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Energy Frontier: The Wyoming Landscape

School of Energy Resources at the University of Wyoming

Energy Frontier highlights the University of Wyoming"s School of Energy Resources" role in advancing energy-driven economic development in Wyoming. Content covers energy innovation, Wyoming"s energy sector and leadership.The show is hosted by Dr. Holly Krutka, Executive Director of the School of Energy Resources at the University of Wyoming.To learn more about the UW School of Energy Resources, visit our website at https://www.uwyo.edu/ser/index.html or follow us on social media. To learn more about

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41:52

Episode 74: Roots, Ranches, and Regulation: A...

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2026/04/01

In this episode of Energy Frontier: The Wyoming Landscape, guest host, Selena Gerace, Program Manager of the Energy Engagement, Leadership and Careers Center at the School of Energy Resources, visits with Wyomingite and former state legislator Cyrus Western. Now serving as the Regional Administrator for EPA Region 8, Cyrus oversees a massive and diverse territory that includes six states and 28 Tribal Nations. Western discusses his experience at both the state regional levels of leaders...

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Episode 73: Probability, Petrology, and the Power of...

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2026/03/18

In this episode of Energy Frontier: The Wyoming Landscape, Dr. Erin Phillips, Acting Senior Director of Research at the School of Energy Resources, visits with award-winning SER Professor of Geology and Geophysics Dario Grana, who is also a Wyoming Excellence Chair and Nielson Faculty Fellow. Dario takes us inside his research to explain how he uses high-level mathematics and geology to decode the subsurface.

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Episode 72: The Advisory Edge: 40 Years of Nuclear...

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2026/03/04

In this episode of Energy Frontier: The Wyoming Landscape, Dr. Erin Phillips, Director of Cross Cutting Programs and Acting Senior Director of Research at the School of Energy Resources (SER), sits down with Dr. Simon Pimblott, a world-renowned authority in nuclear science. From his award-winning work at the University of Manchester to his current role at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL), Dr. Pimblott has seen the evolution of nuclear energy from every angle. We dive deep into his new role...

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29:26

Episode 71: Measuring the Law in JOULEs: Energy's...

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2026/02/18

In this episode of Energy Frontier: The Wyoming Landscape, Dr. Erin Phillips, Acting Senior Director of Research at the School of Energy Resources, sits down with legal scholars Tara Righetti and Scarlett Forrest in SER’s Jurisprudence of Underground Law and Energy (JOULE) research group to talk about why the accompanying legal scholarship is so critical in emerging energy technology development and opportunities, and delve into a prime example, spent fuel storage.

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Episode 70: Fueling the Future: Mentorship and...

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2026/02/04

In this episode of Energy Frontier: The Wyoming Landscape, Dr. Erin Phillips, Acting Senior Director of Research at the School of Energy Resources, visits with Dr. Ashli Tomisich the Director of Student Success and Experiential Learning in SER’s Academic Program, and the Assistant Director at the University of Wyoming’s Ellbogen Center for Teaching and Learning (ECTL) to talk about the value of experiential learning and mentorship opportunities in higher education. Drawing on over a decade of...

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Episode 69: Longevity in Leadership: A Wyoming...

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2026/01/21

In this episode of Energy Frontier: The Wyoming Landscape, Dr. Erin Phillips, Acting Senior Director of Research at the School of Energy Resources, sits down with long-time SER employee and Acting Executive Director, Scott Quillinan to talk about his journey from research to leadership at the School of Energy Resources.

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Episode 68: Passing the Torch: Krutka's Legacy and...

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2026/01/07

This episode of Energy Frontier: The Wyoming Landscape introduces Dr. Erin Phillips, Director of Cross-Cutting Programs and Acting Senior Director of Research, at the UW School of Energy Resources as the new host of the podcast. For Dr. Phillips' debut, she sits down with the outgoing Executive Director, Dr. Holly Krutka, for a reflective and insightful conversation as Dr. Krutka steps away from her role at SER. Join us as we honor Dr. Krutka's tremendous impact and officially pass the torch ...

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Episode 67: Critical Minerals, Collaboration & Scale:...

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2025/12/17

In this episode of Energy Frontier: The Wyoming Landscape, we sit down with Anthony Nickens, Division Director of Materials & Manufacturing at Idaho National Laboratory. We explore how INL is advancing critical minerals research, bridging the gap between lab and industry, and enabling resilient supply chains for energy and minerals security. Anthony shares lessons from national lab–university–industry collaborations, the technological frontiers in mineral separations and processing, and h...

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Episode 66: Powering Progress: A Conversation with...

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2025/12/10

In this episode of Energy Frontier: The Wyoming Landscape, we sit down with Dave Emery, former Chairman and CEO of Black Hills Energy and member of the Energy Resources Council, to talk about his journey from a University of Wyoming engineering student to leading one of the region’s most influential energy companies. Emery shares insights on leadership, the evolving role of electric utilities, and why Wyoming’s commitment to innovation—through the School of Energy Resources (SER) and statewid...

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Episode 65: From Laramie to Industry Pioneer: Joe...

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2025/11/26

In this episode of Energy Frontier: The Wyoming Landscape, we sit down with Joe Leimkuhler, Chief Operating Officer of Beacon Offshore Energy and a proud University of Wyoming alum. Joe's career started in Laramie classrooms and took him to the forefront of offshore oil and gas development in the Gulf of America. He now oversees complex deepwater projects and operational leadership at Beacon. As chair of the UW Department of Energy and Petroleum Engineering Industry Advisory Comm...

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Episode 64: Elevating Energy Research: How...

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2025/11/12

Hyperspectral imaging—a technology that captures hundreds of wavelengths beyond what the human eye can see—is transforming how we understand the Earth’s surface. From satellites and drones to field and lab studies, this approach provides insights that traditional mapping and sampling can’t match. At the University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources, researchers are beginning to apply hyperspectral imaging to Wyoming’s unique geology and energy resources, opening doors for smarter explorati...

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Episode 63: NTEC in Wyoming: Jobs, Reclamation, and...

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2025/10/29

Navajo Transitional Energy Company (NTEC) plays an important role in Wyoming as a coal producer—but the company is also investing in Wyoming’s future. In this episode of Energy Frontier: The Wyoming Landscape, we sit down with Matt Babcock, NTEC’s Chief Commercial Officer, to learn about the company’s operations in Wyoming, its approach to reclamation and safety, and its vision for future opportunities in energy and energy innovation

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Episode 62: Hydrogen Horizons: Unlocking Wyoming’s...

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2025/10/15

Hydrogen energy is emerging as an exciting, yet extremely challenging, energy frontier—and researchers at the University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources are working hard to ensure the state is on the cutting edge and ready to embrace the potential of hydrogen. In this episode of Energy Frontier: The Wyoming Landscape, we sit down with Charles Nye and Sarah Buckhold from SER’s Hydrogen Energy Research Center to explore innovative projects underway in the state. From producing hydrogen us...

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Episode 61: Wyoming’s Next Energy Frontier: Nuclear...

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2025/10/01

In this episode of Energy Frontier: The Wyoming Landscape, we sit down with Joe Miller of BWXT, a global leader in nuclear technology and manufacturing. Joe shares insights from his own career journey and leadership approach, gives an inside look at BWXT’s mission and capabilities, and discusses why the company is exploring Wyoming as the potential site for a new nuclear manufacturing facility. We explore what this opportunity could mean for Wyoming’s workforce, energy future, and role in adv...

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Episode 60: Inside the Flame: Combustion, Carbon, and...

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2025/09/17

In this episode of Energy Frontier: The Wyoming Landscape, we're diving into the heart of energy, combustion, and novel technology with a pioneer in the field — Dr. Richard Axelbaum. Dr. Axelbaum is a professor at Washington University in St. Louis and the Director of the Consortium for Clean Coal Utilization. For decades, he’s been at the forefront of combustion science, from studying soot and pollutant formation to developing cutting-edge techniques to carryout combustion with ...

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Episode 59: ‘The Prize’ as a Playbook: Energy History...

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2025/09/03

In this episode of Energy Frontier: The Wyoming Landscape, we talk with University of Wyoming energy economics professor Tim Considine about his popular undergraduate course that uses Daniel Yergin’s Pulitzer Prize-winning book The Prize as its foundation. Professor Considine shares how he brings the sweeping history of global energy—spanning wars, markets, and technological revolutions—into the classroom to help students understand today’s energy challenges. We also discuss Professor Considi...

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Episode 58: Uniting Purpose: Academia, Industry, and...

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2025/08/20

Academia and industry often operate in distinct ways—especially on energy issues—but building mutually beneficial partnerships can amplify the impact of both. In this episode of Energy Frontier: The Wyoming Landscape, we speak with Angela Ver Ploeg, whose role at the University of Wyoming focuses on forging those partnerships. Angela shares how strategic collaborations—with donors, corporations, and energy companies—are essential to advancing research, workforce development, and innovation at...

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Episode 57: The Backbone of Energy: Bryan Hassler on...

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2025/08/06

In this episode of Energy Frontier: The Wyoming Landscape, we sit down with Bryan Hassler, a University of Wyoming alumnus whose career spans the public and private sectors of Wyoming’s energy industry. From leading the Wyoming Pipeline Authority and holding key leadership roles in companies like PureWest Energy, Bryan offers a unique perspective on how policy, infrastructure, and market realities intersect. We discuss his time at UW, what he sees as the most pressing energy challenges and op...

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Episode 56: Startup Sparks: Kristin DiBona on...

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2025/07/23

In this episode of Energy Frontier: The Wyoming Landscape, we talk with Kristin DiBona, co-founder of Wyonics, about her journey from scientist to entrepreneur and how her company is advancing energy-focused innovation in Wyoming. Kristin shares her background, the mission behind Wyonics, and the challenges and rewards of launching a tech-forward small business in the state. From research to commercialization, she reflects on what it takes to build a startup in the energy sector—and why Wyomi...

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Episode 55: Grounded Wyoming Leadership: A...

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2025/07/09

In this episode of Energy Frontier, we sit down with Doug Stark, former CEO of Farm Credit Services of America and a proud University of Wyoming alumnus. With a distinguished career in agricultural finance and a deep commitment to giving back, Doug shares leadership insights and the strategies he used to keep his organization dynamic and future-focused. He also reflects on how his time at the University of Wyoming shaped his path—and why he now dedicates his time to educating and inspiring th...

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