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The next hot career: Mining engineering
Sebnem Düzgün, professor, Fred Banfield Distinguished Chair and associate department head in mining engineering, explains how Mines is transforming its mining engineering program to meet new challenges.
January 13, 2026
Drilling into the details Of Venezuela’s oil
Jennifer Miskimins F.H. Mick Merelli/Coterra Energy Distinguished Department Head Chair and professor in petroleum engineering and the president of the Society of Petroleum Engineers, discusses the heavy oil found in Venezuela with Science Friday host Ira Flatow.
January 12, 2026
Greenland’s harsh environment and lack of infrastructure have prevented rare earth mining
Ian Lange, professor of economics and business, explains why it's so difficult to bring Greenland's rare earths to market.
January 11, 2026