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
Walter Copan, vice president for research and technology transfer at the Colorado School of Mines in Golden, testified before the U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, on Dec. 18. The hearing, titled “IP and Strategic Competition with China: Part IV – Patents, Standards, and Lawfare,” examined the role of specialized patents…more
Colorado School of Mines alum Lowell Shonk and his wife, Cheryl, have made a transformative $5 million gift to establish the Lowell and Cheryl Shonk Endowed Chair for the Head of the Economics and Business Program, marking the first named gift of its kind for the department. The Shonks aim to help Mines enhance business…more
The Center to Advance the Science of Exploration to Reclamation in Mining (CASERM) at Colorado School of Mines in Golden has formed a partnership with Descartes Labs Government (DLG), which was recently acquired by EarthDaily Analytics. This collaboration aims to enhance mineral discovery through innovative remote sensing and geospatial data technologies. CASERM researchers will gain…more
A student team that created a solution to simplify seasonal water release operations at a Jefferson County park won the top prize at the Fall 2024 Capstone Design Showcase, the culmination of a yearlong design experience for seniors at Colorado School of Mines in Golden. “Our client, Jefferson County Open Space, came to us with…more
The Payne Institute for Public Policy at Colorado School of Mines in Golden has launched a series of analytical tools aimed at providing detailed insights into critical minerals. Developed in collaboration with the Mineral and Energy Economics program at Mines, these tools track the availability, cost and demand for minerals essential to the transition to…more