News from the WyACT project and UW

UW Releases
UW Graduate Students Studying Biodiversity Awarded $47,500 in Grants

October 20, 2025

Thirteen master’s and Ph.D. students studying biodiversity at the University of Wyoming have received $47,500 in grants from ...

UW Needs Assessment May Help Wyoming’s Agricultural Community Plan Ahead

September 11, 2025

A needs assessment led by University of Wyoming Extension may help the state’s agricultural community plan for and manage cha...

Wyomingites Eager to Talk about Water-Related Hazards, UW Research Shows

September 10, 2025

A new University of Wyoming study reveals Wyoming residents are eager to discuss how to plan for different water scenarios th...

STEM Faculty Participate in UW ‘LAMP Camp’ to Revolutionize Classroom Instruction

June 11, 2025

Twenty-five college educators rolled up their sleeves and stepped into streams during the week of May 19-23, transforming fro...

WyACT News and Stories

Third TRKE cohort kicks off in Seedskadee

September 18, 2025

The Science and Math Teaching Center’s science professional learning team kicked off the 3rd Teacher Researcher Knowledge Exc...

Sarah Konrad Appointed Director of SEaSON

September 16, 2025

Sarah Konrad has been appointed Director of the Wyoming Socio-Environmental Systems Observatory Network (SEaSON).

Weather and Wildfires May Alter Angler Spending in Wyoming

August 1, 2025

Patrick Hofstedt set out to find out how anglers might react to environmental changes in the Snake River Basin of Teton County.

UW Researchers Map the Forests of Grand Teton National Park

August 1, 2025

Sara Germain and Tucker Furniss's research project focuses on long-term monitoring and mapping of trees in Grand Teton Nation...

Cattle, Hay, and Water: The Wind River Agriculture & Water Symposium

June 5, 2025

The Symposium focused on water and agriculture, and brought together ranchers, scientists, and community members.

Emma Carlson new Knowledge Coproduction Coordinator

April 16, 2025

We are excited to welcome Emma Carlson as WyACT's new Knowledge Coproduction Coordinator.

Applications for TRKE Cohort 3

March 24, 2025

The Teacher Research Knowledge Exchange (TRKE) program is recruiting for its next cohort.

Kristi Hansen joins WyACT leadership team

March 17, 2025

Dr. Kristiana (Kristi) Hansen is now a Co-Principal Investigator for WyACT.

Taking the temperature of Wyoming public opinion

March 3, 2025

Survey reveals Wyoming residents overwhelmingly believe changes in water resources and climate are happening.

An Engine Like No Other

January 30, 2025

The NSF ASCEND Engine will help address climate issues while growing related industry in the state.

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UW Press Releases on WyACT

UW Extension Publishes Analysis of Future of Fishing in Teton County

Fishing tourism is an important industry in Wyoming, generating millions of dollars of income in Teton County alone.

Rivers of Resilience: UW Grad Student Takes Deep Dive Into Relationship With Rivers and Lakes

If you think about water, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Do lakes and streams evoke memories of boating with bud...

UW Program Bringing Real-World Science to Classroom Starts Second Year

The University of Wyoming’s Teacher-Researcher Knowledge Exchange (TRKE) program kicked off its second year of connecting sci...

People and Awards
UW Scientist Wins Early-Career Grant to Study Local Plant Communities, Facilitate Public Outreach

Lauren Shoemaker, an associate professor in the University of Wyoming’s Department of Botany, has received a five-year, $875,...

UW’s Koprowski Inducted as Linnean Society of London Fellow

John Koprowski, the dean of the University of Wyoming’s Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources and a Wyoming Excell...

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 Advis...