Over E-days weekend (Apr. 1-2), a group of students represented Mines at the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Regional Competition at CU Denver. At the competition, students designed and constructed a steel bridge and paddled a concrete canoe. Overall, the students performed magnificently. The Steel Bridge Team, Blue Steel, came in second place and…
After months of preparation, the Mines Little Theater has finally begun performances for its latest endeavor, Young Frankenstein. MLT has been working diligently since early January to prepare a visual, musical, and comedic masterpiece for the college audience. This is the first time the theater company has performed its shows in Bunker Auditorium, and this…
As one of the best engineering colleges in the nation, Mines excels in the classrooms at teaching engineering theory. However, subpar workspace and workshops limit the innovation of students. Maker’s Society was created to improve and connect the existing workspaces on campus. Makers society was formed last year and aims to spur innovative thinking, designing,…
In the past month, the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) has participated in, and organized a variety of events. Over spring break, members travelled to Georgia Tech to attend the ASME national conference. At the conference, they competed in project designed, oral, and poster presentations. Thor Andreassen won third place in the oral presentations…
Campus life revolves around student-led clubs, activities, and professional societies. The Board of Student Organizations, or BSO, is responsible for creating and sustaining most of these student organizations. “[The] main purpose is to aid in club sustainability and help clubs connect with the resources on campus,” Lizzy Reale, President of BSO, explained. “We help with…
Mines graduates not only lead in STEM fields, but often use their ideas and passions to help communities in need. David Pesek, a 2007 CSM graduate, partnered with Mike Kmita to found the Invictus Initiative in 2008. Dedicated to helping communities around the world develop sustainable solutions, this nonprofit organization continues to challenge students to…
On Feb. 26, the Melodic Miners performed at the Arthur Lakes Library as part of the lunchtime concert series. Featuring nine women from freshmen to seniors, the all-female a cappella group sang various songs in four-part harmony without any accompaniment. The group has been a vibrant part of Mines since 1998. The Melodic Miners performs…
March 5th. Saturday Evening: a light breeze blows on a dark night. Campus is tranquil and still. But if one should venture into Green Center and wander down a grand staircase into Friedhoff, a whole new picture presents itself—one of times long past and big brass bands. Dozens of students swirl about the room, dressed…
Most everyone could say that they knew an “improv” student in high school. They were the kid who sort of spent time in the drama department, who would speak up in class just to make people laugh, and generally stuck to their… different group of friends. “[My friends’ and my own] mental connecting was very…
Students attend Mines for a variety of reasons: to follow in the footsteps of their parents, to earn a hefty paycheck, to change the world, or a little bit of it all. “Engineering students from Colorado School of Mines are exploring innovative solutions to address the growing need for fuel efficiency and sustainable mobility,” said…