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

Homecoming 2019: Bear Down and Forge Ahead

Nov. 8, 2019 | Emily Dieckman

Engineering alumni spanning nearly seven decades gather to celebrate timeless traditions and a new vision.

Old Meets New >>

Gaurav Gupta explaining something on a computer screen.

$2.5M Award Funds Scholarships and Research for Minerals Program

Nov. 6, 2019 | Emily Dieckman

The Freeport-McMoRan Foundation invests in workforce development and innovations in modern mining at the University of Arizona.

Mineral Monies >>

A group of high school girls wearing matching blue "Summer Engineering Academy" t-shirts grin off into the distance at a potato (off frame) they just launched out of a homemade potato launcher.

$10,000 From Bayer Funds K-12 Engineering Education and Outreach

Nov. 5, 2019 | Emily Dieckman

A portion of the grant goes to support the UA College of Engineering Summer Engineering Academy.

Supporters of Student Success >>

Two young men and two young women wearing Hawaiian shirts and bright yellow vests kneel for a photo next to their solar oven, a cardboard and aluminum foil device labeled with their group name: "Team Hot Stuff."

Clouds Clear Out and Competition Heats Up at Solar Oven Throw Down

Oct. 30, 2019 | Emily Dieckman

Freshman engineers harness the power of the sun in their first hands-on design experience as UA students.

Bakin' Biscuits >>

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