Mining & Geological Engineering

This section of the college news site gathers stories that feature the faculty, students, staff and programs of the UA Department of Mining and Geological Engineering. For detailed information about all other aspects of MGE, please visit the department website.

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Mining & Geological Engineering News

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Engineering Success Reflects the Makeup of Society

Feb. 15, 2021 | David W. Hahn

A message from the dean about the Winter 2021 edition of Arizona Engineer

Unwavering Goal >>

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NSF: UArizona Places in Top 20 Among Public University Research Expenditures

Feb. 5, 2021 | Nick Prevenas

The University of Arizona ranks in the top 4% of all U.S. universities in research and development expenditures and No. 1 in astronomy and astrophysics, according to data from the National Science Foundation.

Top 4% >>

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Startup Licenses Sustainability Technology for Mining Industry

Jan. 28, 2021 | Paul Tumarkin

Auxilium Technologies has brought together multiple inventions from UA mining and geological engineers that improve the output of mines while reducing their environmental impact.

Sustainable Mining >>