“It was quite literally the best professional development I’ve ever had as a teacher,” said Jocelyn Nguyen-Reed of Cherry Creek Innovation Campus.

A Mines alumnus, Enders joined the Mines faculty in 2009 and has nearly 45 years of experience in mining and mineral exploration.

Colorado School of Mines is proud to announce the winners of the 2019-2020 Faculty Awards for teaching and research excellence. The annual awards celebration, where the Office of Academic Affairs

The new programs draw from the core areas of expertise Mines is known for — from civil and environmental engineering to extraction to materials science — to create an interdisciplinary field of study that prepares students for the next step in their careers.

“My biggest piece of advice for students is to be proactive and not wait,” Career Center Director Wendy Winter-Searcy said.

The virtual ceremony included many of Mines’ cherished traditions and new features aimed at helping the community feel connected during this challenging time.

Undergraduate Commencement will begin at 10 a.m. MT, with a live broadcast featuring many of Mines’ cherished traditions as well as new features aimed at helping the community feel connected during this challenging time.

Mines is offering nearly 90 courses this summer, many of which fulfill core course and major requirements.

“With the rapid changes to the higher education landscape brought on by COVID-19, it’s even more important than ever to advance our MINES@150 strategic plan. To do that, we need great leaders focused on driving our critical initiatives," President Paul C. Johnson and Provost Richard Holz told campus.

"Mines faculty are inspiring individuals who truly transform the frontiers of knowledge through their work in the classroom and laboratory," Provost Richard C. Holz said.