Energy and Materials

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5 Mines students named NSF Graduate Research Fellows

May 4, 2022
The prestigious program — the oldest continuous graduate fellowship of its kind — provides three years of support for the graduate education of individuals who have demonstrated potential for significant achievements in the STEM disciplines.
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Building Greener: Mines students competing to design, build the future of sustainable housing

April 27, 2022
A team of Mines students, working with other college students in the Denver area, have been selected to compete in the 2023 U.S. Department of Energy Solar Decathlon.
Mason Coleman

Mason Coleman: "I feel that it's very important to network because as long as you are constantly making connections, you don’t know who you could meet."

April 26, 2022
B: What’s your name? M: Mason Coleman. B: What is your major here or what are you majoring in? M: I am doing a dual major in chemical engineering with the biological track and biochemistry. B: Wow
Jordan Weber

Jordan Weber: "I know that the electrical engineering education I’ll get from Mines is one of the best in the world, and even though it might be one of the hardest things I do, it will set me up for success."

April 12, 2022
Why did you choose to come to Mines? What have you enjoyed most about being here? I came to Mines because I knew it was the best place for me at this point in my life. I visited campus for a science
Isabella Mendoza

Isabella Mendoza: "I truly believe that you should follow your passion, and not let yourself get intimidated by what you don't know."

March 31, 2022
Why did you choose to come to Mines? What have you enjoyed most about being here? I came to Mines to follow my professor when she moved institutions, and I am so glad that I did! Mines has been an
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New integrative scholars program offers customizable learning experiences in sustainable energy

March 15, 2022
Sustainable Energy@Mines (SE@M) is a fully customizable pathway of distinction, combining classroom instruction, co-curricular and extracurricular experiences alongside opportunities for community building that students can integrate with their other academic studies.
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Mike McGuirk wins NSF CAREER Award to explore chalcogen bonding for next-gen materials

February 25, 2022
Mike McGuirk, assistant professor of chemistry, has received a National Science Foundation CAREER Award for research that could contribute to the discovery of new materials for solar energy production, low density conductors and more.
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Serena Eley named 2022 Cottrell Scholar

February 23, 2022
Serena Eley, assistant professor of physics at Colorado School of Mines, has been named a 2022 Cottrell Scholar by the Research Corporation for Science Advancement.
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Andrew Herring named Vice Provost for Strategic Initiatives 

January 31, 2022
The longtime member of the Mines faculty will work closely with Provost Richard C. Holz to lead and direct MINES@150 strategic and leadership initiatives and serve as a strategic advisor and counsel to academic leadership.
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Ivar Reimanis named head of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering Department

January 27, 2022
Ivar Reimanis is the new head of the George S. Ansell Department of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at Colorado School of Mines.