Issues We Champion - UCA of SME

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A website for a new generation of underground engineers.

Fostering an inclusive and diverse environment, from our volunteers to staff.

This guide reflects the consensus of a wide variety of industry experts and other professionals involved in the tunnel and underground construction industry in the USA.

Developing the professional careers of young members within the industry.

Renew your SME membership now to connect with other like-minded professionals,
solve complex challenges and advance your mining career.

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UCA Media Contest Photo Submission Rules:

Only .jpg or .png, high-resolution images will be accepted. Image size must be at least 8x10 at 300dpi, and at least 1mb to be considered.
Images may not be published by other companies, websites or used in printed materials until May of the year following the contest.
Only three images may be submitted per person. Most recent entry will be used if you submit more than once.
Image cropping is allowed and any aspect ratio is permitted. Photos may be enhanced or altered to remove spots,
changing exposure, sharpening, changing contrast and adjusting the color to be more natural.
Composite images and AI generated images are not allowed.

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UCA Media Contest Video Submission Rules:

Only High-resolution video will be accepted. Video resolution must display at 1920x1080p in landscape, or 1080x1920 in portrait, for consideration.
Length of video is limited to 60 seconds.
Submitted videos may not be published by other companies or on other websites until May of the year following the contest.
Ensure all persons appearing in the video are over the age of 18 and have signed a photo/video release form.
Certify all content in the video is original, not AI-generated, and belongs to the entrant, or is under creative commons licensing; including any audio.
Obtain permission to use any location that is shown in the video.
Entries must be in English, and suitable for display to a general audience.

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Improve the Effectiveness and Efficiency of the Underground Construction Industry

Volunteers are the heart of a membership organization like UCA.

Down for That

A website for a new generation of underground engineers.

Diversity and Inclusion

Fostering an inclusive and diverse environment, from our volunteers to staff.

Guidelines for Improved Risk Management

This guide reflects the consensus of a wide variety of industry experts and other professionals involved in the tunnel and underground construction industry in the USA.

UCA Young Members

Developing the professional careers of young members within the industry.

Please share our progress on these issues.

Renew your SME membership now to connect with other like-minded professionals,
solve complex challenges and advance your mining career.

UCA Media Contest Photo Submission Rules:

UCA Media Contest Video Submission Rules:

Improve the Effectiveness and Efficiency of the Underground Construction Industry

Volunteers are the heart of a membership organization like UCA.

Down for That

A website for a new generation of underground engineers.

Diversity and Inclusion

Fostering an inclusive and diverse environment, from our volunteers to staff.

Guidelines for Improved Risk Management

This guide reflects the consensus of a wide variety of industry experts and other professionals involved in the tunnel and underground construction industry in the USA.

UCA Young Members

Developing the professional careers of young members within the industry.

Please share our progress on these issues.

Renew your SME membership now to connect with other like-minded professionals, solve complex challenges and advance your mining career.

UCA Media Contest Photo Submission Rules:

UCA Media Contest Video Submission Rules:

Renew your SME membership now to connect with other like-minded professionals,
solve complex challenges and advance your mining career.