Women in Mining Scholarship Applications Due by 4/12/13

The Women in Mining California Chapter is offering five $1,000 scholarships to young women planning on obtaining a degree in mining, geology, engineering, or environmental studies.  Students must be either high school seniors or currently enrolled in college with a GPA of at least 3.0, California residents, and US citizens, but may attend/plan on attending a college outside of the state.  Applications for the scholarships must be received by no later than 12 April 2013.  For more information and to download the application, visit http://wimca.org/scholarship-opportunities/ .

"Mining Rocks" Student Essay Contest Entries Due by 3/29/12

Mitsubishi Cement and MEEC are sponsoring a student essay contest on the theme "Mining Rocks!"  The essay can involve research from books, the Internet and/or mine employees, addressing how mining affects modern society while being sensitive to environmental issues, through such questions as:  how do mines reclaim habitat after mining is completed; identify a local mine and how the "rocks" can determine its location; what mining techniques, processes, and equipment are used to turn "rocks" into products; and others.

Prizes are available at a variety of categories from Kindergarten, grades 1-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12.  Essays may not exceed 250 words, and submissions are due to MEEC, 14306 Park Avenue, Victorville, CA 92302, by no later than 5:00pm on 29 March 2012.  There will be an award ceremony on 19 April 2012.  For more information on requirements and prizes, visit http://www.meeconline.com/essay-contest-mining-rocks/ .

Women In Mining to Host Mineral Workshop on 2/9/12

Women in Mining will present a free teacher workshop on commonly used minerals at the Mojave Desert AQMD in Victorville on Thursday, 9 February 2012, from 3:45 to 6:00pm.  Registration is first-come, first-served, and is limited to 25 participants.  Attendees will learn to make toothpaste, will receive a curriculum kit and standards, and get free dinner.  To receive further information and to register, contact Christie Robinson, MEEC and STEM SL Program Specialist, at (760) 245-1661 ext 6101, or via e-mail at christier@mdaqmd.ca.gov .  Visit the MEEC website at http://www.meeconline.com/ .