Fryrear Chairs
Colorado School of Mines
Established through a transformational gift from Mines alumnus Ben Fryrear ’62, the Fryrear Chairs for Innovation and Excellence recognize faculty members whose ideas advance the university in meaningful ways. Each chair leads a strategic initiative that strengthens Mines through innovation in teaching, research, student success and institutional excellence. Explore the faculty members who have served as Fryrear Chairs and the lasting impact of their work.
Ben L. Fryrear Chairs for Innovation and Excellence
| Name | Department | Title | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie Lamberson | ME | Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering | Leslie Lamberson, Scott Strong Named Fryrear Chairs of Innovation and Excellence |
| Scott Strong | AMS | Teaching Professor of Applied Mathematics and Statistics | Leslie Lamberson, Scott Strong Named Fryrear Chairs for Innovation and Excellence |
| Crystal Dobratz | EB | Associate Teaching Professor of Economics and Business and Director of the Engineering and Technology Management Program | Crystal Dobratz Named Fryrear Chair for Innovation and Excellence |
| Jack Bringardner | EDS | Teaching Professor and Director of Education Innovation in Engineering, Design and Society | Jack Bringardner Named Fryrear Chair for Innovation and Excellence |
Ben L. Fryrear Presidential Chairs
| Name | Department | Title | More Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fred Sarazin | PH | Professor of Physics and Director of Quantum | Second Fryrear Presidential Chair to Lead Quantum Engineering Efforts |
| Jenifer Shafer | CH | Professor of Chemistry | Mines Appoints Inaugural Fryrear Presidential Chair to Lead Energy Innovation |