Mark Jensen, director of the Nuclear Science and Engineering Program, explains why small modular nuclear reactors would have a lower risk of meltdown than traditional reactors.

Quantum Commons, owned by Colorado School of Mines, opens in Arvada. At a ceremony attended by Colorado Governor Jared Polis, officials from the corporate park unveiled a new job board focused on quantum-focused positions.

Angel Abbud-Madrid, professor of practice in mechanical engineering and the director of the Center for Space Resources, discusses the university's involvement with the development of a moon rover. The rover has been tested in a lab at Mines that contains simulated moon dirt, called lunar regolith.

Lesley Sebol, manager of the Groundwater Resources Mission Area for the Colorado Geological Survey, called the detection of contaminants at a seep downhill from the spill “significant.”

Chris Higgins, AMAX Chair of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and a host of other Mines PFAS experts, hosted a PFAS media event at the Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs. The Mines officials explained the work being done at the base to discover the best way to capture and destroy the "forever chemicals."

Omid Beik, assistant professor, Electrical Engineering, is quoted in this article examining the state of the West's electrical grid.

This article about World Quantum Day, April 14, 2025, discusses the investments Colorado is making in quantum. Mines' involvement in the Elevate Quantum consortium is referenced. Quantum COmmons, a 70-acre site in Arvada, is owned/operated by Mines and is being developed with Elevate Quantum to accelerate growth of the quantum industry and workforce.

Mines and Jeffco Public Schools announce new program that goes into effect in 2026. Jeffco students queried about guaranteed admission to Mines for STEM-focused students who meet specific requirements were enthusiastic about the offering.

The goal of the three-year program is to bring energy efficiency to low-income families and communities. “It’s a big difference,” one resident says. Paulo Tabares-Velasco, Mines associate professor of mechanical engineering and the project’s lead researcher, is quoted.

Angel Abbud-Madrid, professor of practice in Mechanical Engineering and director of the Center for Space Resources at Mines, is interviewed by Tamara Chuang. “Lowering the cost is key,” Abbud-Madrid said. “The moment you lower (the cost of) access to space, things are going to start happening. Just like on Earth. It has been so expensive that only a few countries have gone and only about 600 people have gone out to space.”