Jessica M. Smith, Dean’s Fellow of Earth and Society Programs and professor of anthropology at the Colorado School of Mines in Golden, has been named a 2025 Andrew Carnegie Fellow. Smith is the first Mines professor to receive this honor, joining 25 other scholars across the United States. The Carnegie Fellowship is recognized as the…more
LAKEWOOD, Colo. – Colorado Christian University (CCU) has announced the appointment of Rina Campbell as Assistant Vice President of Traditional Enrollment for the College of Undergraduate Studies. Campbell brings over 20 years of leadership in enrollment management from various Christ-centered institutions, along with experience in enrollment consultancy. Her career includes executive roles at Fresno Pacific…more
Colorado Christian University (CCU) has appointed Rina Campbell as assistant vice president of traditional enrollment for the College of Undergraduate Studies. Campbell brings more than 20 years of experience in enrollment management from various institutions and enrollment consultancy. Her career includes executive roles at Fresno Pacific University, Concordia University Irvine and San Diego Christian College.…more
Melissa Krebs, associate professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering at the Colorado School of Mines, has been inducted into the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) College of Fellows. This recognition is among the highest professional distinctions for medical and biological engineers. Krebs was nominated and elected by peers for her “pioneering advancements…more
Vladan Stevanovic has been named faculty lead for the Mines/NREL Nexus, a strategic partnership between the Colorado School of Mines and the U.S. Department of Energy National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). Stevanovic, an associate professor of metallurgical and materials engineering, has been part of the Mines faculty since 2015. With a multidisciplinary background in materials…more
Anthony Petrella was named as the department head for mechanical engineering at Colorado School of Mines, effective March 1. Petrella has been with Mines since 2006 and is currently an associate professor and director of the FEA (Finite Element Analysis) Professional Certificate program. From 2020 to 2023, he served as the director of online programs…more
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