2025 News and Stories

News from the WyACT project

Now Accepting Applications for TRKE Cohort 3

TRKE brings together educators and researchers to explore changing water availability and its far-reaching impacts. Participants will collaborate across disciplines, exchange knowledge, and co-design meaningful learning experiences that connect science, social studies, and community action.

Kristi Hansen Kristi Hansen joins WyACT leadership team

Dr. Kristiana (Kristi) Hansen is now a Co-Principal Investigator for WyACT. Hansen is an Associate Professor and Extension Water Resource Economist in the Department of Agricultural & Applied Economics at UW. Her research focuses on water resource economics, community resilience to climate variability, and water management policy.

Taking the temperature of Wyoming public opinion on climate change

A University of Wyoming survey reveals Wyoming residents overwhelmingly believe that changes in water resources and climate are happening, and risks can be reduced with community response plans and statewide policies. The survey was designed by a group of researchers from different fields at the University of Wyoming.

An Engine Like No Other

The Colorado-Wyoming Climate Resilience Engine will help address climate issues while growing related industry in the state

UW’s Hamerlinck Appointed to U.S. National Geospatial Advisory Committee

The University of Wyoming’s Jeff Hamerlinck recently was appointed to a three-year term on the U.S. National Geospatial Advisory Committee (NGAC), a federal committee sponsored by the U.S. Department of the Interior.

mountain grid overlay Let it snow (more) - evaluating a climate model for the western United States

To forecast future scenarios, scientists rely on sophisticated models that translate atmospheric and geographical conditions into temperature, precipitation, and other climate variables.

Jake Hawes Passionate about integrating numbers and lived experience - meet Jake Hawes

In January 2025, UW is welcoming Jason "Jake" Hawes as Assistant Professor at the School of Computing and Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources.





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