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AI Marketing, Market Research, and Intellectual Property Workshop

Join us for a half hour of demonstrations and information about using various AI Chatbots to enhance your marketing, market research, and intellectual property protection skills. Market Research Center Program Manager Kayley Achi will demonstrate how Google Gemini can help you do basic market research tasks. Cybersecurity for Small Business Program Manager Paul Johnson will show you how to use Claude AI to easily create marketing content for social media, websites, or product descriptions. Research and Commercialization Director Monica Patten will discuss what information you should and should not share with AI Chatbots to keep your trade secrets safe and protect your intellectual property. City: Other. State: Wyoming. Country: United States of America. Event Type: Virtual Event. Event Speakers: Wyoming SBDC Market Research Center Program Manager Kayley Achi, Cybersecurity for Small Business Program Manager Paul Johnson, and Research and Commercialization Director Monica Patten. Is it open to the general public? Yes. Audience: Alumni. Community College. Faculty. Graduate Student. Public/Community. Staff. Undergraduate Student. Other. Online Event Registration: Yes. Sponsoring Department/Unit: Research and Economic Development. Other Sponsoring Department/Unit: Wyoming SBDC Network. Sponsor Website: https://wyomingsbdc.org. Is there a fee to attend? No. Contact Name: Paul Johnson. Contact Phone: 307-314-5208. Contact Email: pjohns45@uwyo.edu. Contact Department: Wyoming Cybersecurity for Small Businesses Program. Tuesday, March 3, 2026, 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM. For more info visit wyomingsbdc.org.

CAREER Proposal Series for Early Career Faculty

Building and Room: Education Annex 225. City: Laramie Campus. State: Wyoming. Country: United States of America. Event Type: Professional Development. Is it open to the general public? No. Audience: Faculty. Online Event Registration: No. Sponsoring Department/Unit: Research and Economic Development. Is there a fee to attend? No. Contact Name: Noah Riffee. Contact Phone: 3077665354. Contact Email: nriffee@uwyo.edu. Contact Department: E-RIDE. Monday, March 9, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM.

RCR Seminar Series - Animal Research (IACUC)

RCR Seminar Series – Animal Research (IACUC) - 3/11/2026 - 12pm, Science Initiative Building 4004 and via Zoom, Animal research plays a critical role in scientific discovery, accompanied by significant ethical obligations. We’ll discuss regulatory frameworks, ethical considerations in experimental procedures, and how researchers can proactively address animal welfare concerns while pursuing reproducible science. Research & Economic Development Division is happy to announce the topics for this semester's seminar series on Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR). These professional development talks will focus on various aspects of good research practices, research ethics, and how to recognize and avoid some of the common pitfalls in research. Aimed at UW students, postdocs, research staff, and principal investigators, but all in the UW community are welcome. These trainings satisfy the ethics training components of several award mechanisms and reinforces critical skills for researchers of all experience… Venue: Science Initiative Building. Building and Room: SIB 4004. City: Laramie Campus. Other City: Laramie. State: Wyoming. Country: United States of America. Event Type: Research. Event Speakers: Kevin L. Shimkus, PhD. Is it open to the general public? Yes. Audience: Graduate Student. Faculty. Staff. Undergraduate Student. Online Event Registration: Yes. Sponsoring Department/Unit: Research and Economic Development. Is there a fee to attend? No. Contact Name: Kevin L Shimkus. Contact Phone: 3077662002. Contact Email: kshimkus@uwyo.edu. Contact Department: Research and Economic Development. Wednesday, March 11, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. For more info visit forms.gle.

From Registered to Ready: Crafting a Contract-Winning Capability Statement

Is your business “contract-ready” but missing the right marketing tool? Your Capability Statement is your resume for government agencies. In this session, Wyoming Apex Accelerator experts will teach you how to highlight your core competencies, past performance, and differentiators to capture the attention of federal and state buyers. Don’t let your registration go to waste—turn it into revenue. City: Other. State: Wyoming. Country: United States of America. Event Type: Government or Non-profit Assistance/Collaboration/Technology Transfer. Event Speakers: Wyoming APEX Accelerator. Is it open to the general public? Yes. Audience: Alumni. Community College. Faculty. Graduate Student. Public/Community. Staff. Undergraduate Student. Other. Online Event Registration: Yes. Sponsoring Department/Unit: Research and Economic Development. Other Sponsoring Department/Unit: Wyoming APEX Accelerator. Sponsor Website: https://wyomingsbdc.org/government-contracting/. Is there a fee to attend? No. Contact Name: Sarah Mikesell Growney. Contact Phone: 307-757-6869. Contact Email: smikese3@uwyo.edu. Contact Department: Wyoming APEX Accelerator. Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. For more info visit wyomingsbdc.org.

Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation Guest Speaker Series: Teenage Bottle Rocket

Join us for an entrepreneur guest speaker event featuring Miguel Chen! Miguel Chen, bandmate of Teenage Bottle Rocket and the mastermind behind many of the band’s business strategies, will share his experience building a creative career on your own terms. From managing the business side of the music world to launching entrepreneurial ventures, Miguel offers insights into turning passion into a sustainable, self-directed career in the arts. RSVP below to secure your spot! https://uwyo.sjc1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bEJFyApEJr7DeCi. Venue: College of Business. Building and Room: BU 127. City: Laramie Campus. Other City: Laramie. State: Wyoming. Country: United States of America. Event Type: Economic Development. Other Event Type: Entrepreneurial Guest Speaker. Event Speakers: Teenage Bottle Rocket Bandmate & Businessman: Miguel Chen. Is it open to the general public? Yes. Audience: Graduate Student. Faculty. Public/Community. Staff. Undergraduate Student. Community College. Online Event Registration: Yes. Sponsoring Department/Unit: Research and Economic Development. Sponsor Website: https://www.uwyo.edu/research/index.html. Is there a fee to attend? Yes. Fees To Attend: NO FEES. Contact Name: Alex Hegeman-Davis. Contact Phone: (307) 766-5378. Contact Email: ahegeman@uwyo.edu. Contact Department: Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation. Tuesday, March 24, 2026, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM.

Outdoor Guide Certification

The UW Outdoor Guide Certification course is an online training certification course offered through the University of Wyoming Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources, Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Management Program. The course is an online, standardized, competency-based training program, designed to provide aspiring or established guides the knowledge and skills they need to thrive in the industry, regardless of their area of outdoor expertise. If you are considering becoming or growing as a rock climbing, rafting, hunting, wildlife viewing, fishing, cycling, hiking, snowmobiling, ATVing, horseback riding, skiing, paddle sports (or any other form of outdoor guide) this training is specifically designed for you! The course contains videos from industry experts, readings, discussions, knowledge checks, and short assignments. It is self-paced and flexible and should take approximately 32 hours to complete. Outdoor guide employers can use this course to supplement or enhance any internal train… Venue: Zoom online meeting. Building and Room: Online. City: Laramie. Other County: Albany. Other City: Laramie. State: Wyoming. Country: United States of America. Event Type: Professional Development. Other Event Type: Environment. Event Speakers: N/A. Is it open to the general public? Yes. Audience: Undergraduate Student. Public/Community. Graduate Student. Community College. Online Event Registration: Yes. Sponsoring Department/Unit: Research and Economic Development. Other Sponsoring Department/Unit: Jay Kemmerer WORTH Institute. Sponsor Website: https://www.uwyo.edu/worth/index.html. Is there a fee to attend? Yes. Fees To Attend: Max enrollment: 30 Price: $325. Contact Name: Dan McCoy. Contact Phone: 307-766-5009. Contact Email: dan.mccoy@uwyo.edu. Contact Department: Dept. 3971. Additional Contact Info: For more information, please reach out to Zach Blair, public relations coordinator for the Jay Kemmerer WORTH Institute, by calling 307-766-5063 or emailing zblair@uwyo.edu. Monday, March 30, 2026 – Monday, May 11, 2026. For more info visit www.uwyo.edu.

CAREER Proposal Series for Early Career Faculty

Undergraduate Research and Inquiry Day

Calling all! You are invited to Wyoming's Undergraduate Research and Inquiry Across the Disciplines (URID) event where undergraduate students present their research or creative works through posters, presentation, or displays! Check out the URID Website for more information! Venue: Wyoming Union. City: Laramie Campus. State: Wyoming. Country: United States of America. Event Type: Seminar/Public Talk or Performance/Exhibition. Event Speakers: . Is it open to the general public? Yes. Audience: Alumni. Community College. Faculty. Graduate Student. Staff. Undergraduate Student. Online Event Registration: No. Sponsoring Department/Unit: Research and Economic Development. Is there a fee to attend? No. Contact Name: E-RIDE. Contact Phone: 307-766-5354. Contact Email: resdev@uwyo.edu. Contact Department: EPSCoR & Research Impacts, Development and Engagement. Saturday, April 18, 2026, 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM. For more info visit www.uwyo.edu.

RCR Seminar Series - Authorship & Peer Review

RCR Seminar Series – Authorship & Peer Review - 4/22/2026 - 12pm, Science Initiative Building 4004 and via Zoom, Authorship and peer review are cornerstones of scholarly integrity—but also frequent sources of conflict. This session will explore ethical standards for authorship credit, collaborative research, and responsible participation in the peer review process. Research & Economic Development Division is happy to announce the topics for this semester's seminar series on Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR). These professional development talks will focus on various aspects of good research practices, research ethics, and how to recognize and avoid some of the common pitfalls in research. Aimed at UW students, postdocs, research staff, and principal investigators, but all in the UW community are welcome. These trainings satisfy the ethics training components of several award mechanisms and reinforces critical skills for researchers of all experience levels. We encourage you to please share this… Venue: Science Initiative Building. Building and Room: SIB 4004. City: Laramie Campus. Other City: Laramie. State: Wyoming. Country: United States of America. Event Type: Research. Event Speakers: Kevin L. Shimkus, PhD. Is it open to the general public? Yes. Audience: Graduate Student. Faculty. Staff. Undergraduate Student. Online Event Registration: Yes. Sponsoring Department/Unit: Research and Economic Development. Is there a fee to attend? No. Contact Name: Kevin L Shimkus. Contact Phone: 3077662002. Contact Email: kshimkus@uwyo.edu. Contact Department: Research and Economic Development. Wednesday, April 22, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. For more info visit forms.gle.

CAREER Proposal Series for Early Career Faculty

Wyoming Outdoor Recreation Summit

The Jay Kemmerer WORTH Institute and the Wyoming Office of Outdoor Recreation are pleased to convene the 2026 Wyoming Outdoor Recreation Summit on Thursday, April 30—Friday, May 1, at the Platte Valley Community Center in Saratoga, Wyoming. City: Saratoga. State: Wyoming. Country: United States of America. Event Type: Economic Development. Other Event Type: Environment. Event Speakers: To be announced. Is it open to the general public? Yes. Audience: Other. Undergraduate Student. Staff. Public/Community. Graduate Student. Faculty. Community College. Alumni. Online Event Registration: Yes. Sponsoring Department/Unit: Research and Economic Development. Other Sponsoring Department/Unit: Jay Kemmerer WORTH Institute, Wyoming Office of Outdoor Recreation. Sponsor Website: https://www.uwyo.edu/worth/events/wors.html. Is there a fee to attend? Yes. Fees To Attend: Early bird registration is available through Saturday, Feb. 28, for $150 per person. Regular registration runs from Sunday, March 1, through Thursday, April 30, for $200 per person. Registration and event details are available on the WOR Summit Webpage and through accessing the WOR Summit Facebook event. Contact Name: Taylor Kruger, assistant research scientist for Jay Kemmerer WORTH Institute. Contact Phone: (307) 766-5019. Contact Email: tkruger@uwyo.edu. Contact Department: Dept. 3971. Additional Contact Info: For more information, sponsorship inquiries or general questions, email Taylor Kruger, the Jay Kemmerer WORTH Institute’s assistant research scientist, at tkruger@uwyo.edu or call (307) 766-5019. Thursday, April 30, 2026 – Friday, May 1, 2026. For more info visit www.uwyo.edu.

RCR Seminar Series - Research Misconduct

RCR Seminar Series – Research Misconduct – 5/20/2026 - 12pm, Science Initiative Building 4004 and via Zoom, Understanding research misconduct is a shared responsibility across the research community. This seminar will examine warning signs, reporting obligations, and the importance of a research culture that supports integrity and accountability. Research & Economic Development Division is happy to announce the topics for this semester's seminar series on Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR). These professional development talks will focus on various aspects of good research practices, research ethics, and how to recognize and avoid some of the common pitfalls in research. Aimed at UW students, postdocs, research staff, and principal investigators, but all in the UW community are welcome. These trainings satisfy the ethics training components of several award mechanisms and reinforces critical skills for researchers of all experience levels. We encourage you to please share this information with your… Venue: Science Initiative Building. Building and Room: SIB 4004. City: Laramie Campus. Other City: Laramie. State: Wyoming. Country: United States of America. Event Type: Research. Event Speakers: Kevin L. Shimkus, PhD. Is it open to the general public? Yes. Audience: Graduate Student. Faculty. Staff. Undergraduate Student. Online Event Registration: Yes. Sponsoring Department/Unit: Research and Economic Development. Is there a fee to attend? No. Contact Name: Kevin L Shimkus. Contact Phone: 3077662002. Contact Email: kshimkus@uwyo.edu. Contact Department: Research and Economic Development. Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM. For more info visit forms.gle.