HOW TO APPLY (AND IMPORTANT DATES)
Use this template, and apply by November 3rd (for Fall graduation) or March 28th (for Spring graduation) by sending your application and artifacts in an email titled “SE@M Application” to info_SE@Mines.edu.
- Ensure all documentation and requirements are complete. Include:
- A table demonstrating how activities from each category (LEARN, PRACTICE, BUILD COMMUNITY) ad up to at least 60 points.
- A brief description of all major activities, your role, and learnings/takeaways from each activity
- Artifacts such as photos, weblinks, offer letters, recommendations letters, or files etc.
- Transcript for coursework and GPA
- A successful application will show a portfolio of activities that is squarely in the renewable and sustainable energy space, successful performance in energy-related coursework, and explicit linkages between time committed to activities and impact.
Not graduating soon but want to be a part of SE@M and our activities? Send an email titled “SE@M Registration” to info_SE@Mines.edu and we’ll add you to our email list and group!
WHY SHOULD I JOIN?
- “Build your own” program will enrich and honor your holistic education within and beyond the classroom
- Be part of a cohort of students who want to make a difference in society and find sustainable solutions to XXI century energy challenges
- Get involved in projects related to sustainable energy in or around Mines and around the world!
- Graduation distinction: a regalia honor cord and a footnote in the graduation bulletin
- SE@M scholars will have access to mentoring and conference travel expenses and/or publishing expenses
- SE@M scholars will have support to apply to diverse sustainable energy scholarships and/or internships
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ’s)
IS THIS THE SAME AS AN ENERGY MINOR OR ASI?
SE@M and Energy Minor and ASI share coursework and related activities but in contrast with most minors, SE@M offers a unique pathway experience that allows for flexible learning.
WHAT INTERNSHIPS WILL BE APPROVED?
We have shared list of some companies, NGOs, and local governments that strive for sustainable projects here. However, this is not a comprehensive list so if you have an internship that covers topics related to sustainable energy, you can also get the appropriate points.
IS THIS ONLY FOR CERTAIN MAJORS?
No, SE@M is open for all undergraduate majors at Mines.
WOULD THIS BE SHOWN ON MY TRANSCRIPT?
At this moment no, but we are working on options to make this happen, stay tuned!
CAN I GRADUATE WITH BOTH SE@M AND UNDERGRAD RESEARCH SCHOLAR DISTINCTIONS?
Absolutely, as long as you meet both requirements.
IS 60 POINTS EVEN POSSIBLE?
See below for examples of different scenarios with 60 points:
STUDENT A (COURSE DRIVEN EXAMPLE):
LEARN (30 POINTS)
| Course No. | Title | Points |
| ENGY 200 | Intro to Energy | 10 |
| EDNS491/492 | Smart/Sustainable Environmental Design Studio (SEDS) | 20 |
APPLY (20 POINTS)
| Experience | Title | Points |
| Summer Internship | Interns two summers at company working on sustainable energy | 20 |
BUILD COMMUNITY (20 POINTS)
| Experience | Title | Points |
| Student Organization | Leads one student organization for 2 semesters | 10 |
STUDENT B (RESEARCH DRIVEN, THIS STUDENT MIGHT ALSO GET AN UNDERGRAD RESEARCH DISTINCTION):
LEARN (30 POINTS)
| Course No. | Title | Points |
| MEGN467/567 | Principles of Building Science | 10 |
APPLY (40 POINTS)
| Experience | Title | Points |
| Research | Conducts research with Mines Professor for 2 semesters and 1 summer | 30 |
| Research Presentation | Presents 2 research papers at GRADS symposium | 10 |
BUILD COMMUNITY (10 POINTS)
| Experience | Title | Points |
| Mines Without Borders (MWB) | Mines Without Borders implementation trip | 10 |
STUDENT C (EQUALLY DISTRIBUTED):
LEARN (10 POINTS)
| Course No. | Title | Points |
| HASS498D/498D | Energy Equity | 10 |
| CEEN477 | Sustainable Energy Design | 10 |
APPLY (10 POINTS)
| Experience | Title | Points |
| Internship | Interns at the Rocky Moun tain Industrial Assesment Center and acquires its relevent certificate. | 20 |
BUILD COMMUNITY (10 POINTS)
| Experience | Title | Points |
| Student Organization | Leads one student organization for 4 semesters | 20 |
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