President’s Office
Colorado School of Mines
Meet the President
Paul C. Johnson is the 17th President of Colorado School of Mines, in Golden, Colorado. MINES is world-renowned for producing highly sought-after scientists and engineers, innovations and objective analyses, especially in fields relevant to earth, energy and the environment.
MINES enrolls about 8,000 students, offers over 100 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, and conducts more than $100 million of research projects annually for industry and governmental agencies.
Mines Mission
Our STEM-focused education and research produce the talent, knowledge and solutions to serve industry and benefit society – all to create a more prosperous future. It’s the mission Mines was founded on 150+ years ago and where we continue to excel today. We’re a community of innovative leaders and resilient problem-solvers who revel in challenges and work together in order to engineer solutions on Earth and beyond.
Beyond Mines@150
Making Mines the top-of-mind and first-choice institution for students, faculty, and industry partners
Student Awards
- Two Mines undergraduates win 2026 Astronaut Scholarships
Two Colorado School of Mines students have been named 2026 Astronaut Scholars - Colorado School of Mines Formula SAE team earns highest finish in program history
Colorado School of Mines’ Formula SAE team earned the group’s best finish in program history with a 14th place result at a competition in Michigan. - 13 Mines students, alumni win NSF Graduate Research Fellowships
From quantum sensors to wildfire prevention, Mines students are utilizing the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship to tackle the world’s most complex challenges. - Helluva axe: Mines students win grand prize in national forging competition
An American Felling Axe forged by a team of Mines students took top honors at the 34th Annual Forging TECHCON Forging Competition, hosted by the Forging Industry Research and Education Foundation.
Faculty Awards
- Adrienne Marshall wins NSF CAREER Award for study of Western snowpack
Colorado School of Mines researcher Adrienne Marshall earned an NSF CAREER Award to study Western U.S. snowpack, improving long-term forecasts for water resources and climate resilience. - 3 Metallurgical and Materials Engineering professors win NSF CAREER Awards
Colorado School of Mines faculty earn three NSF CAREER Awards advancing materials engineering research in steel, quantum materials and critical minerals. - 2026 Faculty Awards recognize excellence in teaching, research and mentorship
The Office of Academic Affairs at Colorado School of Mines is proud to announce the winners of the 2025-2026 Faculty Awards for excellence in teaching, research, service and mentorship. Faculty Excell … - Anuj Chauhan inducted to AIMBE College of Fellows
Mines Professor Anuj Chauhan has been elected to the AIMBE College of Fellows in recognition of his pioneering work in ophthalmic drug delivery.
Success By The Numbers
The Annual Report consistently highlights and reinforces the lasting value of a Mines degree.
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positive outcomes for BS class 2024-25
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positive outcomes for MS graduates, 2024-25