Minnesota Minerals Education Workshop

August 3, 4 & 5, 2010

The 2010 Minnesota Minerals Education Workshop will be held in the Twin Cities in August, 2010.

About the Workshop

The purpose of MMEW is to promote awareness of the positive contribution that mineral resources make to the Minnesota way of life, by providing information and materials for teachers related to mineral resources, including geology, exploration, development, extraction, uses, reclamation, conservation and economics. 

The Workshop consists of a day-long series of classroom sessions prepared to Minnesota Science Standards followed by a day and a half-day of geology field trips and tours of mining operations. Topics covered include but are not limited to geology, rock and mineral identification, and mineland reclamation. Classes are taught by geologists, educators, and mining industry professionals.

Participants take home rock and mineral sample kits, audiovisual materials, classroom exercises, resource guides and information about the field trip sites and mining operations they tour.

Limited enrollment

To provide the best learning experience possible, enrollment for the workshop is limited. Note that this is a popular event, which fills quickly.

Academic credit

Certification for contact credit is available to participants who complete all classroom sessions and field trips. Participants may also be eligible to earn undergraduate and graduate credit through a cooperating university. Additional course fees and work assignments for academic credit are determined by the host university.

Previous Workshop Locations

The workshop is held in a different location each year so that we may provide better access to participants statewide.  By holding the workshop in different locations, we are also able to highlight Minnesota's diverse geology and offer tours of local mining activities.

2008 - Vermilion Community College, Ely
2007 - Bemidji State University, Bemidji
2006 - University of Minnesota, Duluth
2005 - Minnesota State University, Mankato
2004 - Winona State University, Winona
2003 - Hibbing Community College, Hibbing
2002 - University of St. Thomas, St. Paul
2001 - Mesabi Range Community & Technical College, Virginia
2000 - St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud
1999 - University of Minnesota, Duluth
1998 - Minnesota State University, Mankato
1997 - Iron World Discovery Center, Chisholm

Cost

A registration fee covers continental breakfast and lunch, transportation to all field trip sites and resource materials. Registration information will be available on this web site in early 2010.

Partners in education

The Minnesota Minerals Education Workshop is sponsored by the  Aggregate and Ready Mix Association of Minnesota, Aggregate Industries, American Institute of Professional Geologists - Minnesota Chapter, Iron Range Resources, Minnesota Asphalt and Pavement Association, Minnesota Geological Survey, Natural Resources Research Institute, Society of Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration, Inc., Tiller Corporation, U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Geological Survey.

Contact

 Minnesota Center for Mineral Resource Education

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