News – Sheridan Media
The University of Wyoming announced that Sheridan Research and Extension Center Director Brian Mealor has been named Interim Director of the Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station. According to information from the UW Extension, Mealor will assume the interim role on Tuesday, September 2, following outgoing director Eric Webster’s retirement which was effective Friday, August 29.
As the research arm of the College of Agriculture, Life Sciences and Natural Resources, the Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station (WAES) supports research on topics ranging from drought-resistant crops and invasive weed management to livestock production and agricultural economics. In addition to supporting on-campus research, WAES operates four research and extension centers across the state.
Located in Laramie, Lingle, Powell and Sheridan, these centers serve as hubs for local, regional and even international research projects. As interim director, Mealor will help guide statewide initiatives in collaboration with college leadership in addition to fulfilling local responsibilities at the Sheridan Research and Extension Center. Mealor said that he’s fortunate to have worked with collaborators both on campus and in communities across the state, as it has helped him get a broad perspective on what applied research can do to help serve people in Wyoming.
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Last modified: August 31, 2025