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Underground Lunch & Learn: University Transportation Center for Underground Transportation Infrastructure
Underground Lunch & Learn: University Transportation Center for Underground Transportation Infrastructure
Learn from Dr. Marte Gutierrez about the $7.5 million University Transportation Center for Underground Transportation Infrastructure (UTC-UTI) at Mines that was recently funded by the US Department of Transportation under the FAST (Fixing America's Surface Transportation) Act. FREE LUNCH FOR ATTENDEES.
Heiland/ Van Tuyl Joint Lecture: Barbara Romanowicz, University of California, Berkeley and College de France, Paris
Heiland/ Van Tuyl Joint Lecture: Barbara Romanowicz, University of California, Berkeley and College de France, Paris
Barbara Romanowicz, University of California, Berkeley and College de France, Paris Marquez 126, 4-5PM The Earth's "hum" Abstract: The Earth's low frequency "hum", a persistent background seismic noise in the normal mode frequency band, discovered 20 years ago by Japanese seismologists, was initially attributed to direct atmospheric pressure effects. It turns out that most of it […]
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Van Tuyl/ Heiland Joint Lecture: Maureen Long, Yale University
Van Tuyl/ Heiland Joint Lecture: Maureen Long, Yale University
Maureen Long, Yale University Berthoud 241, 4-5PM The Appalachians and How They Got That Way: New Views of Eastern North America from the Earthscope Project Abstract: The surface geology of eastern North America is extraordinary in its complexity. This complexity reflects a wide range of tectonic processes that have operated in the region over the past […]
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PE Distinguished Seminar Series: Dr. Mehdi Salehi
PE Distinguished Seminar Series: Dr. Mehdi Salehi
Challenges of New Technology Development and Deployment in the Oil & Gas Industry, an overview of a new technology development: Next Generation Mobility and Sweep Improvement with Excelceor Technology Abstract: The oil and gas industry is often characterized as being too conservative, risk-adverse and slow to adopt new technology. Commercializing technology in the oil and […]
CBE Shell Seminar Series: Nich Sandoval, Tulane University, Advancing Frontiers in Novel Methods of Gene Regulation in Bacteria
CBE Shell Seminar Series: Nich Sandoval, Tulane University, Advancing Frontiers in Novel Methods of Gene Regulation in Bacteria
Dr. Nich Sandoval of Tulane University will give a talk entitled "Advancing Frontiers in Novel Methods of Gene Regulation in Bacteria"
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WIRED for Work!
WIRED for Work!
WIRED for Work! Professional Development Practice Resume reviews and advice from Career Day employers. Students may drop in to have your resume reviewed by industry professionals, ease nerves before Career Day and brush up your resume. Practice your 30-second introduction in an informal setting before being "on" at Career Day! Monday, September 9, 12 - […]
Mindful Mondays
Mindful Mondays
Join us for a 30-minute drop-in guided meditation to calm and center your mind. Facilitated by Mines students, faculty and staff. No experience necessary! Light snacks provided.
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Career Day
Career Day
The Career Center will be hosting more than 350 companies on campus at Fall 2019 Career Day. Career Day will take place in two locations: Student Recreation Center and Steinhauer Fieldhouse. 9:00am: Career Day is open to graduating students 10:00am: Career Day is open to all students and the campus community 3:00pm: Career Day closes […]
Physics colloquium-“Solid State Cooling and Power Generation-Transitioning From Mechanical Engines to Electronic Materials”
Physics colloquium-“Solid State Cooling and Power Generation-Transitioning From Mechanical Engines to Electronic Materials”
Eric Toberer Colorado School of Mines, Department of Physics Abstract: The transition from bulky vacuum tubes to solid state transistors in the 1960s heralded the dawn of the information age. In contrast, we have yet to experience a similar revolution in our ability to control heat. Today, electricity is primarily produced via mechanical heat engines […]
Heiland/ Van Tuyl Joint Lecture: Greg Leveille, ConocoPhillips
Heiland/ Van Tuyl Joint Lecture: Greg Leveille, ConocoPhillips
Greg Leveille, ConocoPhillips Marquez 126, 4-5PM Journey Through Subsurface Data Analytics Abstract: As recently as ten years ago, unconventional reservoirs were believed by most E&P industry participants to be marginal targets – destined to deliver single digit recovery factors and being unable to compete against conventional reservoirs on a cost of supply basis. History has proven that […]
Constructing a Graphic Narrative – Presented by HASS
Constructing a Graphic Narrative – Presented by HASS
A workshop on showing and telling your story! From graphic novels to video games, visual storytelling is a large part of our interaction with the world today. Join critically-acclaimed graphic novelist R Alan Brooks for a workshop on constructing graphic narratives that will enrich your communication skills. You'll leave with the foundations for outlining a […]
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Future of Lithium Markets
Future of Lithium Markets
Emily Sarah Hersh is based in Buenos Aires, Argentina where she serves as Managing Partner of DCDB Research. Emily is a well-known lithium industry expert and is the co-host of the popular Global Lithium Podcast (www.lithiumpodcast.com). Emily manages projects in South America for companies in the mining, energy, oil and gas industries. Her specialization in […]
Graduate Student & New Faculty Open House
Graduate Student & New Faculty Open House
Join us Wednesday, September 11 - 3-5PM Stop by the Library, Writing Center, Career Center, and Wellness Center to learn about the services and support available. No registration necessary. Refreshments provided Family friendly Visit all four stops to be entered in a raffle! (the Career Center will be hosting their stop in the Library) Can't […]
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Van Tuyl Lecture: Davide Oppo, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Van Tuyl Lecture: Davide Oppo, University of Louisiana at Lafayette
Davide Oppo, University of Louisiana at Lafayette Berthoud 241, 4-5PM Cold Seepage: A Window to the Deep Petroleum System Abstract: The natural leakage of hydrocarbons, broadly defined as cold seepage, is a well-known phenomenon occurring in a wide range of geologic and geodynamic settings, including deep sea fans, convergent margins, and polar regions, with new seepage […]
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CBE Shell Seminar Series: Chris Wirth, Cleveland State University, Complex Colloidal Particles Near Boundaries
CBE Shell Seminar Series: Chris Wirth, Cleveland State University, Complex Colloidal Particles Near Boundaries
Dr. Chris Wirth of Cleveland State University will present his talk on “Complex Colloidal Particles Near Boundaries”
Trefny Center Workshop: Creating an Inclusive Environment
Trefny Center Workshop: Creating an Inclusive Environment
Learn strategies to create inclusive environments. First of two part consecutive workshops on Engineering Inclusive Environments. Please register for one or both parts of the series through the Eventbrite link below. Beverages and snacks provided.
Trefny Center Workshop: Managing and Maintaining an Inclusive Environment
Trefny Center Workshop: Managing and Maintaining an Inclusive Environment
Learn about norms and consequences and how they can be used to manage and maintain inclusive environments. Second of two part consecutive workshops on Engineering Inclusive Environments. Please register for one or both parts of the series through Eventbrite link below. Beverages and snacks provided.
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Book Launch – Power Trip: the Story of Energy
Book Launch – Power Trip: the Story of Energy
Book Launch-Power Trip: the Story of Energy 12:00-1:00 | September 16, 2019 | Library | Boettcher Room Dr. Michael E. Webber is based in Paris, France where he serves as the Chief Science and Technology Officer at ENGIE, a global energy & infrastructure services company. Webber is also the Josey Centennial Professor in Energy Resources, […]
Mindful Mondays
Mindful Mondays
Join us for a 30-minute drop-in guided meditation to calm and center your mind. Facilitated by Mines students, faculty and staff. No experience necessary! Light snacks provided.
Daniels Fund Public Lecture on the Ethics of Technology
Daniels Fund Public Lecture on the Ethics of Technology
A whole domain of ethics surrounds how technology will change socially important structures, structures that can be both physical and conceptual. This presentation will illuminate the importance of structural questions to society (and to humanity as a whole). It will also suggest that these questions demand the most inclusive discussion of all the concerns prompted […]
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HASS Presents: The Constitutional Invention and Management of the American Economy and its Money
HASS Presents: The Constitutional Invention and Management of the American Economy and its Money
Humanities, Arts, & Social Sciences Division Presents The Constitutional Invention and Management of the American Economy and its Money by Richard A. Levine Come celebrate the 232nd anniversary of the signing of the US Constitution with a light lunch and an important discussion about the Constitution and the US economy. The United States' government currently runs […]
Physics Colloquium – “Physical Oceanography for Coral Reef Conservation”
Physics Colloquium – “Physical Oceanography for Coral Reef Conservation”
Joanie Kleypas and Scott Bachman National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR), Climate & Global Dynamics Abstract: Coral reefs are one of the most important marine ecosystems, both ecologically and economically. Unfortunately, this ecosystem has already suffered major declines, and with continued climate change more than 90% of coral reefs will be lost by the year […]
Daniels Fund Student & Faculty Lecture on Gender & Climate Engineering
Daniels Fund Student & Faculty Lecture on Gender & Climate Engineering
This presentation uses climate engineering and biotechnology to illustrate some of the locations in which gender can appear in the early days of technological development. The argument makes the case for the relevance of feminist studies to an engineering education.
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Ally Training for Gender Equity
Ally Training for Gender Equity
Training for men faculty and staff. The session will highlight Mines data on the recruitment, retention and advancement of women, as well as the importance of a positive institutional climate. Facilitated by Drs. Roger Green and Robert Gordon from NDSU and Auburn University. This is an RSVP event.
Mines Advocates Town Hall
Mines Advocates Town Hall
Are you curious about the Mines Advocates program launching on campus this semester? Join us to learn more and ways you can support Mines’ first cohort of men advocates. Facilitated by Dr. Christie McGeorge from NDSU.
Daniels Fund Lunch with the Author of ‘The Synthetic Age’ for Grad Students & Faculty
Daniels Fund Lunch with the Author of ‘The Synthetic Age’ for Grad Students & Faculty
We have purchased several copies of The Synthetic Age: Outdesigning Evolution, Resurrecting Species, and Reengineering Our World (MIT, 2018) for faculty & the Ethics Library. Let Sandy and/or Qin know if you'd like a copy via email or RSVP.
Trefny Center Workshop Dynamic Lectures: Engaging Students in their Learning
Trefny Center Workshop Dynamic Lectures: Engaging Students in their Learning
Learn strategies to make your lectures more dynamic and engaging for students.
Van Tuyl Lecture: Richard Palin, Colorado School of Mines
Van Tuyl Lecture: Richard Palin, Colorado School of Mines
Richard Palin, Colorado School of Mines, Geology and Geological Engineering Department Berthoud 241, 4-5PM Constraining Continental Lithospheric Dynamics using Xenoliths: Case Studies from the Colorado Plateau, USA Abstract: The causes of Cenozoic uplift of the Colorado Plateau, southwestern USA, are strongly debated, though most hypotheses acknowledge the importance of northwest-directed subduction of the Farallon oceanic plate […]
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PE Distinguished Seminar Series: Dr. Perapon Fakcharoenphol
PE Distinguished Seminar Series: Dr. Perapon Fakcharoenphol
Geomechanical Challenges for Deepwater Development Abstract: The deepwater industry was hit hard in 2014. Most deepwater development projects were sub-economic with oil prices falling to below US$50 a barrel. The industry has taken significant steps to make the projects more competitive by simplifying well, facility, and host designs, which ensure that the project meets safety […]
CBE Shell Seminar Series: Kelly Schultz, Lehigh University, Characterizing the Evolution of Gel Scaffolds Using Passive Microrheology
CBE Shell Seminar Series: Kelly Schultz, Lehigh University, Characterizing the Evolution of Gel Scaffolds Using Passive Microrheology
Dr. Kelly Schultz of Lehigh University will present her talk on “Characterizing the Evolution of Gel Scaffolds Using Passive Microrheology”
Daniels Fund: Wildness as Resilient
Daniels Fund: Wildness as Resilient
A special event that aligns with the first day of the Global Climate Strike.
Hydrology, Water Resources, and Climate Change
Hydrology, Water Resources, and Climate Change
The primary research interests is in quantifying the hydrologic impacts of both climate change and land cover disturbance processes across multiple scales. The scientific community’s understanding of climate change continues to evolve, and so we need a flexible framework—models, observations, and communication—to evolve together with this understanding. The tools we use in my research group […]
Trefny Center Friday Afternoon Club
Trefny Center Friday Afternoon Club
Friday Afternoon Club is a monthly opportunity for faculty to come together and share ideas, experiences, and resources. Beverages and snacks provided. Friday Afternoon Club is the third Friday of each month from 3–5 pm. Come and go according to your schedule. Please register through the Eventbrite link so that we can plan accordingly.
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Mindful Mondays
Mindful Mondays
Join us for a 30-minute drop-in guided meditation to calm and center your mind. Facilitated by Mines students, faculty and staff. No experience necessary! Light snacks provided.
Materials Science Distinguished Lecture Series
Materials Science Distinguished Lecture Series
Mines, NREL and NIST present Advanced Materials for a New Carbon Economy Dr. Sarah Baker, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory To maintain a safe climate for future generations, we need to eliminate net CO2 emissions by mid-century, and remove nearly 50 gigatons of greenhouse gasses from the atmosphere by century’s end. The ability to collect, move, […]
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Trefny Center Student Panel: Experiences with Positive Learning Environments at Mines
Trefny Center Student Panel: Experiences with Positive Learning Environments at Mines
Hear student thoughts on their best learning environment experiences and how faculty can contribute to positive and productive classrooms. Lunch will be available at 12:30, the panel discussion begins at 12:40. Please register through the Eventbrite link so that we can plan accordingly.
Physics Colloquium-“Discussion and Demonstration of Innovative Low-Cost Technology for Environmental Monitoring”
Physics Colloquium-“Discussion and Demonstration of Innovative Low-Cost Technology for Environmental Monitoring”
Paul Kucera University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR), COMET Program Abstract: Accurate and reliable real-time monitoring and dissemination of observations of atmospheric and hydrologic conditions in general is critical for a variety of research and decision support applications. Combined precipitation and stream gauge observations provide information about the hydrological cycle in a basin and are critical […]
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Underground Lunch & Learn: Disaster Strikes When a Tunnel Collapse Causes a Water Breach
Underground Lunch & Learn: Disaster Strikes When a Tunnel Collapse Causes a Water Breach
DISASTER STRIKES WHEN A TUNNEL COLLAPSE CAUSES A WATER BREACH During the early morning hours on July 17th, an apparent collapse in a tunnel on the Fort Laramie Canal, about one and a half miles south of the town of Fort Laramie, WY, caused water to back up and breach the canal bank upstream of […]
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Van Tuyl Lecture: Matt Thomas, USGS
Van Tuyl Lecture: Matt Thomas, USGS
Matt Thomas, United States Geological Survey Berthoud 241, 4-5PM The Arctic Coastal Erosion Problem Abstract: The Arctic coastline spans ~45,000 km (28,000 miles) across six nations, including the United States. Declining sea ice in the Arctic Ocean has increased the length of the open-water season, exposing the coasts to more frequent and intense forms of wave […]
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CBE Shell Seminar Series: Ryan Hartman, NYU, Artificially Intelligent Microreactors with In Situ Characterization Methods with Potential Applications in Energy, Chemicals, and Materials
CBE Shell Seminar Series: Ryan Hartman, NYU, Artificially Intelligent Microreactors with In Situ Characterization Methods with Potential Applications in Energy, Chemicals, and Materials
Dr. Ryan Hartman of New York University will present his talk on “Artificially Intelligent Microreactors with In Situ Characterization Methods with Potential Applications in Energy, Chemicals, and Materials”
PE Distinguished Seminar Series: Drilling Systems Automation is Here – Propagation, Pitfalls, Profits
PE Distinguished Seminar Series: Drilling Systems Automation is Here – Propagation, Pitfalls, Profits
John de Wardt de Wardt and Company Inc. Drilling Automation is a fast-growing technology application that impacts all companies and all disciplines connected to well construction. Technology applications are being developed by large and small companies. Rising data demands are uncovering source data quality issues that also affect data analytics. Automation will not be an […]
Concert in the Library: Andrew Fletcher
Concert in the Library: Andrew Fletcher
A fan favorite at Concerts in the Library, Andrew is returning for his third Concert in the Library performance. He is a third year graduate student in the Nuclear Engineering program at Mines. Playing guitar for nearly his entire life, Andrew specializes in open-ended improvisations, taking influences from rock, jazz, funk, classical, electronic, progressive, and […]
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Mindful Mondays
Mindful Mondays
Join us for a 30-minute drop-in guided meditation to calm and center your mind. Facilitated by Mines students, faculty and staff. No experience necessary! Light snacks provided.
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Physics Colloquium – “Precise Atomic Mass Measurements for Nuclear and Neutrino Physics”
Physics Colloquium – “Precise Atomic Mass Measurements for Nuclear and Neutrino Physics”
Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Fundamental Physics Lecture Matthew Redshaw Central Michigan University Abstract: The mass of an atom is one of its most fundamental properties, representing the sum of the masses of all the protons, neutrons and electrons that it is made of and, through Einstein’s famous equation E = mc2, the energy required to […]
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Trefny Center Workshop: Discussions or Crickets?
Trefny Center Workshop: Discussions or Crickets?
Do you experience silence when hoping for student discussion? Explore how you can promote meaningful discussions that advance learning. Beverages and snacks provided. Please register through the Eventbrite link below.
Van Tuyl Lecture: Julie Mitchell, NASA
Van Tuyl Lecture: Julie Mitchell, NASA
Julie Mitchell, National Aeronautics and Space Administration Berthoud 241, 4-5PM Challenges in Returning Samples from Cold Solar System Environments Abstract: The Astromaterials Curation Office at the Johnson Space Center is the nation’s repository for extraterrestrial samples, including the Apollo Moon rocks, meteorites, and many others. This talk will introduce NASA’s current astromaterials collections and our ongoing […]
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CBE Shell Seminar Series: Gordon Christopher, Texas Tech University, How do we characterize the properties of air/water interfaces relevant to petroleum processing?
CBE Shell Seminar Series: Gordon Christopher, Texas Tech University, How do we characterize the properties of air/water interfaces relevant to petroleum processing?
Dr. Gordon Christopher of Texas Tech University will present his talk entitled “How do we characterize the properties of air/water interfaces relevant to petroleum processing?”
Astronomy Night at the Library
Astronomy Night at the Library
On Friday evening, October 4th, 2019, we will observe the Moon, Jupiter, Saturn, and other deep sky objects from 6 to 9 pm. We will set up a telescope or two behind the Southwest corner of the library near the ADA Accessible door and walkway. Some drinks and snacks may be available. This event is arranged […]