Faculty & Staff
The Hydrologic Science graduate degree programs are supported by a diverse and accomplished group of faculty from across campus, each bringing specialized expertise to create a truly interdisciplinary learning experience. Faculty members come from a wide range of departments, including Agricultural & Applied Economics, Botany, Ecosystem Science & Management, Zoology & Physiology, Atmospheric Science, Chemical Engineering, Civil and Architectural Engineering, Energy & Petroleum Engineering, Geology & Geophysics and Mathematics &Statistics.
Our faculty not only engage in teaching and research within their departments but also serve in key roles within major research initiatives and facilities such as the University Consortium for Geographic Information Science (UCGIS), the NCAR Wyoming Supercomputing Center, the Stable Isotope Facility or Conference for Managing Wildlife in Large Landscapes. This cross-campus collaboration ensures that students gain a comprehensive understanding of water-related issues through cutting-edge research and integrative teaching.
Meet Our PeopleAbout Our Program
Ph.D. Admission Requirements
The Hydrologic Science Ph.D. Program at UW offers interdisciplinary graduate education focused on the physical, chemical, biological and human dimensions of water systems, emphasizing both research and real-world applications. With faculty across many specialties, the program provides flexible, cutting-edge doctoral training tailored to students’ interests.
Learn MoreM.S. Dual Degree Options
The Water Resources (WARE) program at the University of Wyoming is an interdisciplinary MS dual-degree initiative that allows students to tailor their graduate studies across departments while conducting research in water resources. Guided by a major professor and a faculty member from the Hydrologic Science Program, students follow a flexible yet rigorous academic path designed to integrate cross-disciplinary perspectives.
UW Grad Admissions
Learn more about the University of Wyoming's graduate admissions. Prospective graduate students are encouraged to consult with their respective academic departments regarding the admission process before making a formal UW application for program specific admission requirements, application processes and deadlines.
Financial Assistance
Get more information about graduate assistantships and other financial opportunities for UW graduate students.
Interdisciplinary Master's or Doctoral Degree
As the hub for hydrology scholarship at the University of Wyoming, these programs promote research on critical water issues—from climate and weather to biological and chemical processes—and contributes to solving real-world challenges through workforce development, applied research, and service to public and private stakeholders throughout the region.
Several academic departments throughout the university work together to provide an interdisciplinary Master's degree program in water resources. The Master’s degree offered through these affiliations is awarded as a major with each of the sponsoring departments' graduate programs and is designated on the graduate transcript as: M.S. in (Program Name)/Water Resources. This formal recognition of a water resources degree emphasis certifies that the student has completed an in-depth multidisciplinary course program in the broad area of water resources.
Water Resources (WARE) Interdisciplinary Master's Degree Programs
The WARE program at the University of Wyoming is an interdisciplinary Master of Science dual-degree program that supports graduate students in integrating studies from multiple departments while focusing on water resource research. Emphasizing cross-disciplinary education and professional-level training, the program allows students to tailor their academic paths to meet individual career objectives. Each student is guided by their home department and major advisor, with additional input from a Hydrologic Science Program faculty member who helps develop the student’s coursework, research goals and academic benchmarks.
