Professor Chester J. Van Tyne (MME) has been elected Fellow of the ASM International Society. The honor of Fellow represents recognition of his distinguished contributions in the field of materials science and engineering, and develops a broadly based forum for technical and professional leaders to serve as advisors to the Society. His citation reads: "For significant contributions to understanding effects of processing and microstructure on the plastic deformation behavior of steels and nickel-based alloys in metal forming manufacturing processes."

Professor Roel Snieder (GP) received a research award from the Alexander von Humboldt foundation. He was lauded for his “seminal work on seismic interferometry paved the way for a new branch of exciting techniques and applications that opened up the diffuse part of the elastic wave field for systemic analysis.”

Research Professor Dave Hale (GP) was named RMAC Faculty Mentor of the Year. This award honors faculty members at RMAC institutions for their dedicated support and mentorship of student-athletes, and for demonstrating the same commitment to RMAC student-athletes' lifelong learning, competition, and well-being.

Dean Kevin Moore (CECS) accepted awards on Mines’ behalf from the American Society of Engineering Education in recognition of Mines "Outstanding Achievement in Recruiting the Most New Professional Members" and for "Achieving the Highest Percentage of Faculty Membership in the Rocky Mountain Section." The awards were presented at the 2015 ASEE Annual Conference.

Illangasekare was also named Soil Science Society of America Fellow. Fellow is the highest recognition bestowed by the SSSA. Members of the society nominate worthy colleagues based on their professional achievements and meritorious service. Up to 0.3 percent of the Society’s active and emeritus members may be elected Fellow.