Through award-winning teaching, world-class research, and
service to the public and professional societies, the faculty, students
and staff of the College of Mines & Earth Sciences have created
many opportunities for success. Read on to learn more about our diverse
people and their accomplishments.
As part of the flagship University of Utah, we are proud of
our graduates and their contributions to research and the community at
large. We believe that you will find much of interest in these
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Recovering Gilsonite
Students in Mining Engineering are required to complete field trips to operating mines. Here three students are being shown the process for recovering gilsonite at a mine near Vernal, Utah.