Strengthening the STEM workforce through K12 and Community College Partnerships
About K12 and Community College Partnerships
Mines is committed to meeting the ever-growing need for STEM educated professionals. The Office of K14 Education and Community Partnerships, part of Enrollment Management, collaborates with K12 and community colleges across Colorado to remove barriers and create pathways to Mines.
High schools can become part of Guaranteed Admissions Pathway to Mines and open opportunities for guaranteed admissions and campus engagement with Mines faculty, students or alumni. Community colleges can join Mines Academy or offer the CCCS Associate of Engineering Science transfer degree.
Learn more about how Mines is contributing to a future innovative STEM workforce.
Mines Academy Transfer
High School Guaranteed Admissions Pathway
Resources for K14 Educators
Mines Academy
Guaranteed Admissions Transfer Program
Mines Academy is a partnership program at Red Rocks Community College, Front Range Community College and Community College of Aurora to provide a seamless transition to Mines through the Associate of Engineering Science transfer degree, campus engagement and access to resources on the Mines campus. Mines Academy students are invited to events such as lab tours, career panels, undergraduate research and sporting events.
Students can complete 60+ core curriculum credits in the Associate of Engineering Science degree, a considerable savings for Colorado students. Credits can apply to any undergraduate major at Mines.
Mines Academy faculty are invited to curriculum development workshops and staff collaborate on Mines Academy recruitment, advising, and student success.
For more information on Mines Academy, please contact Liz Cox, Director of K14 Education and Community Partnerships
High School Guaranteed Admissions Pathway
K12 Pathways to Mines
Explore how to become a partner in Guaranteed Admissions Pathway to Mines
Benefits of becoming a Partner
- Early admission decisions for students
- Application fee waived
- Campus engagement from faculty, students or alumni
For more information, please contact Liz Cox, Director of K14 Education and Community Partnerships
Resources for K14 Educators
Mines Programs and Resources for K14 Educators and Students
Professional Development Opportunities for K12 and Community College Educators:
- Interdisciplinary Additive Manufacturing Research Experience for Teachers (IAM-RET)
- AI-Powered Robotics Program Research Experience for Teachers
Other educational resources:
- K12 quantum engineering resources
- Teach@Mines – Support future STEM teachers by bringing a Mines student to your classroom
- Mines Museum – Hands-on educational kits can be checked out by teachers. Three kits are available on rock cycle, minerals, and Mohs hardness
- Rocky Mountain MESA – Rocky Mountain MESA (Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement) is a statewide/regional organization for middle and high school students and hosts a design competition