PhysicsFest!
CoorsTek Center for Applied Science and Engineering 1523 Illinois St., Golden, CO, United States• Food & Drink (bring your ID if 21+) • Graduate Student Research Poster Session • Graduating Senior Awards Held in the CoorsTek atrium
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Physics colloquium – “Watching Electrons Move”
CoorsTek Center for Applied Science and Engineering 1523 Illinois St., Golden, CO, United StatesKathryn 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 have been studied and harnessed to produce some of the greatest inventions of the past century, including electron microscopes and particle accelerators. However one fundamental […]
Nuclear Renaissance – Second Addition – Virtual Seminar
Virtual Event CO, United StatesPlease 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 StatesJudy 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 took a new direction. After beginning in tectonics and arc volcanism, my interests turned to sea floor alteration and then ore genesis. My analytical skills […]
Career Days – Preparation
Ben H. Parker Student Center 1200 16th St., Golden, CO, United StatesThis workshop will help you understand the best ways to prepare for the new 2-day Career Days. Learn the importance of company research, how to prepare yourself, and the best way present yourself for Career Days.
Free
Career Days – Preparation
Ben H. Parker Student Center 1200 16th St., Golden, CO, United StatesThis workshop will help you understand the best ways to prepare for the new 2-day Career Days. Learn the importance of company research, how to prepare yourself, and the best way present yourself for Career Days.
Free
International Human Trafficking Prevention Lecture
Ben H. Parker Student Center 1200 16th St., Golden, CO, United StatesA presentation that will provide attendees with the opportunity to gain insight into the importance of human labor and sex trafficking as well as how to recognize and prevent it. Presented by Professor Claude d’Estree who leads the Human Trafficking research program at the University of Denver and teaches on International Law and Human Rights
The Evolution Of GB Electricity Markets And Regulation – Webinar
Virtual Event CO, United StatesPlease join the Payne Institute for Public Policy at the Colorado School of Mines as we welcome Dr. David Newbery, Emeritus Professor and Director of The Energy Policy Research Group (EPRG) – […]
Molecular physics of carbon storage and utilization in tight reservoirs
Marquez Hall 1600 Arapahoe St., Golden, CO, United StatesRUI QIAO Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Virginia Tech Abstract: Oil from tight reservoirs has grown to dominate the liquid petroleum production in the U.S., which greatly benefits the petroleum industry. The industry, however, faces challenges in improving oil recovery from these reservoirs and reducing its carbon footprint. CO2 injection for enhanced oil recovery (EOR) and CO2 sequestration […]
Physics Colloquium- “Superconductive Electronics As A Path For Scalability Of Quantum Computing”
Center for Technology and Learning Media (CTLM) 1650 Arapahoe St., Golden, CO, United StatesManuel A. Castellanos-Beltran NIST Abstract: Over the last two decades there has been tremendous interest in the advance of large-scale quantum computers. In particular, superconducting quantum processors has become the leading candidate for scalable quantum computing plat-form. Some of the initial research that paved the way for this field to take off was done at […]
PE Distinguished Seminar: Understanding and Mitigating Man-made Earthquakes
Marquez Hall 1600 Arapahoe St., Golden, CO, United StatesRUBEN JUANES Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, MIT Earthquakes occur when faults slip. While the most devastating earthquakes are of tectonic origin, human activities have been associated with the triggering of earthquakes that have caused substantial economic damage and societal concern. The demonstration that fluid injection can cause earthquakes dates back to the 1970s […]
Physics colloquium-“Controlling Spin and Light at Room Temperature in Lead-Halide Inspired Hybrid Semiconductors”
CoorsTek Center for Applied Science and Engineering 1523 Illinois St., Golden, CO, United StatesMatt Beard National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Abstract: In this presentation I will discuss our studies of controlling the charge carrier dynamics, light/matter interactions, and spin populations in metal-halide organic/inorganic hybrid systems. Lower dimensional perovskites are of particular interest since the lower degree of symmetry of the metal-halide connected octahedra and the large spin-orbit coupling […]
Distinguished Lecture By Prof. Nikhilesh Chawla
Coolbaugh Hall 1012 14th St., Golden, CO, United StatesThe 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 […]
Geology & Geological Engineering/ Geophysics/ Mining Engineering/ Petroleum Engineering Joint Lecture: Chris Atchison
Berthoud Hall 1516 Illinois St., Golden, CO, United StatesChris 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 […]
PE Distinguished Seminar: Large-scale Geological Storage of Carbon Dioxide
Marquez Hall 1600 Arapahoe St., Golden, CO, United StatesMICHAEL 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 […]
Physics Colloquium-“Single-Atom Memristors And Low-Energy Electronic And Sensor Systems”
CoorsTek Center for Applied Science and Engineering 1523 Illinois St., Golden, CO, United StatesDeji 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 […]
Economics and Business Alumni event
Ben H. Parker Student Center 1200 16th St., Golden, CO, United StatesJoin us for this networking event and hear updates on research and programs with Economics and Business Department faculty, staff, students and alumni.
Free
Research Council’s Research Fusion Session
Ben H. Parker Student Center 1200 16th St., Golden, CO, United StatesJoin 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 […]
GE/ GP Student Research Fair
Ben H. Parker Student Center 1200 16th St., Golden, CO, United StatesGeology & 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 […]
PE Distinguished Seminar: Optimization and History Matching Frameworks for CO2
Marquez Hall 1600 Arapahoe St., Golden, CO, United StatesLOUIS 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 […]
Physics colloquium – “Harnessing Spin in α-Sn”
CoorsTek Center for Applied Science and Engineering 1523 Illinois St., Golden, CO, United StatesMinghzhong 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 […]
Physics colloquium – “Quantum State Engineering through Weak Measurement”
CoorsTek Center for Applied Science and Engineering 1523 Illinois St., Golden, CO, United StatesHilary 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, […]
CIA CHAOTICGOOD Info. Workshop
Online (Zoom) CO, United StatesJoin RTT’s Proposal Support team for this virtual information workshop to learn more about the CIA CHAOTICGOOD, Broad Agency Announcement (BAA) Program opportunity from White Paper to the full proposal submission on March 31, 2023 | 12:00 – 1:00 pm RSVP - https://research.mines.edu/upcoming-events/
Physics colloquium-“Engineering Cooperative Orders in Thin Films of Quantum Materials”
Kaveh Ahadi North Carolina State University, Department of Materials Science and Engineering Abstract: The intersection of emergent phenomena, e.g., ferroelectricity, magnetism, and superconductivity, is a fertile landscape for exotic quantum orders. In this presentation, I will talk about engineering these cooperative orders in complex oxides and chalcogenide thin films and heterostructures. I will present our […]
NSF CAREER Workshop
Virtual Event CO, United StatesJoin the Office of Research and Technology Transfer (RTT) proposal support team on Thursday, April 6 from noon to 1 pm for a virtual workshop on the NSF CAREER program. Anyone considering applying by this year’s July 1 deadline is encouraged to attend to hear from past CAREER award winners and an assessment expert in order to gain practical […]
Research Council’s Research Lecture
Ben H. Parker Student Center 1200 16th St., Golden, CO, United StatesResearch Council, Office of RTT, McNeil Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and Colorado Geological Survey present: Research Council Lecture 2022 Faculty Excellence Award winner: Dr. Tom Williams Associate Professor, Computer Science Lunch will be served. (Please RSVP below for lunch count) Event RSVP: https://bit.ly/research-council-lecture-RSVP
Physics colloquium-“Towards New Circuit Elements for Protected Superconducting Qubits”
CoorsTek Center for Applied Science and Engineering 1523 Illinois St., Golden, CO, United StatesAndras Gyenis University of Colorado @ Boulder, Electrical, Computer & Energy Engineering Abstract: Quantum-based electronics is a rapidly accelerating technology, where information is encoded in the quantum mechanical states of coupled natural or artificial atoms. To unlock the exceptional potential of quantum computers, one of the key challenges that the field has to overcome is […]
Physics colloquium – “Advances in Noisy Intermediate Scale Optimization”
CoorsTek Center for Applied Science and Engineering 1523 Illinois St., Golden, CO, United StatesDavide Venturelli Universities Space Resource Association (USRA) Abstract: we discuss the field of quantum optimization and its near-term viability in gate model quantum processors. We will look at hardware efficient algorithm design and experimental results targeting problems with many qubits, and discuss how to benchmark solvers in search of quantum advantage. Bio: Davide Venturelli is […]
Spring 2023 Undergraduate Research Symposium
Ben H. Parker Student Center 1200 16th St., Golden, CO, United StatesPlease join us for the sixth annual spring undergraduate research symposium on April 19th and April 20th. We have a day full of exciting and wonderful events! April 19, 8:30 AM-9:30 AM: Keynote address by Dr. Lisa Corwin, Assistant Professor - EBIO, CU Boulder Failing (in order) to Succeed - Exploring response to failure in STEM and how to […]
Spring 2023 Undergraduate Research Symposium
Ben H. Parker Student Center 1200 16th St., Golden, CO, United StatesPlease join us for the sixth annual spring undergraduate research symposium on April 19th and April 20th. We have a day full of exciting and wonderful events! April 19, 8:30 AM-9:30 AM: Keynote address by Dr. Lisa Corwin, Assistant Professor - EBIO, CU Boulder Failing (in order) to Succeed - Exploring response to failure in STEM and how to […]
Van Tuyl Lecture: Ken Belitz, USGS
Berthoud Hall 1516 Illinois St., Golden, CO, United StatesKen Belitz, United States Geological Survey, GSA's Hydrogeology Division’s Distinguished Birdsall-Dress Lecturer for 2023 Berthoud 241/ Zoom, 4PM, Thursday, April 20, 2023 Old Problems, New Approach: Applications of Ensemble-Tree Machine Learning to Hydrogeology Abstract: Ensemble tree modeling is a machine learning method well suited for representing complex non-linear phenomena. As such, ensemble tree modeling can […]
SBIR/STTR training opportunity
In conjunction with Mines Venture Center programing - Venture Partners at CU Boulder is offering an SBIR/STTR training opportunity next week. As Mines faculty, researcher, or affiliate, you are eligible […]
Physics colloquium-“Engaging the Public and K-12 Students in Quantum Education”
CoorsTek Center for Applied Science and Engineering 1523 Illinois St., Golden, CO, United StatesEmily Edwards Illinois Quantum Information Science & Technology Center (IQUIST) Abstract: Increasing public awareness and engagement with quantum-related topics in modern physics is of importance given the projected societal impact of the broader field of quantum information science and engineering. Yet there is an informational desert for many non-experts interested in learning about quantum mechanics. […]
Unleashing Wall Street to Invest in Critical Mineral for the EV Battery Supply Chain and the Policy Challenges – Webinar
Virtual Event CO, United StatesPlease join the Payne Institute for Public Policy at the Colorado School of Mines as we welcome John Dowd, CEO, and Govind Friedland, COO, GoGreen Investments, presenting a virtual seminar titled Unleashing Wall Street to Invest in Critical Mineral for the EV Battery Supply Chain and the Policy Challenges on Thursday, April 27, 2023. TOPIC: UNLEASHING WALL STREET […]
HYPERSONICS WORKSHOP
Brown Hall 1610 Illinois St., Golden, CO, United StatesThe RTT Office is hosting a brainstorming workshop on Mines expertise in hypersonics that will be led by Joy Gockel (ME) and Veronica Eliasson (ME). This workshop will seek to […]
UNDERSTANDING JUSTICE40 IN DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY GRANT PROPOSALS WORKSHOP
Virtual Event CO, United StatesUNDERSTANDING JUSTICE40 IN DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY GRANT PROPOSALS WORKSHOP Date: Wednesday, May 17th Time: 12:00 – 1:00 pm Event Location: Virtual via Zoom Registration: https://research.mines.edu/upcoming-events/ Do you have a DOE grant coming up […]
41st International Energy Workshop
Green Center 924 16th Street, Golden, CO, United StatesColorado School of Mines, the Payne Institute for Public Policy, and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) will co-host the 41st International Energy Workshop (IEW) in Golden, Colorado, USA, on June 13-15, 2023. The IEW is a leading conference for the international energy analysis community—bringing together scholars, researchers, and practitioners to discuss advances for emerging […]
MANAGING CONFLICT IN EXTRACTIVE ENVIRONMENTS – PART 1 – Webinar
Virtual Event CO, United StatesThe Payne Institute for Public Policy at the Colorado School of Mines and the Universidad Nacional de San Agustin de Arequipa, Peru (UNSA) are co-hosting the seminar series, “Managing Conflict in Extractive Environments.” The […]
Physics colloquium-“New Concepts and Emergent Materials for Optoelectronics and Photovoltaics”
Hill Hall 920 15th St., Golden, CO, United StatesThomas Fix University of Strasbourg, ICube Labroratoy (CNRS) Abstract: This seminar will give an overview of three different topics currently investigated in the Materials for electronic and photovoltaic devices team (MaCEPV) of ICube laboratory. Downshifting and downconversion for solar cells Downshifting and downconversion are advanced concepts for solar cells enabling a better match between the […]
Fall 2023: Faculty Research Conversations
sPlease join Dr. Walt Copan and the Office of Research and Technology Transfer on one of the three dates below to hear a recap of Fiscal Year 23 in research. The conversation will also highlight some of the added resources available now through RTT and provide an opportunity for Q&A. New this year: Plan to […]