Establishing a reputation through respect, integrity, and professionalism. Promoting mining, metallurgy, and exploration awareness through education, exposure to practices, sustainability, and safety.
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About SME National
The Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Inc. (SME) is a professional society (nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation) whose more than 15,000 membership represents all professionals serving the minerals industry in more than 100 countries. SME members include engineers, geologists, metallurgists, educators, students, and researchers. SME advances the worldwide mining and underground construction community through information exchange and professional development. SME's roots date back to 1871 when a handful of mining engineers founded AIME.
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Benefits of Student Memberships
As a student member of this chapter, you'll enjoy knowledge expansion, leadership development, scholarships, job search platforms, and social bonding through SME activities with industry professionals and peers. Reduced rates for local, regional, and national SME meetings are a perk, while OneMine.org offers an extensive digital research center for mining and minerals literature worldwide. Find more benefits at SMEnet.org.
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Student Design Competition Success
2022-2023
Senior Design Team: Placed 2nd overall in the SME Student Design Metallic Competition!
Junior Design Team: Moved onto the second phase of the SME/NSSGA Student Design Aggregate Competition (top 6)!