Leading the Way
Welcome to Colorado School of Mines’ Office of Research and Technology Transfer. Research at Mines has always been inspired by the changing needs of society and has driven the creation of new technologies to address those needs.
Because of our historical roots in gold and silver mining, Mines is widely known for our geological and earth resource-related work, but the reality today is far greater. Our motto, “Earth, Energy, Environment” does not constrain the type of research we do; rather, it highlights the types of problems – highly complex, often under-determined, and dynamic – that we like to solve. The collective talent of our faculty and students, combined with a culture of use-inspired and transdisciplinary research, are at the core of Mines’ success and enable a host of strong alliances with industry, other universities, and government institutions. In particular, a history of transitioning new technologies to our industry partners keeps our eyes on our mission: research for the benefit of society. I am confident you will find on our website a sense of the vitality, diversity and problem-focused philosophy of Mines research, from discovery to invention to solutions.
STEFANIE TOMPKINS | Vice President for Research and Technology Transfer
Upcoming Events
Research Forums
First Tuesdays; 12-1pm MT on Zoom
In the News
- New podcast The Conveyor shares stories of Colorado School of Mines research
The Conveyor’s first two episodes are now available and feature conversations with Vice President for Research Stefanie Tompkins and Petroleum Engineering Department Head Jennifer Miskimins. - Quantum industry needs engineers. Colorado School of Mines is co-sponsoring NSF workshop to build the educational roadmap
The goal of the two-day NSF Workshop on Quantum Engineering Education on Feb. 25-26 is to build a roadmap to establishing the robust and diverse student pipeline and educational infrastructure that th … - Christine Morrison featured on Smart Athlete podcast
Morrison, a competitive triathlete who began her sports journey in speedskating, talked about her career path and athletics, as well as her research in drug development and carbon recycling - Controlling a subtle chemical impurity could hold key to more stable halide perovskite solar materials
“Hybrid perovskite photovoltaics are one of the most promising new technologies and have made gains in champion cell performance at astronomical rates. However, stability remains a show-stopper for th …
In the News
- New podcast The Conveyor shares stories of Colorado School of Mines researchThe Conveyor’s first two episodes are now available and feature conversations with Vice President for Research Stefanie Tompkins and Petroleum Engineering Department Head Jennifer Miskimins.
- Quantum industry needs engineers. Colorado School of Mines is co-sponsoring NSF workshop to build the educational roadmapThe goal of the two-day NSF Workshop on Quantum Engineering Education on Feb. 25-26 is to build a roadmap to establishing the robust and diverse student pipeline and educational infrastructure that th …
- Christine Morrison featured on Smart Athlete podcastMorrison, a competitive triathlete who began her sports journey in speedskating, talked about her career path and athletics, as well as her research in drug development and carbon recycling
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Research Integrity
including Export Controls
Research Support
Technology Transfer
Research Services Beyond RTT
Office of Industry Relations
Colorado School of Mines remains committed to tackling some of the most difficult challenges in earth, energy and environment, including finding solutions to groundwater contamination and lowering the risks of small-scale mining.
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