Welcome to the SME Tucson Section


Apr. 7, 2012 -- SME Operator's BBQ at UA's San Xavier Mining Lab
  • The University of Arizona SME Student Chapter will be hosting its annual Tucson SME Operator's BBQ at the San Xavier Mining Laboratory this April 7.  The Spring 2012 Student Scholarships will be awarded during the BBQ.  More... 


Mar. 25, 2012 -- Spring 2012 Scholarship Applications Due
  • Applications are now open for Spring 2012 scholarships. Be sure to pass this link to UA mining students in your network, including interns: www.smetucson.org/scholarships
Mar. 14, 2012 -- Dale Ortman, Reclamation at Asarco Mission
  • Dale Ortman discusses the reclamation of tailings and waste rock at Asarco's Mission Mine.  Thank you to meeting sponsor  MHF Services.  More...  
Feb. 18, 2012 -- 2012 Engineers Week Mall Day
  • SME volunteers Eben Robinson (and daughter), Larry Dykers, Dianne Archer, and Rob Pratt (and daughter Lucy) spent the day at the Foothills Mall on Saturday February 18, discussing mining engineering with mall patrons. Engineers from several disciplines gathered at the mall, in celebration of Engineers Week, to talk about engineering with the general public.  SME's booth with educational displays regarding mining engineering was well received by those that stopped by for a visit. 





Feb. 8, 2012 -- Hall Stewart, VP Exploration of Commonwealth Silver
  • Hall Stewart from Commonwealth Silver, discusses the Commonwealth Silver-Gold Epithermal Deposit in Cochise County.  Thank you to meeting sponsor Turner Laboratories Inc.  More...
Jan. 11, 2012 -- Bev Everson, USFS, on Rosemont Copper DEIS
  • Bev Everson from the USFS will discuss the alternatives development, selection and NEPA process regarding Rosemont Copper. Thank you to meeting sponsor Geotemps  More...
Jan. 5, 2012 --  2012 SME Tucson Bylaws
Oct. 23, 2011 -- New Section Board for 2011-2012
  • 2011-2012 Officers are Section Chair Rob Pratt, Call & Nicholas, Vice Chair Francisco Barrios, TetraTech, Secretary Stacy Henrich, EEC, and Treasurer Rachel Chavez, Rosemont Copper. Full Board...
Oct. 22-- $31,000 in Scholarships Awarded to 20 UA Mining Students
  • This year's fundraiser was a great success! On October 22, the Section awarded more than $31,000 in scholarships to 20 mining students at the UA, with more scholarships to be awarded in Spring 2012. Thank you to this year's sponsors who made our 2011-2012 scholarships possible:
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  • More information on our 20 scholarship recipients coming soon!


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