Undergraduate Program: Combined BS/MS Program for CSM Students
The combined BS/MS program is available to CSM undergraduates that are obtaining degrees in Chemistry, Engineering, and Physics. These degrees are structured so that students can earn a B.S. degree (either Chemistry, Engineering, or Physics) and an M.S. degree (Engineering) in five years. Physics or chemistry students in this program fill in their technical and free electives over their standard four year program with a reduced set of Engineering classes. Engineering students use their technical electives to help them choose and start an area of specialization at the graduate level. The masters degree is based on 30 hours of coursework beyond the baccalaureate degree and does not require a thesis. Students must apply to enter this program in their senior year and must have a minimum GPA of 3.0.
Featured Project
Shell Eco-Marathon Challenge
The Shell Oil Company sponsors a national vehicle design competition among teams of college and high school students that takes place each year in Fontana, California. The Shell Eco-marathon Challenge pits vehicles against each other to see which one can go the furthest on a gallon of gas. This is the first year that a team from the Colorado School of Mines has competed in this competition. We are especially grateful for a special $6,000 grant from Shell to use in building our vehicle. Despite this being our first year in the competition, our vehicle managed a very respectable 679.4 miles per gallon, which was good for a 9th place finish overall, but first place among the 1st year teams! The team members included: A.J. Tupper (Team Leader), Jack Bell, Angeline Blum, Gavin Custodio, William Everson, Nick Macon, Peter Schmidt, and Tanner Stamey. Their Team Faculty Advisor was Dr. Richard Passamaneck.
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