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.
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
Announcements
New Faculty Position
The Department of Mining and Minerals Engineering at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) invites nominations and applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level. Candidates who wish to be considered for these positions should apply online at www.jobs.vt.edu to posting number 071141. Please submit online a complete curriculum vitae, a transmittal letter, a statement regarding research and teaching interests, and the names and addresses of three references, including their phone numbers and email addresses. Review of applications will begin on January 15th, 2008, and continue until the position is filled. Questions regarding the search may be directed to Dr. Erik Westman who serves as chair of the search committee (more...)