.

UW Program to Offer Information for Dementia Caregivers

After a dementia diagnosis has been given for a patient, what lies ahead -- immediately and long term -- for the caregiver?

UW Centennial Speaker Series Talk Scheduled Aug. 23

The world is full of bad news: Russia’s bloody war of aggression against Ukraine is in its second year, with no end in sight. China’s autocratic regime is getting ever more repressive and is an increasing threat to its global neighbors. The polarization in U.S. politics and society is getting more worrisome.

‘UW in Your Community’ Event Aug. 15 in Jackson

Members of the public will find out more about the University of Wyoming’s presence in Teton County, and UW alumni will connect with their alma mater during a “UW in Your Community” gathering Tuesday, Aug. 15, in Jackson.

UW to Honor Distinguished Alumni During Homecoming

Four University of Wyoming graduates will be honored by the UW Alumni Association (UWAA) and the Office of the President for their professional achievements and support of the university during Homecoming Sept. 25-30.

National Parks as a Classroom Topic of Harlow Talk at UW-NPS Research Station Aug. 3

Exploring ideas about lifelong learning within the U.S. National Park Service (NPS) system is the topic of a Harlow Summer Seminar Thursday, Aug. 3, at the University of Wyoming-NPS Research Station. The facility is located at the AMK Ranch in Grand Teton National Park.

New Programming Highlights UW Planetarium Schedule During August

During August, the University of Wyoming Harry C. Vaughan Planetarium will introduce some new programming, including adding indie folk and K-pop playlists to its Saturday evening music rotation as well as providing a one-year update on the work of the James Webb Space Telescope.

UW Assistant Professor Receives Academic and Research Careers Award

An assistant professor with the Division of Communication Disorders in the University of Wyoming’s College of Health Sciences is the recipient of this year’s American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) Advancing Academic-Research Careers (AARC) Award.

UW Spinout Company Receives DOE Grant for Extraction of Rare Earth Elements

Rare earth elements are critical components in a variety of modern technologies. But existing processes for their extraction and separation are not economically or environmentally feasible for execution in the U.S., contributing to a reliance on foreign sources.

UW Trustees and Wyoming Community College Commission to Meet Aug. 2

A special meeting of the University of Wyoming Board of Trustees with the Wyoming Community College Commission is scheduled Wednesday, Aug. 2, at 11 a.m. at Casper College.

man in the snow with two captured deer UW’s Monteith Named Fellow of The Wildlife Society

A University of Wyoming scientist has been honored by The Wildlife Society (TWS) for exceptional service to the wildlife profession.

Wyoming Natural Diversity Database Debuts New Online Tool at UW

Beginning today (Monday), the Wyoming Natural Diversity Database (WYNDD) at the University of Wyoming will replace two of its most popular online data access tools with a new online tool. The WYNDD Data Explorer will combine and streamline the functionality of the two former tools.

UW and Wyoming APEX Accelerator to Host ‘Lunch and Learn’ Series Aug. 1-2

For small-business owners, reading and responding to complex, lengthy and detailed solicitations can be one of the biggest learning curves when they first start selling goods or services to the government.

Wyoming Public Media Wins Regional Edward R. Murrow and PMJA Awards

Wyoming Public Media (WPM) has won several awards for reporting during 2022.

UW and Wyoming SBDC Network to Host Workshop on SBIR/STTR Opportunities at DOE

Small-business owners can learn about Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) opportunities at the U.S. Department of Energy during a half-day virtual workshop Thursday, July 27.

UW to Highlight Agricultural Research at Sheridan Field Day Aug. 2

The University of Wyoming Sheridan Research and Extension Center will host an educational field day Wednesday, Aug. 2, at the Adams Ranch.

UW’s Doering Receives Rare Archaeological NSF CAREER Grant

Bree Doering is still processing the news that she is the first University of Wyoming anthropologist to receive one of the most prestigious National Science Foundation (NSF) grants.

UW-Grand Teton National Park History Topic of Talk at UW-NPS Research Station July 27

Collaborations between the University of Wyoming and Grand Teton National Park are the topic of the next Harlow Summer Seminar Thursday, July 27, at the UW-National Park Service (NPS) Research Station. The former directors of the facility -- located at the AMK Ranch in Grand Teton National Park -- will present the program.

UW Selected for Prestigious Program to Enhance Research Impact

The University of Wyoming has been selected for the 2023 cohort of the Program to Enhance Organizational Research Impact Capacity (ORIC), joining seven other distinguished universities. This initiative is led by the Center for Advancing Research Impact in Society (ARIS).

UW Nuclear Energy Research Center Seeks Proposals for Scholars Program and Travel Grants

The Nuclear Energy Research Center (NERC) in the School of Energy Resources is seeking proposals from current University of Wyoming employees to develop a Faculty Scholars Program and to support professional development travel opportunities for nuclear-related research.

Samp to Take Reins of UW Operations From Retiring Selmer

A mainstay of the University of Wyoming’s physical plant for more than 40 years -- whose insights and leadership have been essential in the expansion of campus over the past decade -- has announced his retirement from UW.

UW School of Computing Makes Joint Hires in Artificial Intelligence and Big Data

The University of Wyoming’s School of Computing has taken a major step toward its goal of creating a statewide, national and global impact with the hiring of tenure-track faculty members in applied artificial intelligence/machine learning and big data.

McNair Scholars Undergraduate Research Symposium Aug. 1 at UW

Student projects will be presented during the 31st annual McNair Scholars Undergraduate Research Symposium Tuesday, Aug. 1, in the Wyoming Union Family Room at the University of Wyoming.

UW’s SER and WRI Collaboration on Green Coal-Based Asphalt Featured at Conference

Coal-based asphalt currently being developed in a collaborative project between Laramie’s Western Research Institute (WRI) and the University of Wyoming’s Center for Carbon Capture and Conversion (CCCC) will be a featured product at the Petersen Asphalt Research Conference. The conference runs through Thursday, July 20, at UW’s Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center.

Jean Howard’s Iconic Photography Showcased in UW AHC Exhibition

A new exhibition featuring photographs from Jean Howard, a Hollywood icon whose lens captured the essence of the golden era of cinema, is now on display through Saturday, Sept. 30, at the University of Wyoming American Heritage Center (AHC).

UW’s Shihab Named to Prestigious Club of Rome

The University of Wyoming’s Penelope Shihab was recently named to the Club of Rome, a global think tank.

UW School of Nursing Hosts High Altitude Pathway Institute Students

The University of Wyoming’s Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing in the College of Health Sciences recently hosted a group of students along with administrators participating in UW’s High Altitude Pathway Institute. The program was part of a multiday event this summer on the UW campus.

UW College of Ag Announces Leadership Changes

The University of Wyoming College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources has added a fourth associate dean to its administrative team and selected a new associate dean of academic and student programs.

UW and Wyoming SBDC Network to Host Holiday Marketing Workshop July 20

For small-business owners, July is the perfect time to start planning their holiday season. This time of year allows small businesses time to step back and look at that critical season more objectively so they can develop a plan based on data and strategy.

Small-Business Owners from Pinedale and Casper on UW’s Wyoming SBDC Network Podcast

The Wyoming Small Business Development Center (SBDC) Network podcast recently featured three Wyoming small-business owners from Pinedale and Casper in recent episodes. The podcast features small-business success stories, educational topics from experts and interviews with staff and leadership. Episodes are released twice per month.

people in a large room with a large metal table UW’s Wyoming State Vet Lab Conducts First Disease Investigation in Necropsy Facility

In early July, the Wyoming State Veterinary Laboratory’s biosafety level 3 (BSL-3) necropsy facility was used to conduct a disease investigation for the first time.

UW-National Park Service Special Harlow Summer Event at AMK Ranch July 20

A special chamber music concert is scheduled in lieu of a regular Harlow Summer Seminar lecture Thursday, July 20, at the University of Wyoming-National Park Service (UW-NPS) Research Station. The facility is located at the AMK Ranch in Grand Teton National Park.

UW to Showcase New Crop Research at Powell Field Day July 20

The University of Wyoming’s Powell Research and Extension Center will host a field day Thursday, July 20, to share new agricultural research on drought-tolerant crops and alternative management strategies.

UW and Platte County Public Library System Offer Blood Pressure Cuffs for Checkout

Self-measured blood pressure monitoring kits are now available for checkout at the Platte County libraries in Wheatland, Chugwater, Glendo and Guernsey. The kits are offered through a collaborative pilot project involving the Wyoming Center on Aging (WyCOA) at the University of Wyoming, the Wyoming Department of Health’s Chronic Disease Prevention Program and the Platte County Public Library System.

two people pouring something into a concrete shape Major Gift to UW Civil Engineering Supports Department Head

A gift from retired Shell engineer and executive Tom Botts and his wife, Shelley, to the University of Wyoming supports the head of the Department of Civil and Architectural Engineering and Construction Management in the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences. This gift was matched by the UW Foundation.

UW and Partners to Create Geologic Database for Carbon Storage

A collaborative project proposed by the University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources’ Center for Economic Geology Research (CEGR), the Wyoming State Geological Survey (WSGS) and the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) will create a data-verified Class VI geologic database providing a unique service to carbon storage developers and regulatory agencies for the state of Wyoming.

UW Hires Seth Glause as Head Rodeo Coach

Seth Glause has been named the University of Wyoming’s new head rodeo coach. Glause comes to UW from Laramie County Community College (LCCC) in Cheyenne, where he has been the head rodeo coach since 2018.

UW and Wyoming SBDC Network to Host Workshop in Lander July 18

For anyone contemplating starting a small business, the thought alone can be daunting. However, advice and assistance are available.

UW and Goshen County Library Offer Blood Pressure Cuffs for Checkout

Self-measured blood pressure monitoring kits are now available for checkout at the library in Torrington. The kits are offered through a collaborative pilot project involving the Wyoming Center on Aging (WyCOA) at the University of Wyoming, the Wyoming Department of Health’s Chronic Disease Prevention Program and the Goshen County Library.

UW Parking Permits Available to Purchase Starting Wednesday

University of Wyoming parking permits for the 2023-24 academic year will be available for faculty, staff and resident students to purchase beginning Wednesday, July 12, at 7 a.m.

UW’s Buchanan Center Special Events Presents Natasha Bedingfield Sept. 1

Multiplatinum singer-songwriter Natasha Bedingfield will kick off the University of Wyoming’s Buchanan Center Special Events’ 2023-24 season Friday, Sept. 1, in the UW College of Arts and Sciences auditorium.

Yellowstone Grizzly Recovery Topic of Seminar at UW-NPS Research Station July 13

Recovery of grizzly bears in the Yellowstone ecosystem is the topic of a Harlow Summer Seminar Thursday, July 13, at the University of Wyoming-National Park Service (UW-NPS) Research Station. The facility is located at the AMK Ranch in Grand Teton National Park.

UW and Uinta County Library Offer Blood Pressure Cuffs for Checkout

Self-measured blood pressure monitoring kits are now available for checkout at the libraries in Evanston, Lyman and Mountain View. The kits are offered through a collaborative pilot project involving the Wyoming Center on Aging (WyCOA) at the University of Wyoming, the Wyoming Department of Health’s Chronic Disease Prevention Program and the Uinta County Library.

UW Research Scientist Edits Book About Biological and Environmental Hazards

Ramesh Sivanpillai is no stranger to biological and environmental disasters, having provided crucial U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) mapping data to aid in response to Hurricane Fiona in the Dominican Republic during 2022; to control the 2018 wildfires in Paradise, Calif.; and to assist in the response to widespread flooding in several Midwest states in 2011.

University of Wyoming Spring Semester Graduates: Nonresident

The University of Wyoming accorded degrees upon the following nonresident students at the completion of the 2023 spring semester.

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