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
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