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Eric Anderson, associate professor of civil and environmental engineering, explains that his study found evaporation over the Great Lakes is driven more by atmospheric and weather conditions than by the amount of ice on the lakes’ surface.

Arielle Koshkin, doctoral candidate in hydrological science and engineering, explains that increased sunlight and reduced snow reflectivity after wildfires both contribute to earlier snowmelt in western forests.

Ian Lange, professor of economics and business, says coal's trajectory depends less on politics and more on electricity demand growth, which remains uncertain.

Mines President Paul C. Johnson says he supports the Mines Academy model because it gives students the confidence, clarity and connections they need to reach Mines and thrive in their careers.

Sebnem Duzgun, professor of mining engineering, describes how mining operations are shifting toward autonomous haul trucks, including supersized vehicles reshaping mine productivity and safety.

Mines President Paul C. Johnson shares why the university is enthusiastic about launching the Mines Academy at Arapahoe Community College to strengthen transfer pathways for engineering and STEM students.

Christopher Higgins, professor of civil and environmental engineering, discusses the presence of PFAS chemicals in pesticides and medications and highlights their potential environmental and health implications.

John Spear, professor of civil and environmental engineering, explains what developers of the proposed Denver Broncos stadium are likely to encounter as they remediate environmental contamination at the Burnham Yard site.

Thomas Albrecht, professor of chemistry, discusses the compact nuclear reactor technology being considered for Denver International Airport and contrasts its safety profile with older, larger nuclear reactor designs.

Morgan Bazilian, director of the Payne Institute for Public Policy, co‑authors this article highlighting how multiyear, multibillion‑dollar equipment backlogs driven by data centers, industrial electrification and new capacity projects are straining the power grid.

A $4.3 million endowment from Kiewit Corp. and Chairman Bruce Grewcock will fund a program chair to lead Mines’ new Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering program.

Ian Lange, professor of economics and business, explains that because of the unique challenges in space, the asteroid mining industry may need to develop entirely new methods compared with those used to mine on Earth.