In alignment with UW’s 2023+ Strategic Plan, the purpose of the Presidential Fellows program is to elevate and facilitate faculty-led projects that advance the university.
The celebration and promotion of teaching, research, extension, engagement, innovation, inclusion, and service contributions to UW’s mission is a key execution strategy of UW’s 2023+ Strategic Plan and the Presidential Fellows program contributes to this important work.
The Presidential Fellows Program continues with a new, two academic year format. For more details vist the application page.
Nevin is an associate professor in the School of Politics, Public Affairs and International Studies, he is working with Vice Provost for Graduate Education Jim Ahern to establish an experiential learning center on the UW campus.
William is an assistant professor in the School of Counseling, Leadership, Advocacy and Design, he is working with School of Computing Associate Director Jeff Hamerlinck to establish an artificial intelligence adviser position on campus.
Conxita is a professor of Iberian literature and cultures in the Department of Modern and Classical Languages, she is working with College of Arts and Sciences Dean Scott Turpen to establish a WyoFaculty Writing Group.
Dario is a professor and the Wyoming Excellence Chair in the Department of Geology and Geophysics, he is working with Provost and Executive Vice President Kevin Carman to investigate the merit criteria of the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.
Fraidoon is a visiting scholar in the Department of Plant Sciences, he is working with Vice President for Research and Economic Development Parag Chitnis to investigate how strawberries react to various shade avoidance cues; expand controlled environment agriculture programs at UW; and foster relationships with industry partners.
Lars is an associate professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, he is working with President Seidel to address the challenges of large language models in higher education.
Katie is a professor in the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, she is working with Dean Cameron Wright and Strategic Adviser Tom Peterson to advance research and economic development in the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences.
Rachel is a professor of art history in the Department of Visual Arts, she is working with Richard Miller, director of the Advising, Career and Exploratory Studies Center, to address the state of public humanities education at UW; have meaningful conversations about the application of a humanities education; and take concrete steps toward helping humanities students commit to public-sector and private-enterprise careers in the state.
Reshmi is an associate professor in the School of Pharmacy, she is working with Vice Provost for Global Engagement Isa Helfgott to create and facilitate a faculty learning community for global engagement with community colleges and the UW campus.
Mia is an assistant professor in the School of Counseling, Leadership, Advocacy and Design, she is working with Ellbogen Center for Teaching and Learning Director Janel Seeley to explore the use of artificial intelligence models in pedagogy at UW.
Di Yang is an assistant professor in the Wyoming Geographic Information Science Center under the School of Computing, she is working with School of Computing Director Gabrielle Allen to expand geospatial science education and research for Wyoming communities.