The Research and Economic Development Division (REDD) at the University of Wyoming serves as a catalyst to advance the university's knowledge enterprise through research, service, and innovation. Providing rich experiential learning opportunities, REDD enriches the experience of UW students and supports innovation and economic growth across Wyoming. Our commitment ensures that the pursuit of knowledge and innovation remains a foundation for progress and prosperity throughout the state.
UW Students were trained by LAMP-trained educators in active learning classes in FY24
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On NAI's annual list of patent output by U.S. Universities
UW has once again made the list of the National Academy of Inventors’ (NAI) top 100 universities in the U.S. with the most patents granted. NAI placed UW at No. 91 on its recently-released 2024 “Top 100 U.S. Universities Granted U.S. Utility Patents” list. UW was 91st as well on NAI’s 2022 list.
“UW’s patent output is a key driver of innovation, leading to startup companies, corporate engagement and job creation for Wyomingites," said Parag Chitnis, UW’s vice president for research and economic development. “This recognition continues to enhance UW’s reputation as a world-class research institution. Its inclusion in the NAI’s Top 100 is particularly remarkable, considering its small size.”
For decades, UW associate professor Corey Tarwater and her research team have used mist nets by day to capture various species of tropical birds in Panama to study the effects of global change on bird populations. Now, the UW Zoology and Physiology Department researcher is starting a new collaboration with the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) to use the same mist net lanes to catch bats by night.
“We are really excited to collaborate with the bat team on this project. By working with them, we can figure out whether or not bats are responding the same way to climate that we’re seeing with the birds,” says Tarwater in an STRI story.
For more information, see the full story on the UW News website.
The University of Wyoming’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation is hosting an in-person workshop for business professionals, educators and students on how to harness artificial intelligence for work or learning. The workshop will cover AI basics, the real-world impact of Generative AI, and practical application of AI for respective goals of attendees. It will provide attendees with advanced strategies for improving results with different AI systems. The workshop is being held at the College of Business Auditorium on the Laramie campus on Saturday, April 19, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
A laptop is required for this workshop; lunch and sample materials will be provided (no proprietary data is to be used).
For more information, visit the Events page on the CEI website.
To learn more about the scope and impact of UW Research and Economic Development, click the button below to download the Division's latest annual report
VP for Research & Economic Development
1000 E. University Avenue
Dept. 3355
Old Main, Room 308
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307) 766-5353
Email: vpred@uwyo.edu