Correct identification and organization of specimens and their associated information is critical for the use of collections and requires experience and specialist knowledge.
University of Wyoming Natural Science Collections Partnership
Promoting a broader understanding and appreciation for the role of natural history collections in stewardship of natural resources, through enhanced education, research and outreach at the University of Wyoming.
Mission:
To ensure growth, development, and care of the many natural science collections held in public trust by the University of Wyoming. We do this by coming together to cross-promote for support of natural history collections, so that they can continue their missions to discover, document, curate, and communicate knowledge of the history of the Earth and its biota, and to make that knowledge accessible to stakeholders, including all citizens of Wyoming, regardless of location.
Our Members:
Research and Develop
University of Wyoming Natural History Collection Partnership members support observation, and specimen-based research across the academic community both at the University of Wyoming and globally, through specimen lending programs and data inclusion in global databases like the Global Biodiversity Information Facility.
Advocate and Educate
Natural science collections are part of our scientific and cultural heritage and a priceless resource for research and education. We encourage you to explore this site for information about the University of Wyoming natural science collections and how our members work to maintain and advance these invaulable assets..