Mark Jensen, professor of chemistry, sat down with 9NEWS to discuss the pros and cons of putting a small modular nuclear reactor at DIA. Jensen sees many pros to the idea, including it having a small footprint, providing, consistent and abundant power, and being carbon neutral. On the cons side he said a nuclear reactor would be expensive.

Jack Walters, a recent Mines alum, is CEO of Hapware. The firm is using haptic technology to create a device that allows the blind to interpret facial expressions. Walters said his company is also connecting with other communities, including people who are neurodiverse, to discover how the device can be helpful to them as well.

Enrique Chon, a geologist with the Colorado Geological Survey located at Colorado School of Mines, explains why it's so difficult to predict the size of a tsunami. The wave generated by the recent Russian earthquake wasn't nearly as big as feared.

Jeff King, professor of metallurgical and materials engineering, advised against cutting the counterterrorism program that provides nuclear and radiological detection equipment and training to protect against terrorist attacks.

Less than two years after Electrical Engineering student Yahir Chairez-Salazar's was injured in a crash, he's back on the wrestling mat for the Orediggers. Chairez-Salazar lost his leg in the car accident, but not his desire to be competitive in wrestling.

9NEWS caught up with Mines students as they participated in the annual Cardboard Boat Race that is part of E-Days. This year more than 100 teams participated in the always popular event.

The NEXT with Kyle Clark program on 9NEWS ask Mines students participating in the E-Days Ore Cart Pull "what's your good news?"

Golden High School students enrolled in a senior capstone class discuss their work and Mines' newly announced program to guarantee Jefferson County high school students admission to Mines if they meet specific criteria. Completing a senior capstone class meets part of the requirements for guaranteed admission.

Paulo Tabares-Velasco, associate professor of mechanical engineering, explains why keeping the blinds and drapes closed can help keep more heat in your home in this Next with Kyle Clark segment.

Colorado School of Mines was one of the companies recruiting at the May 1 event, and Kathy White, one of Mines' talent acquisition partners, was interviewed.