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From Tech to the Mines: How MTU Paved the Way for a Career in Mining
Emily holds a beautiful chunk of high-grade ore from a nearby mine in Colorado’s San Juan Mountains. Em Voght, EITB.S. Mining Engineering, 2022 From MTU’s mining program to a career with Rio Tinto,...
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Brighton Muwi’s Commitment to Mining Innovation Earns WAAIME Scholarship
Dressed to impress in his profile photo on LinkedIn Congratulations to Brighton Muwi, a master’s student in Mining Engineering, who has been awarded a $3,000 WAAIME Scholarship! Brighton works with...
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Gustavo Bejar-Lopez Honored as Outstanding Scholarship Recipient
Gustavo back on Fuego and Acatenango Volcanoes for another round of monitoring equipment deployment in February 2025. The Department of Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences (GMES) proudly...
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Helen Foldenauer Recognized as Outstanding Teaching Assistant for Mineral...
Michigan Technological University’s Department of Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences (GMES) is proud to recognize Helen Foldenauer, a 1st year MS Geology graduate student, as this year’s...
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Celebrating the 2025 WAAIME SME Scholarship Recipients
We are proud to congratulate this year’s GMES recipients of the WAAIME SME scholarships! All of these Michigan Tech grad students in mining engineering, Brighton Muwi, Daniel Muchabaiwa, Kudakwashe...
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“Gneiss” Beginnings: Real Stories from HSAG Alumni
High School Advanced Geology (HSAG) offers students a hands-on, engaging introduction to geology, fostering a deeper understanding of Earth processes. This early exposure sparks interest and helps...
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Natalie Sorensen Recognized as Outstanding GMES Scholar at Michigan Tech
Nat joined MTU in the fall of 2022 from McHenry, Illinois. The Department of Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences (GMES) at Michigan Technological University proudly announces that Natalie...
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Honoring GMES Spring 2025 Ph.D. & MS Graduates
Earning a college degree requires more than time—it demands determination, resilience, and passion. We are proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our Spring 2025 graduates from the...
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Congratulations to our Spring 2025 Bachelor of Science Graduates!
GMES is thrilled to recognize and celebrate the achievements of our Spring 2025 Bachelor of Science graduates. These students have worked diligently in classrooms, labs, and the field, developing the...
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Lucas Maxon Awarded Prestigious Copper Club Scholarship for 2025–26
Lucas Maxon exploring the scale of surface mining equipment firsthand. The Department of Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences (GMES) at Michigan Technological University is proud to announce...
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