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 6,000 students, offers nearly 50 degree programs, and conducts more than $60 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.
Nearing 150
With 2024 in sight, we’re making great progress on the Mines@150 plan.
Student Awards
- Mines grad student to conduct DOE research at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory
Physics PhD student Drew Marino will be working with the world’s top expert in Superconducting Tunnel Junction detectors. - Mines students win first place at ASCE Timber-Strong Design Build Competition
“We got to see (the building) go from a sketch on notebook paper to the real thing,” said Lindsey Nenne, one of the team’s construction leaders, who graduated in May with her bachelor’s degree in civi … - Mines team comes out on top at All in Steel competitions
Colorado School of Mines teams had a great showing at the 2024 All in Steel competitions, taking the top prize in one challenge and runner-up in another. - Mines, ACC team named first-year champions of Battery Workforce Challenge
The Mines-ACC team beat out collegiate automotive powerhouses across North America for the first honor of the three-year competition. In this first year, teams were judged on the design of their elect …
Faculty Awards
- Mines researcher receives $1.7M NIH grant to improve understanding of Type 1 diabetes
Dr. Nikki Farnsworth, assistant professor of chemical and biological engineering, will use biomaterials to mimic the environment of the pancreas and study insulin secretion from pancreatic islets in b … - Mike Mooney recognized with Martin S. Kapp Foundation Engineering Award
Mooney was honored for his work on Northeast Boundary Tunnel in Washington, D.C. - Ning Lu honored as ASCE Distinguished Member
Lu was included in the 2024 class for his research on understanding soil behavior - 3 Mines faculty members named University Distinguished Professors
Three Mines faculty members have been granted the title of University Distinguished Professor and University Distinguished Teaching Professor for 2024-2025, the highest honorific title that can be con …
Success By The Numbers
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Jobs Accepted by Location (MS Graduates)
