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The School of Mining and Mineral Resources in the Media

June 17, 2022

Tucson TV station KGUN9 featured the professional organization "Women in Mining" and the new School in a recent newscast.

UArizona in top 19% of world universities in major international ranking

June 8, 2022

The University of Arizona is among the most impactful research universities in the world, according to the global higher education analysis company Quacquarelli Symonds, based in the United Kingdom.

A One-of a Kind Laser

June 1, 2022

Today marked the delivery of the new femtosecond laser system for the analysis of solids and solutions. That is just one of over a dozen research projects supported by the School of Mining and Mineral Resources.

College Celebrates Spring 2022 Outstanding Seniors and Graduate Teaching Assistants

May 20, 2022

College faculty, staff and students recently gathered honor the semester's outstanding graduates and graduate teaching assistants. The awardees are nominated by faculty members for going above and beyond in their studies and work.

In the Media

May 6, 2022

On Arizona's NPR affiliate AZPM, Brad Ross, interim director of the School of Mining and Mineral Resources talks about the present and future of mining in Arizona and beyond.

Student Researchers Move Meaningful Scientific Inquiry Forward

April 28, 2022

Research requires several people working over long lengths of time, and students play an important role in this.

Mine tours and more

April 25, 2022

The annual barbecue at the San Xavier mine is organized by the University's SME student chapter. A fun day for students, faculty, staff, and their families!

High-school students practice space mining

April 19, 2022

At the SHPE Engineering Day, a workshop simulating space mining aimed to inspire specifically Latinx high-school students to pursue a career in a STEM program.

2022 Alumni & Student Photo Contest

April 10, 2022

The Lowell Institute for Mineral Resources in association with the Mining & Geological Engineering Department at the University of Arizona is excited to announce the 2022 Student & Alumni Photo Contest winner. The contest was open to all students and alumni of the Mining & Geological Engineering, Economic Geology, and other mining industry related programs.

Outreach program to receive Hall of Fame award

March 31, 2022

The National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum has announced that the Lowell Institute for Mineral Resources' education outreach program will be the recipient of the 2022 Prazen Living Legend of Mining Award.

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University of Arizona Leads Conversation on Mining’s Future at Social License Summit

Student Spotlight: A Conversation with Caelen Burand

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University of Arizona Leads Conversation on Mining’s Future at Social License Summit

May 3, 2025

The University of Arizona’s School of Mining and Mineral Resources recently hosted the Mining Social License Summit, bringing together voices from academia, industry, government, and the nonprofit sector for two days of dialogue on the future of mining.

Student Spotlight: A Conversation with Caelen Burand

March 21, 2025

After earning multiple degrees from the University of Arizona, Caelen Burand has wasted no time charting a successful path in the mining industry. From contributing to the early development of the School of Mining & Mineral Resources (SMMR) to securing international roles with major mining companies, Caelen’s journey reflects the power of mentorship, hands-on learning, and seizing opportunities.

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Want Meaningful Work? Look to the Bedrock of Modern Life

University of Arizona Leads Conversation on Mining’s Future at Social License Summit

Student Spotlight: A Conversation with Caelen Burand

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New School of Mining and Mineral Resources Will Take Holistic Approach

June 11, 2021

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.

New School of Mining and Mineral Resources approaches final stage of approval

May 1, 2021

The world in 2050: Cleaner mining for greener energy

Feb. 24, 2021

Let’s have a look at the world at the mid-21st century, when today's newborns are about to finish graduate school. The world population has surpassed 9 billion, maybe even 10 billion people. Everybody needs housing and the infrastructure to get from one place to another, be it by rail in trams and trains or on the road, in hybrid or electric cars or even e-scooters.

Proposed UArizona School Aims to Change Mining and Minerals Education

Feb. 1, 2021

Sensors Make Sense of Mine Conditions

Dec. 1, 2020

University of Arizona then-graduate student Jinping was able to further work on an alternate process of mapping physical details of mining sites while getting real-world experience.

Lundin Family Giving $2M to UArizona Mining and Mineral Resources Programs with Challenge that Could Bring Millions More

Oct. 28, 2020

The family of two University of Arizona alumni have donated $2 million to help the university expand its highly ranked mining and geosciences programs and set the stage for an interdisciplinary school of engineering and mineral resources.