University of Wyoming College of Engineering and Physical Sciences

09/16/2026

Join the Susan McCormack Center for Student Success for legendary Homecoming hospitality! 🍩🥐☕ Drop on by our Open House on Friday, September 25 from 8:30 - 10:30am to visit old friends and new and enjoy coffee and morning treats!

All College of Engineering and Physical Sciences students, faculty, staff, alumni, supporters, and friends are welcome!

Go Pokes! 💛🤠

09/16/2026

Just as a city cannot be understood by studying individual buildings without considering the roads connecting them, the brain cannot be fully comprehended by examining individual neurons without studying how they work together as a network.

This is how Rongsong Liu, a professor in the University of Wyoming Department of Mathematics and Statistics, views the work she and other researchers conducted using graph theory to better understand autism spectral disorder (ASD) in mice. Graph theory is a mathematical approach for studying networks.

The study found an altered prefrontal neuronal network in Shank3 mice, an autism mouse model. Compared to wild-type mice, Shank3 mice display reduced neural activity, and a less-integrated and a more rigid prefrontal network alongside impaired social behavior.

Liu was a co-lead author and a co-corresponding author of a paper titled “Graph theory identifies altered prefrontal microcircuit organization in Shank3 mice, a mouse model of autism” that was published Aug. 25 in Cell Reports, which publishes high-quality papers across the entire life sciences spectrum. The primary criterion for publication in the journal is new biological insight.

Read more at: https://www.uwyo.edu/news/2026/09/uw-researchers-use-graph-theory-to-study-autism-in-mice.html

09/16/2026

Time to mix it up! Faculty, do you know what your colleagues down the hall or in "that other building" are really working on? This is your opportunity to get a lightning view of some cutting edge research on campus and find your next collaboration in an informal setting.

College of Engineering and Physical Sciences
Faculty Connections Mixer
Thursday, October 8, 4:00 - 6:30 pm
EERB, Room 255 (new location!)

Please RSVP here: bit.ly/ceps-fac-conn-oct26

Questions? Contact Kenneth Sims at [email protected]
Brought to you by the CEPS Dean's Office and Faculty Council

09/15/2026

Bob Frost, a retired power grid operations expert, will speak at UW as part of the School of Energy Resources’ (SER) Distinguished Speaker Series on Wednesday, September 16. Hosted jointly with the…

09/15/2026

🧸 TODDLER TUESDAY IS TODAY! 🧸

Our very first Toddler Tuesday kicks off TODAY at 10 AM! 🎉

Didn’t RSVP? That’s okay! We’d still love to see you. Come join us for a playful, hands-on morning of STEM designed especially for little learners and their grown-ups.

✨ Big discoveries start small! ✨
Toddler Tuesdays are geared toward ages 3–5 and invite young scientists to explore STEM through sensory activities, experimenting, building, and curiosity-driven fun.

🐾 September: Animal Science
🌦️ October: Meteorology
➕ November: Math
📅 Sept. 15 | Oct. 20 | Nov. 17
⏰ 10–10:30 AM OR 10:30–11 AM
📍 UW Science Initiative Building, Room 4003 (4th floor)

🔗 RSVP requested for future sessions: tinyurl.com/ToddlerTSandbox

Please sign up for just one time slot per Tuesday, since both sessions feature the same activities.

And if you’re free this morning, come see us at 10 AM! No RSVP? No problem. 💛

Learn more: wyomingspacegrant.org/stem-ology

09/15/2026

09/15/2026

HEY 🤠 ENGINEERING JUNIORS AND SENIORS! Get 💰 for your 💡!

The 9H Research Foundation is calling for Senior Design project proposals (or student clubs/group projects). 9H has a strong preference for innovative, applied projects, with real-world uses instead of purely theoretical projects.

Selected teams will be funded in two ways:
1. Up to $5,000 - A cash award that will be distributed to students upon successful completion of their techno-economic report and their physical prototype build.
2. Up to $5,000 ($500 - $2,000 per team) - Funding for the prototype-build budget.

How to Apply:
Submit to [email protected]
• A short project proposal (1-2 pages, max) detailing the project idea, the applied nature of it, the problem the project would solve, potential ideas for a prototype, and an itemized budget
• The number of students on the team, and each of their individual GPAs.

Application Deadline: September 27, 2026

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09/15/2026

Students: you've got talent; we've got your next job! 👔 Hit the ground running in September to line up internships and career moves with the CEPS Fall Career Fairs September 16-17.

If you're looking for a job in STEM, Engineering, or Construction Management, make sure you save the date and stay tuned for resume review and interview practice sessions! 📆

Not ready for the job market? It's still a great time to make connections and practice your skills! 🤝

More information at bit.ly/ceps-stem-fair26 (STEM Career Fair) and bit.ly/ceps-engcon-fair26 (Engineering and Construction Management Career Fair).

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09/14/2026

🎤 **Three minutes. One big idea.**

The Three Minute Thesis (3MT®) Competition challenges graduate students to make their research understandable, engaging, and memorable—in just 180 seconds! ⏱️

📅 **Tuesday, September 22, 2026**
⏰ **4:00 PM–6:00 PM**

Come cheer on your fellow graduate students as they race the clock and showcase the incredible research happening across our community! 🎓🏆

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09/14/2026

📸 Don’t forget to submit your photos for the 2026 G&G Photography Contest!

The deadline is coming up this Friday, September 18! Share your best shots in one or more of the four categories:

🏔️ Landscape
⛏️ In the Field
🔬 In the Lab
🐾 Pets

Winning photos will be announced at the G&G Homecoming Reception and displayed in the Department Atrium!

📅 Submit by Friday, September 18
📸 Submit here: https://bit.ly/UW-Geo-Photo-2026

We can’t wait to see your photos!