The purpose of the Center for Welding, Joining and Coatings Research (CWJCR) is to endorse the science and engineering of welding, joining and coatings, and the advanced education of specialists in these fields. And to promote and administer federally and industrially sponsored welding, joining and coatings research.

Our institution provides graduate level education, basic and applied research and organizes conferences, workshops, seminars for technology transfer. In addition, all the research is supervised by industrial partners and worldwide recognized scientific institutions.

The Center for Welding, Joining and Coatings Research (CWJCR) is house in Nathaniel P. Hill Hall on the Colorado School of Mines campus, Golden, Colorado. Golden is located approximately 15 miles west of Denver in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, in close proximity to the major mountain recreation areas.