<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3vl6bu_1GncFOFs00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3vl6bu_1GncFOFs00" width="1600" height="900" ><figcaption>Courtesy: University of Nevada, Reno (KOLO)</figcaption></figure>RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that the University of Nevada, Reno is one of 16 universities receiving funds to support workforce development for critical minerals. The award recognizes universities that have demonstrated leadership in disciplines related to critical minerals development, from production to recycling. Critical minerals are elements in high demand that are used in technologies people rely on daily, and securing access to critical minerals also supports national security efforts, according to university officials. The DOE’s Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation’s award is part of the Providing Opportunities for Specialized Education in Critical Technologies, or PROSPECT, initiative, which works to improve and expand mining and metallurgical education access.The University will receive $1 million for its Mining Innovation, Networks, and Education for Revitalizing Industry, Skills and Employment, or MINE RISE, proposal.“Through MINE RISE, we are building a program that connects financial support, flexible educational options, and hands-on experience so more students can prepare for rewarding careers in this industry,” said Ehsan Vahidi, associate professor and chair of the Department of Mining and Metallurgical Engineering. “UNR brings together mining and metallurgical engineering, expertise across several colleges, and strong relationships with industry, community colleges and national laboratories.”Vahidi and 10 colleagues from the University’s Colleges of Science, Engineering and Education and Human Development drafted the proposal.Mining and metallurgical engineering courses have been offered at the University for more than 140 years.The Nevada Bureau of Mines and Geology, the state geological survey housed within the Mackay School, trains students to create maps of the state’s geologic resources. The College of Engineering’s chemical engineering coursework, including a minor in batteries and energy storage technologies, provides students with an understanding of the full lifespan of critical minerals.The University hosted a statewide critical minerals summit in August. Faculty and students from across campus showcased research, participated in roundtables with federal officials and took part in conversations about the future of critical minerals in Nevada.“Universities that partner with national laboratories and private industry are going to be incredibly important to building the critical minerals workforce,” said Audrey Robertson, assistant secretary of the U.S. Department of Energy, while attending the summit.“Nevada has an important role to play in the nation’s critical minerals future, and the University of Nevada, Reno has the expertise to help prepare the workforce that future will require,” said Jeff Thompson, the University’s executive vice president and provost. “This support will allow us to build on our strengths in engineering and research while creating more opportunities for our students to turn what they learn here into meaningful careers.”The University is developing a proposal to compete in the next phase of the PROSPECT initiative, the Implementation Prize Phase 1: Activate. The DOE anticipates funding $60 million in prizes, with individual awards of $2.5 million, $5 million or $7 million.Vahidi said additional support from the implementation phase would enable expansion of education and workforce opportunities developed in the planning effort.</div></body>

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RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that the University of Nevada, Reno is one of 16 universities receiving funds to support workforce development for critical minerals. The award recognizes universities that have demonstrated leadership in disciplines related to critical minerals development, from production to recycling.

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RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced that the University of Nevada, Reno is one of 16 universities receiving funds to support 

UNR receives $1 million for critical mineral development

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