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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.

Mining & Geological Engineering News

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

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

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

At Nearly $335M, Giving to UA Foundation Breaks Record

Supporters are bringing the UA’s $1 billion endowment goal closer. This year’s gifts included significant investments in students and faculty.
A group of students gather around to watch a demonstration.

Building a Bridge to STEM Degrees for Transfer Students

Funding from the National Science Foundation will support scholarships for transfer students from Pima Community College seeking STEM degrees at the UA, and provide training for faculty and mentors.

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