Research Magazine

Modeling how minerals, industry and power systems connect helps shape the future of energy and smarter decision-making.

Mines researchers advance solutions to balance water and energy systems, easing strain and supporting sustainable resources for the future.

How Mines researchers are rethinking energy systems to improve resilience, reduce risk and better serve communities.

Mines researchers are leading the way on geothermal, nuclear and alternative fuels to power future energy systems with practical, scalable solutions.

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

Mines is shaping the talent and infrastructure needed to grow the quantum industry and support its real-world impact across the Mountain West.

Physics Assistant Professor Wouter Van De Pontseele explores the intersections of quantum computing and particle physics in underground labs built for ultra-sensitive research.

The Colorado Underground Research Institute transforms Edgar Mine into a hub for quantum research, advancing detectors, sensing and precision physics.

Student researchers in Mines' Mineral and Energy Economics Program are delving into topics from geopolitics and supply chain risks to artisanal mining and responsible sourcing related to the global critical minerals landscape.

Reza Hedayat, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering at Mines, sees mine tailings — the material left over from everyday mining operations — not as waste and a growing environmental concern but an opportunity.