Project InfoInnovative Methods for Characterization of Rock JointsReza Hedayat | hedayat@mines.eduGabe Walton | gwalton@mines.eduThe project aims at characterizing rock surfaces for prediction of strength and roughness that can help with stability evaluation of rock...
Project InfoIMURF – Sustainable Development and the Extractive IndustriesNicole Smith | nmsmith@mines.eduSebnem Duzgun | duzgun@mines.eduWe aim to identify and analyze the indicators mining and oil and gas companies use to assess their contributions to...
Project InfoSustainable Use of Earth Resource Materials – Glass from Tailings (IMURF)Katharina Pfaff | kpfaff@mines.eduPriscilla Nelson | pnelson@mines.eduThe Earth’s natural resources are finite. At the current rate of growth, we will need eight (8) earths worth of...
Project InfoGeological Context of Small-Scale Mining in Latin AmericaElizabeth Holley | eholley@mines.eduArtisanal and small-scale gold mining (ASGM) takes place primarily in the developing world in both the formal and informal sectors. This style of mining has become...
Project InfoOptimizing Campus Food Waste Management for Energy and Nutrient RecoveryAmy Landis | amylandis@mines.eduThe student will be working to conduct a food waste audit and match/optimize food waste to the most ideal and sustainable management strategies. Student...
