Majorie Chan, University of Utah Thursday, September 30, 2021, 4PM, BE 241/ Virtual Topic: Red Rocks from Earth to Mars Abstract: Mars is an exciting frontier for sedimentology, with opportunities to discover what might exist within its sedimentary layers and surface landforms. Comparative studies of red rocks on Earth have provided important clues for interpreting […]
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 […]
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 […]
William Tarpeh from Stanford University will give a talk entitled "Electrochemical Wastewater Refining: Reframing Nitrogen Pollutants as Products."
Please join us for part two of Innov8x Flash Challenge. Where students will move from problem-phase into solution-phase. Teams pitch solution pretotype to Mines Alumni and VF Corporation. Register today for free Anthony's pizza.
Nasr Ghoniem UCLA, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Department Abstract: Extreme-environment materials present some of the most significant challenges to the development of many advanced technologies in the nuclear, aviation, space, defense, automotive, and power generation industries. Such materials are subject to unprecedented assaults of high thermal heat flux, plasma and nuclear interactions, extremely fast mechanical […]
Career Day is only the kick-off to the job search! This workshop will help to debunk myths about the job search, while offering tips and tricks for staying motivated, managing your time, and implementing a strategic job search. This event will be in-person only in the Student Center Ballroom D. If you cannot attend in-person […]
The extracellular matrix (ECM) provides structural scaffolding and mediates signaling in the extracellular space. The protein component is resistant to chaotrope extraction, making proteomic characterization challenging. We have developed optimized protocols for extraction of ECM that have been refined using samples from many systems, allowing for molecular-scale assessment of ECM proteome composition and architecture. We […]
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 […]
Join Peace Corps Prep and our local Peace Corps recruiter to learn about Peace Corps service, what to expect when you apply, and how Peace Corps Prep @ Mines can prepare you to be a competitive applicant!
Join Debra Fine, former engineer, now nationally recognized keynote speaker, trainer and bestselling author, for her fast-paced, interactive and entertaining presentation. Together we’ll laugh, learn and leave with insightful and informative conversation skills and networking techniques on how to strike up conversations and keep them going, avoid conversation “killers”, and come across as composed and self-assured when […]
Xi Chen from the City University of New York will give a talk entitled “'Hygroscience' for Evaporation Energy Harvesting."
Join us in the library on Friday, October 8 from 12- 1p for some live music. Alex Jackson will be performing alternative, folk and jazz. New to the Concerts Series this year, Alex Jackson is an undergraduate Applied Math and Statistics major at Mines. Alex has 2 plants, 2 cats and plays 2 instruments. He is […]
The purpose of these monthly meetings is to engage all departments and campus units in guiding Mines DI&A, support your unit DI&A diversity efforts, share best practices as we implement our Strategic Plan for DI&A, and facilitate communication between the campus community and leadership. These meetings are open to the general campus.
Sergio Carbajo University of California-Los Angeles, Electrical & Computer Engineering (ECE) and Physics Departments Stanford University, SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory Abstract: Photon and particle sources are powerful tools with extremely high societal impact because they underpin myriad groundbreaking scientific, technological, and medical advancements. Topological and structured photonics can probe, excite, and manipulate matter with unparalleled […]
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 […]
Matthew Green from Arizona State University will give a talk entitled "Next-generation polymers for membrane separations, CO2 capture, and advanced materials."
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.
QBE Seminar Series welcomes Vanessa Phelan, the L.S. Skaggs Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences in the Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, with University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Microbial natural products continue to have a profound impact on human health. While environmental natural products are widely used in medicine, structurally […]
Extracting Accountability: Engineers and Corporate Social Responsibility is newly published by The MIT Press. Smith, trained as an anthropologist, is Associate Professor in EDS and Director of the Humanitarian Engineering & Science graduate program. Extracting Accountability is available open access or for purchase at The MIT Press.
Sudipta Seal from the University of Central Florida will give a talk entitled "Multi-valent nano-oxides for angiogenesis."
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 […]
Looking for a richer outdoor experience? How can we enhance healthy living through richer outdoor experiences? Join us Friday, October 22, at the new interim Venture Center, when we will look into outdoor health. Mines has always been known for solving big problems using our advanced research. For example, Professor Melissa Krebs developed hydrogel bandages […]
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 […]
Well Instrumentation and Fiber Optics – Critical Information to Understand the Interplay Between: Well, Stimulation and Subsurface Monitoring the creation and geometry of hydraulically induced fractures using a variety of diagnostic tools is a relatively expensive but necessary step to achieve the successful development of unconventional reservoirs. In recent years, downhole instrumentation using a combination […]
This session will discuss the academic publishing process, including identifying journals and the peer review process. It will also cover the different types of journals and publishing models, like Open Access publishing.
Allison “Allie” Pelzel Aerodynamics Engineer, Boom Supersonic BS Engineering Physics, MS Mechanical Engineering (Thermal Fluid Systems) Colorado School of Mines Equestrian Team Founder Biography: Allison is an aerodynamics engineer for Boom supersonic working on the supersonic civil transport, Overture. She is on the aircraft preliminary design team specializing in aircraft performance as well as being […]
The Front Range Industry and Postdoc Summit (FRIPS) is a half-day summit designed to bring together local postdocs and industry representatives. Two CEOs of companies based in Golden with be giving keynote talks, postdocs have the opportunity to present an elevator pitch, and we will have two industry panels. The event is free for all […]
Disability disclosure and accommodation requests in the workplace are common yet knowing how to ask, when to ask, and what to ask for can be tricky. Students, faculty, and staff are invited to an employment informational discussion about disclosure best practices and advice. Learn more and access the event Zoom link visit DiggerNet.
Ben Frieman, Geology & Geological Engineering Research Faculty Interview Lecture Thursday, October 28, 2021, 4PM, BE 241 Topic: TBA
HB Lecture Series presents Education in Afghanistan: Promoting Local Solutions to Address Complex Realities Education in Afghanistan, particularly girls’ education, is making headlines again as education policies and structures are rearranged under the new government of Taliban. While discourse on education in Afghanistan is embedded with assumptions about the Afghan culture and Islam, a closer […]
The Kayak club has reserved pool times for students to be able to learn the basics of kayaking in a safe and controlled environment with experienced members that are happy to teach and introduce kayaking to students. New kayakers will be able to learn the different kinds of paddle strokes to be able to go […]
Daniel Porpora Ball Aerospace Abstract: The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) is the largest, most complex, space telescope undertaken in NASA’s history. But why is it so? This talk will discuss why JWST is being built and how the ambitious science goals for it have led to such a unique and massive system. And we’ll […]
Connect with representatives from graduate schools across the nation. Learn about a variety of graduate school options including law school, public policy, and advanced STEM degrees. The event is accessible to staff, faculty, and students through the Career Fair Plus platform. Learn more about participating schools and event details on DiggerNet.
Welcome Dr. Chelsea Magin, Assistant Professor in the Departments of Bioengineering, Pediatrics and Medicine and the Principal Investigator of the Bio-inspired Pulmonary Engineering Laboratory at the University of Colorado, Denver, Anschutz Medical Campus. Abstract: Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a form of a pulmonary vascular disease that causes high blood pressure in the lungs. It […]
Join an informational dialogue with current graduate students about their decisions to pursue a graduate degree, lessons learned, and advice. Free lunch provided! Date: 11/3/21 Time: 12-1pm Location: GC 200C Learn more on DiggerNet.
Sporediggers: A monthlong web app building challenge for Mines students HELP WITH IDEAS AND TECH STACK We'll help you come up with ideas & the right approach to building a […]
Learn general advice and information about how to fund a graduate degree and what to consider financially when choosing a graduate education. Free lunch provided! Date: 11/4 Time: 12-1 pm […]
Adrienne Marshall, Colorado School of Mines Geology & Geological Engineering Thursday, November 4, 2021, 4PM, BE 241/ Virtual Topic: Hydrologic Modeling in Discontinuous Boreal Permafrost: Model Sensitivity and Uncertainty in […]