University of Wyoming Research and Economic Development Division

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

Day 2 of the UW Mountain West AI & HPC Summit is in the books!

Another incredible day of learning, collaboration, and innovation brought together:

🔹 100+ participants continuing the conversation around AI & high-performance computing

🔹 28 lightning talks highlighting exciting research, ideas, and applications in AI & HPC

🔹 Lunch and Keynote Address: An introduction by Chris Malachowsky, NVIDIA Co-Founder, “Transforming Education through Digital Assets (Data, Compute, AI) in the Classroom” by Frank Würthwein, Director of the San Diego Supercomputer Center

Day 2 was packed with thought-provoking discussions, new connections, and ideas about how AI, data and computing can transform research and education.

One more day to go! We’re excited to see how the conversation continues on Day 3.
https://www.uwyo.edu/research/index.html

09/01/2026

Big ideas. Big leaders. Big possibilities for Wyoming.

A powerful fireside chat at the Mountain West AI & HPC Summit brought together Gov. Mark Gordon, NVIDIA Co-Founder Chris Malachowsky, and UW President Shane Reeves to discuss the future of artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, and innovation in Wyoming.

The conversation highlighted the opportunities ahead for Wyoming—and the role the University of Wyoming can play in helping lead the way.

https://www.uwyo.edu/research/index.html

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08/31/2026

🚀 Day 1 of the UW Mountain West AI & HPC Summit was a success!

We kicked off an incredible three days of learning, collaboration, and innovation with:

🔹 270+ participants from across the Mountain West
🔹 Multiple hands-on sessions led by NVIDIA
🔹 20 lightning talks showcasing exciting work in AI & HPC
🔹 Fireside chat with Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon, NVIDIA Co-Founder Chris Malachowsky, and UW President Shane Reeves!
🔹 30+ Presentations showcasing exciting work in AI & HPC

It was an energizing first day filled with new ideas, great conversations, and a shared enthusiasm for the future of AI and high-performance computing.

And we’re just getting started! We can’t wait to see what Day 2 and Day 3 bring. 🚀
https://www.uwyo.edu/research/announcements/events/mw-ai-and-hpc-summit.html

08/31/2026

Today!
Mountain West AI & HPC Summit!
Join us for three days of:
AI innovation
High-performance computing
Expert speakers
Networking
Hands-on NVIDIA workshops
📅 August 31–September 2
📍 University of Wyoming Conference Center
Learn More at: https://www.uwyo.edu/research/announcements/events/mw-ai-and-hpc-summit.html
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08/30/2026

The countdown continues for the Mountain West AI & HPC Summit! 1 day until the conference!
Join us for three days of:
AI innovation
High-performance computing
Expert speakers
Networking
Hands-on NVIDIA workshops
📅 August 31–September 2
📍 University of Wyoming Conference Center
Learn More via the link in our bio.

08/28/2026

The countdown continues for the Mountain West AI & HPC Summit! 3 days until the conference!
Join us for three days of:
AI innovation
High-performance computing
Expert speakers
Networking
Hands-on NVIDIA workshops
📅 August 31–September 2
📍 University of Wyoming Conference Center
Learn More at: https://www.uwyo.edu/research/announcements/events/mw-ai-and-hpc-summit.html

08/27/2026

Welcoming the newest members of the University of Wyoming family! 🐎 REDD was excited to connect with new faculty during New Faculty Orientation and share how we can support their research, innovation and ideas.
https://www.uwyo.edu/research/index.html

08/27/2026

https://www.uwyo.edu/news/2026/08/uw-inbre-program-receives-18-9-m-nih-grant-for-biomedical-research-and-education.html

Biomedical research and education in Wyoming will be bolstered by the largest single research grant ever awarded to the University of Wyoming INBRE program -- nearly $18.9 million from the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

08/26/2026

Big questions need big computing power.
Yesterday, UW just launched two new high-performance computing clusters, Squaretop and GannettPeak, giving researchers the tools to tackle bigger challenges, faster.
https://www.uwyo.edu/arcc/index.html