Colorado Geological Survey awarded $500k for high-resolution mapping of geologic hazards in Mesa County

GOLDEN, Colo., Oct. 16, 2015 – The Colorado Geological Survey (CGS) received $500,000 in matching funds through the U.S. Geological Survey’s 3D Elevation Program to collect high-resolution Light Detection And Ranging (LiDAR) data over Mesa County, a priority area due to the prevalence of geologic hazards related to its unstable rock units. 

Colorado proof-of-concept grant goes to Mines researcher developing tech to allow electronics to run at high temps

GOLDEN, Colo., Sept. 23, 2015 – Assistant Professor of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Geoff Brennecka has been awarded $150,000 over two years to produce prototype capacitors that will allow electronics to operate reliably at high temperatures.

Colorado School of Mines receives $2 million gift from Apache Corporation

From left, Brian Winkelbauer, president of the Colorado School of Mines Foundation; Professor Will Fleckenstein; Associate Professor Jorge Sampaio; Fersheed Mody, manager, Global Research and Development, Apache Corporation; John Christmann IV, CEO and president, Apache Corporation; Dean Ramona Graves, student Brett Kovach, Associate Professor Bill Eustes and Rod Eichler, retired Apache executive.