Research & Economic Development Division
Dept. 3355, 1000 E. University Avenue
Old Main Room 308
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307) 766-5353
Fax: (307) 766-2608
2023 National Lab Day at the University of Wyoming
TENTATIVE AGENDA - Download
All sessions will take place at the Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center
located at 222 S 22nd St, Laramie, WY 82070.
Wednesday, April 12
Timing
Topic
Presenter/Details
Location
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Tours
Optional Tours
Gateway Foyer
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Registration open
Gateway Foyer
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Lunch & Welcome Address
President Ed Seidel Welcom and introduction of Dr. Geraldine (Geri) Richmond, DOE Under Secretary for Science & Innovation
Salons B/C
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM
National Labs 101
Vice President Parag Chitnis introduces John Wagner, Director, Idaho National Laboratory
Salons B/C
1:00 PM – 1:15 PM
TBD
President Ed Seidel introduces Senator John Barrasso
Salons B/C
1:15 PM - 1:45 PM
Posters and networking opportunity
Salons B/C
1:45 PM – 3:15 PM
National Labs Panel Discussion
Moderator: Tom Peterson, University of Wyoming
Panelists: Director Adam Schwartz (Ames), Director Paul Kearns (ANL), Director John Wagner (INL), Deputy Director Doug Glenzinski (FNAL), Assistant Director John Sarrao (LANL), Director Brian Anderson (NETL), Deputy Director Peter Green (NREL), Associate Director Andy McIlroy (Sandia)Salons B/C
3:15 PM – 3:45 PM
Plenary Address
Executive Director Holly Krutka intoduces Brad Crabtree, DOE Assistant Secretary, Office of Fossil Energy & Carbon Management Salons B/C
3:45 PM – 5:15 PM
Breakout Sessions
Modeling and Simulation of Complex Systems
Co-Chairs: Gabrielle Allen & Suresh Muknahallipatna, University of Wyoming and David McCallen (LBL)
Carbon Management
Co-Chairs: J. Fred McLaughlin, University of Wyoming; Ale Hakala (NETL) and Jolante Van Wijk (LANL)
Hydrogen Energy
Co-Chairs: Eugene Holubnyak, University of Wyoming; Andy McIlroy (SNL); Robert Schrecengost (DOE) and Keith Wipke (NREL)
Power Grids
Co-Chairs: John Pierre & Dongliang Duan, University of Wyoming and Jeff Dagle (PNNL)
Legacy Hall
Salon E
Salon A
Salon D
5:15 PM – 6:00 PM
Reception & PosterSession
Gateway Foyer
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Dinner
Provost Kevin Carman introduces Dr. Harriet Kung, Deputy Director for Science Programs
Salons B/C
2023 National Lab Day at the University of Wyoming
TENTATIVE AGENDA (continued)
All sessions will take place at the Marian H. Rochelle Gateway Center
located at 222 S 22nd St, Laramie, WY 82070.
Thursday, April 13
Timing
Topic
Presenter/Details
Location
7:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Registration open
Gateway Foyer
7:30 AM – 8:30 AM
Breakfast
Vice President Parag Chitnis welcomes to the second day
Salons B/C
8:30 AM – 9:30 AM
Plenary: Energy Industry Panel
Moderator: Scott Quillinan, University of Wyoming
Panelists:
- James Sheldon, Reliability and Performance Engineering Manager, Basin Electric
- Rob Klenner, Advanced Geothermal Technology Leader,
Baker Hughes- Dave True, President of True Companies
- Brent Berg, President and CEO, Rare Earth Resources
Salons B/C
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
AM Networking Break
President Ed Seidel introduces Governor Gordon
Salon B/C
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Breakout Sessions
Nuclear Energy
Co-Chairs: Caleb Hill & Tara Righetti, University of Wyoming; Youssef Ballout (INL) and Jeremy Busby (ORNL)
Critical Minerals
Co-Chairs: Erin Phillips, University of Wyoming and Adam Schwartz (Ames)
Environmental Science
Co-Chairs: Brent Ewers, University of Wyoming and John Bargar (PNNL)
Computing Infrastructure
Co-Chairs: Gabrielle Allen & Suresh Muknahallipatna, University of Wyoming; David Martin (ANL) and Malachi Schram (JLAB)
Salon A
Salon D
Salon E
Legacy Hall
11:30 AM – Noon
Break
Gateway Foyer
Noon – 12:30 PM
Noon – 1:00 PM
Plenary Address
Lunch
Breakout Session Reports
Dr. Gabrielle Allen introduces Kathryn Huff, DOE Assistant Secretary, Office of Nuclear Energy
President Ed Seidel shares Closing Remarks
Salons B/C
Research & Economic Development Division
Dept. 3355, 1000 E. University Avenue
Old Main Room 308
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: (307) 766-5353
Fax: (307) 766-2608