Greatness Ojum, an undergraduate student in mining engineering at the University of Arizona, discovered her passion for rocks and the mining industry during the COVID-19 pandemic. Originally interested in biomedical engineering, Ojum switched to mining engineering after realizing its alignment with her family's background in the oil industry and her love for travel. As the president of the Women in Mining student chapter, she aims to promote diversity and inclusion in the industry, particularly encouraging more Africans to join. Ojum's dedication to her studies and her involvement in various extracurricular activities demonstrate her leadership and commitment to making a positive impact in the mining sector.

Doctoral student Xenia De Gracia Medina, with support from UArizona’s Mineral Resources Research and Innovation Initiative, has started experiments that allow researchers to see what happens to tailings material when subjected to certain conditions specific to where the material was collected.

David Killick, a Professor of Anthropology and Adjunct Professor of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Arizona, was inspired by prehistoric metallurgy during his undergraduate studies. Born in Malawi, he pursued geology, history, and archaeology in South Africa and later earned a PhD in Anthropology from Yale. Killick has taught interdisciplinary courses in anthropology, materials science, and Africana studies since joining the University of Arizona in 1991. His research spans early African metallurgy and global materials origins, emphasizing collaboration across departments. As he nears retirement in 2023, Killick encourages students to explore the history of materials and its relevance to modern mining practices.

It’s back-to-school time of year, and SME wanted to get a first-hand account of what it’s like to be involved in a SME Student Chapter. Here’s some insights from Katie Elizabeth Slaughter, SME Student Chapter president at the University of Arizona. Slaughter is majoring in mining engineering and geology.

The Minerals Education Coalition has released their annual infographic called the “Mineral Baby.” This infographic depicts an estimated amount of minerals and other resources that an American child born in this year will consume over their lifetime.

Endowed chairs help the university attract and retain faculty members who have achieved national or international distinction in their fields.

Dean Riley has joined the University of Arizona, bringing expertise in hyperspectral and multispectral imaging for mining and geological sciences. With a diverse background in geology, defense, and the private sector, Riley aims to foster collaboration among mining and technology companies to advance research and student engagement in hyperspectral applications. The University of Arizona's unique interdisciplinary environment supports his goal of developing innovative techniques in mining and mineral resources.

“Community Engagement & Sustainable Development of Mineral Resources” is a new course being offered by the University of Arizona’s Mining Law Concentration in the Master of Legal Studies (MLS) program.

When a mine reclamation project needed a plant expert, restoration ecology graduate student Sierra Lauman found a new potential career area.

After the success of its first fully online radar monitoring short course, the GCE now offers two more online courses.