Mines Magazine

Erik Knowles ’86 is an assistant director in Seattle-Tacoma International Airport's maintenance and infrastructure department.

The new esports lab is now open at 1600 Jackson St. The space features 12 high-performance PC setups for popular games. It also includes a fully equipped streaming studio with cameras, microphones and a green screen for broadcasting live to Twitch or YouTube.

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.

Salazar, founder of Prosono, recently finished an 8-year term on the Colorado School of Mines Board of Trustees.

Savannah Rice MS ’21 work as a geoscience R&D lead at the global metal mining company Fortescue.

Sam Seeton ’16 and David Rhine ’19 created Infinite Outdoors to connect property owners with hunters, anglers and other outdoor enthusiasts.

John Akinboyewa ’06, MS ’10 developed TheHungreeApp to satisfy hunger and foster meaningful connections.

Each year, Mines sponsors a small group of students to participate in the Colorado Science and Engineering Policy Fellowship, immersing them in the legislative process and connecting them with policymakers.

By Cynthia Barnes, Special to Mines Magazine At first glance, food, humor, the history of human thermodynamics and the philosophy of the Constitution seems to have little relevance to a STEM education

Two burros — Pepsi and Winkie — currently hold the honor of serving as Blaster the Burro, beloved mascot of the Orediggers.