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
1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 12–1pm
RESEARCH DISCUSSIONS WITH STEFANIE TOMPKINS
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In the News
- Colorado School of Mines launches Integrated Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage Initiative
Led by Mines' Office of Global Initiatives and the Payne Institute for Public Policy, the CCUS initiative will be interdisciplinary across Mines departments. - Study: Cost of oil and gas setbacks minimal but increase beyond 1,500 feet
Requiring 1,500 feet between oil and gas operations and buildings or waterways would have minimal impacts on oil and gas availability, according to a new study from the University of Colorado Boulder … - Mines researcher contributing to $4M DOE project for energy-efficient steelmaking
Researchers believe the de-carbonization of the steel industry can be achieved by connecting ironmaking to renewable electric power through electrolytically produced hydrogen. - Ryan M. Richards joins NSF-sponsored inorganic chemistry education research project
Colorado School of Mines Professor Ryan M. Richards has been named a VIPEr Fellow in an innovative study to develop, test and refine a flexible, foundation-level inorganic chemistry course. As one of …
In the News
- Colorado School of Mines launches Integrated Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage InitiativeLed by Mines' Office of Global Initiatives and the Payne Institute for Public Policy, the CCUS initiative will be interdisciplinary across Mines departments.
- Study: Cost of oil and gas setbacks minimal but increase beyond 1,500 feetRequiring 1,500 feet between oil and gas operations and buildings or waterways would have minimal impacts on oil and gas availability, according to a new study from the University of Colorado Boulder …
- Mines researcher contributing to $4M DOE project for energy-efficient steelmakingResearchers believe the de-carbonization of the steel industry can be achieved by connecting ironmaking to renewable electric power through electrolytically produced hydrogen.
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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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