S c h o o l o f E n E r g y r E S o u r c E S

A WorkforcE-D irEctED BAchElor of SciEncE mult iD iSc ipl inAry DEgrEE progrAm At thE univErS ity of Wyoming

Energy Resource Management and Development

Projections show that by 2035, energy consumption worldwide will increase nearly 50 percent.* Petroleum, coal, natural gas, renewables, nuclear energy – the use of all fuel types – will grow markedly in the coming decades as the world’s population dramatically increases and developing nations modernize. Due to technical advances, U.S. oil production is expected to increase 20 percent and renewables will provide approximately 16 percent of the U.S. electric supply.

*Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, International Energy Outlook 2010

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Designed to meet 21st century energy challenges through innovation, entrepreneurship and critical analysis

Convergence in what we teach, what students learn, and what the energy industry demands

Students learn modern energy technologies, business skills and key practices essential to navigate the 21st-century energy economy

Focus is on continuous improvement, constant assessment, the importance of urgency and outcomes, and consideration of profit motive in the energy industry

Program prepares students in problem solving, communication and leadership

Multiple opportunities for private industry interactions, internships, cutting–edge research, and global experiences

Dedicated faculty advisors and peer mentors ensure student success

Students train in state-of-the-art facilities using the most technologically advanced equipment

Service opportunities create interactions and collaboration between student peers

Graduates successfully compete for careers through focused, workforce preparation in a multi-disciplinary curriculum that balances knowledge, depth and breadth

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W y o m i n g i S t h E # 1 E x p o r t E r o f E n E r g y

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Wyoming is the home of scenic wonders such as Yellowstone, and it is also rich in minerals and energy assets. Wyoming produces the equivalent of ~10.42 quadrillion BTUs annually, which is approximately 10 percent of the total U.S. energy consumption, and ranks among the top 10 primary energy producers worldwide. Although carbon-based assets form the majority of Wyoming’s energy supply, the state also has significant uranium, geothermal and solar resources and vast potential for wind energy development.

W y o m i n g E n E r g y p r o D u c t i o n A n D r E S E r v E S

u n i v E r S i t y o f W y o m i n g :

A g l o B A l l E A D E r i n E n E r g y E D u c At i o n

And who’s training the energy sector’s future leaders? We are. Right here at the University of Wyoming.

(rank out of 50 states)

Production Reserves

Coal 1 3

Uranium 1 1

natural Gas 2 2

Petroleum 8 3

wind Energy 8 Vast

“Thefutureofenergywillbecharacterizedbyincreasingknowledge,relentless

change,andtechnologicalsophistication.Informationwillhaveaveryshort

shelflife.TheEnergyResourceManagementandDevelopmentdegreeisa

rigorousanddemandingprogramdesignedtotraingraduatesforsustained

competitivesuccessintheenergyworkforceatthefrontiersofknowledge

andforself-directed,life-longlearning.”

Don roth, Deputy Director for Academics, School of Energy resources

W y o m i n g : A g l o B A l l E A D E r i n E n E r g y p r o D u c t i o n

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“IwasinterestedintheEnergyResourceManagementandDevelopment

programrightawaybecauseitoffersadiversebodyofclasses–spanning

fieldslikebusinessandlaw,andtechnicalareaslikechemistryand

engineering.Itdevelopsaverypowerfulbaseofknowledgeforaddressing

complexenergyissues.”

Alumni kyle mcDonald. hometown: jackson, Wyoming

t h E E n E r g y r E S o u r c E m A n A g E m E n t

A n D D E v E l o p m E n t p r o g r A m

S E l E c t E D c o u r S E S

ProgramCore• Calculus• Chemistry• Physics• Thermodynamics• Engineering

Problem Solving• Environment and natural

resources law & Policy• Project Management• Capstone

FossilFuels• Petroleum Engineering• rock & Fluids lab• Basic Drilling Engineering• natural Gas Engineering• Physical Geology• Petroleum Geology

RenewableEnergy• Solar Energy Conversion• Engineering Science• Solar & Geothermal

Engineering• wind Energy Engineering

AirLandandWaterManagement• Soil Science• Ecology• Environmental Engineering• rangeland

restoration Ecology• Geographic

Information Systems• natural resource law

and Policy• reclamation• water Quality

Management

ProfessionalLandManagement• Petroleum Engineering• Petroleum Geology• negotiation• Public lands law• Property law• native American

natural resources law• Agriculture law• Oil and Gas law• Finance• Accounting

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l E A D E r S h i p i n E n E r g y i n D u S t r i E S

Half of the leadership in the energy industries is expected to retire in the next five to ten years. Many energy professionals have training in a specific discipline, such as engineering, geology or economics. However, as global energy issues increase in complexity, the demand is growing for professionals with a multidisciplinary background.

These professionals are able to understand and draw on the expertise of engineers and other energy scientists but are also able to understand the business, legal, social, and public policy implications of a given project. They act as the hub of the wheel, creating comprehensive solutions.

The Energy Resource Management and Development program is designed to fill this need. Through a combination of rigorous academic training, hands-on scenarios, and real-world internships, students are prepared for essential roles in the future energy arena.

E n E r g y r E S o u r c E m A n A g E m E n t A n D D E v E l o p m E n t c u r r i c u l u m

All students take a core curriculum designed to provide breadth of learning and then select one of four concentrations for specialization. Due to the multi-disciplinary nature of the curriculum, most students elect to complete a dual major or minor. Success is up to you but we will offer every opportunity for you to achieve your goals.

renewable Energy

Air land & Water

management

fossil fuels Energy

professional land

management

focus on petroleum and natural gas Engineering, geology and

Advanced coal technologies

focus on Solar and Wind

Energy

focus on reclamation

and restoration Ecology, Water and Air quality

focus on land Administration (landman) –

visit landman.org

concentrations

program core

f o c u S i n g o n c A r E E r p l A c E m E n t

Our program emphasizes career planning and provides constant one-on-one guidance and assistance to ensure optimal workforce placement. Students have opportunities to complete internships, undergraduate research, a study abroad experience, a summer field trip and a culminating capstone course. Multiple events during the year connect students to energy industry professionals.

i n t E r n S h i p S

The School of Energy Resources (SER) has strong relationships with many of the world’s most prominent energy companies and governmental agencies. We are able to offer our students excellent internship opportunities throughout Wyoming, the United States, and even abroad. We emphasize practical, hands-on learning in our program and the internships testify to that commitment. Internships provide on-the-job training and are an excellent path to workforce placement.

u n D E r g r A D u At E r E S E A r c h

Through the School of Energy Resources Centers of Excellence, students have the opportunity to work in state-of-the-art research labs with faculty mentors, graduate students, and industry partners. Projects can be designed to meet student needs and career goals. Students are currently conducting research in the areas of enhanced oil recovery, photoconversion and catalysis, reclamation and restoration, and reservoir modeling. Often research outcomes are published in professional journals.

Competitive fellowship opportunities provide students with a stipend while completing research projects. Visit www.uwyo.edu/ser/energy-resource-management/scholarships for more information.

S t u D y A B r o A D

SER has established agreements with universities around the world for short-term or semester-long exchanges and to participate in international conferences and professional workshops.

“TheopportunityprovidedbytheSchoolofEnergyResourcesand

theWyomingReclamationandRestorationCentertohavehands-on

experienceinthelabhelpsstudentscomprehendwhatisintroduced

intheclassroomandpreparesthemforthefuture.”

Student Alan hamner. hometown: lyman, Wyoming

center for fundamentals of Subsurface flow

Wind Energy research center

center for photoconversion and catalysis

Wyoming reclamation and restoration center

carbon management institute

center for Energy Economics and public policy

Enhanced oil recovery institute

center for Biogenic natural gas research

c E n t E r S o f E x c E l l E n c E

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Underdevelopment: center for Advanced oil and gas technology and center for Advanced conversion technology

t y p E S o f j o B S t h At n E E D E n E r g y r E S o u r c E m A n A g E m E n t A n D D E v E l o p m E n t g r A D u At E S

• Exploration, development and management in coal, oil, gas and uranium

• Field Engineering

• Solar, wind and geothermal energy development and management

• Environmental Health and Safety Analyst

• Reservoir modeling and simulation

• Unconventional oil and gas project development

• Geology and Geophysics

• Land administration/Landman – Visit landman.org for more information

• Energy lease negotiations

• Regulatory oversight and planning including Energy Information Administration development

• Private or government permitting

• Risk analysis

• Air, water and land quality monitoring and remediation

• Public relations

• Basic research and discovery

• Energy law

g r A D u At E S c h o o l o p p o r t u n i t i E S

• University of Wyoming Masters of Business Administration in Energy Management

• University of Wyoming Masters of Business Administration with an Energy Management Concentration

• Although primarily a workforce-directed program, recent graduates have also entered graduate programs in traditional energy disciplines such as geology and geophysics, water resources, and petroleum engineering

“Iworkedonwindfarms,performingqualitycontrolandsubstation

wiringandtestingduringfoursummers.Myhopewastobecome

aconsultant,businessowner,orprojectmanager.Iwashiredasa

WindOperationsAssociateSupervisormanagingawindfarm.This

degreegavemetheopportunitytoworkinmydreamjob.”

Alumni Aron Anderson. hometown: rolling hills, Wyoming

Photo courtesy of Aron Anderson

“Theremaybenogreater

challengefacingmankind

thanfiguringouthowto

meettheenergyneedsof

aplanetthatcouldhave

9billionpeopleliving

onitby2050.Energy

ResourceManagementand

Developmentgraduates

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managementteams

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developmentinthe

21stcentury.”

keith o. rattie, chairman of

qEp resources inc.

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f i n A n c i A l A i D

The Energy Resource Management and Development program provides many opportunities to receive competitive scholarships and fellowship for undergraduates.

Visit our web site at www.uwyo.edu/ser/energy-resource-management/scholarships.

o u r fA c u l t y

Professors in the Energy Resource Management and Development program are internationally recognized energy experts who are actively involved in both energy research and teaching. They work in a variety of disciplines and have very productive collaborations across campus and around the world. Students are fortunate to have opportunities to work directly with faculty and graduate students on leading-edge energy projects. Faculty are committed to mentoring students, providing them every opportunity to succeed.

S u p E r c o m p u t i n g c A pA B i l i t i E S

Students have amazing opportunities to learn advanced supercomputing skills at UW’s facilities and at the NCAR-Wyoming Supercomputing Center (NWSC) located in Cheyenne, Wyoming. These are world-class facilities that provide UW and its students the top level of computational analysis learning experiences.

t o A p p ly o r l E A r n m o r E

We invite you to call the School of Energy Resources at 307-766-6879 or e-mail seracad@uwyo.edu to learn more about this exciting option.

If you find that you are interested in the energy industry but would rather focus on one specific discipline, such as engineering, geology, or economics, we recommend that you explore the many other excellent programs at the University of Wyoming with energy specialties.

E n E r g y i n n o vAt i o n c E n t E r

The Energy Innovation Center — a brand-new multimillion dollar facility — adds dynamic support and opportunities to students through:

• State-of-the-art laboratories designed specifically for energy research, computational modeling, and distance collaboration

• Advanced 3D-visualization environments

• Classrooms equipped with cutting-edge technology

The Energy Innovation Center houses classrooms, labs, offices, research centers and more, making it a world-renowned site.

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A B o u t t h E u n i v E r S i t y o f W y o m i n g

A n D t h E S c h o o l o f E n E r g y r E S o u r c E S

Located in Laramie, the University of Wyoming is the only four-year institution granting bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees in the state. Combining major-university benefits with small-school advantages, we offer students a truly unique and quality educational experience. UW stands at the forefront in the exploration of emerging technologies and concepts, giving our students the types of hands-on involvement and one-on-one attention rarely found at other colleges and universities. And we also continue to be recognized nationally as one of the best values in higher education.

The School of Energy Resources (SER) at the University of Wyoming was created in 2006 to enhance the university’s energy-related education, research, and outreach. SER showcases many energy research projects at UW and bridges academics and industry.

The University’s policy has been, and will continue to be, one of nondiscrimination, offering equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without regard to such matters as race, sex, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, political belief, or other status protected by state and federal statutes or University Regulations.

“TheEnergyResourceManagementandDevelopmentcurriculumhasallowedmeto

transitionsmoothlyintothenaturalgasindustryduringmysummerinternship.Muchof

thecourseworkhasreinforcedmyexperiencesinthefieldandvice-versa.Completingan

internshipearlyinmydegreehasbeenagreatopportunitytobridgebetweenacademia

andindustry,buildingonmyinterestsandexpandingtheparametersofmythinking.”

Student carla moss. hometown: riverton, Wyoming

“Becauseoftheknowledge

IreceivedinmyEnergy

ResourceManagement

andDevelopmentmajor,

Iwasgiventhe

opportunitytointern

withoneofWyoming’s

oilandgascompanies.

Thisinternshiphasgiven

metheexperiencefor

futurepositionsinthe

energyfield.”

Student jared radosevich. hometown: rock Springs, Wyoming

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Photos courtesy of Encana Natural Gas

S c h o o l o f E n E r g y r E S o u r c E SDepartment 3012 1000 East University Avenue laramie, wyoming 82071

www.uwyo.edu/ser