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Matthew Siegfried, associate professor of earth, space and planets, said when you have very little input and a lot of melt, it is great recipe to make a glacier disappear.

Colorado School of Mines introduces guaranteed admission for qualifying Colorado high school graduates.

Morgan Bazilian, director of the Payne Institute for Public Policy, said the Iran War has caused a commodities crisis running several markets deep — and most of these markets have no reserves to rely on.

To receive guaranteed admission, graduating high school students need to have successfully completed specific math and science courses.

While students admitted through the Golden Guarantee program are guaranteed admission, students who don't meet the high standards of the program are encouraged to apply, since the Mines admissions office takes a holistic approach when reviewing applicants.

Anna Littlefield, manager for the Low Carbon Energy Technologies program at the Payne Institute for Public Policy, said Illinois is a hot spot for carbon capture efforts because of the ethanol production facilities located there.

Mines' new Golden Guarantee program aims to keep more high-performing Colorado high school students in Colorado.

Mines President Paul C. Johnson said Mines launched the new enrollment program to keep top talent in Colorado.

George Sowers, professor of practice in space resources, said developing water ice is probably one of the very first economically viable uses of moon resources.

Colorado School of Mines' Edgar Experimental Mine in Idaho Springs will serve as one of the underground testing sites for advanced mining technologies aimed at improving safety, productivity, and supply chain resilience.

Three Mines faculty members are quoted in this article examining mining workforce issues: Ian Lange, professor of economics and business and deputy director of the Critical Materials Innovation Hub; Jaeheon Lee, associate professor of minerals and subsurface energy; and Bill Zisch, J. Steven Whisler Head of Mining Engineering Endowed Chair.

Thomas Albrecht, University Distinguished Professor of Chemistry, spoke with KUNC's Erin O’Toole about how microreactors operate, and why nearby Aurora residents shouldn’t be worried.