ƵRegents learn about rare earth minerals in 'Did You Know' presentation
Sept. 24, 2021
Earlier this month, the ƵBoard of Regents took an in-depth look into the university’s role in the development of critical minerals through a “Did You Know” 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’s economy and national security.
Experts and panelists for the presentation include State of Alaska Division of Geology and Geophysical Survey Director Steve Masterman, Ƶ Engineering Dean Bil Schnabel, Ƶ Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor Anupma Prakash, Ƶ Interim Vice Chancellor for Research and the Director of the Alaska Satellite Facility Nettie Labelle-Hamer, UAA Researcher and Faculty member Brandon Briggs, UAA student researcher Michael Martinez, and ƵVice President of Academics, Students & Research Paul Layer.