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

45 Engineering Clubs Instill Purpose, Infuse Fun

Oct. 12, 2023 | Alexandra Pere

Teamwork and community service are at the core of membership.

Cultivating Club Community >>

Isabel Barton overlooks a mine on the Utah-Colorado border.

Isabel Barton Leads $3.6M Copper Tailings Reuse Project

Sept. 29, 2023 | Arizona Board of Regents

The ABOR-funded effort unites Arizona’s public universities in leveraging an undeveloped resource.

An Opportunity for Arizona >>

SME Selects Risso for Recognition and Career Development

Sept. 13, 2023 | Chris Quirk

The MGE assistant professor improves mining safety with advanced technology.

More Modern Mining >>

A group of instructors poses indoors, with one row sitting and one standing

Engineering Welcomes 22 New Faculty, a Record High

Sept. 12, 2023 | Emily Dieckman

The college’s newest group of hires includes two new department heads, leadership for a new school, professors of practice, and experts in software engineering.

22 in 2023 >>