Quantum Engineering
Colorado School of Mines
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
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.
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.
World-Class Quantum Facilities here 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.
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.