University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources

09/03/2026

UW School of Energy Resources and Wold Foundation to Host Wyoming’s Energy Future Symposium Oct. 22

The University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources (SER) and the Wold Foundation will host a joint symposium Thursday, Oct. 22, that focuses on the state’s energy future, with a specific focus on critical minerals in critical energy industries. The “Wyoming’s Energy Future” symposium will begin at 10 a.m. in UW’s Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center. Registration is currently open for the in-person forum, and the day’s events and speakers will be recorded and made available on the SER website at a later date....

09/03/2026

Ivers Gift to School of Energy Resources Supports Distinguished Speaker Series

The University of Wyoming (UW) School of Energy Resources (SER) is the recipient of a key gift to support its Distinguished Speaker Series, bringing leading experts from academia, industry, government, and policy to campus. The gift from Patrick and Nora Ivers establishes the School of Energy Resources Distinguished Speaker Fund. The Distinguished Speaker Series is an integral part of SER’s outreach program, providing students, faculty, staff, industry partners, and the public the opportunity to engage with leaders on emerging energy challenges, technological innovations, policy, and the future of energy....

The University of Wyoming (UW) School of Energy Resources (SER) is the recipient of a key gift to support its Distinguished Speaker Series, bringing leading experts from academia, industry, governm…

09/02/2026

LISTEN NOW // In this episode of Energy Frontier: The Wyoming Landscape, Dr. Erin Phillips, Director of Cross Cutting Programs at the School of Energy Resources, visits with Pete Obermueller, the newly appointed Executive Director of the School of Energy Resources. Listeners will remember Pete from his time as the head of the Petroleum Association of Wyoming (PAW), where he was a fierce advocate for the state's oil and gas sector. Now, he is bringing his deep background in private industry advocacy and public policy to the academic and research arena and sharing his vision for the future.

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2358914/episodes/19725196

09/01/2026

RESEARCH EXCELLENCE //Researchers from the University of Wyoming recently visited the USGS Core Repository to collect rock samples from Wyoming. These samples will be used in upcoming experiments to test novel theories regarding geologic hydrogen. The visiting delegation included H2ERC team members Sarah Buckhold, Charles Nye, and Robert Cincotta, as well as graduate student Sheida Sheikheh, representing the Department of Energy and Petroleum Engineering and H2ERC, and Prince Duah from the Department of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering.

This effort is part of the Wyoming Geohydrogen Exploration Project, which leverages artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies to investigate the state's geologic hydrogen potential. Ultimately, the project aims to establish a predictive model for future hydrogen discovery, deepen the understanding of local geologic hydrogen occurrences, and build expanded AI/ML research capabilities at the University of Wyoming.

09/01/2026

OUT NOW // The September Consolidated Review of Energy in Wyoming (CREW) Report is out now! Authored by Seth Felbeck, MBA, the issue provides a snapshot of the current economic status of Wyoming’s energy sectors.

DOWNLOAD HERE:https://www.uwyo.edu/ser/research/centers-of-excellence/energy-regulation-policy/_files/crew-report-september-2026.pdf

08/31/2026

Today marks an exciting new chapter for the University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources! Please join us in extending a warm welcome to our new Executive Director, Pete Obermueller.

Pete brings over two decades of experience in energy policy, natural resources, and legislative affairs across Wyoming and Washington, D.C. Most recently, he served as President of the Petroleum Association of Wyoming. As a Wyoming native, he has a deep commitment to the state's energy legacy and a proven ability to build coalition partnerships, making him uniquely equipped to lead SER’s mission of energy-driven economic development.

Under Pete’s leadership, SER remains focused on driving cutting-edge research, supporting our world-class faculty and students, and advancing technology and policy that empower Wyoming’s energy future.

Welcome to the team, Pete!

08/28/2026

UW SER Launches 20th Anniversary Celebration in Conjunction with Energy Day

The University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources (SER) is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2026, marking two decades of impactful research, education and innovation in Wyoming’s energy sector. To acknowledge this milestone, SER and the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences will once again celebrate Energy Day -- in partnership with Wyoming Sports Properties -- at 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept....

The University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources (SER) is celebrating its 20th anniversary in 2026, marking two decades of impactful research, education and innovation in Wyoming’s energy secto…

08/26/2026

SER Researcher Madeleine Lewis Transitions to Academic Faculty Role

The School of Energy Resources (SER) is maintaining its academic instructional capacity by filling a faculty vacancy as Madeleine Lewis transitions full-time to the academic division as an Associate Lecturer. Lewis is a familiar face to SER students and faculty alike. Her appointment as a full-time Associate Lecturer formalizes her growing presence at SER Academics, where she initially took on a single course alongside her research duties before expanding to a half-time workload last year....

The School of Energy Resources (SER) is maintaining its academic instructional capacity by filling a faculty vacancy as Madeleine Lewis transitions full-time to the academic division as an Associat…

08/19/2026

LISTEN NOW // 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 triple-degree University of Wyoming alumnus Paul Bonifas, Director of Business Development at Rare Element Resources. While Wyoming is historically recognized as a traditional energy powerhouse, the state is becoming a crucial hub for the nation's critical mineral supply chain. Throughout the conversation, Paul details Rare Element Resources' efforts to advance North America’s premier rare earth elements deposit at the Bear Lodge project near Sundance and highlights the crucial separation and refining testing underway at their Upton demonstration plant.

https://www.buzzsprout.com/2358914/episodes/19650887

08/18/2026

The School of Energy Resources is always so grateful for the powerful connections forged through events hosted by the AAPL - American Association of Professional Landmen and for the close-knit connections of Wyoming. Very few states can boast the connections that we share with our elected officials! A massive thank you to Governor Mark Gordon for always taking the extra time to engage with students from the University of Wyoming.