Colorado School of Mines is a public research university internationally recognized for its leadership in engineering, applied science and related disciplines, with a special emphasis on the earth and its resources. Located in Golden, Colo., the school is the oldest public institution of higher learning in Colorado and currently enrolls approximately 3,200 students. The school is dedicated to serving the people of Colorado, the nation, and the global community through high-quality programs in education and research. These programs emphasize fields of engineering and the underlying sciences that address natural resources, energy, materials, and their interaction with the environment and society.