The Colorado School of Mines chapter of Sigma Xi — the Scientific Research Honor Society, with support from the Office of the Provost as well as the departments of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Chemistry, is proud to announce a special presentation by “Distinguished Lecturer” Nikhilesh Chawla of Purdue University: Four-Dimensional (4D) Materials […]
Chris Atchison, National Science Foundation Joint Geology & Geological Engineering/ Geophysics/ Mining Engineering/ Petroleum Engineering Departments Lecture Berthoud 241/ Zoom, 4PM, Thursday, February 16, 2023 “Broadening Participation in Geoscience Field-studies through Inclusively Designed Communities of Learning” Abstract: Regardless of the discipline, field-focused coursework places an implicit prerequisite on the physical ability needed to navigate the […]
Edward Phelps from the University of Florida will present his talk titled "Engineered Models for New Insights Into Human Type 1 Diabetes."
¡Hola Familia! Happy Friday! Please join us today at noon to welcome our presenters at FirstThings First, a humanitarian engineering organization whose projects aim to help impoverished communities throughout the world. Free food will be provided at the meeting. NEW LOCATION: BB W250!! We look forward to seeing you there!
No colloquium - holiday
SEIS, the international seismometer of NASA?s InSight mission, operated on Mars from February 20 19 until mid- December 20 22. For the first time, a robotic seismometer installation was made on the ground followed by wind shield deployment. We present results in term of anisotropy, attenuation and scattering. Seismic source analyses have determined magnitude, depth […]
Richard S. Bishop, International Oil and Gas Consultant Student Center Grand Ballroom/ Zoom, 4PM, Thursday, February 23, 2023 Origins and Habitats of Super-Giant Fields Abstract: The answer to what controls field size is relatively simple: it is the smaller of either trap capacity or volume of charge (Bishop et al., 1983). There is a growing […]
The Mines Entrepreneurship Showcase is back, with more top entrepreneurial presenters and networking opportunities in the same great venue. Students, faculty, alumni, and regional friends are invited to connect on: The unique E&I Ecosystem at Mines and how to get involved, startup group stations for connecting on ideas and boosting ventures, success stories of Mines-alumni […]
Alberto Striolo from the University of Oklahoma, will present his talk titled "New Surfactants with Excellent Performance in the Energy and Materials Sectors."
MICHAEL CELIA Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Princeton University Subsurface energy systems have historically focused on extraction of hydrocarbons through mining (coal) or drilling and pumping (oil and gas). These extractive industries have led to myriad environmental damages at the land surface as well as large greenhouse gas emissions that drive climate change. Future […]
Please join the Payne Institute for Public Policy at the Colorado School of Mines as we welcome Fellow Trisha Curtis, President and CEO, PetroNerds LLC, presenting a hybrid seminar titled Geopolitics of Oil and Gas on Tuesday, February 28, 203 from noon-1pm MT in the Ben F. Parker Student Center, Ballroom D&E. Free lunch provided. TOPIC: GEOPOLITICS OF OIL AND […]
Deji Akinwande The University of Texas at Austin Abstract: This presentation focuses on the discovery of memory effect in 2D atomically-thin nanomaterials towards greater scientific understanding and advanced engineering applications. Non-volatile memory devices based on 2D materials are an application of defects and is a rapidly advancing field with rich physics that can be attributed […]
The Vallejo Irvine Program for Professional Development (VIP) is proud to host our 2nd annual VIP Professional Development Symposium on Wednesday, March 1st from 4:00 – 6:30 pm in the Student Center Grand Ballroom. Sage B. Hobbs, host of “Race, Culture, & Beyond: A Naked Conversations Podcast Series” and author of Naked Communication, joins us to discuss […]
Robert Handford, Consulting Sedimentologist Berthoud 241/ Zoom, 4PM, Thursday, March 2, 2023 Laterally Accreting Slope-channels, Cyclic Steps, and Sediment Waves in a Not-So-Deep but Dynamic Basin, Mississippian Fort Payne Formation, Kentucky-Tennessee Abstract: The Lower-Middle Mississippian Fort Payne Formation in south-central Kentucky consists of carbonate-shale clinothems, which initiated along the abandoned, subaqueous delta front of the […]
Join us for this networking event and hear updates on research and programs with Economics and Business Department faculty, staff, students and alumni.
BIO: Dr. Kalpana Hulluru is a Professor in the Department of English, Pondicherry University (PU), Puducherry, India. She has been awarded the USA’s ‘Study of Institutions Award’ (2007) and the […]
Passionate about people and buildings? Join us on a conversation about how JEDI factors affect building design & vice versa! Did you know you spend around 93% of your time […]
Rebecca Willits from Northeastern University, will present their talk titled “Microenvironmental Cues to Enhance Neural Repair”
The MRC will be going to Sand Creek to collect petrified wood this Saturday. No gear is required but waterproof shoes are recommended. We will meet at the CTLM parking lot at 10:00 am. Mines welcomes individuals with disabilities. If you require an accommodation in order to participate in this event, please contact jblane@mines.edu […]
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 […]
Join Oredigger Disability Activism and Community and Mines Undergraduate Student Government on March 7 at 5pm in GC 317 for a presentation from the Colorado Division of Vocational Rehab (DVR). Dinner will be provided. The Division of Vocational Rehab offers vocational guidance and counseling, short- or long-term training, job seeking skills, job development and job […]
Join the Department of Computer Science and Career Center for an evening of exploring careers in the computer science field. This event will feature two parts: 5-6 p.m.: Career Panel–This panel will feature representatives from different companies discussing their careers. Specifically, they will highlight career options and pathways through different computer science tracks including: Data […]
We often talk about leading others, and talk less often about what is required to lead yourself. Developing as leaders requires a sense of creativity, successful mindsets, and the ability to speak the truth. Charlyn Moss, Chief of Staff at EdSolutions and Founder of Working Within, will take students through a series of activities to […]
Join us to hear and learn about the ongoing research on campus by 10 fellow faculty members in 5-minutes brief presentations. We invite participants to sign up and offer an […]
Geology & Geological Engineering/ Geophysics Student Research Fair, Sponsored by Conoco Phillips Ben Parker Student Center Grand Ballroom, 5-7PM, Thursday, March 9, 2023 Categories (by first author); cash prizes given to winning poster in each division: Undergraduate Geophysics Masters Hydrology Masters Geological Engineering Masters Petroleum/Soft Rock Masters Economic Geology/Hard Rock Masters Pre-candidacy PhD PhD Candidates: […]
LOUIS DURLOFSKY Professor of Energy Resources Engineering, Stanford University There are many challenges associated with achieving carbon storage at gigaton scales. In this talk, I will present some of our recent developments in two areas relevant for the reservoir engineering of CCUS projects. A general framework for optimizing CO2 storage operations using derivative-free algorithms will […]
Minghzhong Wu Colorado State University, Department of Physics Abstract: Dirac semimetals are a recently discovered topological phase of quantum matter. α-Sn is unique among the Dirac semimetals because it is a single-element material and is therefore relatively easy to grow. Further, it can be transformed into other topological phases, such as a topological insulator or […]
Free Ice Cream and Games! March 14th in BB W210 from 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm WOAA is hosting an Ice Cream Social with the Ice Cream Club! This is an event for people to let loose and hang out with fellow engineers who love aerospace! There will be games and multiple ice cream options […]
Join the Career Center for an evening of exploring different Bioscience career paths. This event will consist of a one hour panel of industry professionals followed by one hour of networking and refreshments. This is event is free and open to all students, faculty, and staff. We encourage you to RSVP so that we know […]
Women of Aeronautics and Astronautics is hosting a group event with the Ice Cream Club. There where we will be a multitude of games including Jack in the box, VR, and more. Also, WoAA is providing multiple flavors of FREE ice cream including lactose-free options! This is a fun social event for WoAA members to […]
Can Ethical Argument Save the World? How to Write and Reason As If It Mattered (Because It Does!) Most people who pay attention to the subject […]
Francois Baneyx, from the University of Washington, will present his talk titled "Hierarchical and Stimuli-Responsive Hybrid Materials from High Information Content Building Blocks."
No colloquium, spring break
Hilary Hurst San José State University, Department of Physics & Astronomy Abstract: Superposition and entanglement are essential quantum properties which can be easily destroyed, rendering quantum devices useless. New modes of harnessing system-environment coupling can instead enable robust, entangled quantum phases and provide a route toward scalable quantum technologies. Weak measurement is one such route, […]
Please join the Payne Institute for Public Policy at the Colorado School of Mines as we welcome Rob Witwer, General Counsel and Senior VP for Regulatory and Governmental Affairs, Onward Energy, presenting a hybrid seminar titled From the Trenches of the Energy Transition: The Challenges and Opportunities Presented by Decarbonization on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 in Brown […]
Unfortunately, with regret, this event has been canceled due to low registration numbers. An alternative event is now scheduled for Golden Public Library on June 20th at 6 pm, where Andrew Terrill will discuss and answer questions on both of his books, The Earth Beneath My Feet and On Sacred Ground. https://jeffcolibrary.bibliocommons.com/events/63e5be6a287f0349da7c6173 The Town & Gown Book Club […]
Description: The International Rescue Committee Deputy Director, Wisler Jacquecin, will visit the Mines campus to give a brief history of the IRC and that of the IRC in Denver. He will discuss resettlement process es(from the first interaction with UNHCR to PRM assurances and reception/placement in Denver) as well as the plethora of services that the IRC […]
Join the Career Center for an evening of exploring different career paths within the field of renewable energy. This event will consist of a one hour panel followed by an hour and a half of networking with companies (and food!). The panel will specifically represent the industries within renewable energy with industry professionals discussing their […]
Join the Green Center 2nd Floor Offices for an afternoon of networking, food, drinks, games, and prizes.
