Distinguished Awards
Colorado School of Mines
University Distinguished Professor
The title of University Distinguished Professor is awarded selectively to tenured full professors who, without holding a chaired professorship, have brought great distinction to Mines through their impactful teaching, mentoring, discovery, innovation, and international recognition.
| Year | Recipient | Department |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | Carolyn Koh | Chemical and Biological Engineering (CBE) |
| 2024-25 | Ryan Richards | Chemistry (CH) |
| 2023-24 | Rob Braun | Mechanical Engineering (ME) |
| 2023-24 | Jeff Squier | Physics (PH) |
| 2022-23 | Thomas Albrecht-Schoenzart | Chemistry (CH) |
| 2022-23 | Chris Higgins | Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE) |
| 2022-23 | Ilya Tsvankin | Geophysics (GP) |
| 2022-23 | Ryan O'Hayre | Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (MME) |
| 2022-23 | Kamini Singha | Geology and Geological Engineering (GE) |
University Distinguished Teaching Professor
The title of University Distinguished Teaching Professor is granted selectively to teaching professors and professors of practice who have brought great recognition to Mines through the impact of their teaching, mentoring, and pedagogical innovations.