With $8.6 million in new funding for research projects in 2020, faculty members in the Department of Mining Engineering are at the forefront of next-generation mining technology and applications. Through funding from the U.S. Department of Energy, the Alpha Foundation and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, researchers are making advances in rare earth element recovery, autonomous underground mining systems that improve safety and mitigating damage from underground coal mine explosions.
The RescuKats Return with Heavy Hearts
The University of Kentucky RescuKats mine rescue team returned to in-person competition with heavy hearts following the passing of their beloved trainer and mentor Danny Knott.
Six Engineering Graduates Inducted into UK Hall of Distinguished Alumni
Hall of Distinguished Alumni inductees are honored for their meaningful contributions to the Commonwealth, nation and the world.
UK SME Chapter Receives 2021 MEC Student Chapter Award
UK’s SME chapters received the award in 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020 and now in 2021.
