University of Arizona Mining and Geological Engineering

Fall semester is always an exciting time, and we're extra excited this fall to welcome our new Department Head. Welcome Kray Luxbacher!

MGE Welcomes Kray Luxbacher as Department Head MGE Welcomes Kray Luxbacher as Department Head Monday, August 15, 2022 Kray Luxbacher is the new department head of the Department of Mining and Geological Engineering. Luxbacher joins the UA after working as a faculty member at the Department of Mining and Minerals at Virginia Tech since 2008 and a...

MGE is seeking a strategic, collaborative leader to serve as head of Mining and Geological Engineering and spearhead the department's continuing transformation to meet the challenges of the 2st century. The MGE head maintains an inclusive, positive workplace environment that fosters a sense of community for students, alumni, staff and faculty. Interested parties are welcome to contact the department for more information or to start an application today: https://arizona.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/4/home/requisition/9307?c=arizona

We are excited to announce the 2022 Student & Alumni Photo Contest winner. We looked for photos that best captured the student and alumni experience. We wanted to see where their degree has taken them, some of the unique and exciting opportunities they’ve been a part of, and the things that make them love this degree and career path!

Congratulations to graduate student Xenia De Gracia for winning the contest with “Bright Nights at the Process Plant”! Xenia’s photo will be framed and displayed in the Mining and Metallurgy building at the University of Arizona. See the 5 finalists: https://minerals.arizona.edu/content/2022-alumni-student-photo-contest-0

We need your help in deciding this year's winner! The final round of voting is now open to the public until April 3, 2022. Vote here:
https://uarizona.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0fFeaNXlwXTRL5Y

Save the date: The 26th Annual UA SME Operator's BBQ is Saturday, April 23 from 10 am to 3 pm, and everyone is invited!

Get your tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/26th-annual-ua-sme-operators-bbq-tickets-302486454127

We have extended the 2022 Photo Contest deadline to this Sunday, March 13th at midnight. Be sure to click the link below to submit your favorite photos!
https://uarizona.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e4YnFm5jMK04iKa?utm_campaign=later-linkinbio-minerals.arizona&utm_content=later-24936291&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkin.bio

The SME MINEXCHANGE Conference & Expo 2022 is nearly here. Make sure to stop by the MGE Alumni Reception at 5:30 pm on Tuesday, March 1st!

A degree in Mining & Geological Engineering, Economic Geology, and other mining industry related programs unlocks a world of opportunities and career paths! We’re asking alumni and current students of the programs to submit photos that best capture the University of Arizona mining experience. We want to see where your career has taken you, some of the unique and exciting opportunities you have been or are a part of, and the things that make you love your jobs and degree!


Submit your photos here: https://uarizona.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_e4YnFm5jMK04iKa

The College of Engineering has hired 11 new faculty to start this Spring 2022, including one in Mining and Geological Engineering. Welcome to Dr. Angelina Anani!

College Welcomes 11 New Faculty in 2021-2022 The College of Engineering is welcoming 11 new faculty members in the 2021-2022 academic year. Their areas of expertise range from artificial organs and cyber-physical systems to transportation. The college also has hired a department head, the inaugural Patrick R. Taylor Endowed Department Leadersh...

SAVE THE DATE for the 16th Annual W.C. Lacy Distinguished Lecture with Richard Adkerson, Freeport-McMoRan Board Chairman and CEO. The lecture is open to all with no RSVP required. We hope to see you on November 5th!