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The Future of Mining and Fossil Fuels – Webinar

Virtual Event CO, United States

Please join the Peruvian Engineers Association and the Payne Institute for Public Policy at the Colorado School of Mines as we welcome Director Morgan Bazilian, presenting a webinar titled Mineral Foundations of the Energy Transition on Wednesday, June 9, 2021 from 1:00pm – 3:00pm (MT). TOPIC: MINERAL FOUNDATIONS OF THE ENERGY TRANSITION SPEAKER: DR. MORGAN BAZILIAN, DIRECTOR, PAYNE INSTITUTE […]

Virtual Roundtable Discussion: Canada-U.S. Collaboration on Critical Minerals Processing

Virtual Event CO, United States

The Canadian American Business Council and our partners the Battery Materials and Technology Coalition, the Payne Institute of the Colorado School of Mines, and the Province of Québec invite you to a roundtable discussion on Canada-U.S. collaboration on critical minerals processing on Thursday, June 17, 2021 from 11:00am-12:30pm MT.  Joining the roundtable is Payne Faculty Fellow Dr. […]

New Metrics for Energy Access – Webinar

Virtual Event CO, United States

Please join Sustainable Energy for All and the Payne Institute for Public Policy at the Colorado School of Mines as we welcome Director Morgan Bazilian, presenting a webinar titled New Metrics for Energy Access on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 from 9:30am – 10:45am (MT). TOPIC: NEW METRICS FOR ENERGY ACCESS SPEAKER: DR. MORGAN BAZILIAN, DIRECTOR, PAYNE INSTITUTE HOSTED BY: SUSTAINABLE […]

Center for Training and Management in Conflict Resolution Over Natural Resources from UNSA – Webinar

Virtual Event CO, United States

Please join the UNSA and the Payne Institute for Public Policy at the Colorado School of Mines presenting a webinar titled the Center for Training and Management in Conflict Resolution over Natural Resources from UNSA on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 from 1:00pm – 4:00pm (MT). Unase a la UNSA y al Instituto Payne de Políticas Públicas en […]

Supply Chain + Critical Materials Security – Webinar

Virtual Event CO, United States

Please join the Resilient Infrastructure + Security Energy Consortium (RISE) and the Payne Institute for Public Policy at the Colorado School of Mines as we welcome Director Dr. Morgan Bazilian, presenting a webinar titled Supply Chain + Critical Materials Security on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 from 1:00pm – 1:25pm (MT).  This seminar is part of the Future […]

The bp Statistical Review of World Energy – Webinar

Virtual Event CO, United States

Please join the Payne Institute for Public Policy at the Colorado School of Mines as we welcome Fellow Michael Cohen, Chief U.S. Economist and Head of Oil Analysis at bp, discussing the 70th bp Statistical Review of World Energy on Thursday, July 29, 2021 from 10:00am – 11:00am (MT). TOPIC: THE BP STATISTICAL REVIEW OF WORLD ENERGY […]

The Role of Nuclear Power in Addressing Climate Change – Virtual Seminar

Virtual Event CO, United States

Please join the Mines Global Energy Future Initiative and the Payne Institute for Public Policy at the Colorado School of Mines as we welcome moderators Mark Deinert and Morgan Bazilian with panelists Daniel Kammen, John Kotek, Allison Macfarlane, Rachel Slaybaugh, and Frank N. von Hippel, presenting a webinar titled The Role of Nuclear Power in […]

Celebration of Golden: A Commemoration of Resilience

Kafadar Commons 1451-1489 Illinois St., Golden, CO, United States

Several community organizations have come together to bring a celebration of the spirit and resilience of the Golden community to life. The event will provide a chance for the community to collectively reflect on the experiences of the past year and celebrate those who have supported us through a difficult time. The event will be […]

Colorado’s Energy Landscape with Chris Hansen – Virtual Seminar

Virtual Event CO, United States

Please join the Payne Institute for Public Policy at the Colorado School of Mines as we welcome Colorado State Senator Chris Hansen, Senate District 31, presenting a virtual seminar titled Colorado’s Energy […]

Critical Mineral and Sustainable Development – Webinar

Virtual Event CO, United States

Please join the Payne Institute for Public Policy at the Colorado School of Mines and Virginia Tech as we welcome Fellow Rod Eggert, Professor, Viola Vestal Coulter Foundation Chair in Mineral Economics, Deputy Director of Critical Materials Institute, presenting a virtual seminar titled Critical Mineral and Sustainable Development on Tuesday, September 28, 2021 from 12:00pm – […]

The Fossil Future – Where Does Old Fossil Fit in a Low Carbon Future – Webinar

Virtual Event CO, United States

Please join the Mines Global Energy Future Initiative and the Payne Institute for Public Policy at the Colorado School of Mines as we welcome Matt Gallagher, Mines Alumni, Founder, President & Chief Executive Officer, Greenlake Energy Ventures, presenting a virtual seminar titled The Fossil Future – Where Does Old Fossil Fit in a Low Carbon Future on Friday, October […]

The Fossil Future – Where Does Old Fossil Fit in a Low Carbon Future – Webinar

Virtual Event CO, United States

Please join the Mines Global Energy Future Initiative and the Payne Institute for Public Policy at the Colorado School of Mines as we welcome Matt Gallagher, Mines Alumni, Founder, President & Chief Executive Officer, Greenlake Energy Ventures, presenting a virtual seminar titled The Fossil Future – Where Does Old Fossil Fit in a Low Carbon Future on Friday, October […]

Mind the Gap – Finding the Trillions Needed for Global Climate Action – Webinar

Virtual Event CO, United States

Please join the Payne Institute for Public Policy at the Colorado School of Mines as we welcome Dr. Stephen Hammer, Advisor, Global Partnerships and Strategy, WB Climate Change Group, presenting a virtual seminar titled Mind the Gap – Finding the Trillions Needed for Global Climate Action on Thursday, October 7, 2021 from 9:00am – 10:00am […]

Sustainability and the Supply Chain – Webinar

Virtual Event CO, United States

Please join the Mines Global Energy Future Initiative and the Payne Institute for Public Policy at the Colorado School of Mines as we welcome Allyson Anderson Book, Vice President of Energy Transition, Baker Hughes, presenting a virtual seminar titled Sustainability and the Supply Chain on Thursday, October 14, 2021 from 11:00am – 12:00pm (MT). TOPIC: SUSTAINABILITY AND THE […]

Astronomy Night at the Library

Arthur Lakes Library 1410 Illinois St., Golden, CO, United States

On Friday evening, October 15, we will observe the Moon, Jupiter, Saturn, and other objects from 7:00 to 9:00 pm. We will set up a telescope behind the Southwest corner of the library near the accessible door and walkway bridge. Some snacks and drinks may be available.

Free

Library Concert Series featuring Kyle Hoffman

Arthur Lakes Library 1410 Illinois St., Golden, CO, United States

Please join us as singer-songwriter Kyle Hoffman makes his first appearance at the Concert Series. A folk/indie/pop enthusiast, Kyle will be playing a mixture of original and cover tunes from these genres. Kyle Hoffman is currently a Computer Science undergrad at Mines. Before coming to Mines, he spent a semester in the University of Colorado-Denver's […]

Free

Mines Kayak Club Pool Session at SRC Pool

Student Recreation Center 1651 Elm St, Golden, CO, United States

The CSM kayak club is hosting an open pool session for anyone interested!  All skill levels are welcome and we hope to see you there.  The club will make sure to go over how to exit and enter a boat, as well as basic paddle strokes and if you're feeling adventurous how to roll as […]

Free

Library Concert Series featuring Rebecca Flintoft

Arthur Lakes Library 1410 Illinois St., Golden, CO, United States

Rebecca Flintoft (voice & cello) will perform a variety of traditional and contemporary tunes arranged for voice and cello, including Irish-Scottish folk songs, country and bluegrass, gospel, and jazz. Becca is a classically-trained cellist and versatile singer, looking for new ways to join her "two voices" into one. Borrowing from various folk, classical, and jazz influences, […]

Free

Transformations: Energy, Infrastructure, eMobility Conference – Webinar

Please join the 21st Century Energy Transition for the Transformations: Energy, Infrastructure, eMobility Conference on Thursday, November 11, 2021 from 8:00am – 10:30am (MT). TOPIC:  TRANSFORMATIONS: ENERGY, INFRASTRUCTURE, EMOBILITY CONFERENCE SPEAKER:  DR. IAN LANGE, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR, ECONOMICS AND BUSINESS, COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES – SPEAKING FROM 9:15AM-10:15AM MT   HOSTED BY: 21ST CENTURY ENERGY TRANSITION   TIME: THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 11 , […]

Virtual Book Launch: Energy’s Digital Future – Harnessing Innovation for American Resilience and National Security

Virtual Event CO, United States

Please join the Payne Institute for Public Policy at the Colorado School of Mines as we welcome Amy Myers Jaffe, Managing Director, Climate Policy Lab and research professor at Tufts University’s Fletcher School, presenting a virtual book launch titled Energy’s Digital Future – Harnessing Innovation for American Resilience and National Security on Thursday, November 11, […]

Colorado’s CCUS Task Force and Key Policy Recommendations for States – Webinar

Virtual Event CO, United States

Please join the Mines Integrated CCUS Initiative and the Payne Institute for Public Policy at the Colorado School of Mines as we welcome Michael Turner, Director of Building Innovation & Energy Finance – Colorado Energy Office AND Laura Singer, CCUS Program Manager – Payne Institute for Public Policy presenting a virtual seminar titled Colorado’s CCUS Task Force and […]

A Conversation on the Clean Energy Transition with Mauricio Gutierrez – Webinar

Virtual Event CO, United States

Please join the Mines Global Energy Future Initiative and the Payne Institute for Public Policy at the Colorado School of Mines as we welcome Mauricio Gutierrez, President and Chief Executive Officer, NRG Energy, and Mines Alumni, presenting a virtual seminar titled A Conversation on the Clean Energy Transition with Mauricio Gutierrez on Tuesday, November 16, 2021 from 11:00am – […]

Minimizing Microaggression Learning and Skill Building Workshop

Virtual Event CO, United States

With some many new community members joining the Oredigger community this year—faculty, staff and students—comes an increase in requests for campus-wide diversity, inclusion and access learning opportunities. Join Dr. Amy Landis on November 17 at 9am MTN for Minimizing Microaggressions, an hour-long interactive workshop on how to identify and challenge microaggressions (unintentional slights or invalidations that […]

Free

Library Concert Series featuring Lesli Wood

Arthur Lakes Library 1410 Illinois St., Golden, CO, United States

Join us for the legendary and always enjoyable Lesli Wood in her 4th performance at Concerts in the Library. For this concert, she will answer the #1 question from audiences, “I wonder what the real story is behind that song?” Arkansas native Lesli Wood has been playing acoustic guitar, performing, writing and recording songs for […]

Free

Faculty Senate Regular Meetings

Virtual Event CO, United States

The Faculty Senate promotes cooperation and understanding among the various constituencies that comprise the school by: providing a forum for the Academic Faculty to express its concerns to the Administration and the Board of Trustees; encouraging the involvement of the Academic Faculty in the overall operation of the school; and fostering and maintaining a stimulating […]

Capstone Senior Design Showcase

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

Please join us for the annual Capstone Design@MINES Showcase. This semester, over 20 teams will display their year-long, client-driven design projects. In addition to learning from Mines students, you can also meet project sponsors and Mines faculty who have supported our students along the way. Capstone student projects are always inspiring, so don’t miss this […]

Free

Library Concert Series featuring Miner Dissonance

Arthur Lakes Library 1410 Illinois St., Golden, CO, United States

Please join us for a special holiday concert presented by Miner Dissonance in their first appearance at the Concert Series.  They will be performing Christmas classics, like Deck the Halls, Mary Did You Know, O Christmas Tree, and many more! Miner Dissonance, a mixed voices a cappella  group, has been active on the Mines campus since 2011. The group […]

Free

Weimer Distinguished Lecture Speaker, David W. Houseknecht, USGS

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

Weimer Distinguished Lecture Saturday, December 4, 2021, 4:00PM, Student Center Grand Ballroom/ Virtual Speaker: David W. Houseknecht, United States Geological Survey Topic: Cretaceous Renaissance in Arctic Alaska – Huge Stratigraphic Oil Accumulations Hidden in Plain Sight in a Giant Cretaceous Clinothem Abstract: Between 1944 and 2013, more than 150 exploration wells penetrated the shallow Aptian […]

BOB WEIMER MEMORIAL RECEPTION

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

Bob Weimer Memorial Reception with the Weimer Family December 4, 2021, 5:30 - 9 pm Ben H. Parker Student Center Grand Ballroom/ Virtual Masks are required regardless of vaccination status unless actively eating meals and drinking. The reception is scheduled in a hybrid format. If you would like to join the presentation, please find the […]

International Reflections on the Outcome of COP 26 – Webinar

Virtual Event CO, United States

Please join REthink Energy and the Payne Institute for Public Policy at the Colorado School of Mines as we welcome Director Morgan D. Bazilian presenting a virtual seminar titled International Reflections on the Outcome of COP 26 on Tuesday, December  7, 2021 at 7:00am (MT). TOPIC:  INTERNATIONAL REFLECTIONS ON THE OUTCOME OF COP26 SPEAKER: PAYNE INSTITUTE DIRECTOR MORGAN D. […]

Cornerstone Design@Mines (EDNS 151) Finalists Competition

McNeil Hall 1400 Maple St., Golden, CO, United States

Poster Show, Prototypes and Judging of 26 finalist teams from this semester's EDNS151 sections. The theme for this semester is: DISASTER RAPID RESPONSE

Free

The Geopolitics of Energy Transition – Space-based Solar Power for Net Zero – Webinar

Virtual Event CO, United States

Please join European Space Agency and the Payne Institute for Public Policy at the Colorado School of Mines as we welcome Payne Institute Director Dr. Morgan D. Bazilian, presenting a virtual seminar titled The Geopolitics of Energy Transition – Space-based Solar Power for Net Zero on Thursday, December 9 2021 from 8:40am – 9:00am (MT). TOPIC: GEOPOLITICS OF […]

Faculty Senate Regular Meetings

Virtual Event CO, United States

The Faculty Senate promotes cooperation and understanding among the various constituencies that comprise the school by: providing a forum for the Academic Faculty to express its concerns to the Administration and the Board of Trustees; encouraging the involvement of the Academic Faculty in the overall operation of the school; and fostering and maintaining a stimulating […]

Microreactors to Meet ESG Goals in Mining Operations – Webinar

Virtual Event CO, United States

Please join the Mines Global Energy Future Initiative and the Payne Institute for Public Policy at the Colorado School of Mines as we welcome moderators Mark Deinert and Morgan Bazilian with panelists Kathryn Huff, Shannon Bragg-Sitton, John Jackson, Ken Darlington, Cristian Rabiti, Jonathan Hackett, Briana Gunn, and Scott Melbye, presenting a virtual seminar titled Microreactors to Meet ESG Goals in Mining […]

Critical Minerals: America’s Achilles’ Heel? – Webinar

Virtual Event CO, United States

Please join Our Energy Policy and the Payne Institute for Public Policy at the Colorado School of Mines as we welcome Morgan D. Bazilian, Director Payne Institute, presenting a virtual seminar titled […]

PE 100 Years Anniversary Launch Party

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

Swing by to get free lunch and SWAG, play some of our fun activities, and look at the cool stuff we’ve found of the department’s history.

Regional Integration of Power Systems: Issues and Case Studies on Economic Benefits of Interconnection – Webinar

Virtual Event CO, United States

Please join the Payne Institute for Public Policy at the Colorado School of Mines as we welcome Deb Chattopadhyay, Leader, Power System Planning Group, World Bank, presenting a virtual seminar titled Regional Integration of Power Systems: Issues and Case Studies on Economic Benefits of Interconnection on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 from 9:30am – 10:30am (MT). […]

Colorado Energy Policy: Trends and Options for the Future – Webinar

Virtual Event CO, United States

Please join the Payne Institute for Public Policy at the Colorado School of Mines as we welcome Colorado Senator Chris Hansen, Senate District 31, presenting a virtual seminar titled Colorado Energy Policy: Trends and Options for the Future on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 from 9:30am – 10:45am (MT). TOPIC:  COLORADO ENERGY POLICY: TRENDS AND OPTIONS FOR […]

Mines Methane Symposium – Issues and Opportunities – Webinar

Virtual Event CO, United States

Please join us for the inaugural Mines Methane Symposium – Issues and Opportunities held virtually on February 17, 2022, bringing together thought leaders from industry, academia, think tanks, and U.S. state and federal government, as well as foreign government leaders on the economic, policy and technology issues and opportunities related to addressing methane emissions. TOPIC:  […]