Will Denver’s snowless winter affect Waymo’s rollout?

Frankie Zhu, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, discusses how autonomous vehicles can be challenged by snowy or wet conditions.
March 5, 2026

Denver Poet Seth Brady Tucker Takes on Masculinity in New Collection

Seth Tucker, teaching professor of humanities, arts and social sciences, discusses his new collection of poetry, The Cruelty Virtues.
February 9, 2026

Robot Riot brings comedy and science to RISE Comedy

Tom Williams, associate professor of computer science and director of the Interactive Robotics Research Lab, says Robot Riot is designed to make audiences laugh and get them to think about the ethical challenges surrounding robots and AI.
February 2, 2026

Buckle up: Is Waymo ready for Denver’s winter roads and angry drivers?

Frankie Zhu, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, discusses the challenges a driver-less Waymo taxi will have when it attempts to traverse ice and snow on Denver's streets.
October 14, 2025

Only two Colorado universities rank in top 100 nationally

Colorado School of Mines ranked 80th among universities nationally in U.S. News & World Report's annual higher education ranking. Mines ranked 40th among public universities.
September 23, 2025

The coldest place in the known universe is at Colorado School of Mines

A first of its kind dilution refrigerator is being built in Mines' Labriola Innovation Hub. When operating, the The Big Fridge can achieve a temperature as cold as any place in the known universe.
January 23, 2025

Itchy-O's Next Ceremonial Concept Concert Showcases New, Unexpected Custom Instrument

"Thanks to a partnership with the Colorado School of Mines Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Hot Shop, and the Hennebach Program in the Humanities at Mines with artist-in-residence Sarah Harling, we were gifted the opportunity of a lifetime to ....
July 13, 2022

Colorado Is Ready for Blast-Off as Home of U.S. Space Command

“There are long travel times for any kinds of ballistic missile attacks,” says George Sowers, a professor at the Colorado School of Mines who has served in high-ranking positions at both Lockheed Martin and Centennial-based United Launch Alliance.
September 29, 2020