UW’s Koprowski Selected for State Department Expert Speaker Program

John Koprowski, dean and professor of the University of Wyoming’s Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources, has been selected to join the U.S. Department of State’s U.S. Speaker Program.

This distinguished program connects leading American experts with global audiences to foster mutual understanding and collaboration on critical international issues. Koprowski’s selection honors his decades-long commitment to conservation science, environmental leadership and education.

“Life is about trying to maximize our impact on the greater community. I am honored to be recognized as an expert and afforded the opportunity to assist our country and our friends and partners around the globe to make a difference in wildlife conservation and management,” Koprowski says. “Sustainable management of our wild and working lands and the conservation of biodiversity ensure that we can maintain the function of our ecosystems to the benefit of all at home and around the world.”

The U.S. Speaker Program brings together experts from diverse fields to engage with policymakers, educators and community leaders around the globe. Participants give lectures, conduct workshops and promote dialogue on issues of global significance. Koprowski’s involvement will emphasize the importance of interdisciplinary approaches to environmental challenges -- a cornerstone of the Haub School’s educational philosophy.

The Haub School, known for its innovative and interdisciplinary approach to environmental education, continues to build on its reputation for fostering leadership and advancing solutions to complex environmental issues. Koprowski’s selection further amplifies the school’s impact and reach, reflecting UW’s broader commitment to global engagement and excellence.

About the Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources

The Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources at UW advances the understanding and resolution of complex environmental and natural resource challenges through interdisciplinary teaching, research and outreach. The school is dedicated to equipping future leaders with the knowledge and skills to create sustainable solutions for the world’s pressing environmental issues.

For more information, visit www.uwyo.edu/haub/index.html.