Meet the President

Paul C. Johnson is the 17th President of ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app School of Mines, in Golden, ÐÇ¿ÕÎÞÏÞ´«Ã½app. MINES is world-renowned for producing highly sought-after scientists and engineers, innovations and objective analyses, especially in fields relevant to earth, energy and the environment. MINES enrolls about 6,000 students, offers nearly 50 degree programs, and conducts more than $60 million of research projects annually for industry and governmental agencies.
Mines Mission
OurÌýSTEM-focused education and research produceÌýthe talent, knowledge and solutions to serve industry and benefitÌýsociety – all toÌýcreate a more prosperous future.ÌýIt’s the mission Mines was founded on 150 years ago and where we continue to excel today.ÌýWe’re a community of innovative leaders and resilient problem-solvers who revel in challenges and work together in order to engineer solutions on Earth and beyond.
Nearing 150
With 2024 in sight, we’re making great progress on the Mines@150 plan.