Energy and Materials

How Mines researchers are rethinking energy systems to improve resilience, reduce risk and better serve communities.

Mines researchers are leading the way on geothermal, nuclear and alternative fuels to power future energy systems with practical, scalable solutions.

Electrical demand is surging due to AI and other factors. Because of this new energy dynamic, nuclear power is "having a moment." Mines' nuclear experts are ready to answer the media's questions.

Students are putting their engineering and entrepreneurship skills to the test to transform the byproducts of forest fire mitigation projects into viable business opportunities.

Peter Aaen has been named Dean of Energy and Materials Programs at Colorado School of Mines.

At Mines, students are preparing for the future of quantum with a new degree program and deep ties to Colorado’s fast-growing quantum industry.

Williams honored with CRA Undergraduate Research Faculty Mentoring Award.

Mines alum Bailey Burns ’18, MS ’21 is helping design the lunar lander for NASA’s Artemis V mission, serving as a vehicle integration systems engineer at Blue Origin.

ARPA-E veteran Jenifer Shafer named inaugural Fryrear Presidential Chair at Mines to lead energy tech commercialization and bridge the lab-to-market gap.

Mines researchers are building next-gen quantum microscopes to unveil hidden cellular dynamics, using a novel illumination system developed at the university.