Quantum at Mines
Driving the future of quantum
Leading the quantum future
Quantum science is the foundation of the next era of computing, communication, sensing and security. At Colorado School of Mines, we’re leading the expertise, technology and workforce to turn quantum potential into a practical reality.
Working at the intersections of physics, electrical engineering and computer science, our researchers, students and partners are translating quantum discoveries into deployable systems and solutions. This distinctive approach keeps Mines at the forefront of innovation, preparing industries, governments and communities to the quantum future ahead.
“We are hearing from industry that many roles don’t require a PhD but they call for people who are quantum aware and who understand how technologies like lasers and cryogenics come together to run quantum systems.“
—Meenakshi Singh, Quantum Engineering Program Director
Driving the efforts of quantum engineering
Quantum is unlocking new possibilities
Quantum engineering offers the potential to revolutionize industries by creating quantum computers, solving complex problems exponentially faster than current technology. Quantum engineering is poised to drive innovation across sectors, from healthcare to climate tech, energy to defense, ultimately shaping the future of technology and society by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in computing, communication, and measurement.
Breaking new ground in quantum engineering
Quantum Engineering at Mines
Home to the nation’s first quantum systems engineering bachelor’s degree and quantum engineering graduate programs, Mines is committed to driving quantum technology forward. Through academic programming, research, and facilities that accelerate the growth of the quantum tech economy and develop the quantum workforce for Colorado, the United States and the world.
Colorado Underground Research Institute (CURIE)
The Colorado Underground Research Institute (CURIE) is an innovative shallow underground research facility in the Edgar Experimental Mine (EEM) in Idaho Springs, Colorado. The CURIE facility is specifically designed for conducting low-background research. CURIE supports a range of advanced research across disciplines, such as quantum information science, subatomic physics and quantum sensing.
Making leaps in Quantum Engineering
Listen to Meenakshi Singh, associate professor of physics, discuss why we’re seeing a quantum surge, what this evolving technology will enable us to do, and how Mines is preparing the next generation to lead the world through the next quantum revolution.
Colorado School of Mines is developing a quantum research lab inside a literal mine
CURIE – short for Colorado Underground Research Institute – will allow researchers to test quantum sensors and more in very low background environment
A strategic roadmap to develop a quantum engineering education framework tailored to meet U.S. and global workforce demands. Read the full publication.
Making leaps in quantum at Mines
World-Class Quantum Facilities at Mines
At Colorado School of Mines, our world-class facilities are designed to accelerate progress across the quantum industry. The Mines campus is home to low-temperature characterization labs, the first in the country to offer such facilities, which allow hands-on training.
Elevating the Quantum Industy
Elevate Quantum, dedicated to building the quantum industry, is scaling the nation’s most complete quantum ecosystem in the heart of the mountain west. Elevate Quantum will be home to the Quantum COmmons, open-access user facilities critical to accelerating breakthroughs in the quantum industry.