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
FACULTY WORKSHOP: Learn About Indirect Costs (IDC)
Dec. 2, 11am–12pm
In the News
- First-of-its-kind study estimates daily PFAS dietary exposure from vegetables in adults and children
“While there has been an emphasis on identifying and cleaning up drinking water impacted by PFASs, much less attention has been given to assessing risks from consuming produce irrigated with PFAS-cont … - Mines on a sphere: New projection globe installed in CoorsTek Center atrium
The 5-foot-wide spherical projection globe boasts an interactive display featuring research, educational and informational maps and even a campus tour of the Mines campus. - Mines, Penn State to work together to support U.S. need for critical minerals
Colorado School of Mines has entered a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Penn State University to establish a collaboration designed to be responsive in supporting the need for critical minerals … - Five ways Mines researchers and their students are making campus safer during the pandemic
Through these projects and others, Mines faculty and students are giving Mines an upper hand in responding to the pandemic and its challenges.
In the News
- First-of-its-kind study estimates daily PFAS dietary exposure from vegetables in adults and children“While there has been an emphasis on identifying and cleaning up drinking water impacted by PFASs, much less attention has been given to assessing risks from consuming produce irrigated with PFAS-cont …
- Mines on a sphere: New projection globe installed in CoorsTek Center atriumThe 5-foot-wide spherical projection globe boasts an interactive display featuring research, educational and informational maps and even a campus tour of the Mines campus.
- Mines, Penn State to work together to support U.S. need for critical mineralsColorado School of Mines has entered a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Penn State University to establish a collaboration designed to be responsive in supporting the need for critical minerals …
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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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