LARAMIE, Wyo., July 13 -- The University of Wyoming issued the following news release:

The University of Wyoming School of Computing has selected recipients of its 2026 Data Science Faculty Fellow and data science curriculum development awards, recognizing faculty members whose work advances data science research, education and real-world impact across disciplines.

Funded through the Trent and Mary McDonald Data Science Center Excellence Fund, the awards support innovative projects that strengthen UW's leadership in data science while preparing Wyoming students for an increasingly data-driven economy.

According to national workforce analyses, demand for data scientists, statisticians and data analysts continues to grow significantly fa...