Department of Chemical
and Biological Engineering
From its inception at Colorado School of Mines in 1944, the Chemical and Biological Engineering Department has focused on education and basic and applied research aimed at problems of national interest. Our undergrads pursue degrees that are consistently shown to have some of the highest lifetime returns on investment for a public US university in an engineering department that is unique in that it delivers freshman biology in a state-of-the-art studio environment.
Department of Chemical
and Biological Engineering
From its inception at Colorado School of Mines in 1952, the Chemical and Biological Engineering Department has focused on education and basic and applied research aimed at problems of national interest. Our undergrads pursue degrees that are consistently shown to have some of the highest lifetime returns on investment for a public US university in an engineering department that is unique in that it delivers freshman biology in a state-of-the-art studio environment.
Welcome, from the Mines CBE family!
Excellent teaching, cutting-edge research
Effective Fall 2017, we are offering an updated ABET-accredited degree in chemical engineering. This revision modernizes our curriculum, offers increased flexibility in elective options and provides optional specialty tracks in Process Engineering and Biological Engineering for those who want to focus their degree.
In addition, we maintain a high-quality, well-funded research program ($7-8 million per year in research awards) with strong participation from students at both graduate and undergraduate levels. About 80 graduate and postdoctoral students study within a broad research menu, including major programs in conventional and renewable energy, soft materials and biotechnology, catalysis and separations, simulation and modeling and pedagogy with top-notch faculty, including one PECASE award winner and seven NSF CAREER Award winners.
These research and educational activities take place in one of the most scenic locations in the United States. With over 300 days per year of sunshine and the proximity to Denver and the Rocky Mountains, this area provides a combination of year-round cultural, recreational and entertainment opportunities that are virtually unmatched anywhere.
Faculty Openings
CBE is accepting applications for Tenured or Tenure-Track Faculty positions! Visit this link for more information.
News
- Mines hosts conference for chemical engineering students
Colorado School of Mines played host to nearly 300 students for the Rocky Mountain Regional Student Conference of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChe) April 5 and 6. The annual gatheri … - Chemical engineering senior to present research on Capitol Hill
Kristen Hietala, a senior majoring in chemical engineering, has always been interested in the natural environment around her. “When I was little, I used to get Ranger Rick, a kids nature magazine,” sh … - Chauhan takes reins of Chem & Bio Engineering Department
The new head of the Chemical and Biological Engineering Department at Colorado School of Mines hopes to increase the visibility of the impactful faculty research happening on campus in the energy and … - Gómez-Gualdrón awarded NSF CAREER funds for MOF work
Diego Gómez-Gualdrón, assistant professor of chemical and biological engineering at Colorado School of Mines, has been awarded National Science Foundation CAREER funding for work to accelerate the syn …