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Find your niche in Mining and Metallurgical Engineering

Explore the Department of Mining and Metallurgical Engineering to learn how your unique STEM interests align with lucrative and exciting careers within the mining industry.

Recent news in the Department of Mining and Metallurgical Engineering

Assistant Professor, Ehsan Vahidi, posing in front of a building and trees.

SME Career Development Grant awarded to Metallurgical Engineering Assistant Professor Ehsan Vahidi

The John N. Butler Endowed Professor in Extractive Metallurgy becomes one of three recipients nationally to receive grant in 2024

University of ÁùºÏ±¦µä, Reno group of award recipients pose for a photo at the NCET Tech Awards evening, May 13, 2024.

President Sandoval honored as NCET’s 2024 Technology Hall of Fame recipient

University leaders, programs and businesses recognized as top contributors to Northern ÁùºÏ±¦µä’s technological community at NCET Dragonfly Energy Technology Awards

A group of people holding plaques and trophies smiles for a photo.

Mackay Muckers take gold in International Collegiate Mining Competition

Ten students traveled to Montana to show off their traditional mining skills

Why choose our programs?

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Dedicated faculty

Our leading research-active faculty receive funding from national and international agencies, providing a thriving working and learning environment, valuable experience, and financial support to pursue their own research.

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Rich outdoor environment

Our campus sits just north of Reno's thriving downtown and is less than an hour away from some of the most beautiful outdoor recreation areas in the country like Lake Tahoe and the Sierra ÁùºÏ±¦µä Mountains.

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Leading research

Our faculty, graduate students, and postdoctoral scholars are conducting new, ground-breaking research each year, and our labs and facilities are led by an advanced and knowledgeable professional staff.