Research


Mines geophysics professor Matt Siegfried is a member of NASA’s EDGE mission to map the planet’s ice and ecosystems with the most accurate spaceborne altimeter ever.
International team co-led by Colorado School of Mines professor provides first detailed evidence of long-suspected hidden freshwater aquifers beneath the ocean floor
Mines’ vertically integrated research gives undergrads a chance to lead, mentor and innovate across disciplines from Day 1.
Using high-resolution satellite data, Mines geophysicists discover that Antarctic subglacial lakes are more dynamic than previously thought, doubling estimates of water moving under the ice.
Mines researchers are building next-gen quantum microscopes to unveil hidden cellular dynamics, using a novel illumination system developed at the university.
New Mines research in Nature Geoscience shows how extreme global warming could reorganize rainfall into intense downpours and dry spells, based on geological "clues."
Mines is equipping students for quantum jobs with degrees built for industry, shaping the future of quantum science in Colorado and beyond.
Colorado School of Mines researchers warn that PFAS cleanup efforts must track airborne byproducts to ensure "forever chemicals" aren't spread by air.
Mines launches the first U.S. bachelor's in Quantum Systems Engineering, filling a critical workforce gap and preparing students for the future quantum economy.
Mines startup GTO Technologies closes funding round led by Grantham Foundation to advance geothermal technology for Enhanced Geothermal Systems (EGS)