Team sports at Mines foster deep college friendships that last beyond graduation—supporting careers, connection and lifelong community.

PFAS contamination is one of today’s most persistent environmental challenges, and researchers at the Colorado School of Mines are leading the fight to clean it up. Through advanced PFAS research, Dr. Chris Higgins and his team study how these “forever chemicals” move through soil and water, develop cutting-edge cleanup technologies, and collaborate with communities to restore safe drinking water.

Mines AI experts are available to answer media questions about the use of AI in education.

Edgar Mine is home to hands-on experiences few universities offer with student-built labs and a one-of-a-kind learning environment.

De Moor was recognized alongside ASM’s 2025 Class of Fellows.

NSF and Lemelson Foundation back Mines research preparing engineers to solve technical, social and environmental challenges.

Colorado School of Mines faculty win NIH MIRA grants to explore protein complexes and immune response, advancing innovation in biological and medical research.

Moore Foundation backs Mines research turning municipal waste into biochar concrete, cutting carbon emissions from landfills and cement production.

Mines physicist Kyle Leach wins American Physical Society Fellow recognition while advancing neutrino research revealing new insights into the building blocks of the universe.

Mines PhD students win NASA grants to study ocean waves and Antarctic tides, uncovering new insights into Earth’s dynamic systems.