Weber State College of Science

😔 Tracy Hall has been feeling a little lonely this summer...

The halls are quieter. The labs are emptier. And while we're happy you're enjoying a well-deserved break, the truth is—we miss you.

We miss the questions, the discoveries, the study sessions, and the energy you bring to the College of Science every day.

Enjoy the rest of your summer, Wildcats. We can't wait to see you!💜🔬

A live look at the person who understands numbers, posted by people who clearly do not. 💀📊

Plot twist: We didn’t actually forget Alees Lee the other day— she was just in a state of quantum superposition until you observed this post. 🌌🕵️‍♂️Massive, fully visible congratulations for OUTSTANDING WEBER SERVICE 🏆✨

Thanks for keeping us grounded in actual logic, Professor! Sorry for our collective rounding error. 🧮🙏

🎉 Congratulations to the Weber State faculty and staff recognized at the 2026 Thrive Awards!

The annual Thrive Awards celebrate excellence in teaching, mentorship, service, innovation, and student success across campus. This year's honorees represent the dedication, creativity, and support that help Weber State students thrive every day.

We are especially proud to recognize members of the College of Science who were honored this year:

🏆 Daniel Clark, Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry — Ambrose Amos Shaw Endowed Chair Award

🏆 Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry — Course Materials Affordability Award

🏆 Sonya Welsh, Lab Manager, Botany — Unsung Hero Award

🏆 Adam Johnston, Physics & Astronomy — 2026 Presidential Teaching Excellence Award

From inspiring classrooms and innovative teaching practices to outstanding service and mentorship, these individuals make a lasting impact on our university community.

Thank you to all of the 2026 award recipients and nominees for the difference you make in the lives of our students.

☀️ Join UV Crew for a Sunscreen Awareness Event! ☀️

Protect your skin. Protect your future.

UV Crew at Weber State University is raising awareness about the importance of sun safety and skin cancer prevention. With Utah's high elevation and abundant sunshine, taking simple steps to protect your skin can make a lasting difference.

📅 June 20, 2026
⏰ 10:00 a.m.
📍 Lagoon Amusement Park- at the Gazebo right outside the entrance

Come learn about:
🧴 Proper sunscreen use
☀️ UV exposure risks
🕶️ Sun-safe habits for everyday life
💜 Skin cancer prevention and awareness

UV Crew is a student-led organization dedicated to educating our community and promoting healthy sun protection habits for all ages.

Tag a friend who never leaves home without sunscreen! 🌞

🌲🦌 We just wrapped up our second trip to our Yellowstone Field Station to scope out the landscape — and every visit reveals something new.

Our cameras once again caught quiet visitors moving through the site, including deer wandering across the landscape that WSU students will soon study year‑round. 🦌✨

And the rest of the photos tell the story just as clearly —
🌿 faculty exploring the terrain and assessing the future field station site
🌲 wide, open meadows and dense areas of trees
🌄 sweeping views that show the scale and potential of the area
📸 a place where every direction looks like a research opportunity

This is what a permanent field station makes possible:
🔬 real research
🌱 real discovery
📚 real moments you can’t find in a classroom

From high‑alpine forests to geothermal basins, this region is a natural laboratory — and soon, WSU students will have a base camp inside it. 🌋🌲

The wild is already speaking.
We’re getting ready to listen. 👂🌎

🌠 Escape Earth for an afternoon and explore the universe!

From distant galaxies to mysterious black holes, the Ott Planetarium is your gateway to the cosmos this summer. Whether you're a lifelong space enthusiast or just looking for a fun, free activity, there's something for everyone under our dome.

🪐 Summer Open Hours
📅 Mondays | 5–7 PM
📅 Thursdays | 1–3 PM

✨ FREE admission
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Open to all ages
🚀 Students, families, and community members welcome

No spaceship required—just bring your curiosity.

*The Ott Planetarium will be closed June 15th.

🌱 Get your hands dirty and help grow something great this summer!

Join Weber State University's Garden Club on June 17, and 24 at 10:30 a.m. for community garden cleanups at the Employee Wellness Annex backyard (3650 Taylor Ave., Annex 29).

Help with weeding, planting, harvesting, raking, shoveling, and more while connecting with fellow community members and supporting local sustainability efforts.

Photos shown are from previous Weber State planting projects.

Free and open to all. Register here: https://weber.givepulse.com/event/879779

🌿🏆 Congratulations to our 2026 BSA Young Botanists Award recipient: Katelyn Ouzts!

What started as an interest in lichens grew into opportunities for research, scientific presentations, mentoring fellow students, and preparing a manuscript for publication. Their journey is a testament to the impact of curiosity, hard work, and the support of a strong academic community.

💬 A piece of advice they share with other students:

"Follow the things that genuinely make you curious, even if you are not exactly sure where they will lead. Don’t wait until you feel qualified to try something, jump into opportunities, you will figure things out as you go, and allow yourself to grow through the process."

Looking toward the future, they hope to attend graduate school and continue studying how environmental stressors affect lichens and fungi while contributing to research, education, and community involvement that helps protect and care for the natural world.

Join us in celebrating this outstanding achievement! 🌱💚

Medical Academy 2026 registration is open and we have a few remaining spots. Your high school-aged (or recent graduate) can get a glimpse of life in college and the pre-medical pathway. July 13-16 on campus. The students will stay in the dorms, attend lectures, participate in labs, speak to medical professionals, learn from real pre-medical students, learn valuable skills, and so much more. Questions? [email protected]