The inaugural Critical Minerals Leadership Academy (CMLA 2025) will take place August
3-10, 2025 in Laramie, Wyoming. The program is sponsored by the US Department of Energy
and hosted by the University of Wyoming School of Energy Resources. Applications will
be accepted from graduate students and early career professionals invested in critical
minerals research and development across the supply chain, including those working
in geology, engineering, data analytics, business, community engagement, social science,
law, policy, and other disciplines.
The CMLA 2025 program will consist of lectures, workshops, and field excursions in Wyoming, highlighting conventional and unconventional critical mineral research and development.
Applicants must have U.S. Citizenship.
For program inquiries please contact:
Dr. Erin Phillips, Director of Cross-Cutting Programs
Email ephilli8@uwyo.edu
For application issues, please contact:
Peighton Hayes, Special Events Coordinator
Email peighton.hayes@uwyo.edu