Colorado School of Mines students from across departments and majors shared the projects they’ve been working on at the annual Spring Undergraduate Research Symposium, a two-day event that showcases some of the best work being done at Mines.

Shiling Pei, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering, will simulate a series of large earthquakes on a full-scale, 10-story mass timber building this spring – the world’s tallest full-scale building ever tested on an earthquake simulator, or shake table.

Two of the three winning papers in the Rewilding the Colorado River Contest came from Mines sophomores.

“Rarely do we see people like Coach Kay who have committed their entire life to one school and the surrounding community,” said Mines Athletics Director David Hansburg. "Marv Kay is clearly the greatest Oredigger of all time, and his legacy will live on forever in the hearts and minds of his countless friends." 

Located at the corner of 19th Street and Tangent Way, on the western edge of Mines Park, the center will serve about 104 children from the Mines community ages 6 weeks through 5 years, when it opens in 2024.

By Ashley Piccone, Special to Mines Research Magazine As the U.S. transitions to clean energy and a net-zero carbon future, renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind, are becoming commonplace

Colorado School of Mines students will set aside their studies this weekend for three days of events and activities celebrating what it means to be an engineer.

Colorado School of Mines students now have a state-approved pathway to become science and math teachers – including the first university program in Colorado licensed to prepare computer science educators at the K-12 level.

Developed by Mines researchers, HALT-PFAS is widely regarded as one of most promising solutions for tackling “forever chemicals."

Colorado School of Mines and the Payne Institute for Public Policy are hosting an event April 25 in connection with the upcoming Cities Summit of the Americas featuring Jose W. Fernandez, U.S