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Fundamentals of Scientific Discovery

Fundamental science drives our understanding of the world – it is the cornerstone that has enabled scientists and engineers to build our modern society. Researchers across Mines are using advanced technologies and applying computing and modeling methods to probe the mysteries of our universe. We are fueling discovery and innovation by advancing our understanding of basic science. Explore our Fundamentals research by focus area:

Fundamentals of Scientific Discovery

Advanced Mathematics for the Modern World

Advanced Mathematics for the Modern World

Investigating the mysteries of mathematics through theory and experimental applications.

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Basic Science Principles Investigated through Applied Computing

Utilizing computing models and methods to examine and understand fundamental science.

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Analytical & Computational Chemistry

Harnessing the fundamentals of chemistry and computational modeling to characterize and understand reactions, bonding, structure, properties, and behavior.

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Fundamental Physics

Developing and testing the theories that explain the forces and natural phenomena across the universe.

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Materials Discovery

Investigating the relationship between the small-scale structure of materials and their overall properties.

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Quantum Science & Engineering

Collaborating across physics, materials, computing, chemistry, mathematics, and electrical engineering to develop quantum technologies, and the software and algorithms to utilize the speed and power of quantum computing.

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Designing advanced materials for a broad range of applications can be accelerated using machine-learning models and advanced computation: “Computation today is producing more data than the human brain can comprehend. And we need tools to help us make good decisions in physical sciences and engineering, given this giant wave of complicated data.”

- Dr Diego Gomez-Gualdrón, Associate Professor, Chemical and Biological Engineering

Uniquely Mines: Explore our distinctive opportunities, expertise, & facilities

Shared Instrumentation Facility

Mines Shared Instrumentation Facility

Mines’ Shared Instrumentation Facility (SIF) provides centralized access to world-class equipment on the Colorado School of Mines campus to Mines faculty and students as well as to external academic and industry partners.

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Fundamentals of Scientific Discovery: Research Collaborations

Mines embraces a culture of collaboration and has a history of building strategic partnerships across industry, academia, government, and national labs. Sharing capabilities and expertise enables us to accelerate and broaden our impact as we work together to engineer innovative solutions. Discover our Fundamentals collaborations:

Advanced Steel Processing and Products Research Center

Advanced Steel Processing and Products Research Center

ASPPRC is a leading source of expertise in the international steel community with support from corporate partners all over the world.

Alliance for the Development of Additive Processing Technology

Alliance for the Development of Additive Processing Technology

ADAPT is a multi-disciplinary additive manufacturing research center and industry consortium with expertise across mechanical engineering, metallurgy and materials science, computer science, and physics.

Colorado Center for Advanced Ceramics

Colorado Center for Advanced Ceramics

CCAC is a focal point for interdisciplinary research and education on ceramics and related materials, with active industry and government partnerships.

Institute for Initiatives in Latin America

Institute for Initiatives in Latin America

IILA builds external connections with partner institutions in Latin America and mobilizes Mines resources to conduct cutting-edge applied science that benefits local communities and builds research capacities at partner institutions.

NIST Professional Research Experience Program

NIST Professional Research Experience Program

NIST-PREP is a partnership between Mines and the National Institute of Standards and Technololgy (NIST) that provides laboratory experience and financial assistance to develop and train a diverse, world-class pool of scientists and engineers in measurement science and standards research.

Shared Instrumentation Facility

Shared Instrumentation Facility

The SIF provides centralized access to world-class scientific equipment and engineering instruments on Mines campus. External partners can consult with technical experts and access the SIF through our website.