Research Areas
Working Lands & Natural Resources
Research advancing stewardship of rangelands, grazing systems, forests, wildlife, water, and ecosystems—supporting resilience and sustainable management across Wyoming’s landscapes.
Animal, Human & Ecosystem Health
Integrated research addressing animal and human health, disease dynamics, and environmental interactions to protect livestock, wildlife, and communities.
Food Systems & Nutrition
Research supporting food production, safety, value-added agriculture, and human nutrition to strengthen resilient food systems and community well-being.
Communities & Economies
Research informing decisions related to rural economies, workforce development, and policy challenges shaping Wyoming’s communities.
Life Sciences & Innovation
Fundamental and translational research advancing molecular biology, biotechnology, and interdisciplinary life sciences discovery.
Research in Practice
Students at every level contribute to CALSNR research, working alongside faculty and partners in collaborative environments that span laboratories, field sites, and communities. This approach creates opportunities for discovery, mentorship, and real-world impact—connecting research to the people and places it serves.
Infrastructure That Enables Discovery
CALSNR research is supported by a statewide network of laboratories, field sites, and research facilities that connect discovery to real-world application. This integrated infrastructure enables work across disciplines and scales—from foundational science to applied research serving Wyoming’s communities and landscapes.
Statewide Research Network
CALSNR research is carried out through a statewide network of laboratories, field sites, and Research & Extension Centers that span Wyoming’s diverse landscapes. This footprint allows faculty and partners to conduct place-based research and translate findings directly into practice.
Federally Funded Research
CALSNR researchers compete successfully for federal funding to advance research in agriculture, natural resources, biotechnology, health, and ecology. These investments support interdisciplinary teams, shared infrastructure, and long-term inquiry that benefits Wyoming and contributes to national research priorities.
From Discovery to Application
CALSNR facilities support research that moves from foundational discovery to applied solutions. Laboratories, field trials, and decision-support tools enable faculty and students to translate science into outcomes that inform management, policy, and community decision-making.
Collaborative Research Partnerships
CALSNR research is strengthened through partnerships with federal agencies, state and local organizations, industry, and other universities. These collaborations expand capacity, connect expertise, and ensure research addresses complex challenges across land, wildlife, water, and communities.
Facilities & Resources
CALSNR faculty, staff, and students conduct research through a broad ecosystem of shared facilities and research resources across the University of Wyoming and partner units. These environments support discovery, collaboration, and applied research—from foundational science to real-world solutions.
CALSNR researchers work through the Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station to conduct
applied research addressing agriculture, natural resources, and community challenges
across the state, connecting science directly to Wyoming’s landscapes and producers.
Explore the Wyoming AES Research and Extension Centers
The UW Science Initiative provides shared research facilities, advanced instrumentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration spaces that support life sciences, physical sciences, and data-driven discovery across campus.
CALSNR researchers collaborate with the Wyoming Veterinary Laboratory to advance animal health, disease diagnostics, and biosecurity research supporting livestock, wildlife, and public health across Wyoming and the region.
The Center for Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) advances innovation in agriculture,
uniting experts across UW to develop new technologies, expand education, and accelerate food and nutrition security for diverse communities through the controlled
environment agriculture
Explore the Center for Controlled Environment Agriculture
CALSNR's science magazine, Reflections is published annually by the Agricultural Experiment Station and now available electronically.
The University of Wyoming Research and Economic Development Division (REDD) advances research, service and innovation through interdisciplinary collaboration. By supporting faculty and student research, REDD drives economic growth and positions UW as a center of research excellence and real-world impact.
Resources and guidance supporting researchers in developing competitive grant proposals.
Additional tools and links to support research and project development.
Research Stories
UW undergraduate research supports NASA efforts to grow food beyond Earth.
AI-driven research helps detect congestive heart failure in cattle.
Science reveals migration patterns critical to conserving Wyoming’s pronghorn herds.
Super-resolution microscope supports cutting-edge research and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Research studies forest responses to drought and increasing wildfire pressures.
Research explores coal char benefits for soil health and crops.
UW student research informs sagebrush restoration in protected western landscapes.
Program supports student pathways into advanced life sciences research.
Needs assessment identifies research priorities that benefits Wyoming producers.
Research investigates biological mechanisms linking circadian disruption to Alzheimer’s disease.
Research focuses on controlling invasive annual grasses across western landscapes.
