University of Wyoming - Department of Plant Sciences

10/08/2026

Plant sciences - we’re practical! Students worked in teams to build and calibrate sprayers in yesterday’s plant protection class. Here, they troubleshoot a clogged nozzle.

10/06/2026

Plant Sciences classes welcome all majors! Our current plant protection class includes 7 different majors spanning 3 colleges. Students bring their knowledge and experience into class to learn from their profs and each other. Here, Beth shows how she can determine this plant family.

10/06/2026

Samantha, a Plant Production and Protection student, is part of the Wyoming Undergraduate Research Program. She works to compare moose diets using very cool camera collars. Sam examines the camera footage to identify the plants that moose eat. Samantha shared her research at the STEM engagement poster session as part of UW’s Innovation week.

10/02/2026

“And here we find our fifth w**d species!” When Dr Beiermann hypes up the w**d walk and you’ve only made it two steps from the building.

09/30/2026

Corn s**t delivery! The plant pathology lab team was thrilled. This fungal disease of corn can also be called corn mushroom or huitlacoche, an edible delicacy!

09/25/2026

The Applied Plant Protection class joined up with a team of experts to map invasive w**ds at Pilot Hill recreation area. Monitoring for where w**ds and other pests occur is a critical step to prioritizing and planning future management. Students, reach out to us if you’d like ideas for future classes, internships, and jobs related to invasive w**ds in the west - a major challenge to protect our natural ecosystems & practically - an employment opportunity.

09/17/2026

Harvest season! Wyoming w**d scientists recently harvested dry beans at the research farm in Powell. These experiments identify herbicide options that achieve improved w**d control and are safe for the beans.

09/09/2026

The annual Plant Sciences Medicine Bow Labor Day Hike was a success!
Almost 4 miles, more than 2,000 feet of elevation gain, incredible mountain views…and maybe a few sore legs the next day. Totally worth it!
After conquering the trail, we celebrated the best way possible…with a delicious brunch and plenty of hot coffee.
One of the best parts of Plant Sciences is getting to spend time together outside the classroom, lab, and greenhouse. Whether you’re an undergraduate, graduate student, faculty, or staff member, we’d love to have you join this Plant Sciences tradition next year!
Come for the views. Stay for the brunch. Go Pokes!

08/25/2026

08/15/2026

UW Plant Sciences graduate Drea Hineman presented a poster highlighting the undergraduate research she conducted in the JJ Chen Lab during her senior year at the 2026 American Society for Horticultural Science (ASHS) Annual Conference in Dallas!

Drea is now continuing her education at Texas A&M University, where she is pursuing her M.S. degree. Congratulations, Drea, and best wishes for this exciting next chapter! 🌱🎓