Building engineering skill sets
We are living in a time of extraordinary change across technology, industry and education, a moment that calls for institutions to both anticipate the future and prepare leaders to shape it. At Mines, that’s what we strive to do every day.
At the start of 2026, Mines launched a Bachelor of Science in Quantum Systems Engineering, a program designed to equip students with the technical depth and creative problem-solving skills needed as quantum technologies and systems become central to operations across a wide range of industries. This undergraduate degree represents the next step in engineering education and is a direct response to the evolving needs of our global partners.
The development of this program would not have been possible without the insight, collaboration and support of industry leaders who helped shape it from the start—many of them Mines alumni leading quantum companies or working in fields that increasingly rely on quantum expertise.
These close partnerships ensured the curriculum is grounded in real-world challenges, aligning what we teach with the skills employers and innovators are seeking today.
Their engagement also underscores Mines’ fundamental strength in fostering collaboration that drives meaningful impact for students, industry and society. I encourage you to read more about the new quantum systems engineering program and how it came to be on page 18.
Mines remains at the forefront of innovation by staying rooted in our mission to prepare adaptable and highly capable graduates.
I’m grateful for the ongoing support of our alumni, whose success reflects the enduring value of a Mines education, even as technology and industry changes and grows.
Go Orediggers!
Paul C. Johnson
President and Professor
