Faculty Fellows

The SoC is accepting applications for academic year 2025-2026 Faculty Fellows.

The School of Computing Faculty Fellows program supports projects that advance computing research, learning, and engagement at the University of Wyoming, aligning with SoC and broader institutional goals and priorities. Priority will be given to proposals that fulfill one or more of the following criteria.

1. Align with the School of Computing current thematic areas, university initiatives and/or state priorities
2. Contribute to building new opportunities or capacity in applied computing, the application of computing, or critical issues related to computing; or extend the reach of existing computing initiatives
3. Impact student experiences and student learning in computing
4. Involve, engage, or advance the School of Computing through creating new partnerships or strengthening established partnerships with special consideration given to partnerships with K-12 schools, community colleges and/or industry
5. Contribute to the School of Computing value of Computing For All

Examples of potential proposal elements could include but are not limited to:

• Course development that increases student learning options in any area of computing
• Seed funding for new research or engagement projects involving computing
• Development or provision of training in computing
• Preparation of computing applications for deployment at the NCAR-Wyoming Supercomputing Center
• Proposal development for external funding for computing-related projects
• Development and support of partnerships in computing with K-12, community colleges, or community/industry partners
• Faculty development in computing

We are particularly interested in supporting undergraduate/graduate students in incorporating and advancing computing in their curriculum/research.

Please direct questions about this internal award to uwyo-soc@uwyo.edu.

Proposals

Complete the application form and attach your proposal and budget justification.

Proposal Guidelines

Your proposal should be no more than two pages and must include:

• Project Overview: Describe how your project will enhance computing research, learning, or engagement at UW.
• Plan of Work: Outline the activities, timeline, and team involved.
• Deliverables & Outcomes: Summarize expected results and impact.
• Project Motivation: Explain the rationale and potential significance.
• Approachability: Write for a general audience—avoid discipline-specific jargon.

Budget Justification Guidelines

Include a detailed budget and justification for up to $30,000 (including fringe benefits). All funds must be expended by the end of the academic year.

Eligible Expenses Include:

• Student support (undergraduate, graduate, or postdoc)
• Faculty summer salary
• Workshop expenses and participant support
• Travel and hosting for visiting scholars
• Equipment or essential travel directly supporting project goals

Be as specific as possible in your budget (e.g., student title and support level, travel estimates, equipment types).

Review

Proposals will be panel reviewed on the following criteria:

• Quality of the project idea
• Quality of the workplan
• Alignment with Priority Criteria

Funding decisions will also consider available funding and broadening disciplinary connections.

Important Dates

• Call for Proposals: April 23rd
• Deadline for proposals: May 9th
• Target date range for announcing decisions: May 16th
• Deadline for expenditure of project funds: June 30^th of ending academic year
• Short report due on project outcomes: June 30^th of ending academic year
• Final presentation: Spring of ending academic year or Fall of following academic year.

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Previous Faculty Fellows Awardees:

 

The School of Computing solicitation for 2024-2025 Faculty Fellows received 31 applications from 19 units across campus. Each proposal had three reviews and was then discussed in a computationally diverse faculty panel. Review criteria and funding decisions were made according to criteria listed in the call for proposals. Fourteen projects were funded from thirteen different departments. We were particularly pleased to see an increased number of proposals from the humanities where the use of artificial intelligence is impacting research methods.

2024-2025 Faculty Fellows

 

The School of Computing received 48 proposals for the 2023-2034 Faculty Fellows solicitation. Proposals came from 25 different units in 7 different colleges and administrative units. While most proposals were from CEPS and ALSNR we were particularly pleased to receive proposals from the humanities, performing arts, business, education, and health sciences. Energy, biology, and astrophysics were the top domain areas that proposals covered. Data science, modeling and simulation, AI/ML/Computer Vision were the main computing areas submitted. All proposals received 3 peer reviews using the criteria stated in the call for proposals and considering any conflicts of interest. Proposals were then discussed in a panel, with the panel ranking each proposal as highly competitive for funding (fund if possible), competitive for funding (unlikely to have funds but fundable), or less competitive for funding (will not be funded). Funding allowed us to award 16 proposals from 14 unique departments. See awardees linked below. Congratulations to all!

2023-2024 Faculty Fellows

 

The School of Computing at the University of Wyoming received 34 applications for the 2022-2023 Faculty Awards that support research, teaching and engagement activities connected to advancing computing across the university. The School of Computing identified several criteria that proposals for Faculty Awards should meet to have priority for funding. These include alignment with university initiatives and state priorities, building new opportunities or capacity in computing, impacting student experiences and learning, advancing the school in its initial phase of development, and contributing to the value of computing for all. The selection committee awarded 16 faculty (linked below) from five different colleges and twelve different departments. The School of Computing is proud to have such a diverse group of faculty members who bring unique perspectives and knowledge to their teaching, research, and engagement. The School of Computing congratulates all of the faculty members who have received funding for their projects and thanks them for their contributions to the advancement of computing at the University of Wyoming.

2022-2023 Faculty Fellows

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