Funded by the Arnold & Mabel Beckman Foundation, the highly selective program will support six Mines undergraduate students for a 15-month mentored research experience in chemistry, biological sciences and related interdisciplinary fields.
A rapidly changing energy system, increasing energy and critical minerals demand and related national security imperatives present Native American Tribes with a generational economic opportunity
Mooney was honored for “his significant contributions to tunnel and earthwork construction technology, process improvement, and recognized leadership in underground construction research, education and outreach.”
A Mines alum, Mitchell is the State of Colorado’s Commissioner to the Upper Colorado River Commission and will serve a four-year term on the Mines board.
The partnership between Mines and Maybell Quantum grew out of their joint participation in Elevate Quantum, a Mountain West consortium that was awarded $41 million in federal funding and $84 million in state support with the mission to secure the U.S.’ lead in quantum technology.
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.
