The University of Utah is a Top Tier-1 research institution located in the beautiful Wasatch front and is home to a robust economy and numerous recreational opportunities. A PAC-12 institution and member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, the “U” has been on a climbing trajectory powered by a diverse student body, staff, and faculty with increasing graduation rates, research funding, and charitable donations. The Mining Engineering Department, located in the College of Mines and Earth Sciences has been serving the Mining Industry for over 100 years, providing high quality education of mining engineers, impactful research and industry collaboration.