SME Student Center  

Welcome to the SME Student Resource Center.

SME has long recognized the vital role that today's students will play in the industry's health and prosperity tomorrow. SME student members and student chapters are important elements in the SME structure.   

Student Membership

Student members of SME have excellent opportunities to network with their peers and industry professionals. Becoming a member of the society and utilizing the benefits is an important first step when choosing to pursue a career in the minerals industry.

• Reasons To Belong
• Student Membership Dues & Qualifications
• SME Scholarships
• Student Discounts and other SME Assistance
• SME Meetings & Exhibits
• SME Short Courses
• Fellowships

Student Chapters Directory of SME Student Chapters Creating a Student Chapter Tips for Student Chapter Activities Outstanding Student Chapter Contest Student Chapter Annual Reports Student Chapter Fall Membership Challenge

Teacher Resources

• Request a Teacher Packet
• Teaching Aids and Resource Materials page

Award Winner:

John Gates a Mackay mining engineering student who graduated in May of 2007, accepting his award for first place in the 2007 Student Mine Design competition from Dr. Pierre Mousset-Jones.