Aerospace Agricultural Automotive Biological and Biosystems Biomedical Building Chemical Civil Communications Computer Construction Electrical Electromechanical Systems Electronic Systems Engineering Chemistry Environmental Food Forestry Gas Geological Geomatics Industrial / Manufacturing Integrated / Unified Materials Math Mechanical Metallurgical Mineral Mining Naval Oil Petroleum Physics Plastics Production Software Systems Water Resource Category: Geotechnical Role Model(s) Rachael Claus-Buckles Examples: Mining engineers deal with the safe and economic extraction, processing and marketing of mineral resources from the earth. Mining engineers are involved in: Evaluating potential mine sites. Determining what kind of heavy equipment is needed for ore extraction. Overseeing the construction of mines. In your community: Mines can bring great wealth and prosperity to a community, unfortunately old abandoned mines can also pollute land and ground water. If your community is near old mining operations, your knowledge of mining engineering could help ensure that area hunting and fishing grounds, as well as local drinking water remain clean and safe. Aptitude: If you like... Problem solving Being creative Exploring rocks and metals Making discoveries Working with people Helping the environment ...you might enjoy Mining Engineering Universities: If you want to study Mining Engineering you can go to the following universities: University of Alberta University of British Columbia Laurentian University Université Laval McGill University Dalhousie University École Polytechnique Queens University
Posted on: Sun, 27 Jul 2014 13:36:23 +0000
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