Metallurgical and materials engineering


The three federal awards boost funding for fuel cell and hydrogen technologies research at Mines, reflecting growing support in the U.S. for their potential to provide sustainable domestic energy with net zero emissions.
Terry Lowe, research professor in metallurgical and materials engineering at Colorado School of Mines, was awarded the 2023 Distinguished Engineering Alumni Medal from the University of California
If humans are going to establish a long-term presence on the Moon, they’ll need resources – and more than just water and oxygen. They’ll need metals, minerals and other materials sourced not only from Earth but also the lunar surface itself.
By Ashley Spurgeon, Special to Mines Research Magazine Electrolysis plays a significant role in sourcing hydrogen for use in fuel cells and other energy technologies. But the ceramic materials used in
Emmelia Ashton, a junior majoring in metallurgical and materials engineering, was awarded the scholarship as part of the 2022-2024 Hollings class. She was the only student to win from the state of Colorado this year.
The Office of Academic Affairs at Colorado School of Mines is proud to announce the winners of the 2022-2023 Faculty Awards for excellence in teaching, research and mentorship. The annual awards
In May 2021, the United States and the United Kingdom launched the G7 Industrial Decarbonization Agenda (IDA) to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from heavy industries like steel, cement and chemicals
The Colorado Business Council for the Arts recognized the Mines group with its Arts & Business Partnership Award for their work to design and fabricate a custom set of instruments for the Denver-based music performance group.
The Bachelor of Science in Ceramic Engineering at Mines will prepare engineers for careers working with one of the world’s most versatile materials. Among the industries that rely on ceramics and glass are semiconductors, electronics, defense, energy, healthcare, household goods, automotive and aerospace.
Jeff King, professor of nuclear engineering at Colorado School of Mines, has been awarded $800,000 by the U.S. Department of Energy for research that will aid in the development of nuclear microreactors.