The same science that powers Google searches, Siri and Alexa, and self-operating cars may steer laboratory analysis in the University of Wyoming's College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Microsoft has awarded two $15,000 grants through its AI for Earth program to scientists in two departments in the college. Researchers Todd Schoborg and Jay Gatlin, both in molecular biology, will examine biomedical imaging datasets to understand the molecular basis of human disease. Brant Schumaker, in the Department of Veterinary Sciences, will evaluate migration congregation points and potential for Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) transmission. Scientists in both departments will collaborate with Lars Kotthoff, an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science, whose research combines artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning.