Education
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What students are seeking in a degree program and in their future careers, and what that means for attracting new talent
In an effort to reverse the trend of declining enrollments to mining engineering programs that began in 2015, the University…
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What students, parents and educators think about mining, and what it means for attracting the next generation of talent
Thanks to strong industry support and longstanding partnerships, the University of Arizona has provided extensive pre-college mining education and outreach…
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Influential Women in Mining: Denise Johnson’s Story
Mining has historically been one of the most male-dominated industries in the world. From underground operations to executive boardrooms, the…
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2025 SME Academic Career Development Grant and Ph.D. Fellowship Recipients Announced
For a 10th year, the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration (SME) will award grants andfellowships to tenure-track professors and…
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SME sections get support to attend state science teacher conferences
This fiscal year, the Minerals Education Coalition (MEC) offered SME sections additional support. If SME sections attend their state science…
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Scholarship season opening soon
The SME Foundation (SMEF) is committed to helping SME students achieve their educational and career aspirations. Each year, it awards…
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Summer scavenger hunt ideas
Continuing educational pursuits in the summer can give your children and grandchildren a leg up in school and can also…
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Crundwell wins SAIChE Gold Medal
The South African Institution of Chemical Engineers (SAIChE) has awarded Frank Crundwell the 2024 Bill Neale-May Gold Medal at its…
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Corporate Roundtable Partnership: Benefits and opportunities
Established in 2013, the SME Foundation (SMEF) Corporate Roundtable Partnership has welcomed numerous companies to participate, contribute and support SMEF…
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WAAIME Division Student Reception at MINEXCHANGE 2025: Oh, what a night!
Oh, what a night it was! The WAAIME Division Student Reception, held Feb. 24, 2025, at the Hyatt Centennial Ballroom…
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