Mining & Geological Engineering

Brad Ross speaks to Arizona Big Media about the Copper State's role in producing jobs and generating revenue.

The funding is geared to building a highly educated workforce prepared to meet some of the world’s most pressing technological needs around mineral resources.

Jointly housed in the College of Engineering and the College of Science, the school aims to break down disciplinary silos to educate the next generation of mining engineers and mineral resource professionals.

For the first time, a team of University of Arizona seniors took home first place in the international mine design competition. The junior team earned third place in another competition.

In the field and in the classroom, NSF CAREER awardee Isabel Barton is bringing together people and ideas from multiple industry specialties, academic disciplines and demographic backgrounds to lend everyday understanding to mining sustainability.

Auxilium Technologies has brought together multiple inventions from UA mining and geological engineers that improve the output of mines while reducing their environmental impact.

The $2 million initial gift, plus a $2.5 million challenge grant, is helping the university upgrade facilities, provide financial support to students and work toward an interdisciplinary school of mining engineering and mineral resources.

University of Arizona program is preparing students in Mexico for a global workforce.

Increased concern over the sustainability of handling mine waste has led to a joint venture dedicated to mine tailings research and education.