Fundamentals of Scientific Discovery

“This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Colorado and all of the Elevate Quantum partners, and the nation is looking to us to accelerate growth of the quantum technology industry and economy,” said Dr. Paul C. Johnson, president of Mines.

The U.S. needs to stay competitive in quantum—and Mines is a key player in Elevate Quantum's bid to be a global leader in the field.

Dr. Nikki Farnsworth, assistant professor of chemical and biological engineering, will use biomaterials to mimic the environment of the pancreas and study insulin secretion from pancreatic islets in both health and Type 1 diabetes.

Physics PhD student Drew Marino will be working with the world’s top expert in Superconducting Tunnel Junction detectors.

Colorado School of Mines is part of the regional consortium receiving federal funding — as well as $84 million in matching state support and $1 billion in private capital — to support efforts to strengthen the quantum workforce over the next decade.

The findings, recently published in the journal Science, address one of the key durability challenges of the advanced solar cells, known for their high potential for significant power conversion efficiencies.

“The Mines ethos of use-inspired research and innovation is a significant part of what draws world-class faculty, students, and industry and government partners to Mines,” President Paul C. Johnson said.

Anne Silverman, associate professor of mechanical engineering at Mines, is one of five co-principal investigators for the new institute dedicated to improving our understanding of muscle mechanics and control.

Annalise Maughan, assistant professor of chemistry at Colorado School of Mines, has received a National Science Foundation CAREER Award for her work to discover materials for use in solid-state batteries.

The U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration has designated Elevate Quantum as a Regional Technology Hub for Quantum Information Technology. A regional consortium of over 70 organizations, including Mines, Elevate Quantum is driving innovation in Colorado, New Mexico and Wyoming.