The University of Wyoming’s Research and Economic Development Division last week recognized the achievements of UW’s outstanding faculty and departments with its inaugural Celebration of Research and Innovation Excellence.

Four University of Wyoming students with a focus on studying birds will receive a feather of sorts in their academic caps when they present their research to the public during a Science Café Wednesday, Jan. 24, at 6 p.m.

During the holiday season, many people reunite with family members they see only a few times a year. For families who work in agriculture or run small businesses, these gatherings can provide an opportunity to discuss the future of the operation.

The GrowinG Internship Program is now accepting applications for 2024. The program provides a $5,000 stipend for a 10-week work experience.

A recent University of Wyoming graduate student has received the 2023 Graduate Student Award for the Great Plains Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU).

A new wildlife documentary chronicling the large mammal migrations of Grand Teton National Park was released online this week, showing how the park is biologically connected to distant habitats in Idaho and Wyoming.

When Corey Tarwater was a budding student ornithologist in college, she desired more fieldwork opportunities to learn the hands-on and up-close duties required of the profession.

The exceptional rainfall this growing season brought forth an abundance of forage on rangelands and pastures across the state. In some cases, this moisture prompted a flush of growth from annual plant species not commonly seen.  

Northwest College and the University of Wyoming Extension are working together to bring an EMT class to Big Horn County that meets the schedules of farmers, ranchers, and working individuals.

More and more beef producers nationwide are having their hay sampled to analyze its nutrient content as part of their yearly routine. This relatively simple and affordable exercise allows cattlemen an in-depth look at the actual nutrient profile their herd will receive from hay, allowing them to plan supplemental feed programs accordingly.  

Biological age does not always correlate with chronological age, and it is unclear how physiology contributes to aging or protects against it.

A University of Wyoming faculty member is currently leading a research team that is studying the life cycle …

Anyone who has driven around Wyoming has likely noticed large wind turbines dotting the prairie landscape. And while the large white rotor blades may catch a motorist’s eye, they also could be attracting insects due to their light color.

To …

Nine years ago, University of Wyoming entomologist Scott Shaw and colleague Eduardo Shimbori gained a moment of fame by naming several newly discovered South American insect species for celebrities — including a wasp for singer and musician Shakira (Aleiodes …

Longtime University of Wyoming Department of Molecular Biology faculty member Don Jarvis has been honored by the Society for Glycobiology (SFG) with its 2023 Rosalind Kornfeld Award for Lifetime Achievement in Glycobiology.

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