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Joint Heiland/ Space Resources/ USGS Geologic Hazards Center/ Van Tuyl Lecture: Kathryn Stack, NASA

Ben H. Parker Student Center 1200 16th St., Golden, CO, United States

Kathryn Stack, NASA Ben H Parker Student Center Grand Ballroom/ Zoom, 4PM, Thursday, October 13, 2022 Topic: Exploring the Sedimentary Rock Record of Mars with NASA’s Curiosity and Perseverance Rovers Abstract: Since the Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity rover arrived in Gale crater in August 2012, the Curiosity team has addressed questions of early Mars habitability […]

Van Tuyl Lecture: Isabella West, CSM GE/ GP Department 2022 Student Research Fair Winner

Berthoud Hall 1516 Illinois St., Golden, CO, United States

Isabella West, CSM ConocoPhillips GE/ GP Department Student Research Fair Winner Berthoud 241/ Zoom, Thursday, October 20, 2022 Topic: Analysis of the Effects of Jointing on Rockmass Mechanical Behavior Using Rockmass Analog Numerical Models and Laboratory Specimens Abstract: All civil and mining engineering structures are built on or in soil and rock. Particularly for infrastructure […]

An Unconventional Way to Drive the Energy Transition – Hybrid Seminar

Ben H. Parker Student Center 1200 16th St., Golden, CO, United States

Please join the Payne Institute for Public Policy at the Colorado School of Mines as we welcome Mines Rick Tallman ’85, MS ’93 Founder and Partner Renova Capital, presenting a hybrid seminar […]

INSIDE & OUTSIDE THE BOX Professional Development Conference

Green Center 924 16th Street, Golden, CO, United States

The Mines Community Alliances Present INSIDE & OUTSIDE THE BOX Professional Development Conference For staff, faculty, and students on October 25th from 8:30AM to 12:30PM in the Green Center Join […]

Free

Physics colloquium: Grad student lightning talks

CoorsTek Center for Applied Science and Engineering 1523 Illinois St., Golden, CO, United States

Grad students doing lightning talks: 3 talks at 12 minutes each!   All lectures in CoorsTek 140 unless otherwise noted

Geophysics Heiland Lecture

Coolbaugh Hall 1012 14th St., Golden, CO, United States

Come hear Sarah Morton Rupert deliver this week's Heiland lecture on Wed. Oct. 5th 4-5pm on Zoom

Free

Geophysics Heiland Lecture

Coolbaugh Hall 1012 14th St., Golden, CO, United States

Come hear Sarah Morton Rupert deliver this week's Heiland lecture on Wed. Oct. 5th 4-5pm on Zoom

Free

Van Tuyl Lecture: Keith Musselman, University of Colorado

Berthoud Hall 1516 Illinois St., Golden, CO, United States

Keith Musselman, University of Colorado Berthoud 241/ Zoom, 4PM, Thursday, October 27, 2022 Mountains of Change: Assessing Climate Change Impacts on Water Resources and Informing Potential Adaptation Strategies Abstract: Snow […]

Physics colloquium: “Metrology for High Power Laser Manufacturing”

CoorsTek Center for Applied Science and Engineering 1523 Illinois St., Golden, CO, United States

Brian Simonds NIST Abstract: Continuous-wave high-power lasers have evolved from bulky, inefficient tools with only niche applications to reliable photon appliances that have rapidly been adopted by industry. Accordingly, the […]

Van Tuyl Lecture: Anne Thompson, PetraScience Consultants

Berthoud Hall 1516 Illinois St., Golden, CO, United States

Anne Thompson, PetraScience Consultants Berthoud 241/ Zoom, Thursday, November 3, 2022 Alteration Mineralogy - The Full Spectrum Abstract: Alteration mineralogy is key to understanding the evolution of fluids and mineralizing processes important in the formation of ore deposits. Fundamental to our knowledge base is both the identification of individual minerals and the documentation of their […]

“The Long, Endearing History of the American Kitchen Hack” with Rebecca Onion

Center for Technology and Learning Media (CTLM) 1650 Arapahoe St., Golden, CO, United States

Since the 19th century, when American magazines for women began to offer expert advice on how to arrange the household correctly, the “kitchen hack” - a tiny unit of advice meant to be used in a unique cooking situation - has been a staple of food media. As the 20th century wore on, the “kitchen […]

Free

The Financial Mechanisms Around Coal Retirement – Webinar

Online (Zoom) CO, United States

Please join Jeffries and the Payne Institute for Public Policy at the Colorado School of Mines as we welcome Brad Handler, Payne Institute Sustainable Finance Lab Program Manager, presenting a virtual seminar titled The Financial […]

Physics colloquium: “Bacterial Navigation of Narrow Channels”

CoorsTek Center for Applied Science and Engineering 1523 Illinois St., Golden, CO, United States

Nuris Figueroa-Morales University of Colorado @ Boulder, Physics Department Abstract: Advancements in medicine and environmental remediation require investigation into bacterial transport and accumulation in confined geometries with the presence of flow. By looking at the dynamics of Escherichia coli bacteria in narrow microfluidic channels, we identify a phenomenon of upstream “super-contamination” of bacteria that depends on the […]

Shifts in Energy Geopolitics – Clean Energy – Hybrid Seminar

Virtual Event CO, United States

Please join the Payne Institute for Public Policy at the Colorado School of Mines, the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, and Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City as we welcome Morgan Bazilian, Director, Payne Institute, […]

Physics colloquium: “Quantum Information Science: Building Positive International Relationships through Near-Future Technologies”

CoorsTek Center for Applied Science and Engineering 1523 Illinois St., Golden, CO, United States

Lincoln Carr Colorado School of Mines, Physics Department Abstract: Quantum physics was invented in the 1920s and has continued developing for over a century to create vital technologies we all use every day, such as lasers and magnetic resonance imaging. Quantum physics is presently undergoing a fusion with current information technology to invent new modes […]

“Who Owns Your Story?” with Bestselling Author Erika Krouse

Marquez Hall 1600 Arapahoe St., Golden, CO, United States

When you write about real people, sometimes they get mad at you. Erika Krouse’s memoir, Tell Me Everything: The Story of a Private Investigation, is about Erika’s experience as a private […]

Free

Physics colloquium: “Physical Computation in Insect Swarms”

CoorsTek Center for Applied Science and Engineering 1523 Illinois St., Golden, CO, United States

Orit Peleg University of Colorado @ Boulder Abstract: Our world is full of living creatures that must share information to survive and reproduce. As humans, we easily forget how hard […]

Financing India’s Clean Energy Transition – Webinar

Online (Zoom) CO, United States

Please join the Payne Institute for Public Policy at the Colorado School of Mines as we welcome Gagan Sidhu, Director, CEEW Centre for Energy Finance, presenting a virtual seminar titled Financing India’s Clean Energy Transition on Wednesday, November 30, 2022 from 9:00am – 10:00am (MT). TOPIC:  FINANCING INDIA’S CLEAN ENERGY TRANSITION SPEAKER: GAGAN SIDHU, DIRECTOR, CEEW CENTRE FOR ENERGY FINANCE HOSTED […]

Van Tuyl Lecture: Frank Pavia, CalTech

Berthoud Hall 1516 Illinois St., Golden, CO, United States

Frank Pavia, CalTech Berthoud 241/ Zoom, Thursday, December 1, 2022 New Helium Isotope Tracers of Polar Ice Dynamics Abstract: Understanding how both sea ice and ice sheets respond to climatic […]

GE, GP, ESP, USGS and OGI Joint Lecture: David Applegate, USGS Director

Green Center 924 16th Street, Golden, CO, United States

David Applegate, USGS Director Joint Geology & Geological Engineering, Geophysics, Earth & Society Programs, USGS Geologic Hazards Science Center, Office of Global Initiatives Lecture Friedhoff Hall 1&2/ Zoom, 4PM, Thursday, […]

Monitoring Economic Activities Using Night Time Light Imagery: Innovation Over the Last 10 Years – Webinar

Virtual Event CO, United States

Please join the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) Group and the Payne Institute for Public Policy at the Colorado School of Mines as we welcome Payne Institute Earth Observation Group Director Dr. Christopher Elvidge, presenting a virtual seminar titled Monitoring Economic Activities Using Night Time Light Imagery: Innovation Over the Last 10 Years on Tuesday, January 17, 2023. TOPIC:  MONITORING ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES […]

Physics colloquium – “Watching Electrons Move”

CoorsTek Center for Applied Science and Engineering 1523 Illinois St., Golden, CO, United States

Kathryn R. Hamilton University of Colorado at Denver Abstract: Since their discovery in the late 1800’s, electrons have been a constant source of curiosity for scientists. Their properties and behavior […]

Nuclear Renaissance – Second Addition – Virtual Seminar

Virtual Event CO, United States

Please the Payne Institute for Public Policy at the Colorado School of Mines as we welcome Fellow Dr. William Nuttall, Professor of Energy, The Open University, presenting a virtual seminar titled Nuclear Renaissance – Second Addition on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 at 9:30am MT. TOPIC:  NUCLEAR RENAISSANCE – SECOND ADDITION SPEAKER: PAYNE INSTITUTE FELLOW DR. WILLIAM NUTTALL, PROFESSOR OF ENERGY, THE […]

Van Tuyl Lecture: Judy Hannah, Colorado State University

Berthoud Hall 1516 Illinois St., Golden, CO, United States

Judy Hannah, Colorado State University Berthoud 241/ Zoom, 4PM, Thursday, January 19, 2023 How Re-Os Isotope Systematics in Petroleum Systems was Born Abstract: Twenty years ago, my research program serendipitously […]

Van Tuyl Lecture: Holly Stein, Colorado State University

Berthoud Hall 1516 Illinois St., Golden, CO, United States

Holly Stein, Colorado State University Berthoud 241/ Zoom, 4PM, Thursday, January 19, 2023 Topic/ Abstract TBA This lecture is scheduled in a hybrid format. If you would like to join […]

PE distinguished seminar: emissions, regulations, and solutions

Marquez Hall 1600 Arapahoe St., Golden, CO, United States

PETER M. MUELLER Co-Founder, EcoVapor Recovery Systems Emissions of methane, VOCs, NOx, and CO2 from oil and gas production facilities are coming under increased scrutiny by Federal, State, and even […]

Physics colloquium-“sub-atomic particle window to the ultra-high-energy universe”

CoorsTek Center for Applied Science and Engineering 1523 Illinois St., Golden, CO, United States

Eric Mayotte Colorado School of Mines, Physics Department Abstract: Ultra-High-Energy cosmic rays (UHECRs) are the most energetic objects yet observed, and can have individual particle energies of 1020 eV. The field of […]