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

Departments Recognize Top Students at Virtual Convocations

May 28, 2020 | Emily Dieckman

UA Engineering seniors look forward to starting new jobs and grad school, and steering the world toward a better future.

Standout Seniors 2020 >>

University Mourns Loss of Renowned Mineral Exploration Geologist and Philanthropist J. David Lowell

May 12, 2020 | University of Arizona Foundation

Alumni J. David Lowell and wife, Edith Lowell, named the Lowell Institute for Mineral Resources and co-named the Lowell-Stevens Football Facility.

Wildcat Pioneer >>

Engineering Seniors Triumph at First Virtual Design Day

May 8, 2020 | Emily Dieckman

Unable to gather on campus for the traditional public showcase of projects a year in the making, students presented their creations -- including biomedical devices, space exploration tools and sustainable building materials -- online, and got their due in a virtual awards ceremony.

Virtual Design Day >>

Start Your Engines: Design-Build Clubs Drive UA Students Toward Career Goals

March 12, 2020 | Ronald Y Pérez

Three engineering student clubs allow present and future Wildcats to apply STEM principles taught in the classroom to designing and building vehicles.

Design, Build, Compete >>