9H gives students opportunities to work on real-world projects that private companies are willing to pay for. This is the best way to prepare students for a competitive career in Wyoming's industries. In the last two years, 9H has funded $50,000+ worth of UW student awards, internships, competitions, prototypes, projects, and scholarships.
As a hub for innovation, 9H engages students with paid practical projects and internships that elevate their real-world marketability and bolster their professional skills. Our latest 9H SmartRanch™ Drone Agricultural Project had four UW interns using drone technology to identify and eradicate noxious weeds (special thanks to the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Wyoming Geographic Information Science Center, and the Wyoming Workforce Development Training Fund). With student input via senior design projects and energy competitions, the 9H Research Foundation has built a 500-kW 5-acre solar research facility for the benefit of UW, and the power sold from the 30-year life of the solar farm will directly fund UW students.
All donations go directly into the pockets of students.