The Center for Earth Materials, Mechanics, and Characterization (CEMMC) fosters research in a variety of areas including rock mechanics, earth systems, and nontraditional characterization. The center does not limit its focus to either "hard" or "soft" rock applications but is, instead, intended to foster research in both arenas and encourage interdisciplinary communications between the associated disciplines.
CEMMC is a multidisciplinary center, and we have a number of different departments that participate in our research center, including Petrolem Engineering, Geophysical Engineering, Geology and Geological Engineering, Physics, and the Department of Math and Computer Sciences.
- Geophysical Engineering - http://geophysics.mines.edu
- Geology and Geological Engineering http://geology.mines.edu
- Physics http://physics.mines.edu
- Math and Computer Sciences http://mcs.mines.edu
- Petroleum Engineering http://petroleum.mines.edu
Co-Directors: Dr. Graves and Dr. Miskimins
| Dr. Ramona Graves Professor PE Dept. Head Colorado School of Mines 1500 Illinois St. Golden, CO 80401 rgraves@mines.edu |
Dr. Jennifer Miskimins Associate Professor Colorado School of Mines 1500 Illinois St. Golden, CO 80401 jmiskimi@mines.edu |
Fun Facts for 2008
- 21 students supported by research projects
- Over 20 technical papers written
- Equipment purchased: Micro - CT
Mission Statement
The Center for Earth Materials, Mechanics, and Characterization (CEMMC) is a multidisciplinary research center intended to foster research in a variety of areas including rock mechanics, earth systems, and nontraditional characterization. The Center does not limit its focus to either "hard" or "soft" rock applications but is, instead, intended to foster research in both arenas and encourage interdisciplinary communications between the associated disciplines. The Colorado School of Mines is a world leader in multidisciplinary integration and therefore presents a unique atmosphere to foster the success of such research.