University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources

10/21/2026

PARTNER WEDNESDAY // The School of Energy Resources (SER) is designed to help the state of Wyoming on energy issues, but we can’t power Wyoming’s energy future alone. It takes dedicated, like-minded partners who share our drive and vision.

Today, we want to spotlight the Wold Family and Wold Foundation. Through generous faculty support, impactful research initiatives, and community outreach, they ensure the School of Energy Resources and the University of Wyoming continue to tackle today’s critical energy challenges while preparing tomorrow’s energy leaders.

The Wold Foundation has generously supported the University of Wyoming, investing substantial resources to advance energy-related research, education, and outreach for Wyoming's benefit.

Thank you for your continued partnership!

10/21/2026

UW-Led Project Selected to Advance AI-Driven Nuclear Fuel Research

Researchers at the University of Wyoming and Idaho National Laboratory (INL) have been selected to receive $906,382 in federal research funding to develop artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled models aimed at improving heat transport predictions in nuclear fuel. Laura de Sousa Oliveira The research project, titled “AI-Enabled Multiscale Modeling of Phonon-Mediated Thermal Transport at Nuclear Fuel-Fission Product Interfaces During Structural Evolution,” is led by Laura de Sousa Oliveira, an associate professor in the UW Department of Chemistry, serving as principal investigator....

10/19/2026

REGISTRATION CLOSED //We're sorry, but registration for this event is now closed; we have reached capacity!

Not to worry, we will be recording the presentations and posting them on the UW SER YouTube Channel at a later date. Please stay tuned, and we'll keep you posted once those become available.

Thank you for the tremendous interest in this conference! It's going to be a great day!

10/16/2026

PRIZE DAY FRIDAY // Thanks for playing along this week! This week’s winner was Ashli Tomisich. Well done being to answer all six of the questions correctly!

Remember, if you answered all questions correctly, you are entered in our grand prize drawing! Multiple weeks means multiple entries, so thanks for playing along, and stay tuned for next week’s quiz and another chance to be entered in our grand prize drawing!

10/16/2026

Former Wyoming Gov. Dave Freudenthal will speak at the University of Wyoming as part of the School of Energy Resources’ (SER) Distinguished Speaker Series Friday, Oct. 23.

Freudenthal will speak from noon-1 p.m. in the atrium of the Engineering Education and Research Building, with welcome remarks provided by SER Executive Director Pete Obermueller and UW President Shane Reeves.

The free lunch presentation is open to all students, members of the campus community and the public.
https://uwenergyreview.wordpress.com/2026/10/16/former-wyoming-governor-freudenthal-to-speak-at-uw-oct-23/

10/16/2026

A research initiative at the University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources (SER) that explores novel uses for Wyoming coal has hit a tangible milestone: harvesting large carrots using coal char as a soil amendment.

The ongoing study, titled “Carrot yield enhancement using coal char as a soil amendment in Wyoming soil,” is evaluating how pyrolyzed coal (coal char) influences root crop production and soil physical properties in both greenhouse and field environments.
https://uwenergyreview.wordpress.com/2026/10/15/uw-ser-research-highlights-coal-chars-potential-to-support-carrot-production-and-soil-health/

10/16/2026

A new University of Wyoming study, published in the journal Nature Communications, offers a comprehensive evaluation of the performance, economic and environmental trade-offs required to build nationwide hydrogen pipeline networks.

The study, titled “Pipeline Infrastructure for Hydrogen Transport in the United States,” was led by Haibo Zhai, the Roy and Caryl Cline Distinguished Chair in Engineering, a Wyoming Excellence Chair, and a professor in the UW College of Engineering and Physical Sciences.

Ayush Singh, a postdoctoral research fellow in Zhai’s research group, was the paper’s lead author. Other co-authors include Eugene Holubnyak, director of the Hydrogen Energy Research Center in the UW School of Energy Resources (SER), and Curtis Biggs, UW-E4 director in UW’s Office of Industry and Strategic Partnerships.

A new University of Wyoming study, published in the journal Nature Communications, offers a comprehensive evaluation of the performance, economic and environmental trade-offs required to build nati…

10/16/2026

UW SER Research Highlights Coal Char’s Potential to Support Carrot Production and Soil Health

A research initiative at the University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources (SER) that explores novel uses for Wyoming coal has hit a tangible milestone: harvesting large carrots using coal char as a soil amendment. The ongoing study, titled “Carrot yield enhancement using coal char as a soil amendment in Wyoming soil,” is evaluating how pyrolyzed coal (coal char) influences root crop production and soil physical properties in both greenhouse and field environments....

10/16/2026

UW Study Reveals Key Insights for Building Nationwide Hydrogen Pipeline Infrastructure

A new University of Wyoming study, published in the journal Nature Communications, offers a comprehensive evaluation of the performance, economic and environmental trade-offs required to build nationwide hydrogen pipeline networks. The study, titled “Pipeline Infrastructure for Hydrogen Transport in the United States,” was led by Haibo Zhai, the Roy and Caryl Cline Distinguished Chair in Engineering, a Wyoming Excellence Chair, and a professor in the UW College of Engineering and Physical Sciences....

A new University of Wyoming study, published in the journal Nature Communications, offers a comprehensive evaluation of the performance, economic and environmental trade-offs required to build nati…

10/14/2026

PARTNER WEDNESDAY // The School of Energy Resources (SER) truly is a hub for energy education, research, and innovation at the University of Wyoming in support of the state—but we can’t do it alone!

The SER model leverages existing campus expertise and prioritizes interdisciplinary collaboration to support innovative energy projects, outreach, and education. As part of that ecosystem, we would like to highlight some of the incredible departments and colleges here at UW that help make us successful!