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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

Mine workers

Startup Licenses UA-Invented Mining Sensor Network

At the core of the system is the ability to sense a miner's location and body temperature, predict potential problems and recommend steps to avert health risks.
engineering student

Tucson Tech Expo Showcases New and Expanding Firms' Innovations

Tucson is attracting firms in such industries as mining and commercial space operations thanks in part to the abundance of engineering talent at the University of Arizona.
Caterpillar Class

UA-Caterpillar Partnership Celebrates First Year

The Mining 360 Program has produced its first cohort of graduates, who benefited from executive training provided by the UA Department of Mining and Geological Engineering.

College Announces Spring 2017 Outstanding Seniors and Graduate Teaching Assistants

The UA College of Engineering honored outstanding seniors and graduate teaching assistants for the spring 2017 semester at a commencement luncheon May 3.

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