Morgan Bazilian, director of the Payne Institute for Public Policy at the Colorado School of Mines, testified before the U.S. House Natural Resources Energy & Minerals Subcommittee, discussing the connections between domestic mining, national security and economic sustainability. “Minerals are necessary for American national defense, economic prosperity and energy security,” Bazilian said. “In short, minerals…more
Colorado School of Mines has been selected to participate in the 2025 Beckman Scholars Program, funded by the Arnold & Mabel Beckman Foundation. The program supports exceptional undergraduate students for a 15-month mentored research experience in chemistry, biological sciences and related interdisciplinary fields. This is the first time Mines has been chosen for the prestigious…more
Rebecca Mitchell has been appointed to the Colorado School of Mines Board of Trustees by Gov. Jared Polis. A Mines alum, Mitchell will serve a four-year term on the board through December 2028. Mitchell is the State of Colorado’s Commissioner to the Upper Colorado River Commission, representing the state’s position in Colorado River interstate issues…more
A new device designed to replicate the coldest environment in the universe is currently being housed at the Colorado School of Mines. The Maybell Quantum Big Fridge, a dilution refrigerator intended for quantum computing, boasts temperatures around 270 times colder than deep space and 200,000 times colder than the coldest weather ever recorded on Earth.…more
A new quantum incubator will open in BioMed Realty’s Flatiron Park in Boulder, as part of an initiative to advance quantum technologies in the state. The facility will occupy a 13,000-square-foot space and is supported by a state tax incentive. It is being developed through a collaboration among CU Boulder, Colorado State University, the Colorado…more
Colorado Christian University (CCU) and Saunders Construction announced the completion of the Armstrong Center, a new addition to the campus aimed at enhancing academic excellence and community engagement. Named after former President Bill Armstrong, the facility spans over 60,000 square feet and includes the School of Music, an expanded library, digital media studios, a 500-seat…more
The Colorado School of Mines has announced its membership in the University Press of Colorado (UPC), a consortium of 14 universities that includes the Utah State University Press, University of Wyoming Press and the University of Alaska Press. UPC is a nonprofit scholarly publisher that focuses on various disciplines, particularly anthropology and archaeology, composition and…more
Pioneer Energy Inc. has been selected by the U.S. Department of Energy for four awards totaling $27 million. Three awards focus on advancing the company’s Emission Control Treater (ECT), a near-zero emissions well pad production technology for oil production that can increase crude yield by 5-10%. The ECT is a closed system designed to process…more
Leslie Lamberson, associate professor of mechanical engineering, and Scott Strong, teaching professor of applied mathematics and statistics, have been awarded the Ben L. Fryrear Endowed Chair for Innovation and Excellence at Colorado School of Mines in Golden. Endowed by Mines alum Ben Fryrear ’62 in 2017, the chair recognizes and supports highly accomplished Mines faculty…more
The Payne Institute for Public Policy at Colorado School of Mines in Golden has appointed Richard Luarkie as the director of the Native American Mining and Energy Sovereignty Initiative. Established in 2024, the initiative aims to support tribal communities and serve as a leader in discussions on critical mineral and energy development in the western…more
The City of Wheat Ridge has secured $200,000 in congressionally directed spending to support the Clear Creek Makerspace (CCM) powered by Localworks. This hub for creativity and entrepreneurship, located in a former parks and forestry building, is gaining attention in the Denver Metro community. With an additional $160,000 invested by the city to bring the…more
The Colorado School of Mines’ ADAPT program has won second prize in the 3D Printing Industry Awards, recognized in the “Academic, Research Team or Project” category. “ADAPT is thrilled to receive honorable mention among a prestigious group of nominees,” said Joy Gockel, associate professor in Mechanical Engineering and executive director of ADAPT. “This recognition is…more