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Colorado School of Mines
1500 Illinois St
Golden, CO 80401
Colorado School of Mines
Throughout its
 123-year
history, the Colorado School of Mines has had a distinct focus on
the natural resources sector. CSM provides quality education,
research and outreach in all areas of science and engineering.
Graduate programs in science, economics and engineering provide
students with educational and research opportunities in materials,
energy, minerals, environmental science and engineering, and the
production and utilization of natural resources. Balancing resource
availability and environmental integrity is a primary focus for many
of CSM's graduate programs.
Why CSM?
CSM offers a location second to none.
CSM's programs in science, engineering, economics and energy are
internationally recognized.
The average starting salary for 2003 CSM graduates was $59,373.
87% of CSM's 2003 graduates were placed by graduation.
With a $182.5 million campus renewal program in progress, CSM has
invested heavily in new facilities like the Center for Technology
and Learning Media.
MS and PhD in Chemical Engineering Back to top
From its inception at the Colorado School of Mines in 1952, the
Chemical Engineering Department has focused on education and basic
and applied research aimed at problems of national interest. At CSM,
we maintain a high quality, well-funded research program with strong
participation from students at both the graduate and undergraduate
level. The Departmental research menu is quite broad and includes
major programs in advanced materials, separations science and
technologies, theoretical and applied thermodynamics, fuel cells,
computational chemistry, combustion science and engineering,
mathematical modeling of transport processes, methane hydrates,
microfluidics, microgravity combustion and computer-aided process
simulation.
MS and PhD in Engineering Systems
Rapid social and technological changes create new demands,
opportunities and challenges, resulting in a need for engineers
with diverse
interdisciplinary skills and a systems viewpoint. Responding to this
need, the Engineering Division offers a graduate multidisciplinary
education that intersects traditional engineering disciplines. From
electric power systems and artificial intelligence to earthquake
engineering and optimal design, the Engineering Systems program at
Mines offers extensive choices. The Division of Engineering has six
areas of research activities:
Sensing, Communications and Control
Energy Systems and Power Electronics
Geotechnical Engineering
Structural Engineering
Material Mechanics
Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Sciences
MS in Engineering and Technology Management
Engineering and Technology Management (ETM) emphasizes the
fundamental principles of (1) engineering management, the science of
planning, organizing, allocating resources and directing and
controlling activities that have an engineering component, and (2)
technology management, the study of alternative strategies for
managing global technology development, acquisition and
commercialization. The ETM program is designed to integrate the
technical element of engineering practice with the managerial
elements of modern engineering and technology management- with a
major focus on the business and management principles related to
this integration.
MS, Executive MS and PhD in Environmental Science and Engineering
The Environmental Science and Engineering (ESE) program was created
more than two decades ago to provide an integrated curriculum in
environmental science and engineering within the context of
risk-based decision-making and environmental law and policy
frameworks. The ESE program is now one of the largest graduate
degree programs at CSM and is nationally known for the quality of
ESE faculty and facilities, and the integrated curriculum and
research activities. The program is unique in the western U.S. as
recognized by its selection into the Western Regional Graduate
Program (WRGP) established by the Western Interstate Commission for
Higher Education. Research areas include: water and waste
reclamation and reuse, environmental biotechnology, environmental
chemistry and radiochemistry, site characterization and remediation
and environmental systems modeling.
MS, ME and PhD in Geological Engineering
The mission of the Geology and Geological Engineering Department is
to provide undergraduate and graduate students with a world-class
education that provides them with the skills necessary for a broad
variety of employment opportunities. We maintain strong, innovative
applied research programs in hydrogeology, geological engineering
and environmental geology, geochemistry and both minerals and energy
resource exploration and production with a firm foundation of basic
geosciences. Our faculty work cooperatively on a number of research
and educational projects. In addition, we integrate our research and
teaching with individuals in other departments and institutes on the
Colorado School of Mines campus, as well as with national and
international societies, government agencies, academic institutions
and private corporations.
MS and PhD in Geophysical Engineering
CSM is unique in its focus on those branches of science and
engineering dealing with the natural resources and environment of
planet Earth and beyond. The Department of Geophysics encompasses a
broad spectrum of activities including exploration and
characterization of petroleum, mineral and groundwater resources;
characterization of environmental, geotechnical and archeological
sites; monitoring of geo-hazards; and exploration of other planets.
The relatively small size of CSM leads to free-flowing interaction
between Geophysics and other departments in the pursuit of
multi-disciplinary solutions to challenging research problems. The
renowned faculty of the Department of Geophysics is respected
worldwide for its experience and expertise in applied geophysics.
MS and PhD Hydrologic Sciences & Engineering
The Hydrologic Science and Engineering (HSE) Program at the Colorado
School of Mines is an interdisciplinary graduate program designed to
provide students with a solid background in quantitative hydrology
and allow them to explore specialties within related fields, with
particular emphasis on areas of expertise of the participating
faculty. We offer programs of study in fundamental hydrologic
science and applied hydrology with engineering applications. Our
program encompasses: groundwater hydrogeology, surface water
hydrology, vadose zone hydrology, watershed hydrology, contaminant
transport and fate, contaminant remediation, hydrogeophysics, water
policy and law.
MS, ME, and PhD in Metallurgical and Materials Engineering
The Colorado School of Mines (CSM) is at the forefront of all
aspects of materials education and research. In recognition of the
diverse backgrounds and interests of students wishing to major in
materials science and engineering, two distinct degree programs are
available. There are tremendous opportunities for researchers in
materials science and engineering to meet the exciting demands for
the development and processing of new materials and to extend the
range of service and application of existing and traditional
materials. The Department conducts research in the following areas:
Ceramics glasses and thin films; Castings; Coatings; Composites,
intermetallics and smart materials; Corrosion; Electronic Materials;
Extractive Metallurgy, waste processing and recycling; Forming;
Advanced NDE methods; Nuclear materials; Photovoltaics; Process
modeling-and-control; Surface engineering; Synthesis and processing
of materials; and Welding and joining.
MS and PhD in Mathematical and Computer Sciences
With guidance from our internationally known faculty, students in
the CSM Mathematical and Computer Sciences graduate program solve
real problems from industry and government by applying the
theoretical tools from mathematical and computer science
disciplines. Faculty research and teaching interests span the area
of applied mathematics, statistics and computer sciences. Within
these areas, faculty conduct research through the Center for Wave
Phenomena, the Center for Automation, Robotics and Distributed
Intelligence and other interdisciplinary programs. These activities
provide many opportunities for students to become involved in
engineering and applied science projects on campus.
MS, ME, and PhD in Mining and Earth Systems Engineering
Producing and utilizing minerals, materials and energy has been, and
will remain, the bloodstream of society. Mining engineers are
involved in the exploration of space, the interior of the earth's
crust and the bottom of the oceans. The engineering profession has
become more interdisciplinary; in particular, the scope of graduate
education in the field has been expanded to include the
geotechnical, tunneling, excavation, environmental mineral
processing, particulate mechanics and bulk materials handling
engineering areas. This led the department to include the Earth
Systems Engineering specialty, which incorporates underground
construction, tunneling and excavation engineering, in addition to
the core mining engineering program. Recently, graduate offerings
were expanded to include industrial minerals, mineral processing and
extractive technology, particulate mechanics and bulk materials
handling areas.
MS, ME and PhD in Petroleum Engineering
The Petroleum Engineering Department at the Colorado School of Mines
enjoys a worldwide reputation for excellence in petroleum
engineering education and research. We attract well-qualified
students from all over the world, which creates a healthy
international atmosphere. The popularity of the program is reflected
in the large number of applicants, the demand from industry for
graduating students and the high level of financial support from
private sources. The Department has consistently been ranked as one
of the top petroleum engineering graduate programs by U.S. News and
World Report.
Diversity Programs at Colorado School of Mines
Here at Colorado School of Mines, we are dedicated to increasing the
opportunities for women and minorities in the science, technology,
engineering and mathematics fields. The Women in Science Engineering
and Mathematics program was established to enhance opportunities for
women in science and engineering careers, to increase retention of
women students and faculty at Colorado School of Mines and to
promote equity and diversity in higher education. WISEM sponsors
programs such as the Graduate Women’s Forum, WISEM Workshop Series,
scholarships and a mentoring program.
The Minority Engineering Program was established to address the
needs of minority undergraduate students. Each year MEP offers a
variety of activities and programs for our current students and our
future students. We desire to create the best possible environment
for success for our students. MEP not only helps our students become
great engineers, scientists, economists, professors, or whatever
profession they choose to pursue, it helps them become great people.
To increase the opportunities for minorities, Mines is pleased to
participate in the National GEM Consortium. This fellowship program
provides full financial support to underrepresented minorities
pursuing master's degrees in engineering or PhD degrees in science
or engineering.
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