Tom Peterson A distinguished national engineering leader has agreed to join the University of Wyoming as a senior strategic adviser to President Ed Seidel for science, technology and engineering. Tom Peterson, most recently the provost and executive vice chancellor at the University of California-Merced, will assist the faculty and university leadership in building interdisciplinary technology, science and engineering research and education programs at UW. The position, which begins July 1, also carries the title of visiting professor in the dean’s office of UW’s College of Engineering and Applied Science. “I’m delighted that Tom has agreed to advise us as we take the next steps toward achieving the vision of UW’s Tier-1 Engineering Initiative,” Seidel says. “He has an exceptional record of national leadership in engineering, and in university administration across all areas. I’m confident his expertise, connections and insights will help us move forward and reach new levels of excellence.”