Building Your Mining Engineering Path?

Faculty members in the Department of Mining Engineering are at the forefront of next-generation mining technology and applications.

Through funding from the U.S. Department of Energy, the Alpha Foundation and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, researchers are making advances in rare earth element recovery, autonomous underground mining systems that improve safety and mitigate damage from underground coal mine explosions.

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How to handle interview questions about skills you haven’t fully developed yet

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Engineering Career & Co-op Center Newsletter

March 23, 2026

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By Betsy Davies
Betsy Davies Associate Director of Employer Engagement and Career Advocacy
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Career Resources

Contact & Location

Phone
(859) 257-9145
Address

UKY Pigman College of Engineering
Career & Co-op Center
353 F. Paul Anderson Tower
Lexington, KY 40506-0503

Career Service Hours

Day of the week
Career & Co-op Center Hours Career Peer Drop-In Hours
Monday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Will Resume on Aug. 24th
Tuesday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Will Resume on Aug. 24th
Wednesday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Will Resume on Aug. 24th
Thursday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Will Resume on Aug. 24th
Friday 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Will Resume on Aug. 24th

Students do not need an appointment to meet with our Career Peers, but appointments with Zach and Betsy must be requested through Handshake,