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

NIOSH Awards UA $1.6M for Mine Safety Center

Nov. 2, 2010 | Pete Brown

The center's objectives include development of new methods and materials to make mine safety training more effective. The grant will also be used to enhance the mine rescue and recovery capacity at the San Xavier Mining Laboratory.

Education is Key to Safety >>

ExxonMobil corporate headquarters in Irving, Texas.

ExxonMobil Gives UA $17,000 to Support Academic Programs

Oct. 14, 2010 | Pete Brown

Engineering and geosciences benefit from company's gift.

Corporate Support >>

Science Clubs Allow Students to Explore, Socialize

Sept. 10, 2010 | Shelley Littin

The UA's student science organizations are beginning the academic year by making a difference at home and throughout the world.

Join the Club, Help the World >>

UA Named a Top Producer of Major Company CEOs

June 16, 2010 | La Monica Everett-Haynes

Five of the 500 Standard & Poor's companies chief executive officers (including three UA Engineering alumni) earned their degrees from the UA, making the institution one of the top producers of CEOs for the list of companies.

Executive Powerhouse >>