The Colorado School of Mines has formed a partnership with the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) to explore opportunities that leverage their complementary skills in addressing major societal challenges related to net-zero goals. This collaboration was announced following a kickoff event earlier this month, where more than 40 INL scientists engaged with more than 80 faculty…more
Elizabeth Holley, associate professor of mining engineering at Colorado School of Mines in Golden, testified before the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party’s Critical Minerals Policy Working Group. The working group, chaired by Rep. Rob Wittman (R-VA) and Rep. Kathy Castor (D-FL), examined the necessity of developing a skilled domestic workforce to enhance…more
Golden’s Colorado School of Mines is partnering with Marathon Fusion, a San Francisco startup that announced it received an award Aug. 20 from the Department of Energy’s Innovation Network for Fusion Energy (INFUSE) program. The company aims to advance the development of commercially viable fuel processing solutions on a timeline consistent with the decadal vision…more
The Colorado School of Mines in Golden and Project Canary, a climate tech company focused on enterprise emissions data management, announced their collaboration to evaluate the performance of models for methane emission flux rate estimation on natural gas production sites using single-blind controlled release data. “This collaboration will help prove out the extent of what’s…more
Colorado Christian University announced the appointment of Neal Anderson as the vice president of student life and traditional enrollment for the College of Undergraduate Studies, effective August 1. Anderson has been serving in an interim role since April. “I am confident that Dr. Anderson’s leadership will significantly benefit our students, enrollment futures, and desired operational…more
Colorado School of Mines appeared in more news stories — seven — than any other Jefferson County-based business entity in the last three months, according to Jeffco Legends research. Ball Corp., Energy Fuels, FirstBank and Trimble all appeared on five news stories or press releases over the same time interval. A total of 162 businesses…more
The Colorado School of Mines, in partnership with Houston-based Utility Global, has been awarded a $150,000 proof of concept grant from the State of Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade. The award, in response to a proposal by Dr. Neal Sullivan titled “Hydrogen production and CO2 utilization with eXERO ceramics,” aims to further…more
Elevate Quantum, a Tech Hub designated by the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA), was awarded a $40.5 million federal grant to strengthen the quantum workforce and accelerate plans to establish the Mountain West, along with partner the Colorado School of Mines in Golden, as global front-runners in quantum innovation. The funding is…more
The tuition costs of the three top colleges and universities (based on enrollment) in Jefferson County have seen various changes over the past five years. Three institutions included in the data are Colorado Christian University, Colorado School of Mines, and Red Rocks Community College. At Colorado Christian University, the tuition for out-of-state students has seen…more
In a comprehensive assessment of higher education institutions within Jefferson County, the latest data from the U.S. Department of Education has unveiled the rankings of nine local colleges and universities, shedding light on the evolving educational landscape. Once again, Lakewood-based Colorado Christian University has secured the top position on the list, maintaining its status as…more
A newly announced partnership between international non-profit organization Well Aware and INTERA, a Geophysical and Water Resource Consulting Firm, is slated to increase successful water well projects and access to clean water by 50%. The Colorado School of Mines will play a significant role, contributing advanced geophysical instrumentation engineered specifically for humanitarian applications. The joint…more
Following a tumultuous weekend of high winds and prolonged power outages, all Jeffco Public Schools are officially back in operation as of April 10. The weather conditions led to closures at five school buildings through Tuesday, April 9. Of the five affected buildings, three serve students. These campuses, which had to remain shut through April…more