We are proud to celebrate VIP ambassador Jack Bringardner for receiving the 2025 KEEN Rising Star Award, a national recognition honoring early-career faculty who inspire engineering students to develop an entrepreneurial mindset. At the Colorado School of Mines, Jack is a teaching professor and director of education innovation who works to help students build practical problem-solving skills and prepare for meaningful careers. His teaching emphasizes real-world engineering experiences while encouraging students to approach challenges creatively and collaboratively. The award recognizes the impact of his leadership and dedication to empowering the next generation of engineers—an achievement our VIP community is proud to celebrate.

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