Thanks to the hard work of two University of Wyoming professors and their field team of graduate students and technicians, the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) has added a new forest site within the Teton mountain range to the Forest Global Earth Observatory (ForestGEO) network, which spans 29 countries. 

The University of Wyoming Extension has organized a series of interactive online trainings for new and returning 4-H volunteers.

Sean Giery, an incoming associate research professor in the University of Wyoming’s Department of Zoology and Physiology, has been named a President’s Distinguished Scholar in recognition of his outstanding research achievements and growing national and international impact in ecology and evolutionary biology.

A significant gift from the estate of the late John Hines, a former state legislator from Gillette, will boost support to University of Wyoming students and programs.

Four University of Wyoming graduate students will present their research to the public during a Science Café Sunday, Feb. 1, at 1:30 p.m.

Continuing a time-honored community tradition, the 42nd annual Fremont County Farm and Ranch Days will take place Wednesday-Thursday, Feb. 11-12, at the county fairgrounds in Riverton.