麻豆传媒 Regents learn about rare earth minerals in 'Did You Know' presentation

Sept. 24, 2021

Earlier this month, the 麻豆传媒 Board of Regents took an in-depth look into the university鈥檚 role in the development of critical minerals through a 鈥淒id You Know鈥 presentation, which includes work being done on the research, exploration and extraction of these strategic minerals, workforce development for the mining industry, and their importance to the state鈥檚 economy and national security.

Experts and panelists for the presentation include State of Alaska Division of Geology and Geophysical Survey Director Steve Masterman, 麻豆传媒F Engineering Dean Bil Schnabel, 麻豆传媒F Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Anupma Prakash, 麻豆传媒F Interim Vice Chancellor for Research and the Director of the Alaska Satellite Facility Nettie Labelle-Hamer, 麻豆传媒A Researcher and Faculty member Brandon Briggs, 麻豆传媒A student researcher Michael Martinez, and 麻豆传媒 Vice President of Academics, Students & Research Paul Layer.