Second CC Community Learning Series topic: ‘Nuclear Energy and the Future of Wyoming’s Economy’
The second presentation for the Casper College Community Learning Series, “Exploring Today’s Issues, Shaping Wyoming’s Tomorrow,” is titled “Nuclear Energy and the Future of Wyoming’s Economy.” The free program will take place on Nov. 10, beginning at 6 p.m. in the Wold Physical Science Center in the Wheeler Auditorium, Room 103.
The program will be moderated by Sean Schaub, nuclear industry coordinator with the Wyoming Energy Authority. Schaub brings experience in in situ uranium mine planning, Wyoming manufacturing consulting, supply chain and logistics, and project management. He holds a bachelor’s degree in geology from the University of Wyoming and serves on the Big Hollow Food Co-op board.
The panel will consist of Greyson Buckingham, Co-founder, president, and chief executive officer of DISA Technologies, a venture-backed technology company located in Mills. Under his leadership, DISA has emerged as a national leader in deploying its patented High-Pressure Slurry Ablation platform to unlock critical minerals from both legacy waste and conventional ores, positioning the company at the forefront of U.S. energy security and environmental innovation. Buckingham holds a bachelor’s and a master’s from Georgetown University and earned both a juris doctor and a master’s in business administration in energy management from the University of Wyoming, graduating with honors.
The second panel member is Mike Wandler. Wandler is the president of L&H Industrial Inc., the CEO of Evercore Energy, both based in Gillette, and the founder of Wyoming’s Innovative Entrepreneurs. Wandler leads a third-generation global engineering and manufacturing firm serving mining, oil and gas, rail, wind, government, and other heavy industries. L&H Industrial Inc focuses on quality, safety, and innovation, while Evercore explores microreactor deployment for heavy industry.
The final panelist is Brian Steinert, the metal injection molding manager for HiViz Shooting Systems, based in Laramie. Steinert leads metal injection molding operations and expansion into new manufacturing sectors. His prior experience spans medical design and manufacturing. Steinert has a bachelor’s in physics and a master’s in mechanical engineering.
According to Shawna Trujillo, the evening’s program is designed to provide clear, nonpartisan information and foster open Q&A across three practical areas. Those three practical areas include the nuclear fuel cycle and Wyoming’s leadership in resources. How can the state’s legacy in mining, environmental stewardship, and resource management extend to uranium extraction and processing, fuel fabrication, waste management, and recycling, ensuring a secure, sustainable supply chain?
The next area, nuclear supply chain development and economic diversification, will examine opportunities tied to Natrona County’s industrial capacity, transportation assets, and skilled workforce, including advanced manufacturing, component fabrication, and research partnerships.
The final area, industrial heat, power, and advanced nuclear applications, will examine the potential of small modular reactors and microreactors to provide reliable, low-carbon heat and power for industry and communities, support emissions reductions, and modernize key sectors of the local economy.
The Casper College Community Learning Series, “Exploring Today’s Issues, Shaping Wyoming’s Tomorrow,” is an initiative designed to provide the community with open, inclusive access to timely, expert-led discussions on topics that shape our region and our future
Free and open to the public, this recurring series will offer the community and beyond the opportunity to engage with a wide range of speakers, from local leaders to nationally recognized experts. Each event will foster respectful dialogue and evidence-based learning in a welcoming, academic environment.
To discover more, check out the Casper College Community Learning Series website. Here, you will also be able to recommend a topic you’d like to see covered, suggest a speaker, or even co-host an event with us.
The Wold Physical Science Center is located on the Casper College campus.
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The Casper College Community Learning Series is guided by its mission: to connect our community through learning, dialogue, and discovery. As Casper’s community college, we are committed to offering thought-provoking programs that address issues shaping our community and Wyoming’s future. Through engaging lectures, we will foster civic engagement, inspire lifelong learning, and strengthen the partnerships that drive Casper and Wyoming forward.