Archive for February 2024
Cutting Edge in Mine Survey Technologies and Techniques
Cutting Edge in Mine Survey Technologies and Techniques Mine surveyors perform essential services. The data they glean helps plan work, make decisions, improve safety, and aid in mineral exploration. But ground-based surveying methods and manual calculation leave a lot to be desired. Slow and subject to human error, traditional mine surveys can take days or…
Read MoreCutting-edge Metrology Sparks Innovation
Cutting-edge Metrology Sparks Innovation Metrology – the scientific study of measurement – has been around a long time. The first known attempt at creating a standard of measure came nearly 5,000 years ago in Egypt. The unit of measure, called a cubit, was modeled in black granite based on the length of Pharaoh’s forearm and…
Read MoreExploring the Future of Arizona’s Aerospace Industry
While Arizona has been a leader in legacy industries like aerospace and defense, it is also at the forefront of breakthrough industries like clean energy. This event will showcase the state’s rich history in aerospace, with giants like Boeing, Honeywell, and Raytheon having a strong presence for decades.
Read MoreGirl Power in Science and Engineering
Held at the JTED Bridges campus in Tucson, this one-day event showcases STEM opportunities for middle and high school girls and helps them connect with local mentors. As a longtime supporter of STEM workforce development and girls in science, Mary Darling is honored to be delivering the keynote remarks to this year’s student attendees.
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