Undergraduate Studies at Mines

Transformative, Interdisciplinary, and Engaging

Welcome from the Office of Undergraduate Studies

我们在这里支持学生的整体教育体验和跨学科的探索. In a world where challenges transcend the boundaries of traditional fields, Mines stands at the forefront of innovation by fostering interdisciplinary collaboration; interconnected knowledge empowers students with a dynamic and versatile education. Our curricula foster exploration of the intersections between engineering, the sciences, and beyond, 从而超越任何单一学科的界限,使毕业生具备解决多方面全球问题所需的适应性思维.

我们相信,真正的理解和成长来自于沉浸在课堂之外的各种体验中, 通过认可和庆祝丰富的课外和课外活动,为我们的学生提供创造未来的途径. 本科学习办公室致力于培养整个学生的智力, socially, and ethically. Our commitment to growth extends to every facet of the Mines experience, ensuring that our students emerge not just as professionals in their chosen field, but as well-rounded individuals prepared to contribute meaningfully to society.

Contact

Undergraduate Studies
Alderson Hall, Suite 451
Golden, CO 80401

undergrad.services@aegvn85.com

Colorado Engineering Council (CEC) Silver Medal Awards

The Colorado Engineering Council was founded on May 16, 1919, with eight charter member organizations. Today, the council’s twenty-two member organizations represent over 20,000 of Colorado’s engineers and scientists. For over 30 years, CEC表彰了矿业大学和科罗拉多州其他大学的优秀学生 Silver Medal Award.

银质奖章颁发给表现优异的应届毕业生, integrity, and engineering abilities; finalists represent exemplary members of the Mines community. Applicants undergo a rigorous, 2-tiered application and selection process, 其中包括由新葡京娱乐城内部委员会进行审查,并与CEC面谈,以确定获胜者. Presented once each year at a standalone recognition event in spring, this ceremony recognizes three outstanding individuals from Mines, with the top finalist receiving the prestigious silver medallion.

Colorado Engineering Council Medal
2023 CEC Winners

From left to right
Lisa Elmiladi, Emmelia Ashton, Dorian Cauwe

2024 CEC Award Winners

WINNER: Emmelia Ashton

Emmelia is a Metallurgical and Materials Engineering student who has participated in a diverse array of activities during her time at Mines; service as Executive Officer in the Undergraduate Student Government, 新葡京娱乐城研究诚信与安全委员会本科生代表, Undergraduate Research Ambassador, Executive Officer in Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society, Undergraduate Research Scholar Student Organization, and Society of Women Engineers just to name a few. She enjoys knitting, backpacking, camping, baking, hammocking, 当她不处理现实世界的问题时,她会花时间与家人和朋友在一起, participating in organizations, or attending class.

Emmelia在跨学科纳米结构材料研究团队中进行新型纳米材料和表征技术的研究,担任本科研究助理. 艾米莉亚是生物杀灭合金研究的主要贡献者:发现了一种在几秒钟内中和SARS-CoV-2等病原体的新机制. Emmelia负责评估其中一项发明,该发明已经提交了两项专利申请——一种激活金属表面快速电荷传输的方法,几乎可以立即杀死细菌并中和病毒. She has published a single-author journal paper on this new technology, which has already attracted international attention, 包括为一家将这项技术商业化的企业提供资金,使其能够净化每个人呼吸的空气和饮用的水, worldwide. Emmelia is a liaison to our collaborators at the Institute of Physical Metallurgy, Metalforming, and Nanotechnology at the University of Miskolc in Hungary, 她在哪里参与共同开发抗菌底物以实施新的抗菌技术.

Finalist: Dorian Cauwe

Dorian is a Computer Science student with a focus in Computer Engineering, 然而,除了这个标题之外,很明显他对自己选择的主题充满了热情. 他参与的许多项目都旨在对戈尔登及其他地区的社区产生积极影响. 他已经申请成为OreCart Shuttle新公交跟踪系统的硬件/工程开发负责人, which serves Mines students and the community. Launched in April 2024, the easy user interface provides estimated arrival times for all 6 busses; the goal is to expand transit opportunities, ridership, and service to the Golden community.

Dorian has also volunteered his time at the Golden Library, 为8至12岁的儿童提供编程和机器人课程,激发下一代的想象力. 在他与这些年轻学生的合作中,他强调了编程和计算机科学有可能使以前无法实现的事情成为可能. When he is not involved in CS and CE projects he enjoys tennis, skiing, mountain biking, hiking, or any other outdoor activity that Colorado has to offer.

Finalist: Lisa Elmiladi

Lisa is an Electrical Engineering student who has been involved in Tau Beta Pi, Blue Key Honor Society, Sigma Kappa Sorority, and Order of Omega during her time at Mines. She has also participated in the Multicultural Engineering Program, the Society of Women Engineers, and the Mines Symphonic Orchestra! 此外,她还参加了新葡京娱乐城舞蹈队和新葡京娱乐城马术队. Lisa has participated in research through MURF, served as a TA, 她自愿在科罗拉多儿童医院和丹佛自然科学博物馆工作, 她对服务社区和支持治疗环境的热情能够在哪里发光.

她的推荐人指出,她出色的沟通能力使她在其他学生中脱颖而出, 及时有效地传递重要信息,并成为其他学生求助的对象. Lisa is a role model for students in her peer group demonstrating passion, perseverance, logical approach, and hard work. She is “trustworthy, helpful, considerate, and very sharp.”

2023 CEC Winners

From left to right
Olivia Jackson, Megan Bausano, Sean Findley

2023 CEC Award Winners

WINNER: Megan Bausano

Megan enjoys spending time outdoors skiing, fly fishing, hiking, golfing, and travelling to new places. Her goal is to visit every continent during her lifetime. During her time at Mines, she has been a member of various organizations to include the Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society, the Sigma Kappa Sorority, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, the Club Alpine Ski Team, and the Blue Key Honor Society.

Megan has also volunteered for a wide range of community and philanthropic activities including the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, the DKMS bone marrow registry, and volunteered for Light the Night event for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.

Looking forward, Megan has 接受了KULR Technology在航空航天业担任电池设计工程师的工作. While working full-time, she will also be attending the University of Colorado in Boulder to pursue a master’s degree in aerospace engineeringspecifically in the field of Bioastronautics that includes the 载人航天的有效载荷、空间栖息地和生命维持系统设计.

Finalist: Sean Findley

肖恩是一名矿业毕业生,他喜欢花时间在户外攀岩, mountain biking, and hiking. 肖恩还喜欢玩电子游戏,和世界各地的朋友保持联系.

在Mines工作期间,他参与了社区住房清洁项目,并支持SME的“女孩带头”倡议, working with young Girl Scouts to encourage their interest in STEM. Sean has also mentored freshman, volunteered for E-Days support, and has served as a valuable member of every community he has participated in.

Upon graduation, Sean will be working for Byrnecut in Perth, Australia, learning hands-on what it means to be a mining engineer.

Finalist: Olivia Jackson

奥利维亚将以计算机工程和物理工程双学位毕业, and in her free time enjoys creative writing, hiking, biking, and outdoor activities—she is also learning sign language.

During her time at Mines, she has been involved in the Society of Women Engineers, Tau Beta PiEngineering Honor Society, Society of Physics Students (SPS), participated in Mines Cheerleading, Board Game Club, Physics Department Research (with a CS focus), and served as a Computer Science TA and Grader. Olivia has volunteered at Discover Mines and Mines Launch Future student events, Out in STEM (OSTEM), Caving Club, the local food bank, diabetes type 1 awareness march, SWE and SPS outreach STEM education events for K-12 students, just to name a few.

毕业后,Olivia将开始在ICR全职工作,担任软件工程师, 她计划攻读一个在线教学执照,以便通过增加女性对STEM的接触和了解来志愿服务和回馈当地社区, particularly K-12 students who may not have access to proper resources.