Computing, AI & Robotics

At Spring 2026 Graduate Commencement, Mines honored top doctoral thesis focused on LLM safety and the internal decision-making of AI models.

Electrical demand is surging due to AI and other factors. Because of this new energy dynamic, nuclear power is "having a moment." Mines' nuclear experts are ready to answer the media's questions.

Peter Aaen has been named Dean of Energy and Materials Programs at Colorado School of Mines.

Williams honored with CRA Undergraduate Research Faculty Mentoring Award.

Mines is equipping students for quantum jobs with degrees built for industry, shaping the future of quantum science in Colorado and beyond.

Mines AI experts are available to answer media questions about the use of AI in education.

We may be renowned for our expertise in applied science and engineering, but Mines is also enhancing students’ education by seamlessly blending the humanities, arts, social sciences and other related fields into our curriculum — often in surprising and creative ways.

Colorado School of Mines awarded 45 doctorates and 385 master’s degrees at the May 8 ceremony. Spring 2025 Commencement continues Friday, May 9 with three undergraduate ceremonies.

Moving a robot from Point A to Point B is never the only problem within the complex real-world environments robots operate, Associate Professor Neil Dantam says.

“All of this is about AI, but it’s also not about AI," faculty developer Carter Moulton said. "It’s about practices that support students and learning and build trust and clear expectations."