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
- Mines team qualifies for Ethics Bowl national championship
Colorado School of Mines is once again sending a student team to the Intercollegiate Ethics Bowl National Championship, being held March 7 and 8, in St. Louis. Mines will be one of 36 collegiate teams … - Colorado School of Mines is a top producer of Fulbright U.S. students
Learn more about the three Mines students and recent grads who were selected for the Fulbright U.S. Student Program for academic year 2025-26. - Chemical Engineering PhD wins Fall 2025 Rath Research Award at Graduate Commencement
Award-winning research advances next-generation computer chips with atomic-scale plasma etching innovations. - Mines PhD students win NASA awards for ocean research
Mines PhD students win NASA grants to study ocean waves and Antarctic tides, uncovering new insights into Earth’s dynamic systems.
Faculty Awards
- Jack Bringardner honored with KEEN Foundation Rising Star Award
Jack Bringardner, teaching professor and director of education innovation in engineering, design and society, has been honored with the KEEN Rising Star Award from the Kern Family Foundation. This awa … - Tom Williams honored with CRA Undergraduate Research Faculty Mentoring Award
Williams honored with CRA Undergraduate Research Faculty Mentoring Award. - Cecilia Diniz Behn named inaugural Joe and Jane Gray University Chair
Cecilia Diniz Behn named inaugural Joe and Jane Gray University Chair, advancing interdisciplinary biomedical research at Mines. - Jack Bringardner named Fryrear Chair for Innovation and Excellence
Endowed by Colorado School of Mines alum Ben Fryrear ’62, the chair supports Mines faculty working to further the university’s vision and mission.
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