2020 Alumni Photo Contest
2020 Mining, Geological Engineering and Economic Geology Alumni Photo Contest
A degree in Mining Engineering or Economic Geology unlocks a world of opportunities and career paths! From traveling the world to work in one-of-a-kind locations to developing the latest technological advances in the field, there’s so much graduates from our program get to achieve.
We asked Alumni of the programs to submit photos that best capture the University of Arizona Mining & Geological Engineering alumni experience. We wanted to see where their career has taken them, some of the unique and exciting opportunities they’ve been a part of, and the things that make them love their jobs! We received a number of remarkable images by our alumni.
Now it’s your turn!
Voting is now open to the public to choose their favorite photo! Below you will find the top 5 photos selected by our judges. Please choose your favorite and submit your vote!
Deadline: Voting will close on May 29, 2020 at 11:59pm MST. Winners will be announced via social media and on the website.
Choose your favorite Photo!
Downtown Austin Waller Creek Tunnel
Tarun Dangi, Class of 2004
Waller Creek Tunnel in the heart of downtown Austin, Texas. Approximately 1 mile and 29 ft in diameter. The goal of this project is to reduce flood footprint in Austin to Zero percent.
Utah Plant
Danielle Taran, Class of 2015
Alumni Danielle Taran on an educational trip to Salt Lake City, Utah. One of her favorite things about the aggregate industry is that the locations are often in major cities, and you don't have to give up city life for your mining career. She visited about 6 quarries during this trip, all nestled along the mountains surrounding the city. This was the view from the top of the Asphalt Silos, and could see most of the plant and adjoining quarry.
Night Shift at Las Truchas
Rogelio Martinez Parra, Class of 2015
Alumni Rogelio Para took this photo while on a night shift at Las Truchas open pit Iron Mine in Lazaro Cardenas, Michoacan, Mexico. He worked there as a mine planner for 2 years.
Over the Edge
Robert Leyland, Class of 2014
Alumni Robert Leyland while working on a drilling for a Port Development on an Indian Ocean Tropical Island. A great example of the exotic locations he occasionally gets to see as geological engineers!
Puncak Jaya
Taylor Dawn, Class of 2016
Alumni Taylor Dawn sitting in front of one of the seven summits of the world, Puncak Jaya, located on the island of Papua in Indonesia. The elevation of where she is sitting is approximately 14,000 ft. To get to this spot, Taylor climbed stairs for over an hour! Can you say cardio workout?