✅University of Wyoming 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 Funded MS employing AI to optimize energy use in controlled environment agriculture Drs. Jake Hawes and Liping Wang at the University of Wyoming are recruiting a funded MS student interested in the energy and environmental footprint of controlled environment agriculture. This student will work on a seed-funded project through the University of Wyoming, which aims to conduct preliminary optimization modeling of CEA in preparation for future funding opportunities. This master’s student will join the Hawes Social-Environmental Systems Lab and will work closely with members of the Center for Controlled Environment Agriculture at UW. This work will build on extensive CEA modeling work already conducted, employing AI Planning algorithms to minimize the environmental and economic demands of CEA. Candidates should have an interest in AI and food systems. Candidates should show creativity and flexible thinking, be self-motivated, and able to work both independently with guidance and support as well as in collaboration with others. The candidate selected will pursue their MS degree in the University of Wyoming School of Computing (as part of the MS in AI). The position is the equivalent of 20 hours/week research and will include a monthly stiped, 9 credits of tuition during the fall/spring, and student health insurance. Financial support for travel to attend at least one conference will also be available. Laramie is a beautiful mountain town with year-round access to public lands, a thriving downtown area, and a rich campus culture. For more information, visit https://www.visitlaramie.org/ . Required Qualifications: · BS or BA in a related field (computer science, AI, data science, environmental science, etc.); · Eligibility to attend University and receive stipend in the US; · Experience collaborating and/or being part of a team; · Strong written and oral communication skills (English) Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to applicants with: · Experience with AI Planning or AI-based optimization; · Experience conducting research in food systems or controlled environment agriculture; · Interest OR experience in interdisciplinary and collaborative problem solving; · Familiarity with Wyoming and/or the rural intermountain west; · Spanish-language skills (written or oral) To apply: Please send the following materials as one PDF document to Dr. Jake Hawes at [email protected] with the subject ‘Your Name_CEA AI Planning GRA 2025’. This packet should include: 1. Cover letter/narrative (max. 2 pages) that explains your desire to pursue graduate education, your research interests, career goals, and highlights relevant experience; 2. Resume or CV including degree(s) earned, GPA, and contact information for at least three references (references will not be contacted until after preliminary interviews); 3. Unofficial copy of transcripts; and 4. A writing sample (for example, a manuscript, report, or final class project you have written). Application review will begin on