Pioneering Sustainable Mineral Research: University of Arizona’s Isabel Barton Wins Scialog Award Friday The University of Arizona School of Mining & Mineral Resources is pleased to announce that Mining & Geological Engineering professor Dr. Isabel Barton is part of a cross-disciplinary team awarded funding through the inaugural Scialog: Sustainable Minerals, Metals, and Materials initiative. Read more Image
Bridging Science and Sustainability: Dr. Zhang’s Vision for Mining Innovation Friday In this Q&A, Associate Professor in Mining and Geological Engineering Professor Dr. Jinhong Zhang shares his insights into sustainable solutions for mining, his passion for uncovering scientific truths. Dr. Zhang emphasizes the role of mineral processing and surface chemistry in addressing global challenges and offers students a roadmap to thrive in this dynamic field. Read more Image
Timothy Snider lauds technology, skills and safety at 2024 Lacy Lecture Thursday ‘Copper will continue to thrive,’ says the mining industry veteran, speaker for the University of Arizona W.C. Lacy Distinguished Lecture Series. Learn more about new technologies within the industry here! Read more Image
Ethics, Innovation, and Leadership: Dr. Paul Melendez Drives Change in Mining Oct. 25, 2024 In this Q&A, Dr. Paul Melendez, University Distinguished Outreach Professor, Founder, Center for Leadership Ethics, a pioneer in leadership ethics and innovation, shares insights into what drew them to the School, the role of ethical leadership in the mining industry, and how their work aligns with the School's mission to address global challenges like climate change and resource sustainability. Read more Image
Student Profile: Ethan Williams Oct. 11, 2024 Ethan Williams is an undergraduate student studying mining engineering. He admires the industry and its security in the job industry. Learn more about his professional development with mining here! Read more Image
Innovating Metals: Andrew Wessman on Sustainable Solutions in Engineering and Education Oct. 4, 2024 Andrew Wessman is an assistant professor in the materials science and engineering department at the University of Arizona. He joined the department in August 2019 after 14 years at GE, where he worked at GE Aviation and later GE Additive. Learn more about him! Read more Image
New Leadership Appointments at UofA Mining Centers Oct. 1, 2024 We’re thrilled to announce two key appointments! Julia Potter has been named Director of the Geotechnical Center of Excellence, and Dr. Moe Momayez will lead the Center of Excellence for Mine Safety. Join us welcoming them to their new roles. Read more Image
Student Profile: Yash Sihag Sept. 27, 2024 Yash Sihag, an undergraduate student studying statistics and data science and information science, works as a researcher for the Geotechnical Center of Excellence. Learn more about his development with mining here Read more Image
Dr. Ty Ferré Brings Hydrologic Expertise to Address Mining's Water Challenges Sept. 20, 2024 Ty Ferré holds a PhD in Earth Sciences from the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada. Dr. Ferré’s primary research focus is on improving the selection of measurements to support hydrologic decision-making. Learn more about his research here. Read more Image
Innovating for a Greener Future: Dr. David Hogan on Remediation and Mining Sept. 6, 2024 Meet David E. Hogan, PhD, an assistant research professor in the Department of Environmental Science. He is an interdisciplinary environmental scientist whose primary research focuses on developing remediation technologies for biosurfactants and bio-inspired synthetic surfactants. Read more Image