Chris Staples MS ’96 relied on her innate curiosity and passion for making data-driven decisions to step into role leading Cohere Beauty, a formula incubator and contract manufacturer for the beauty, personal care and fragrance industries.

Dr. Tompkins, who most recently served as the 23rd director of the U.S. Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), brings a distinguished career in scientific research, public service and executive leadership to Mines.

Since opening to the campus community in February 2024, the InnoHub has established itself as the go-to place on campus for student-led collaborations, student maker-oriented clubs and project-based competition teams.

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.

After a career curveball, Le’Toya Garland ’04 reinvented her professional life and now co-owns School of Breaking in Aurora, Colorado.

What better way is there to show your OreGiver love than supporting the Mines causes you care about most to help them win part of the more than $100,000 in bonus funds?

Brothers Chris Saykally ’11 and Derek Saykally ’14 bought AC Transmission Total Car Care in Denver in 2020.

More than 300 employers are on campus Jan. 28-29 to recruit Mines students and recent alumni for jobs, internships and more.

The inaugural fund, Mines Venture Fund 1, provides startup capital to entrepreneurs and innovators with ties to Colorado School of Mines.

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.