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Undergraduate Academics
Build a future
that pays off.
At Colorado College of Mines, undergraduates work on real industry projects from day one, connect directly with corporate recruiters and launch careers with some of the highest ROI and starting salaries in the nation.
Success by Design
At Mines, you will learn by doing— nd set out on a discovery path that combines four elements: cornerstone design, immersive field work, undergraduate research and a culminating Capstone experience. Along the way, you will work on interdisciplinary teams and alongside industry professionals—gaining practice-based confidence as you grow.
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A campus-wide program that connects you with your peers across engineering disciplines. The Studio serves as a hub for student exposure to large-scale projects, new technologies like automation and robotics, and collaboration between disciplines. The Studio also hosts informal events to allow you a chance to interact directly with partner companies in the industry.
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The Payne Institute for Public Policy is dedicated to advancing informed dialogue on energy, natural resources, and environmental policy. By leveraging a unique position at the nexus of technology and governance, the institute provides data-driven insights for governments, industry, and civil society worldwide.
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Professor Cecilia Diniz Behn applies multiscale mathematical modeling to investigate key research questions in metabolism, sleep and circadian rhythms. Her research group models key dynamics in whole-body metabolism including changes in glucose, glycerol, and insulin; sleep and circadian neurophysiology; and the diverse interactions among these systems.
A campus-wide program that connects you with your peers across engineering disciplines. The Studio serves as a hub for student exposure to large-scale projects, new technologies like automation and robotics, and collaboration between disciplines. The Studio also hosts informal events to allow you a chance to interact directly with partner companies in the industry.
Academics Highlights
4+1 Solution
A 4+1 combined BS/MS program enables you to accelerate your education, work closely with faculty experts and launch into industry or research with the advanced skills employers demand.
Honors
When you choose the Mines Honors experience, you explore big ideas, engage in advanced research and leadership and elevate your education within a vibrant, interdisciplinary community.
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Global/Travel-Study
At Mines, you can explore science and engineering across field sites—from Iceland to Australia and across Europe and South America—and gain a global perspective. Whether you pursue a short-term travel course, a summer field experience, or a whole semester abroad, you can explore global engineering, culture and problem-solving while staying on track for graduation. From Iceland to Australia to field sites across Europe and South America, you’ll gain perspective, confidence and real-world insight that set you apart—and yes, many students begin planning as early as their first year.