A group of students from the Colorado School of Mines has been chosen by NASA to develop a solution for storing and transferring the super-cold liquid propellants required for long-term space exploration. The team is one of 12 student groups nationwide chosen to participate in NASA’s 2025 Human Lander Challenge, aimed at inspiring the next…more
The Colorado School of Mines Board of Trustees has awarded promotions and/or tenure to 28 faculty members for the 2025-2026 academic year. Tenure and Promotion to Associate Professor has been awarded to: Dong Chen, Computer Science Yilin Fan, Petroleum Engineering Mike McGuirk, Chemistry Andrew Osborne, Mechanical Engineering Promotions to Professor include: Soutir Bandyopadhyay, Applied Mathematics…more
On April 10, 2025, the Colorado School of Mines marked a significant milestone by reaching $550 million in community support through the Campaign for MINES@150. This campaign is designed to enhance opportunities for current and future students. The Spring 2025 Campaign Impact Report, titled You Make Mines, highlights the contributions of various individuals, foundations, and…more
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