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Morgan Bazilian, director of the Payne Institute for Public Policy, co-authors this article that analyzes a new “super alloy” made of niobium, tantalum, titanium, and hafnium.

George Sowers, professor of practice in mechanical engineering, explains how water on the moon could be turned into fuel to power space travel and research on the moon.

Melissa Krebs, associate professor of chemical and biological engineering, is interviewed about the advanced wound-healing gel she created to help burns and hard‑to‑heal wounds recover more effectively.

Morgan Bazilian, director of the Payne Institute for Public Policy, co‑authors this article examining how magnesium underpins U.S. defense capabilities and why reviving domestic magnesium production is critical for national security.

Quihua Huang, associate professor of electrical engineering, says burying power lines is significantly more expensive than using overhead lines, which is a key reason most lines in Colorado remain above ground.

Jason Slowinski, associate vice president of infrastructure and operations, explains how he led the effort to keep Mines’ graduation ceremony on track by running it on power from an emergency generator.

Qiuhua Huang, associate professor of electrical engineering, explains why high winds led Xcel Energy to shut down parts of the electrical grid in the west Denver metro area.

Tom Brady, professor of practice in economics and business, explains the economic forces that are driving up the price of gold.

Morgan Bazilian, director of the Payne Institute for Public Policy, co‑authors this piece examining the heavy reliance on diesel generators to power data centers and the implications for the AI‑driven digital economy.

The Applied Science and Technology Research Organization of America has formalized partnerships with Mines and the University of Guam to establish a Mines satellite campus on Guam focused on additive manufacturing, offering the island’s first mechanical engineering degree.

Elizabeth Holley, associate professor of mining engineering, is cited for her August 21, 2025 Science article documenting how U.S. mine waste contains significant quantities of critical minerals and precious metals.

Rennie Kaunda, associate professor of mining engineering, said cracks and leaks can be red flags for dam stability, requiring consistent monitoring and identification of the root cause.