Research

At Colorado School of Mines, experts are solving real-world problems in critical minerals exploration by leveraging cutting-edge technologies.

A Colorado School of Mines study finds climate change made the 2026 Western U.S. snow drought four times more likely, with major water supply impacts.

By putting "silly sprinklers" in reverse, researchers have solved Feynman's sprinkler problem to unlock new secrets of fluid dynamics and physics.

NSF CAREER Award recipient Alexander Pak advances research on biological systems, using AI to better understand and predict protein self-assembly.

Mines' quantum engineering program combines hands-on learning, industry partnerships and interdisciplinary training to prepare future quantum leaders.

Two Mines students earn Fulbright fellowships, advancing research and teaching abroad while expanding global opportunities

Mark Van Dyke joins Colorado School of Mines as Vice President of Research to lead the university's diverse research portfolio on energy, critical minerals, quantum and beyond.

Colorado School of Mines and ElementUSA have secured $67 million in DOE funding to develop a Louisiana facility for rare earth element processing and mineral recovery.

From quantum sensors to wildfire prevention, Mines students are utilizing the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship to tackle the world’s most complex challenges.

Colorado School of Mines is leveraging 150 years of expertise and a new 50,000-square-foot innovation hub to lead the U.S. response to the critical minerals supply chain challenge.