Episode 82: The Evolution of Visualization: How Immersive Tech is Reshaping Wyoming Research with Kyle Summerfield

Episode 82: The Evolution of Visualization: How Immersive Tech is Reshaping Wyoming Research with Kyle Summerfield

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 Kyle Summerfield to trace the remarkable decade-long evolution of the University of Wyoming’s 3D Visualization Center. From its early days, housed within a massive, room-sized 3D CAVE, to its modern-day reality as a lean, agile, and state-certified University Service Center, Kyle shares how his team has completely transformed the way researchers, students, and industries interact with complex spatial data.

Episode 81: The Human Element of Energy: Outreach Strategies with Christine Reed

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 Christine Reed, the Director of Outreach for the School of Energy Resources. While scientists and engineers are busy developing the next generation of energy technologies, Christine and her team are doing the vital work of connecting those innovations to the public, lawmakers, and industry stakeholders. We dive into the unique challenges and triumphs of energy communication, exploring how to build public trust, bridge the gap between complex science and community needs, and why "the human element" is the ultimate catalyst for a sustainable energy future.

Episode 80: The Cowboy Catalyst: Building an Energy Powerhouse in Wyoming with Greyson Buckingham

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 Greyson Buckingham, CEO and Co-Founder of DISA Technologies. Exploring the power of the Wyoming ecosystem, Greyson discusses how University of Wyoming competitions and collaborations catalyzed a global mineral-processing breakthrough, and shares insights on navigating federal regulations, the value of his dual JD/MBA, and why he continues to invest in Wyoming’s future.

Episode 79: The Diplomatic Lens: Navigating the Geopolitics of Critical Minerals with Melissa Sanderson

In this episode of Energy Frontier: The Wyoming Landscape, Dr. Erin Phillips, Acting Senior Director of Research at the School of Energy Resources, explores the intersection of international diplomacy and domestic resource security with Melissa Sanderson, a former senior U.S. diplomat, Director at American Rare Earths, and Co-Chair of the Critical Minerals Institute. As the United States races to secure a reliable supply of rare earth elements, Sanderson discusses why Wyoming’s Halleck Creek project is a vital strategic asset and shares her unique perspective on navigating geopolitical shifts, building "social license" in the mining sector, and mentoring the next generation of leaders tasked with securing the American energy frontier.

Episode 78: Reclamation, Resiliency, and Relationships: The Science of Collaborative Land Management

In this episode of Energy Frontier: The Wyoming Landscape, Dr. Erin Phillips, Acting Senior Director of Research at the School of Energy Resources, chats with Dr. Brian Mealor, Interim Director of the Wyoming Agricultural Experiment Station and Director of the Sheridan Research and Extension Center about solving the complex puzzles of high-altitude reclamation.