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 mitigate damage from underground coal mine explosions.
Spring 2022 Dean's List Includes 910 Engineering Students
The University of Kentucky has released its Dean's List for the Spring 2022 semester. A total of 8,602 students were recognized for their outstanding academic performance – 910 were from the College of Engineering.
Cassidy Crouch Awarded a Copper Club Scholarship
Cassidy Crouch, a Mining Engineering undergraduate student from Trenton, Ohio, was awarded a prestigious Copper Club scholarship for the 2022-2023 school year.
Professional Engineers in Mining Seminar Scheduled for August 19, 2022
The 35th Kentucky Professional Engineers in Mining (PEM) Seminar will be held in person and virtually on Friday, August 19, 2022, at the Marriott Griffin Gate Resort in Lexington.
