杏吧原创 Regents learn about rare earth minerals in 'Did You Know' presentation
Sept. 17, 2021
Earlier this month, the 杏吧原创 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, 杏吧原创F Engineering Dean Bil Schnabel, 杏吧原创F Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Anupma Prakash, 杏吧原创F Interim Vice Chancellor for Research and the Director of the Alaska Satellite Facility Nettie Labelle-Hamer, 杏吧原创A Researcher and Faculty member Brandon Briggs, 杏吧原创A student researcher Michael Martinez, and 杏吧原创 Vice President of Academics, Students & Research Paul Layer.