Federal Relations

Mines’ Walt Copan urges U.S. leadership in critical minerals innovation, calling for coordinated strategy and investment in advanced mining.

Mines experts are advancing U.S. critical minerals policy discussions with data-driven insight, shaping energy, security and workforce innovation.

Morgan Bazilian, director of the Payne Institute for Public Policy, provided strategic recommendations to strengthen national security to Congressional sub committee.

Dr. Walter Copan testified Feb. 5 before the U.S. Congress on the urgent need for innovation, collaboration, and a renewed emphasis on STEM education.

The PECASE is the highest honor bestowed by the U.S. government to scientists and engineers who are early in their careers as researchers and show leadership promise in fields of science and technology.

Walter G. Copan, vice president for research and technology transfer, testified before a U.S. House of Representatives Judiciary Subcommittee on specialized patents in the U.S.'s strategic competition with China.

“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.

“We are thrilled to be taking the relationship between Mines and Idaho National Laboratory to productive new heights that build on our research strengths and shared vision to create synergy in the national interest,” said Walter G. Copan, Mines vice president for research and technology transfer.

Hickenlooper proposes national leadership and innovation for clean and responsible critical mineral sourcing

In her testimony, Associate Professor Elizabeth Holley discussed Mines’ vision for the “mining of the future,” which aligns with students’ interest in environmental stewardship, innovation and social impact.