Department of Mining & Minerals Engineering

Virginia Tech's Mining and Minerals Engineering department is one of the largest minerals-related programs in North America and enjoys a strong international reputation for its academic, research and public service programs. Currently, the Department is comprised of 8 full-time faculty members and has an enrollment of 170 undergraduate and about 20 graduate students. Research expenditures are in excess of $3 million per year. The Department is housed within a nationally ranked College of Engineering.

Competition Team in Reno

The department prepares highly qualified, rigorously trained mining and minerals engineers whose background and education reflect the current level of technology and thought in the profession. The department is committed to providing students with a wide array of resources to enhance their academic and professional development as well as increase their employment opportunities.

Accreditation

The B.S. Degree in Mining Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, Inc., 111 Market Place, Suite 1050, Baltimore, MD 21202-4012. Telephone (410) 347-7700.

Contact

Department of Mining & Minerals Engineering
Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University
100 Holden Hall
Blacksburg, VA 24061-0239
Phone (540) 231-6671
Fax (540) 231-4070
Email mineinfo@vt.edu

 

Dr. Kray Luxbacher to Lead $1.24 Million NIOSH Project

Dr. Kray Luxbacher, Assistant Professor in the Department of Mining and Minerals Engineering, is leading a 5-year project focusing on Underground Mine Ventilation Controls and Safety.

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Dr. Kray Luxbacher

Dr. Yoon Awarded for Educational Excellence

Dr. Roe-Hoan Yoon, Nicholas T. Camicia Professor in the Department of Mining and Minerals Engineering at Virginia Tech, is the recipient of the Pittsburgh Coal Mining Institute of America’s (PCMIA) 2009 Stephen McCann Memorial Award for Educational Excellence.

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Students Awarded VTCA Scholarships

The Virginia Transportation Construction Alliance (VTCA) has awarded two Mining & Minerals Engineering students with its 2009-2010 aggregates scholarships.

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In Memoriam:
Dr. Chris Haycocks

Former C.T. Holland Professor Dr. Chris Haycocks remembered for his dedication to students and close friendship with colleagues.

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Dr. Chris Haycocks.