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
- Computer Science PhD wins Rath Research Award at Spring 2025 Graduate Commencement
Colorado School of Mines awarded 45 doctorates and 385 master’s degrees at the May 8 ceremony. Spring 2025 Commencement continues Friday, May 9 with three undergraduate ceremonies. - 4 Mines students named National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellows
Four Colorado School of Mines students have been awarded the 2025 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship. The prestigious program, which began in 1952, is the oldest continuous gradu … - Mines PhD student wins National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship
Kaylyn Buchanan, a PhD student in mechanical engineering at Colorado School of Mines, has been awarded a 2025 National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship (NDSEG). The three-year fello … - Two Mines students honored with Goldwater Scholarships
Caitlyn Castellion and Marco Salgado among 441 students nationwide chosen for the competitive scholarship program
Faculty Awards
- 2025 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 2024-2025 Faculty Awards for excellence in teaching, research and mentorship. - 28 Mines faculty members awarded promotion, tenure for 2025-2026
The Colorado School of Mines Board of Trustees has awarded promotions and/or tenure to 28 Mines faculty members for the 2025-2026 academic year. - Carolyn Ann Koh named AAAS Fellow
Koh was recognized for her “contributions to advancing the discipline of chemical engineering by pioneering the interfacial controls for gas hydrate crystallization in energy storage and pipeline plug … - Melissa Krebs inducted into American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering
Melissa Krebs, associate professor of Chemical and Biological Engineering, has been inducted into the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering College of Fellows. AIMBE membership hon …
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 2023-24
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positive outcomes for MS graduates, 2023-24