From the Mines Newsroom
- Alexander Pak wins NSF CAREER Award to apply computational tools to study protein complexes
NSF CAREER Award recipient Alexander Pak advances research on biological systems, using AI to better understand and predict protein self-assembly. - From lab to market: How a Mines professor is redefining diabetic wound care
A new dressing developed by a Colorado School of Mines professor and her startup GelSana offers a promising breakthrough in diabetic wound care. - Anuj Chauhan inducted to AIMBE College of Fellows
Mines Professor Anuj Chauhan has been elected to the AIMBE College of Fellows in recognition of his pioneering work in ophthalmic drug delivery. - Peter Aaen named Dean of Energy and Materials Programs
Peter Aaen has been named Dean of Energy and Materials Programs at Colorado School of Mines. - Chemical Engineering PhD wins Fall 2025 Rath Research Award at Graduate Commencement
Award-winning research advances next-generation computer chips with atomic-scale plasma etching innovations. - Lessons from a Mines alum’s path to leadership in a dynamic energy landscape
Crystal Heter ’99 reflects on leadership roles in the energy industry and lessons for future Mines leaders. - Chemical and biological engineering faculty win NIH grants for early career investigators
Colorado School of Mines faculty win NIH MIRA grants to explore protein complexes and immune response, advancing innovation in biological and medical research. - Two Mines students honored with Goldwater Scholarships
Caitlyn Castellion and Marco Salgado among 441 students nationwide chosen for the competitive scholarship program - Carolyn Ann Koh named AAAS Fellow
Koh was recognized for her “contributions to advancing the discipline of chemical engineering by pioneering the interfacial controls for gas hydrate crystallization in energy storage and pipeline plug … - Nanette Boyle named department head for Chemical and Biological Engineering
Boyle, who has been at Mines since 2013, is an associate professor and the Coors Developmental Chair