Energy Frontier: The Wyoming Landscape
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.
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Energy Frontier: The Wyoming Landscape
Episode 58: Uniting Purpose: Academia, Industry, and Impact with Angela Ver Ploeg
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 UW. From supporting transformative energy initiatives to aligning university expertise with real-world needs, she offers insights into how these joint efforts are helping shape Wyoming’s energy future.