Metallurgical and materials engineering

The Bachelor of Science in Ceramic Engineering at Mines will prepare engineers for careers working with one of the world’s most versatile materials. Among the industries that rely on ceramics and glass are semiconductors, electronics, defense, energy, healthcare, household goods, automotive and aerospace.

Jeff King, professor of nuclear engineering at Colorado School of Mines, has been awarded $800,000 by the U.S. Department of Energy for research that will aid in the development of nuclear microreactors.

This is the 10th year in a row that Mines has received either a Chapter of Excellence or Most Outstanding Chapter honor from Material Advantage.

John G. Speer, American Bureau of Shipping Endowed Chair for M etallurgical and Materials Engineering at Colorado School of Mines, has been awarded the​​ International Federation for Heat Treatment

Ryan O’Hayre, University Distinguished Professor of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at Mines, is one of 11 co-principal investigators in the Hydrogen in Energy and Information Sciences (HEISs) Energy Frontier Research Center.

Researchers at Colorado School of Mines and the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory recently published findings on a critical route to reducing the cost of high-efficiency

Patrick R. Taylor, professor emeritus of metallurgical and materials engineering at Colorado School of Mines, will be honored with an honorary symposium by The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society

Four Mines professors will teach, conduct research and carry out professional projects around the world over the coming year after being selected as Fulbright Scholars.

Colorado School of Mines awarded a total of 49 doctorates and 302 master’s degrees during the in-person ceremony May 12. Three undergraduate ceremonies will follow May 13 to cap Mines' Spring 2022 graduation festivities.

The Office of Academic Affairs at Colorado School of Mines is proud to announce the winners of the 2021-2022 Faculty Awards for excellence in teaching, research and mentorship.