Author: Maya Kate Gilmore

On Friday, Nov. 14, the University of Wyoming Extension will host its 2025 Northwest Crop Symposium in Powell.

How exactly do gametes come together and fuse to create new life? That’s what Jen Pinello, an assistant professor in UW’s molecular biology department, set out to investigate. Surprisingly, her research may also hold the key to preventing the infectious spread of deadly diseases, such as malaria.

Driving down Wyoming highways, the landscape often seems vast and empty, nothing but sky and a few scattered bushes. But those scattered bushes are more vital than they appear at first glance.

From atmospheric science to zoology, the Life Sciences Program helps University of Wyoming undergraduates prepare for their futures.

In a newly published review, a University of Wyoming researcher examined how chemical pollution might change the invasion process and identified gaps in current knowledge about the interactions of pollution and invasive species.

Eating a balanced diet is tricky at the best of times. Unfortunately, high-fat diets are linked to obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, sleep disruptions, and other health problems. Prince Peter Wormenor, a graduate student in the Department of Zoology and Physiology, wanted to understand how high-fat diets and their accompanying sleep disruptions change the brain.

When a beloved pet gets sick, it’s only natural to ask what caused their illness. Unfortunately, we don’t always know the answer.

Recently, biotechnology company Unlocked Labs Inc. graduated from the University of Wyoming’s IMPACT 307 business incubator, which helps support Wyoming start-up enterprises in the early stages of growth.

Have you ever wondered how a package of deli meat was made? In McKensie Phillips’s meat processing class, students learn what ingredients make up your favorite processed meats and how they’re cooked. Students even have the opportunity to make their own meat products.

From October 2025 to May 2026, the University of Wyoming Extension will lead a program that inspires outdoor adventures and encourages families to spend time together.

The University of Wyoming Extension welcomes Hannah Cesar as the new 4-H youth development educator for Platte County.

Mark Eisele and Kendall Eisele Roberts have built on the King Ranch’s legacy by supporting UW research and advocating for Wyoming agriculture.

Anyone interested in bees or beekeeping is invited to attend the University of Wyoming Extension’s 2025 Wyoming Bee College, to be held Saturday, Oct. 25, through Sunday, Oct. 26.

The University of Wyoming welcomes Jaden Tatum as a new food and nutrition specialist with UW Extension.

The University of Wyoming will host its 42nd annual Ag Day Barbecue Saturday, Oct. 11, before the UW vs. San Jose State University football game.