Mining Engineering

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E-Day Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering

Feb 22, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM

Student Success, Student Success in Engineering

Come explore! E-Day at the University of Kentucky Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering is a self-paced open house experience. Guest are free to roam the engineering complex and discover what the world of engineering has to offer.

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Virtual Evening with Mining Engineering

Jan 29, 2025, 7:00 – 8:00 PM

Evening With Engineering Receptions

You and your guests are invited to join the University of Kentucky College of Engineering for a special reception.

Rick Honaker has helped UK become a leader in critical minerals research. He’s operated a rare earth element pilot plant for years and brings the knowledge and expertise needed to lead the project.

Coal to critical elements: $5 million DOE award propels UK’s refined materials work

Lindsay Travis

Jan 3, 2025

A team of engineers at the University of Kentucky, in collaboration with researchers at other universities, will work on a system to transform coal into high-value materials.

Bin Ji
Assistant Professor

Categories: Faculty
Location: 230 MMRB
Email: Bin.Ji@uky.edu

Patricia Johnson
Event Coordinator

Categories: Staff
Location: 234G MMRB
Email: patricia.johnson@uky.edu

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Department of Mining Engineering receives $200,000 in scholarship funding

Dec 3, 2024

The Department of Mining Engineering received a donation of over $200,000 from the Friends of Coal - Kentucky organization to support Kentucky students pursuing degrees in mining-related fields.