Bridging Ecology and Industry: Dr. Flurin Babst's Vision for Sustainable Mining and Climate Solutions Today Meet Flurin Babst, Assistant Professor in the School of Natural Resources and the Environment, and joint faculty member for the School of Mining & Mineral Resources. Dr. Babst studies ecosystem processes in forests, woodlands, and shrublands to advance the scientific basis of nature-based climate solutions. He has taught courses in climate change and dryland ecosystem ecology and natural resources ecology. Read more Image
Cultivating Solutions: Dr. Alicja Babst-Kostecka’s Journey in Sustainable Mining and Environmental Science July 5, 2024 Alicja Babst-Kostecka holds a Ph.D. in biology from the Institute of Botany at the Polish Academy of Sciences. As an associate professor in the Department of Environmental Science (ENVS) at the University of Arizona, Dr. Babst addresses environmental challenges associated with mining, land reclamation, and the life cycle of metals. Read more Image
Pioneering the Future of Sustainable Mining: Teresa Billick's Journey in Environmental Science and Mineral Resources June 28, 2024 Environmental science major Teresa Billick was one of five hard-working students to receive a $2,000 scholarship to pursue a minor in sustainable mineral resources from the University of Arizona School of Mining and Mineral Resources. Provided by the school's industry partner Freeport-McMoRan, the scholarships are available to degree-seeking undergraduates with a minimum 3.0 GPA, enabling students to work with faculty from across colleges to learn about the skills needed in the mining industry. Read more Image
Crossing Boundaries: A Conversation with Mining & Geological Engineering Professor Isabel Barton May 31, 2024 Dr. Barton’s work spans a broad range of fields, with a specialization in research and teaching at the interface of geology, extractive metallurgy, and mining engineering. Learn more about her research and passion for teaching here. Read more Image
Forging the Future: Insights from the Inaugural Mining Social License Summit May 17, 2024 Intended to share knowledge about the latest strategies for building and maintaining community trust in the mining industry, the Summit was sponsored by School of Mining & Mineral Resources industry partners Freeport-McMoRan and the Lundin Group. The first-of-its-kind forum shared best practices, and the latest thinking and technologies for building, maintaining, and rebuilding social license to operate for mining. Learn more about it here! Read more Image
From Data to Drill Sites: The Journey of Rahul Jadhav in Sustainable Mining and Computer Science May 10, 2024 In November, computer science major Rahul Jadhav was one of five hard-working students to receive a $2K scholarship to pursue a minor in sustainable mineral resources from the University of Arizona School of Mining & Mineral Resources. With a secondary focus on sustainable mineral resources, he hopes to head toward a career that utilizes cutting-edge technology to promote sustainable mining practices. Learn more about his path here! Read more Image
Unveiling the Future of Sustainable Mining: A Conversation with Angelina Anani, Pioneering Researcher in Mining Optimization and Innovation May 3, 2024 Learn more about Angelina Anani, a BS and PhD from the Missouri University of Science and Technology, and current Associate Professor of Mining and Geological Engineering. Discover her passions and her advice to students here! Read more Image
University of Arizona mining, mineral expertise shines in Washington, D.C. April 29, 2024 The university convened key leaders across government, industry and academia on Capitol Hill to discuss sustainable production and cultivating the next generation workforce. Learn more about the insightful discussions on “Copper is Critical” here. Read more Image
Arizona Educators Energized: Mining Conference Welcomes K-12 Teachers for STEM Insights April 26, 2024 Dedicated to the worldwide exploration, mining, and mineral processing industry, the annual MINEXCHANGE SME Conference & Expo attracts thousands of mining professionals from around the world for four days of interdisciplinary education. Learn more here! Read more Image
Educational Video Unravels the Connection Between Water and Mining April 5, 2024 Discover the connection between water and mining with “Water in the Lifecycle of a Mine” an engaging educational video by University of Arizona's School of Mining & Mineral resources and Department of Hydrology and Atmospheric Sciences. Read more Image