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  • Art of Hybridization Exhibition

    Art of Hybridization Exhibition

    Exhibition: August 20th to October 22nd.

    Artwork by Lander Artist Rosie Ratigan
    at the Berry Biodiversity Conservation Center

  • Seeking Nominations

    Seeking Nominations

    The Biodiveristy Institute is seeking nominations for the Contributions to Wyoming Biodiversity Science Award and  the Contributions to Wyoming Biodiversity Conservation Award

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  • Summer Bat Walks

    Summer Bat Walks

    Would you like to learn more about the eighteen bat species that can be found in Wyoming? Join the Biodiversity Institute on a Bat Walk this summer!

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  • What Are Natural Science Collections?

    What Are Natural Science Collections?

    Natural history museums are magical places. They inspire awe and wonder in the natural world and help us understand our place on an ever changing planet. Behind the scenes, they are also undertaking world-changing science. Learn about the UW Natural Science Collections Partnership.

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  • The Global Vegetation Project

    The Global Vegetation Project

    Imagine being able to explore vegetation anywhere in the world, anytime.

    Start Exploring!

  • Graduate Student Grant Highlight

    Graduate Student Grant Highlight

    Jimena Golcher-Benavides:
    Does population genetic divergence predict biodiversity patterns?

    Biodiversity Graduate Student Research Enhancement Grant Awardee 

  • Welcome to the Biodiversity Institute

    Welcome to the Biodiversity Institute

    Advancing the understanding of biodiversity science through lifelong discovery, exploration and education.

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Featured News

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Science Communication Certification Launches at UW; Open to Public, Campus Community
Sep 27, 2021, 9:45 PM
Science is more relevant to societal issues than ever. As a result, researchers and students increasingly want to share science effectively with stakeholders -- ranging from undergraduates and policymakers to homemakers and entrepreneurs -- according to University of Wyoming researchers.
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Kabir Peay Lecture - Seeing the Fungi for the Trees - May 7th, 2021
May 20, 2021, 6:23 PM
Part of the Martha Christensen Lecture Series: Meet Dr. Kabir Peay, Biology Professor at Stanford University.
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UW Biodiversity Institute Launches Global Vegetation Project
Oct 8, 2020, 7:17 PM
The University of Wyoming’s Biodiversity Institute is looking to expand that doorway beyond just the pines -- to other trees, wildflowers, cacti and other vegetation worldwide with its Global Vegetation Project.
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UW’s Rocky Mountain Herbarium Mounts 1 Millionth Specimen
Jan 27, 2020, 6:12 PM
The University of Wyoming’s Rocky Mountain Herbarium mounted its 1 millionth specimen last Friday. Members of the UW Board of Trustees were on hand in the Aven Nelson Building to witness the historic event.

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