University of Wyoming’s School of Energy Resources is a high-test research and development institution supercharged by industrial sponsors and the State of Wyoming. On occasion, the School (led by the mighty Mark Northam) puts together speakers from around the state and across the country to discuss key topics in energy science, technology and policy. A great example was last fall’s Hydraulic Fracking Forum, which gathered experts from academia, industry, regulatory agencies, state legislatures and national labs.