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A degree in Mining & Geological Engineering or Economic Geology unlocks a world of opportunities and career paths! From traveling the world to work in one-of-a-kind locations to developing the latest technological advances in the field, there’s so much graduates from our program get to achieve.
We asked alumni and current students of the programs to submit photos that best capture the University of Arizona Mining & Geological Engineering experience. We wanted to see where their career has taken them, some of the unique and exciting opportunities they have been or are a part of, and the things that make them love their jobs and degree! We received several remarkable images!
Congratulations to Alumni James Verbois for wining our 2nd Annual Photo Contest! James’ photo will be framed and displayed in the Mining and Metallurgy building at the University of Arizona!
Thank you!
We want to thank everyone that participated and submitted their photos. We also want to thank students, faculty, alumni, and the community that participated by voting. Be on the lookout for next year's contest.
And the winner is…
1st place - Overlook
Contestant: James Verbois. Alumni. Spring 2019. Mining and Geological Engineering.
Description: No filter needed. On top of one of the many Morenci Leaching stockpiles.
2nd Place - Aurora Truck
Contestant: Richard Sivils. Alumni. Fall 2008. BS in Mining Engineering. “You have no idea the opportunities that are available!”
Description: CAT 785 trucks parked at the fuel yard with aurora borealis, Usibelli Coal Mine, Healy, Alaska
3rd place - Flying
Contestant: Richard Sivils. Alumni. Fall 2008. BS in Mining Engineering. “You have no idea the opportunities that are available!”
Description: This photo was taken in October 2019 during the onset of winter. I took this photo at sunset looking west, with the foothills of the Alaska Range aglow with the fall sunset. The haul roads in the photo lead to the Gold Run Pass and Jumbo Dome Mine permit areas, which are 13 and 15 miles from the crusher, respectively.
Finalists
Dragline
Contestant: Joshua Woosley. Current student. Second year master’s in Mining & Geological Engineering. “I’ve been able to apply concepts from my classes at MGE to my career almost instantly and there’s no doubt MGE has made me a better geologist and engineer.”
Description: A small dragline mines limestone at a small industrial-minerals mine in central Florida.
Texas
Contestant: Ericka Tucker. Alumni. Spring 2016. BS in Mining Engineering. “My career has taken me all over the world–from Australia to Canada to Peru–with different experiences along the way, career developments, and various relationships.”
Description: Coal mine in Texas. "This was my first engineering project after college–implementing and configuration fatigue detection devices inside haul trucks."
