226 McNutt Hall | 573.341.4753 • mining@mst.edu • mining.mst.edu
Mining engineers supervise the mining process from start to finish. They examine all of the phases of mineral
recovers, including exploration, processing, and marketing of minerals. Mining engineers might work in construction
or demolition, precious metals, or even the explosives industry.
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The mining engineering
profession deals with location, extraction, and use of mineral resources
and mineral policy.
Lunar and ocean mining constitute new frontiers. A
mining engineer relies upon geologic knowledge and highly
sensitive
instruments for the location and evaluation of mineral deposits. Mining
must be carried out efficiently,
safely, and economically, with the
welfare of the public as a primary consideration. Land must be restored
to a
useful condition after mining ceases and pollution controls must be
designed to prevent harmful environmental
effects.
What about S&T's explosives engineering program?
Missouri S&T offers the nation's only undergraduate Explosives Engineering minor. Many students studying mining,
civil, petroleum, mechanical, geological or metallurgical engineering consider a minor in explosives as a way to gain
expertise in this exciting specialty area. Realizing the potential for jobs in explosives engineering in today’s society,
the goal of the program is to allow students interested in explosives engineering a chance to attain in-depth
knowledge and experience in the safe use of explosives.
Where do mining engineers work?
As a mining engineer, you can work anywhere in the world where a mineral deposit can be found. You might work
for a large mining company, or a smaller aggregate producer. You might specialize in surface and underground
mining, heavy mining machinery, explosives engineering, mine health and safety, oil sands recovery, waterjet
excavation, mineral economics, mine operations and design, mine atmospheric control and ventilation, minerals
transportation, rock mechanics, or applied geophysics.
source : http://futurestudents.mst.edu/degrees/undergraduate/mineeng.html
Chemical Engineering
143 Schrenk Hall | 573.341.4416 • chemeng@mst.edu • chemeng.mst.edu
Chemical engineers consider the fundamental properties and nature of matter, the forces that act on matter and
the precise expressions of the relationships between them. Chemical engineers can develop specialized polymeric
materials for use in artificial limbs, lightweight materials to be used in aircraft, or even new processes for the
application of biochemistry, energy conservation, or environmental controls. They often work in fields such as
health, food, agriculture, biotechnology, and petroleum.
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You may study ways in which pure
water can be obtained from the sea; design processes to provide
fertilizers,
rubber, fibers and fuels; or team up with other engineers
and scientists in biomedical engineering to develop
specialized
polymeric materials for use in artificial limbs and other human organs.
You may be instrumental in
finding supplemental food sources or develop
new processes for the application of biochemistry, energy
conservation,
or environmental controls.
What about S&T's biochemical engineering program?
Biochemical engineering is a specialty area of chemical engineering that deals with changing the composition,
energy content, and state of aggregation of materials. BiochemEng is a popular option for students that want to
pursue medical school, work in emerging areas of biotechnology and bioinformatics, or work for agriculture or food
companies.
Where do chemical engineers work?
With a chemical engineering degree you will have the opportunity to pursue a broad range of job fields such as
manager, research engineer, and a consultant. Employment is available in a wide variety of fields such as health, f
food, agriculture, and petroleum. Each year 10% to 20% of S&T ChemE graduates continue their studies in
graduate or professional schools.
source : http://futurestudents.mst.edu/degrees/undergraduate/chemeng.html
Petroleum Engineering
125 McNutt Hall | 573.341.4616 • rocks@mst.edu • petroleum.mst.edu
They plan and supervise the drilling of wells, evaluate oil and gas production, and predict future production from
the Gulf of Mexico to the coasts of Singapore. Aside from everyday gasoline, petroleum is also used in many
different fuels and its byproducts are found in everything from car tires to toys.
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Because of the demand for oil and gas and advances in petroleum technology, the field of petroleum engineering
plays an important role in the world today. You will study various techniques for evaluating the characteristics of
petroleum-bearing formations and their fluid contents. Modern computer-based modeling is used to study the
technology of well logging, well testing, well stimulation, petroleum reservoir engineering, recovery, and geology.
Other areas of study include: economic analysis of oil and gas production, reservoir characterization, and artificial
lift methods.
Where do petroleum engineers work?
Petroleum engineers work all over the world in drilling, refining, manufacturing (especially for products like plastics,
rubber and other petroleum-based products), and geophysics. Big names in the industry include: Chevron,
Williams, Chesapeake, ExxonMobile, BP, ConocoPhillips, Valero, Petronas, Royal Dutch Shell, and more.
source : http://futurestudents.mst.edu/degrees/undergraduate/peteng.html
Metallurgical Engineering
223 McNutt Hall | 573.341.4711 • matlsci@mst.edu • mse.mst.edu
Metals are the most recycled material on earth. Metallurgical engineers focus on the production of metals, metallic
parts and the properties of those materials. Metallurgical engineers help make products stronger, most durable,
lighter weight and more energy efficient, especially when utilizing recycled materials rather than ores.
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You will learn about the extraction of metal from minerals, wastes and recycled materials, the design of metallic
materials that possess desired mechanical, physical and chemical properties and the production of components
from selected metals and alloys.
Where do metallurgical engineers work?
One in four jobs in the US involves the manufacture or use of metal. MetEng grads work all over the world for
aerospace, automotive, heavy equipment, electronics, metals casting heat treatment and metals production
companies. Some work for government or military research labs.
source : http://futurestudents.mst.edu/degrees/undergraduate/metaleng.html
