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About Mines

Colorado School of Mines is a public R1 research university focused on applied science and engineering, producing the talent, knowledge and solutions to serve industry and benefit society – all to create a more prosperous future.
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Academics

For more than 150 years, Mines has engineered a world of possibilities through world-class academics and hands-on learning that help you build real skills and set you up for career success.
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Research

As an R1 research university, Mines brings faculty, students and global partners together to engineer solutions that address the world's biggest scientific challenges and shape the future on Earth and beyond.
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Student Experience

From orientation to graduation, the Mines student experience is built on connection, challenge and support, helping you feel at home, find your people and thrive personally and academically.
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Admission & Aid

At Mines, we work together to make sure a premier engineering education is within reach through personalized support and resources to help you join the Oredigger family and achieve all your academic dreams.
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Faculty Directory

Ian Lange

Professor
Deputy Director of Critical Materials Innovation Hub

Contact Information

ilange@mines.edu 303-384-2430

Engineering Hall 325

Economics & Business
Space Resources

Biography

Education

PhD (Economics), University of Washington
BA (Economics), University of Illinois-Chicago

Publications

Google Scholar Page

Additional Information

Areas of Specialization

Energy, environmental, and resource economics
Applied Microeconometrics
Behavioral Economics

Courses Taught

EBGN 330 Energy Economics
EBGN 510 Natural Resource Economy
EBGN 632 Primary Fuels

Research Pillars

Earth | Energy

Research Focus Areas

Intersections of Science Policy & Governance

Research Keywords

Policy Analysis | Regulatory Policy