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href="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/outreach-awareness/">Outreach & Awareness</a></span> <i class="fa"></i> <span class="breadcrumb_last" aria-current="page">About MEC</span></span></p> </div> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="primary content-area"> <article id="post-29" class="post-29 page type-page status-publish hentry" itemscope itemType="http://schema.org/WebPage"> <div class="entry-content" itemprop="mainContentOfPage"> <p>The Minerals Education Coalition (MEC) is the Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration Foundation’s designated program to develop and deliver accurate and timely K-12 education materials and activities and conduct public awareness outreach about mining and minerals. The MEC is the successor entity of the Mineral Information Institute (Mii) which was merged with SME as of November 1, 2008 and SME’s Government, Education and Mining (GEM) program.</p> <p><a href="#Vision">Vision</a><br> <a href="#Mission">Mission</a><br> <a href="#Audiences">Audiences</a><br> <a href="#Staff">MEC Staff</a><br> <a href="#Minerals%20Education%20Coalition%20Committee">Minerals Education Coalition Committee</a><br> <a href="#MEC%20Sub-Committees">MEC Sub-Committees</a><br> <a href="#MEC%20Awards">MEC Awards</a><br> <a href="#MEC%20Programs%20and%20Activities">MEC Programs and Activities</a><br> <a href="#MEC%E2%80%99s%20Financial%20Supporters">MEC Supporters</a><br> <a href="#Donate-to-the-MEC">Donate to the MEC</a><br> <a href="#Volunteer%20For%20The%20MEC">Volunteer for the MEC</a></p> <h2><span class="mec_green_header"><a id="Vision" name="Vision"></a>VISION</span></h2> <p>The Minerals Education Coalition will succeed in generating an enlightened and supportive public that appreciates the importance of mining and minerals to their lives and to their lifestyles.</p> <hr> <h2><span class="mec_green_header"><a id="Mission" name="Mission"></a>MISSION</span></h2> <p>The Minerals Education Coalition’s mission is to identify, produce and disseminate fact-based K-12 minerals education lessons and activities and to inform and educate the general public about the importance of mining in their everyday lives.</p> <hr> <h2><span class="mec_green_header"><a id="Audiences" name="Audiences"></a>AUDIENCES</span></h2> <p>Several distinct, yet equally important groups are the targeted audiences for the activities of MEC, specifically:</p> <ul> <li>K-12 students who are the consumers of the future and potential employees of the mining industry;</li> <li>Teachers of K-12 students who will provide the knowledge and skills needed to provide factual and meaningful instruction and experiences for youth;</li> <li>SME members in Sections who locally provide accurate and relevant educational activities for K-12 students and the general public; and,</li> <li>The general public who are the beneficiaries of mining and minerals in their daily lives.</li> </ul> <hr> <h2><span class="mec_green_header"><a id="MEC Programs and Activities" name="MEC%20Programs%20and%20Activities"></a>MEC PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES</span></h2> <ul> <li>Identify and develop factual and relevant K-12 curriculum and supplemental materials about mining and minerals.</li> <li>Provide MEC’s and other MEC endorsed factual and relevant K-12 curriculum and materials about mining and minerals to teachers and other educators. These may be free of charge and/or sold at reasonable cost.</li> <li>Conduct workshops, webinars, conferences, etc. to train educators and others interested in mining and minerals education on the use of MEC curriculum and materials.</li> <li>Provide educational materials to SME members through SME Sections’ MEC Committees for their use in community settings.</li> <li>Provide materials and support for SME Student Chapters to conduct K-12 and public awareness outreach.</li> <li>Introduce SME members to available K-12 and public outreach activities and materials about mining and minerals at the SME Annual Meeting and Expo.</li> <li>Encourage exchanges of successful practices among MEC Section Committees using the MEC Community on the SME website, in publications and at SME meetings and conferences.</li> <li>Solicit best practices in K-12 mining and minerals education which will be featured as linked resources on the MEC website.</li> <li>Serve as a resource by identifying and linking all appropriate resource providers of K-12 mining and minerals education on the MEC website.</li> <li>Maintain a vibrant and informational website for use by various constituencies (i.e., students, teachers, other educators, general public, elected officials, corporations, foundations, SME members, etc.).</li> <li>Report the usage of MEC’s programs and activities and their effectiveness.</li> <li>Conduct periodic sample surveys of students’, educators’ and the general public’s knowledge and attitudes about mining and the importance of minerals (based on those who are in contact with the MEC and/or the beneficiaries of products and activities of the MEC).</li> <li>Maintain an accurate database of individuals and organizations purchasing MEC materials, attending trainings and programs, and accessing the website.</li> <li>Analyze, use and report data to determine best uses of the MEC’s limited resources.</li> <li>Maintain and enhance existing relationships with other groups and agencies as well as identify, cultivate and sustain new organizational relationships.<br> <hr> <h2><span class="mec_green_header"><a id="Staff" name="Staff"></a>MINERALS EDUCATION COALITION STAFF</span></h2> <p>SME FOUNDATION MANAGER<br> <strong>Megan Martin</strong><br> Direct Line: (303) 948 – 4217<br> <a href="mailto:martin@smenet.org">martin@smenet.org</a></p> <p><span class="mec_green_header">CURRICULUM COORDINATOR</span><br> <span style="color: #804b32;"><b>Rebecca Smith</b></span><br> Direct Line: (303) 948 – 4263<br> <a href="mailto:smith@smenet.org">smith@smenet.org</a></p> <p><span class="mec_green_header">OUTREACH COORDINATOR</span><br> <strong>Akudo Nwokeukwu</strong><br> Direct Line: (303) 948 – 4221<br> <a href="mailto:Nwokeukwu@smenet.org">Nwokeukwu@smenet.org</a></p> <p><span class="mec_green_header">STORE PURCHASES</span><br> <span class="fontcolor1"><strong>Customer Service</strong></span><br> Direct Line: (303) 948 – 4200<br> Toll Free: (800) 763-3132</p> <p><span class="mec_green_header">MEC ADDRESS</span><br> Minerals Education Coalition<br> 12999 E Adam Aircraft Circle<br> Englewood, CO 80112<br> U.S.A.</p> <p><span class="mec_green_header">MEC PHONE #S</span><br> Main Number: (303) 948 – 4200<br> Toll Free Number: (800) 763 – 3132<br> Fax Number: (303) 948 – 4265</p> <p><span class="mec_green_header">MEC E-MAIL:</span><br> <a href="mailto:MEC@smenet.org">MEC@smenet.org</a></p> <p><span class="mec_green_header">WEBSITE</span><br> <a href="/">www.MineralsEducationCoalition.org</a></p> <hr> <h2><span class="mec_green_header"><a id="Minerals Education Coalition Committee" name="Minerals%20Education%20Coalition%20Committee"></a>MINERALS EDUCATION COALITION COMMITTEE</span></h2> <p>The Minerals Education Coalition Committee of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration Foundation (SMEF) is comprised of SME members with a commitment to actively participating in fulfilling the MEC’s mission. The Committee provides the MEC with leadership, guidance and coordination with other SMEF Committees and assists with fundraising and public outreach as appropriate on behalf of the MEC.</p> <hr> <h2><span class="mec_green_header"><a id="MEC Sub-Committees" name="MEC%20Sub-Committees"></a>MEC SUB-COMMITTEES</span></h2> <p>The Membership Nomination Sub-Committee is to identify potential candidates and accept nominations of SME members to serve on the MEC Committee.</p> <p>The MEC Officer Nomination Sub-Committee is to identify potential candidates and accept nominations for Vice Chair of the Committee from within Committee membership.</p> <p>The MEC Awards Nomination Sub-Committee is for the purpose of reviewing Award nominations received, consulting with the SME Foundation Board of Trustees and SME staff in the selection process, and documenting the justification of individuals selected to receive MEC awards.</p> <hr> <h2><span class="mec_green_header"><a id="MEC Awards" name="MEC%20Awards"></a>MEC AWARDS</span></h2> <p>The Minerals Education Coalition will recognize outstanding individuals and organizations who have significantly aided in its activities and programs. The MEC Awards and the awardees are:</p> <p><strong><span class="fontcolor1">C. Dale and Kathleen B. Elifrits MEC Leadership Award</span></strong> is to honor an individual SME member who has provided leadership to advance the mission of the MEC and has personally been involved in the delivery of its programs and/or activities.</p> <p><strong>2023 | Joseph C. Hirschi</strong><br> <strong>2022 | James H. Benda</strong><br> <strong>2021 | Julie Marinucci</strong><br> <strong>2020 | Charlie Zimmerman</strong><br> <strong>2019 | Kurt Doran</strong><br> <strong>2018 | Pamela A. K. Wilkinson</strong><br> <strong>2017 | Melissa L. H. Martinie</strong><br> <strong>2016 | Corie Ekholm</strong><br> <strong>2015 | Ken Reid</strong><br> <strong>2014 | Angie Harmon</strong><br> <strong>2013 | Julie Lucas</strong><br> <strong>2012 | Richard Beach</strong></p> <p><strong><span class="fontcolor1">MEC SME Organization Recognition Award</span></strong> pays tribute to an SME group effort which has demonstrated active involvement with the MEC’s efforts either through development and use of educational materials with K-12 teachers and students or public outreach and awareness about mining and minerals.</p> <p><strong>2023 | SME Central Wyoming Section</strong><br> <strong>2019 | SME Northern Minnesota Subsection</strong><br> <strong>2018 | SME Central Appalachian Section in collaboration with the University of Kentucky Explosives Research Team (UKERT)</strong><br> <strong>2017 | SME Washington, DC Section</strong><br> <strong>2016 | SME Colorado Section</strong><br> <strong>2015 | SME Pittsburgh Section<br> <strong>2014 | SME Florida Section</strong><br> <strong>2013 | SME Minnesota Section</strong><br> <strong>2012 | No award made</strong></strong></p> <p><strong><span class="fontcolor1">MEC SME Student Chapter Outreach Award</span></strong> recognizes the outstanding efforts of a SME Student Chapter on a college campus and their faculty and industry advisors for their accomplishments in community outreach and mining/mineral education to serve the mission of the MEC.</p> <p><strong>2023 | SME Norwood Student Chapter – University of Kentucky</strong><br> <strong>2022 | SME Student Chapter – Colorado State University</strong><br> <strong>2022 | SME Student Chapter – Colorado State University</strong><br> <strong>2021 | SME Norwood Student Chapter – University of Kentucky</strong><br> <strong>2020 | SME Norwood Student Chapter – University of Kentucky</strong><br> <strong>2019 | SME Norwood Student Chapter – University of Kentucky</strong><br> <strong>2018 | SME Norwood Student Chapter – University of Kentucky</strong><br> <strong>2017 | Colorado School of Mines</strong><br> <strong>2016 | SME Norwood Student Chapter – University of Kentucky</strong><br> <strong>2015 | Universidad National Mayor De San Marcos, Lima, Peru</strong><br> <strong>2014 | University of Arizona</strong><br> <strong>2013 | University of Arizona</strong><br> <strong>2012 | University of Kentucky</strong></p> <p><span class="fontcolor1"><strong>MEC Partnership Appreciation Award</strong></span> acknowledges a non-SME individual or organization which has exemplified support for the MEC’s mission either through development and use of educational materials with K-12 teachers and students or public outreach and awareness about mining and minerals.</p> <p><strong>2023 | Luck Stone Corporation</strong><br> <strong>2022 | Minnesota Minerals Education Workshop</strong><br> <strong>2021 | Pittsburgh Coal Mining Institute of America</strong><br> <strong>2020 | Kentucky Coal Association – Tyler White</strong><br> <strong>2019 | Ohio Aggregates and Industrial Minerals Association (OAIMA)</strong><br> <strong>2018 | Minnesota Museum of Mining</strong><br> <strong>2017 | Minerals Research Laboratory (MRL)</strong><br> <strong>2016 | Amautas Mineros Association, Peru</strong><br> <strong>2015 | Daphne LaPointe, NV Bureau of Mines</strong><br> <strong>2014 | Paradise Valley Unified School District’s MineZone Program, Director Michael Linn</strong><br> <strong>2013 | Women in Mining Education Foundation</strong><br> <strong>2012 | Mining Foundation of the Southwest</strong></p> <p>For additional information about MEC Awards’ criteria and to submit a nomination for any category, <a href="https://www.smenet.org/Professional-Development/Awards-Competitions/Award-Recipients" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">click here.</a></p> <h2><span class="mec_green_header"><a id="MEC’s Financial Supporters" name="MEC%E2%80%99s%20Financial%20Supporters"></a>MEC’S FINANCIAL SUPPORTERS</span></h2> <p>Financial support for the MEC’s educational and awareness programs and activities come from a variety of individuals, organizations, corporations and foundations either by donations or grants. All revenue designated for the MEC is used to support the development and dissemination of free educational resources and low-cost supplemental materials.</p> <h2><a id="Donate-to-the-MEC" name="Donate%20to%20the%20MEC"></a><span class="mec_green_header">DONATE TO THE MEC</span></h2> <p>The Minerals Education Coalition is able to supply free or very low-cost education materials due to the generosity of our supporters. Our annual outreach on the MEC website, at conferences, in publications, at schools, at professional meetings, in community sites, and many other locations is made possible by those listed in the section above. 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