Federal Relations

Two Mines faculty members testified before congressional committees and commissions on the nation’s critical mineral challenges, underscoring the university’s leadership across geology, mining, processing, economics and policy.

Colorado School of Mines is opening a 50,000-square-foot facility in Golden to support university-industry-government-startup partnerships that drive innovation and accelerate commercialization

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.

Mines’ Walt Copan urges U.S. leadership in critical minerals innovation, calling for coordinated strategy and investment in advanced mining.

Mines experts are advancing U.S. critical minerals policy discussions with data-driven insight, shaping energy, security and workforce innovation.

Mines and the US Geological Survey are deepening their critical minerals partnership with a new shared research facility opening in 2027.

Morgan Bazilian, director of the Payne Institute for Public Policy, provided strategic recommendations to strengthen national security to Congressional sub committee.

Dr. Walter Copan testified Feb. 5 before the U.S. Congress on the urgent need for innovation, collaboration, and a renewed emphasis on STEM education.

The PECASE is the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government to scientists and engineers who are early in their careers as researchers and show leadership promise in fields of science and technology.