Global Leader in Energy Education, Research and Innovation
Colorado School of Mines
A comprehensive energy university driving innovation, expertise and workforce development
Colorado School of Mines is uniquely positioned at the center of the global energy conversation—advancing solutions across the entire energy landscape. Mines integrates research, education and industry collaboration to power innovation and prepare the future of energy workforce.
- Energy powers every part of modern society
- Global energy demand is accelerating with population and economic growth
- AI and data centers are driving unprecedented energy demand
- Energy poverty remains a critical challenge
The Future of Energy Starts in Golden
A global leader in comprehensive energy education and innovation
Explore how Mines is shaping the future of energy through groundbreaking research, industry collaboration and real-world innovation.
Workforce Development
Collaborative Leadership
Energy Research
Top Talent leading the energy workforce
Cultivating adaptable, forward-thinking students through flexible learning pathways.
An objective and trusted thought leader
Facilitating critical conversations between researchers, policy experts, legislators, industry and communities.
Cutting-edge solutions to problems that matter
Combining purposeful collaboration with a strong ecosystem for entrepreneurship and innovation.
Energy Advisory Board
The Mines Energy Advisory Board provides strategic guidance as Colorado School of Mines advances its global leadership in energy education, research and innovation. Composed of industry and government leaders spanning the full energy spectrum, the Board advises on strategy, academic and research alignment and emerging workforce and technology needs. Its insights help shape an integrated approach to meeting growing global energy demands and supporting key energy initiatives at Mines.
Collaborate with Mines Energy research centers and facilities
Center for Hydrate Research
Center for Rock & Fluid Multiphysics
Center for Wave Phenomena
Geology Center of Research Excellence
Colorado Center for Advanced Ceramics
Colorado Fuel Cell Center
A new Energy and Minerals Research Facility
Colorado School of Mines and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) have a long history of working together to solve geological and mineral resource questions. The next phase of the partnership will begin in 2027 with the opening of the Energy and Minerals Research Facility on the Mines campus.
Shaping the next generation of energy leaders
Mines graduates are technically exceptional, agile and solution-driven professionals—ready to make immediate and lasting impacts—and the energy sector is the second-largest employer of Mines graduates.
Energy News
- GTO Technologies receives final $2.7 million of $5 Million seed funding round
- Lessons from social sciences could move community engagement on industrial decarbonization projects from “public relations” to meaningful impact
- Inside the Colorado School of Mines student research shaping the future of critical minerals
- Mine waste offers new path to sourcing critical minerals, sustainable construction materials
- Mines and US Geological Survey expand critical minerals and energy research partnership with new joint facility
Share your story
Share your energy story and help us highlight the people and projects powering the future. Email communications@mines.edu with a brief summary and your contact information.