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

Mary Poulton at the UA's annual rock-drilling contest

Arizona Governor, Senators and State Legislature Honor UA’s Mary Poulton

April 28, 2017 | Jill Goetz

In a unanimous show of support, Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey, U.S. Sens. John McCain and Jeff Flake, and the Arizona Legislature expressed appreciation to retiring University of Arizona mining engineering professor and administrator Mary Poulton.

State Lawmakers Honor Mary Poulton >>

UA rock-drilling winners take a dunking in Old Main fountain.

UA Students Drill Rock for a Toss into Old Main Fountain

April 25, 2017 | Tucson.com

UA mining engineering students competed in an annual rock-drilling competition.

Rock-Drilling Contest >>

TLA I-Squared Awards & Expo: Inventors, Startups, Collaborators

April 20, 2017 | Paul Tumarkin

Faculty in mining engineering, chemical and environmental engineering, and materials science and engineering are among those to snag Tech Launch Arizona awards.

Tech Launch Arizona Honors Inventors >>