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
WEEKLY RESEARCH FORUM
Tuesdays 12–1 MST
BROWN BAG LUNCH: LOBBYING
Wednesday, July 15, 2020
12–1 MST
In the News
- Mines physics professor wins DOE Early Career Award
Assistant Professor Kyle Leach is among 76 scientists at universities and national labs across the country to win the prestigious award this year - Mines librarian wins Fulbright to teach in China
Teaching and Learning Librarian Brianna Buljung will lecture next year at China University of Mining and Technology. - Colorado School of Mines to develop mine tailings center of excellence with CSU, University of Arizona
“The mining industry is extremely concerned about the management of tailings, especially as companies increasingly rely on large-scale extraction of ever-lower grade ore deposits, a process that yield … - Hildreth wins NSF CAREER Award for work to streamline post-processing in metal additive manufacturing
Post-processing – the labor intensive, detailed work that must occur after an additively manufactured part is printed before it is ready for use – currently accounts for 46 percent of the cost of meta …
In the News
- Mines physics professor wins DOE Early Career AwardAssistant Professor Kyle Leach is among 76 scientists at universities and national labs across the country to win the prestigious award this year
- Mines librarian wins Fulbright to teach in ChinaTeaching and Learning Librarian Brianna Buljung will lecture next year at China University of Mining and Technology.
- Colorado School of Mines to develop mine tailings center of excellence with CSU, University of Arizona“The mining industry is extremely concerned about the management of tailings, especially as companies increasingly rely on large-scale extraction of ever-lower grade ore deposits, a process that yield …
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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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