Alumni

Mines graduate Jim Ashe oversees the massive construction projects and repairs keeping the Washington D.C. transit network safe and reliable.

Founded by Mines graduates, Andrenam uses AI-powered sonar systems to build a scalable, data-driven network capable of tracking unmanned sea vehicles.

From national laboratories to major processing plants, Mines graduates are driving practical solutions for domestic and global critical minerals development.

Backed by a $4.5M gift from Rob and Ann McKee, Colorado School of Mines establishes a new leadership chair focused on the future of minerals and subsurface energy.

Mines alum Catie Crossman ’14 drives data governance at ASICS, connecting technology, business and community impact.

IronTech Resources, led by Mines alum David Scriven ’70, transforms mine tailings into valuable minerals, advancing efficient, sustainable resource recovery.

Mines physics alum Cathy Mader ’87 builds opportunities for researchers, supporting bold ideas and guiding the next generation of scientists.

Rev. Ryan Mack ’15 returns to Mines campus ministry, bringing his engineering background and faith to support students’ search for purpose and community.

At Mines, alumni drive industry collaboration, shaping research, advancing innovation and preparing students for real-world careers.

Mines alum Bailey Burns ’18, MS ’21 is helping design the lunar lander for NASA’s Artemis V mission, serving as a vehicle integration systems engineer at Blue Origin.