Science Institute
The Science Institute (SI) enables world-class research and education that bring together disciplines across UW to strengthen the foundations of Wyoming’s present and future economy. SI is organized as centers that address specific areas of relevance to Wyoming and UW, including science education at all levels; wildlife biology; materials research; controlled environment agriculture; quantum information sciences; engineering; and rural resilience. You can learn more about the work done by the University of Wyoming Science Initiative by reading our 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 Annual Reports.
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15 Individuals Reach Through the SI Road Show |
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Research Centers
The Research Centers at the Science Institute (SI) at the University of Wyoming are dedicated to advancing critical fields that shape the future of Wyoming and beyond. Our centers specialize in areas such as science education, wildlife biology, materials research, controlled environment agriculture, quantum information sciences, engineering, and rural resilience.
Scientific Education & Outreach
The Scientific Education & Outreach programs aim to foster a deeper understanding of science through innovative and engaging educational experiences. Our programs, including Course-based Undergraduate Research Experiences (CUREs), the Learning Actively Mentoring Program (LAMP), the Science Road Show, and the Wyoming Research Scholars Program (WRSP), are designed to immerse students in hands-on learning and mentorship.
Shared Resource Research Facilities
The Shared Resource Research Facilities provide cutting-edge resources to support groundbreaking scientific discovery. The Center for Advanced Scientific Instrumentation (CASI) offers access to state-of-the-art tools for precise measurements and innovative research across multiple disciplines. The Plant Growth & Phenotyping Facility (PGPF) enables controlled studies of plant development and performance, advancing research in agriculture, ecology, and environmental sciences.
News
Tang Appointed as Director of UW Science Institute
Jinke Tang, a professor in the University of Wyoming’s Department of Physics and Astronomy, has been named director of the UW Science Institute.
Guadagno and Majeed Appointed as Director and Assistant Director of the Center for Controlled Environment AGriculture (C-CEA)
Carmela Rosaria Guadagno, an associate research scientist and current director of the UW Plant Growth and Phenotyping Facility, has been appointed director of C-CEA. She will be joined by Yaqoob Majeed, an assistant professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, who will serve as assistant director.
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