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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.
About Mines Overview
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.
Academics Overview
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.
Research Overview
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.
Student Experience Overview
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.
Admissions and Aid Overview

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Federal Relations

Mines Federal Relations

Mines Federal Relations serves as a liaison with federal partners to advance the university’s mission and maximize the impact of Mines research, education and leadership.

Effective federal relations support research and education in context—promoting innovative solutions that enhance social, economic, and environmental outcomes. This work helps inform national science and engineering priorities and drives real-world impact.

In addition to representing Mines’ priorities in Washington, D.C., Mines Federal Relations supports individual and institutional advocacy efforts, promoting a unified message that advances the interests of the university, its faculty, students, and research enterprise.

Mines faculty and staff who have questions about federal legislation, rulemaking, or planned federal advocacy activities are strongly encouraged to coordinate with Mines Federal Relations to ensure compliance with all applicable rules, regulations, and protocols.

For more information or questions about federal engagement, please contact:

Andrew Lattanner, Director, Federal Relations

alattanner@mines.edu

View our Federal Lab Partners

For questions about changes in federal funding:

Inquiries regarding awarded grants can be directed to the Office of Research Administration at ora.mines.edu

Inquiries about additional funding sources can be directed to the Research Development Team at research@mines.edu

Sen. Hickenlooper announces bipartisan critical minerals legislation at Mines

Hickenlooper calls for national leadership and innovation in clean and responsible critical mineral sourcing.

Elevate Quantum EDA Tech Hub awarded $40.5 M to expand quantum ecosystem

Mines is part of a regional consortium receiving federal funding to support efforts to strengthen the quantum workforce over the next decade.

Elizabeth Holley speaking at a meeting, wearing a black blazer and a name tag labeled

Mines faculty testifies before U.S. Congress on critical minerals

Dr. Elizabeth Holley discussed Mines' vision for "mining of the future."

Sen. Hickenlooper and Mines President Paul Johnson seated at a table in front of a Colorado School of Mines Beck Venture Center sign during a panel discussion.

Sen. Hickenlooper hosts cleantech roundtable at Mines

Cleantech leaders discuss climate challenges and opportunities to grow Colorado cleantech industries through innovation and entrepreneurship.

Chris Higgins in lab coat and blue gloves holding a small container with a gray powder substance up for examination.

Mines PFAS researchers partner with Department of Defense

9 PFAS treatment, destruction technologies to be tested side by side at a Colorado military base.

Hydrogen energy storage unit and tank on grass with city skyline and wind turbine in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

Mines, USGS launch joint geologic hydrogen partnership

First collaborative effort on geologic hydrogen between a federal agency, industry and academia.

NSF Engines: CO-WY Climate Resilience Engine

Mines is contributing to $160M regional NSF innovation initiative.

Six people in safety vests and helmets hold shovels during a groundbreaking ceremony at the USGS building construction site with an excavator and signage.

New Mines-USGS partnership breaks ground

USGS, Mines break ground on new Energy and Minerals Research Facility.

Elevate Mines Expertise

Highlighting Mines research and education and supporting alignment with federal research priorities.

Develop & Strengthen Relationships

Hosting partners on-campus, educating policy and decisionmakers, and highlighting Mines’ unique capabilities.

Facilitate & Communicate

Working with federal partners including the U.S. Congress, the Administration, federal agencies and labs, national organizations, and more.