The Colorado School of Mines has been awarded $2.5 million by NASA to assist in a balloon experiment aimed at investigating high-energy cosmic rays and neutrinos. The project is international in scope, with Mines serving as a leading institution among 10 U.S. universities and 15 international partners. Eric Mayotte, assistant professor of physics at Mines,…more
A team of students from the Colorado School of Mines has been selected by NASA to participate in the University Student Research Challenge (USRC), focusing on a project to develop a megawatt-scale electric turbofan system. This initiative aims to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and provide a potential solution for large-scale supersonic commercial planes. Led…more
Nanette Boyle has been appointed as department head for Chemical and Biological Engineering at the Colorado School of Mines. Boyle, who joined the Mines faculty in 2013, is an associate professor and has been serving as interim chair of the department since August 2023. Her permanent appointment took effect in December 2024. “I’m excited to…more
Colorado School of Mines and Jeffco Public Schools are partnering to establish a guaranteed admissions pathway to Mines for local high school students interested in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM). Under the new agreement, Jeffco students who maintain a specific GPA, complete advanced math and science coursework, and graduate with a STEM-endorsed diploma will…more
Denver Medical Assistant School has rolled out a new location in Lakewood. Beginning Spring 2025, the school will offer an 18-week medical assistant program with in-person, hands-on training in a real medical office. Located at 255 Union Blvd. in Lakewood, the school aims to prepare aspiring health care workers with the skills and certification needed…more
The Colorado School of Mines has introduced Mines ProEd, a professional education platform aimed at supporting STEM professionals in their careers. Mines ProEd provides a library of affordable short courses and workshops designed to help individuals bridge skill gaps and keep pace with industry trends. Offering both on-demand and instructor-led courses, Mines ProEd is designed…more
Lakewood-based Red Rocks Community College (RRCC) has appointed Erika Hollis as senior vice president and chief of staff, Jane Marsh as executive director of the Red Rocks Foundation, and Chris Juarez as vice president of academic affairs and workforce innovation. “I am very pleased to welcome these outstanding leaders to the college,” said Landon Pirius,…more
Colorado School of Mines in Golden has reaffirmed its R1 research institution status in the 2025 Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. The designation recognizes “Very High (Research) Spending and Doctorate Production” and includes Mines among just 187 institutions nationwide out of nearly 4,000 public and private universities in the U.S. Mines first earned…more
Colorado School of Mines and Universidad Nacional de San Agustín de Arequipa (UNSA) in Peru have announced the third phase of their collaborative research on sustainable mining. The new projects, funded through the Center for Mining Sustainability, will focus on rare earth minerals, sustainable aquifer management, nature-based water treatment and the repurposing of mine tailings.…more
Denver Christian School (DCS) in Lakewood has hired Michael Ehrenfried as its new head of school, effective this July. The decision follows a nationwide search coordinated by the DCS Board of Trustees with the support of JobfitMatters, a firm specializing in Christian educational leadership searches. DCS received over 50 applications from candidates across 12 states…more
A team of researchers led by Colorado School of Mines Postdoctoral Researcher Joseph Smolsky and Associate Professor of Physics Kyle Leach, alongside a significant undergraduate and graduate student team, has made advancements in understanding neutrinos — mysterious particles that are among the most abundant in the universe but poorly understood. Their findings will be published…more
The Colorado School of Mines has named Stefanie Tompkins as its new provost, effective May 12. Tompkins previously served as the 23rd director of the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) and has a background in scientific research, public service and executive leadership. Tompkins is familiar with Mines, having held the position of vice…more