2026 News

Three researchers in a metal-paneled engineering lab gather around a wooden worktable, inspecting small electronic devices and circuit prototypes.

April 7, 2026

Energy systems research strengthens the power grid to withstand disruptions

Jenifer Shafer and a graduate student wearing protective gear closely inspect a small plastic tube in a radiochemistry laboratory.

April 6, 2026

How Mines researchers are advancing solutions for next-generation energy systems

Anna Williams

April 2, 2026

Mines geophysics student wins 2026 Goldwater Scholarship

Aerial view of Guggenheim building surrounded by trees, set against a backdrop of dry, rolling hills under a clear blue sky.

April 1, 2026

Bozdağ recognized for contributions to mathematical geophysics

DSST students

March 24, 2026

Mines and DSST Public Schools launch guaranteed admission pathway

Jason Puffett, division chief of Evergreen Fire's Wildland Division, shows School of Mines students the types of forest waste materials for which they’re trying to find long-term solutions.

March 17, 2026

Mines students tackle biomass challenge in partnership with local government and community organizations

industrial equipment sits on rocky ground with blue skies

March 17, 2026

‘Just-shoring’ puts justice at the center of critical minerals policy

March 6, 2026

Jack Bringardner honored with KEEN Rising Star Award

Aerial view of Guggenheim building surrounded by trees, set against a backdrop of dry, rolling hills under a clear blue sky.

March 5, 2026

Peter Aaen named Dean of Energy and Materials Programs

Guggenheim Hall with flowering pink trees, Mount Zion and blue sky with clouds

March 3, 2026

Mines team qualifies for Ethics Bowl national championship

Guggenheim Hall with flowering pink trees, Mount Zion and blue sky with clouds

February 19, 2026

Cecilia Diniz Behn named inaugural Joe and Jane Gray University Chair

Tom Williams with student in Mirror Lab

February 19, 2026

Tom Williams honored with CRA Undergraduate Research Faculty Mentoring Award