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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$1.25 Million Rock Stability Research Project Could Make Mining and Construction Safer

Jan. 10, 2012 | Pete Brown

A UA Engineering research program on new methods of determining rock strength could reduce hazardous working conditions that currently cause thousands of deaths every year in mining and construction.

Ground Failure Success >>

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Manly Men of Mining Engineering Grow Moustaches, Raise Money for Cancer Research

Nov. 21, 2011 | UA News

Mining engineers, the male ones, get hairy to raise funds and awareness for men’s health, particularly cancer.

Hirsute for Health >>

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Engineering Students Catalog Biodiversity at Saguaro NP BioBlitz

Oct. 27, 2011 | Pete Brown

Students get to grips with biodiversity and other environmental issues related to the lands they end up excavating and constructing on.

Engineers by Day, Bug-Hunters by Night >>

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Nine Outstanding UA Engineering Faculty Recognized

Aug. 30, 2011 | Steve Delgado

Dean says awards recognize strong achievement by outstanding faculty and improve morale.

Faculty Retention Initiative >>

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