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itemprop="name">MEC News</h1> <p id="breadcrumbs"><span><span><a href="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/">Home</a></span> <i class="fa"></i> <span><a href="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/outreach-awareness/">Outreach & Awareness</a></span> <i class="fa"></i> <span class="breadcrumb_last" aria-current="page">MEC News</span></span></p> </div> </header> <div class="wrap"> <div class="primary content-area"> <article id="post-2593" class="post-2593 page type-page status-publish hentry" itemscope itemType="http://schema.org/WebPage"> <div class="entry-content" itemprop="mainContentOfPage"> <h2>SEPTEMBER 2024</h2> <h4>2024 MEC MINERAL BABY</h4> <p>MEC released its 2024 annual infographics on “Mineral Baby” and “Minerals Needed Every Year.” The MEC Mineral Baby details the estimated amount of minerals, metals and fuels that an American born this year will use in their lifetime. In 2024, this amount is 3.06 million pounds. The companion graphic, “MEC Minerals Needed Every Year,” explains that 39,469 pounds of new minerals must be provided for every person in the United States each year to make the things we use daily. These numbers are calculated with statistics from the National Mining Association and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), in combination with life expectancy data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Center for Disease Control. In order to represent an entire year, the completed USGS statistics from the previous year are used in the USGS Mineral Commodities Summaries 2024.</p> <p><img fetchpriority="high" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-8445" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-Mineral-Baby-2024-Large_front_hr-1024x791.jpg" alt="" width="387" height="299" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-Mineral-Baby-2024-Large_front_hr-1024x791.jpg 1024w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-Mineral-Baby-2024-Large_front_hr-300x232.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-Mineral-Baby-2024-Large_front_hr-1536x1187.jpg 1536w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-Mineral-Baby-2024-Large_front_hr-150x116.jpg 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-Mineral-Baby-2024-Large_front_hr-388x300.jpg 388w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-Mineral-Baby-2024-Large_front_hr-600x464.jpg 600w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-Mineral-Baby-2024-Large_front_hr.jpg 1900w" sizes="(max-width: 387px) 100vw, 387px" />  <img decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-8446" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-Mineral-World-2024_hr-1024x791.jpg" alt="" width="386" height="298" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-Mineral-World-2024_hr-1024x791.jpg 1024w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-Mineral-World-2024_hr-300x232.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-Mineral-World-2024_hr-1536x1187.jpg 1536w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-Mineral-World-2024_hr-150x116.jpg 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-Mineral-World-2024_hr-388x300.jpg 388w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-Mineral-World-2024_hr-600x464.jpg 600w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-Mineral-World-2024_hr.jpg 1900w" sizes="(max-width: 386px) 100vw, 386px" /></p> <p><a href="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-Mineral-Baby-2024-Large_front_hr.jpg" download=""><button class="mec-standards__button">Download the Mineral Baby PDF</button></a></p> <p><a href="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-Mineral-World-2024_hr.jpg" download=""><button class="mec-standards__button">Download the Every Year PDF</button></a></p> <h2>MARCH 2024</h2> <h4><a href="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/2024-nsta-conference-denver/">2024 NSTA NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SCIENCE EDUCATION – MARCH 21-23, 2024</a></h4> <p>The MEC made waves at the recent National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) National Conference on Science Education held in Denver, Colorado, March 21-23, 2024. MEC volunteers led by Richard Schwering handed out over 1200 free rock and mineral kits to teachers to help educate students on the importance of mining and mined minerals. The excited teachers expressed gratitude for the opportunity to obtain the free kits and additional educational materials. The MEC booth stood out as it displayed rocks and minerals important to the green energy transition. Teachers in the line that wrapped around the MEC booth not only received a free kit but also gained insights into the composition, properties, and end-use of these rocks and minerals. These ran the gamut from wind turbines and solar panels to electric vehicles and batteries. The rock and mineral samples on display at MEC’s booth represented essential elements, minerals, and metals required for sustainable energy solutions. These included lithium, copper, bauxite, molybdenum, silica, silver polymetallic ore, gold ore, iron, and graphite. To top it off teachers received a hand lens so that they and their students could more closely examine all the cool samples they received.</p> <p><img decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-8143" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/NSTA-7418-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/NSTA-7418-300x225.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/NSTA-7418-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/NSTA-7418-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/NSTA-7418-150x113.jpg 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/NSTA-7418-400x300.jpg 400w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/NSTA-7418-600x450.jpg 600w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/NSTA-7418.jpg 1900w" sizes="(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p> <h2>FEBRUARY 2024</h2> <h4>Collaborative Teacher Workshop</h4> <p>MEC worked with the University of Arizona School of Mining & Mineral Resources to hold a teacher workshop on 2/27 at the Arizona Science Center in Phoenix, AZ during the MINEXCHANGE 2024 SME Annual Conference & Expo. The workshop provided a dynamic platform for 17 Arizona science teachers to delve into the topic of mining and mineral resources. The event featured a presentation by Wendi Cooksey, MEC Committee outgoing chair, on the transition to green energy. Teachers rotated through four hands-on mineral activity stations. There was a panel discussion focusing on workforce dynamics featuring three experts: Lisa Rudstrom, MEC Committee incoming vice chair and data manager for Northeast Technical Services; Rebecca Siwale, Vice President, head of Digital Services, FLS; and Mario Muñoz, recruitment & outreach coordinator, University of Arizona School of Mining & Mineral Resources. The workshop included small group student-led tours of several Expo booths of mining-related companies and organizations. This multifaceted initiative not only equipped teachers with valuable insights and resources, but also fostered an environment of collaboration and innovation in science education.</p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-7997" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Teachers-in-SME-Expo1-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Teachers-in-SME-Expo1-300x225.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Teachers-in-SME-Expo1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Teachers-in-SME-Expo1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Teachers-in-SME-Expo1-150x113.jpg 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Teachers-in-SME-Expo1-400x300.jpg 400w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Teachers-in-SME-Expo1-600x450.jpg 600w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Teachers-in-SME-Expo1.jpg 1900w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p> <h4>1st Quarter National Outreach Collaboration (NOC)</h4> <p>The 1st Quarter National Outreach Collaboration (NOC) Meeting at MINEXCHANGE 2024 SME Annual Conference held on February 26, 2024, convened 25 participants for an engaging session. The meeting commenced with a presentation titled “Making a Mining Presentation – Outlines and Strategies on How to Take Your Mining Journey to K-12 Classrooms,” setting the tone for insightful discussions. Breakout groups explored topics ranging from mined minerals in local contexts to K-12 presentation strategies and personal journeys within the field. Group leaders provided comprehensive reports, fostering knowledge exchange and collaboration. The meeting culminated in an open discussion and Q&A session, underscoring the commitment to effective outreach and education within the mining community.</p> <p> </p> <h2>OCTOBER 2023</h2> <h4>MEC ATTENDS NSTA NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SCIENCE EDUCATION IN KANSAS CITY, MO</h4> <p>The 2023 National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) National Conference on Science Education was held in Kansas City on October 25-28, 2023. MEC handed out 1000 free rock and mineral boxes and educational resources like flyers and posters on the importance of minerals and mining to teachers.</p> <p>Many of the resources MEC volunteers discussed in their interactions with teachers are found on <a href="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/nsta-2023-kansas-city">NSTA 2023 Kansas City page</a>, as well as other resources they did not have time to mention. If you have questions about any of this content, or anything related to minerals education, please reach out to MEC staff at <a href="mailto:mec@smenet.org">mec@smenet.org</a>.</p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-7501" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG-6546-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG-6546-300x225.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG-6546-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG-6546-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG-6546-150x113.jpg 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG-6546-400x300.jpg 400w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG-6546-600x450.jpg 600w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG-6546.jpg 1900w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p> <h2>OCTOBER 2023</h2> <h4>MEC COMMUNITY OUTREACH TOOLKIT INITIATIVE</h4> <p>MEC announces its latest endeavor designed to enhance and support the already successful outreach efforts of SME sections and/or empower sections willing to get involved in community outreach. The Community Outreach Toolkit includes MEC’s updated resources, including flyers and posters for conducting mining outreach events and raising awareness about the importance of mining and minerals in everyday life. Sections active in outreach receive several MEC posters, Mineral Baby cards and printouts, the new SME Exploring Mining Careers Booklet, Earth Science Week postcards, flyers and a new MEC tablecloth for use at outreach events.<br> To date, seven SME Sections have already received and are using the MEC Outreach Toolkits in their community events. If your section is doing outreach and wants to receive the MEC Outreach Toolkit free of charge, please reach out to Akudo Nwokeukwu at <a href="mailto:Nwokeukwu@smenet.org">Nwokeukwu@smenet.org</a>.</p> <p>Pictured below are the Colorado Section MEC subcommittee and the Central Wyoming Section showcasing some content from the MEC Community Outreach Toolkit at their outreach events.</p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-7314" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/CO-MEC-Outreach-1-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/CO-MEC-Outreach-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/CO-MEC-Outreach-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/CO-MEC-Outreach-1-1536x1152.jpg 1536w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/CO-MEC-Outreach-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/CO-MEC-Outreach-1-400x300.jpg 400w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/CO-MEC-Outreach-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/CO-MEC-Outreach-1.jpg 1900w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-7313" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Central-Wyoming-Outeach-cropped-300x243.jpg" alt="" width="275" height="223" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Central-Wyoming-Outeach-cropped-300x243.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Central-Wyoming-Outeach-cropped-1024x831.jpg 1024w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Central-Wyoming-Outeach-cropped-1536x1247.jpg 1536w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Central-Wyoming-Outeach-cropped-150x122.jpg 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Central-Wyoming-Outeach-cropped-370x300.jpg 370w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Central-Wyoming-Outeach-cropped-600x487.jpg 600w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Central-Wyoming-Outeach-cropped.jpg 1900w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 275px) 100vw, 275px" /></p> <p>LEFT: Kalev Wade, Jarod Comas, and Connor Pallis (Colorado School of Mines student volunteers) and Richard Beach at MEC exhibit at 2023 Denver Gem & Mineral Show. RIGHT: Brandi Jensen and Lori Baragar at Centennial Middle School, Casper Wyoming</p> <h2>OCTOBER 2023</h2> <h4><a href="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/esw/">2023 EARTH SCIENCE WEEK, OCTOBER 8-14, 2023</a></h4> <p>MEC partners with the American Geosciences Institute’s (AGI) Earth Science Week (ESW) to provide educational resources across the globe at <a href="https://www.earthsciweek.org/">EarthSciWeek.org</a>, in the ESW Toolkit and on the MEC website. The 2023 Earth Science Week, October 8-14, celebrates the theme “Geoscience Innovating for Earth and People.” A postcard explaining MEC’s new resources is included in the 9,000 Earth Science Week Toolkits available for free from AGI’s website. Additionally, MEC produced a new “Jobs of Tomorrow” educational unit, which includes new MEC activities in the online lesson plan, and the “Safe as a Mine” activity in the 2023-2024 Earth Science Week Calendar. Learn more and download these resources at <a href="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/esw/">MineralsEducationCoalition.org/esw.</a></p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-7144" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-ESW-Postcard-2023-1-1-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="362" height="241" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-ESW-Postcard-2023-1-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-ESW-Postcard-2023-1-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-ESW-Postcard-2023-1-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-ESW-Postcard-2023-1-1-150x100.jpg 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-ESW-Postcard-2023-1-1-450x300.jpg 450w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-ESW-Postcard-2023-1-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-ESW-Postcard-2023-1-1.jpg 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 362px) 100vw, 362px" /> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-7145" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-ESW-Postcard-2023-2-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="362" height="241" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-ESW-Postcard-2023-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-ESW-Postcard-2023-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-ESW-Postcard-2023-2-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-ESW-Postcard-2023-2-150x100.jpg 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-ESW-Postcard-2023-2-450x300.jpg 450w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-ESW-Postcard-2023-2-600x400.jpg 600w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-ESW-Postcard-2023-2.jpg 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 362px) 100vw, 362px" /></p> <h2>JULY 2023</h2> <h4><a href="https://community.smenet.org/smefoundation/eventspage/23jamboree?ssopc=1">2023 BSA NATIONAL JAMBOREE – JULY 19-28, 2023</a></h4> <p>The SME Foundation hosted the Mining in Society Merit Badge at the 2023 BSA National Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in Beckley, West Virginia, from July 19-28. Over 15,000 Scouts ages 12-18 from around the country were in attendance. Charlie Zimmerman, MEC Scouting Committee chair, spent the past two years planning our participation in this massive event. Themed, “Mining in Our Modern World: Journey to the Middle of Your Mobile,” the exhibit booth emphasized messages embodied in the Mining in Society merit badge while helping Scouts make a personal, direct connection to the importance of mining in their lives. A total of 1,950 persons visited our booth and 766 Scouts earned the Mining in Society merit badge. Booth highlights included staff from the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation teaching Scouts about the site’s history as a reclaimed coal mine, the Luck Stone front-loader simulator, and the haul truck tire from Kings Tire Service.</p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-7301" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2023-Jambo-pic-1-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2023-Jambo-pic-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2023-Jambo-pic-1-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2023-Jambo-pic-1-1536x1151.jpg 1536w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2023-Jambo-pic-1-150x112.jpg 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2023-Jambo-pic-1-400x300.jpg 400w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2023-Jambo-pic-1-600x450.jpg 600w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2023-Jambo-pic-1.jpg 1900w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-7300" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2023-Jambo-Board-member-pic-1-300x227.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="227" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2023-Jambo-Board-member-pic-1-300x227.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2023-Jambo-Board-member-pic-1-1024x774.jpg 1024w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2023-Jambo-Board-member-pic-1-150x113.jpg 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2023-Jambo-Board-member-pic-1-397x300.jpg 397w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2023-Jambo-Board-member-pic-1-600x453.jpg 600w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2023-Jambo-Board-member-pic-1.jpg 1421w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p> <h2>JULY 2023</h2> <h4>AMERICAN SCHOOL COUNSELOR ASSOCIATION (ASCA) – JULY 15-18, 2023</h4> <p>SME participated in the American School Association (ASCA) Conference in Atlanta, GA. Over 5,000 K-12 school counselors attended the ASCA conference and hundreds of school counselors visited the SME booth for resources on careers in mining. A comprehensive folder containing flyers from eleven different mining universities and information about internship opportunities from three SMEF Corporate Roundtable Partners was distributed. The booth showcased a video sampling of Jobs of Tomorrow, and SME’s video series geared toward educating young audiences about careers in the mining and underground construction industry. The new SME Exploring Mining Careers Booklet was also distributed. The new booklet was updated in June 2023 to include SME member profiles with focus on the need for mining professionals in a wide variety of disciplines. The booklet is free to download at <a href="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/mining-minerals-information/careers-in-mining/">MineralsEducationCoalition.org/careers.</a></p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-7302" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/ASCA-Pic-2-a-257x300.jpg" alt="" width="257" height="300" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/ASCA-Pic-2-a-257x300.jpg 257w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/ASCA-Pic-2-a-876x1024.jpg 876w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/ASCA-Pic-2-a-1314x1536.jpg 1314w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/ASCA-Pic-2-a-128x150.jpg 128w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/ASCA-Pic-2-a-600x702.jpg 600w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/ASCA-Pic-2-a.jpg 1625w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 257px) 100vw, 257px" /><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6948" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/SME-Mining-Careers-Booklet-pic-1-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/SME-Mining-Careers-Booklet-pic-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/SME-Mining-Careers-Booklet-pic-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/SME-Mining-Careers-Booklet-pic-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/SME-Mining-Careers-Booklet-pic-1-100x100.jpg 100w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/SME-Mining-Careers-Booklet-pic-1.jpg 850w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p> <h2>JULY 2023</h2> <h4><a href="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/mining-mineral-statistics">2023 MEC MINERAL BABY and 2023 mec minerals needed every year</a></h4> <p>MEC has released its 2023 annual infographics on “Mineral Baby” and “Minerals Needed Every Year.” The MEC Mineral Baby details the estimated amount of minerals, metals and fuels that an American born this year will use in their lifetime. In 2023, this amount is 3.07 million pounds. This is calculated with statistics from the National Mining Association and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), in combination with life expectancy data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Center for Disease Control. The companion graphic “MEC Minerals Needed Every Year” explains that 40,209 pounds of new minerals must be provided for every person in the United States each year to make the things we use daily. Download these graphics at <a href="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/mining-mineral-statistics">MineralEducationCoalition.org/stats</a>.</p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-7170" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-Mineral-Baby-2023-b-300x232.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="232" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-Mineral-Baby-2023-b-300x232.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-Mineral-Baby-2023-b-1024x791.jpg 1024w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-Mineral-Baby-2023-b-1536x1187.jpg 1536w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-Mineral-Baby-2023-b-150x116.jpg 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-Mineral-Baby-2023-b-388x300.jpg 388w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-Mineral-Baby-2023-b-600x464.jpg 600w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-Mineral-Baby-2023-b.jpg 1900w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" />   <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-7135" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-Mineral-World-2023_lr-300x232.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="232" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-Mineral-World-2023_lr-300x232.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-Mineral-World-2023_lr-150x116.jpg 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-Mineral-World-2023_lr-388x300.jpg 388w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-Mineral-World-2023_lr-600x464.jpg 600w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-Mineral-World-2023_lr.jpg 792w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p> <h2>MARCH 2023</h2> <h4><a href="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/nsta">2023 NSTA NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SCIENCE EDUCATION – MARCH 23-25, 2023</a></h4> <p>MEC participated in the 3-day National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) National Conference on Science Education held at the Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta, GA, on March 23-25, 2023. MEC volunteers actively engaged with over 2500 teachers who visited the booth. Katie Kosloski, a mining engineer for Luck Stone, was planning chairperson for this event.  MEC volunteers talked with the teachers and handed out over 2000 free rock and mineral boxes, plus additional educational resources, posters and flyers to help the teachers educate their students on the importance of minerals and mining. The excited teachers who lined up in large numbers to make their kits learned about the ten different rocks and minerals from the volunteers.  There were samples of siltstone, anthracite, phosphate, halite, granite, taconite, ilmenite, limestone, chalcopyrite, and kyanite.  Volunteers explained where the rocks and minerals are mined and how they are used.</p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-7303" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/NSTA-1-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="300" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/NSTA-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/NSTA-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/NSTA-1-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/NSTA-1-113x150.jpg 113w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/NSTA-1-600x800.jpg 600w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/NSTA-1.jpg 1425w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px" /></p> <h2>DECEMBER 2022</h2> <h4><a href="https://community.smenet.org/smefoundation/eventspage/23jamboree">2023 NATIONAL SCOUT JAMBOREE – JULY 19-28, 2023</a></h4> <p>The National Scout Jamboree is a quadrennial two-week encampment for boys and girls, ages 13-18, in the Scouts BSA program.  Around 13,000 Scouts are expected to attend the 2023 event.</p> <p>MEC’s 2023 exhibit will be themed, “Mining in Our Modern World: Journey to the Middle of Your Mobile.” The exhibit will emphasize many messages embodied in the Mining in Society merit badge. Most importantly, however, we will continue to help Scouts make a personal, direct connection to the importance of mining to their lives.</p> <p><strong>Become a <a href="https://community.smenet.org/smefoundation/eventspage/23jamboree">sponsor or volunteer</a> for the 2023 Jamboree.</strong></p> <p>Learn more about the <a href="http://www.mineralseducationcoalition.org/scouts">MEC Scouting Program</a>.</p> <h2>NOVEMBER 2022</h2> <h2>MOVE MINING NEXT GEN COMPETITION IS STILL OPEN.  HURRY AND SUBMIT YOUR ENTRY NOW!</h2> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/SME4793-MEC-MoveMining-NxtGen-Horiz-Color-1024x174.jpg" width="377" height="64"></p> <p>K-12 students have the opportunity to create and submit 3-minute videos that illustrate how minerals and mining are important to their lives. Develop and submit your entry or entries any time before Wednesday noon MT, January 18, 2023.  Submit early to ensure that your video and accompanying information comes through in plenty of time! A group of expert judges will score the entries and the prize levels are:</p> <ul> <li>Best Overall $1,000;</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Best in Grades K-5 $250;</li> <li>2nd place in Grades K-5 $150</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Best in Grades 6-8 $250; and</li> <li>2nd place in Grades 6-8 $150</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Best in Grades 9-12 $250</li> <li>2nd Place in Grades 9-12 $150</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">Visit <a href="http://www.MoveMiningNextGen.org">MoveMiningNextGen.org</a> for program information.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif;">We are very pleased to thank our sponsor – Newmont.</span></p> <p> </p> <h2>OCTOBER 2022</h2> <h2>MEC K-12 OUTREACH PILOT PROGRAM KICKOFF IN DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS</h2> <p>MEC is happy to announce that its first classroom presentation of this pilot program kicked off at Place Bridge Academy (K-8) on Friday, October 28, 2022. The lesson captioned “Snacks with Mineral Professionals” was an hour-long, in-person presentation and discussions on mineral resources and careers in mining. SME Colorado Section members Heather Lammers and Dick Beach engaged 2nd graders in a hands-on<span style="text-decoration: line-through;">–</span>activity, “Dig into Doughnuts,” while explaining what mining engineers do, much to the excitement of the students! In an effort to deliver the message about the importance of mining and minerals in everyday lives, Heather and Dick had the 2<sup>nd</sup> graders dig into chocolate, strawberry, and custard cream filled doughnuts which were used as make-believe rock layers, with the filling representing valuable minerals. Through this interactive and fun activity the 2<sup>nd</sup> graders were able to learn what mining is and what mineral exploration can entail. In the end, the 2<sup>nd</sup> graders were each handed take-home hard hats (courtesy of Colorado School of Mines, CSM), and they had fun decorating their hats with MEC and CSM stickers as they enjoyed a doughnut treat.</p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-6532 " src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-K-12-Outreach-at-Place-Bridge-Academy-cropped-1024x456.jpg" alt="" width="655" height="292" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-K-12-Outreach-at-Place-Bridge-Academy-cropped-1024x456.jpg 1024w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-K-12-Outreach-at-Place-Bridge-Academy-cropped-300x134.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-K-12-Outreach-at-Place-Bridge-Academy-cropped-1536x685.jpg 1536w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-K-12-Outreach-at-Place-Bridge-Academy-cropped-150x67.jpg 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-K-12-Outreach-at-Place-Bridge-Academy-cropped-500x223.jpg 500w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-K-12-Outreach-at-Place-Bridge-Academy-cropped-600x267.jpg 600w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-K-12-Outreach-at-Place-Bridge-Academy-cropped.jpg 1900w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 655px) 100vw, 655px" /></p> <h2>MEC SCOUTING OUTREACH</h2> <p>The MEC Scouting Subcommittee continues to support and promote the <a href="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/outreach-awareness/mining-in-society-merit-badge/">Mining in Society merit badge</a>, available to boys and girls in the Scouts BSA program. Planning is underway for the 2023 National Scout Jamboree for boys and girls, ages 13-18, to be held at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia, July 19-28. The MEC booth will focus on the importance of minerals and mining while also emphasizing the Mining in Society merit badge. About 10,000 – 15,000 scouts are expected. Volunteers are needed to make this a successful event. For more information and/or to volunteer, please contact Akudo Nwokeukwu at <a href="mailto:nwokeukwu@smenet.org">nwokeukwu@smenet.org</a>.</p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-6157" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2023-National-Jamboree-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="218" height="218" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2023-National-Jamboree-300x300.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2023-National-Jamboree-150x150.jpg 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2023-National-Jamboree-100x100.jpg 100w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2023-National-Jamboree.jpg 320w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 218px) 100vw, 218px" /></p> <h2>EARTH SCIENCE WEEK 2022 TOOLKIT</h2> <p>Each year, MEC partners with the American Geosciences Institute’s (AGI) Earth Science Week (ESW) to provide educational resources across the globe at <a href="http://www.earthsciweek.org/">EarthSciWeek.org</a>, in the ESW Toolkit and on the <a href="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/esw/">MEC website</a>. The 2022 Earth Science Week, being held October 9-15, will celebrate the theme “Earth Science for a Sustainable World.”  A postcard explaining MEC’s new resources is included in the 9,000 Earth Science Week Toolkits available for free from AGI’s website. Additionally, MEC has produced a “Getting the Metal Out” educational unit, which includes <a href="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/esw/">new MEC activities</a> in the online lesson plan, and the “Iron Minerals on the Moon” activity in the 2022-2023 Earth Science Week Calendar.  Monday, October 10, 2022 will be “Minerals Day” during Earth Science Week, with resources available at <a href="https://www.earthsciweek.org/minerals-day" class="broken_link">EarthSciWeek.org/minerals-day</a>.</p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-6311" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-ESW-Postcard-2022_front-300x200.jpg" alt="" width="348" height="232" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-ESW-Postcard-2022_front-300x200.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-ESW-Postcard-2022_front-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-ESW-Postcard-2022_front-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-ESW-Postcard-2022_front-150x100.jpg 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-ESW-Postcard-2022_front-450x300.jpg 450w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-ESW-Postcard-2022_front-600x400.jpg 600w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-ESW-Postcard-2022_front.jpg 1800w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 348px) 100vw, 348px" /></p> <h2>SEPTEMBER 2022</h2> <h2>MOVE MINING NEXT GEN COMPETITION NOW OPEN!</h2> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/SME4793-MEC-MoveMining-NxtGen-Horiz-Color-1024x174.jpg" width="377" height="64"></p> <p>In <a href="https://moveminingnextgen.org/">Move Mining Next Gen</a>, students from grades K-12 create and submit short, 3-minute videos to answer the question, “Why is mining important in our lives?” Move Mining Next Gen 2022-2023 is open for new entries September 14, 2022  through January 18, 2023 noon MT. We are pleased to announce the addition of second place prizes in each of the grade level categories this year. Visit <a href="http://www.MoveMiningNextGen.org">MoveMiningNextGen.org</a> for program information.</p> <p>Thank you to Newmont, the sponsor of Move Mining Next Gen.</p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-5120 alignleft" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/mmngpic-yz.png" alt="" width="349" height="200" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/mmngpic-yz.png 683w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/mmngpic-yz-300x172.png 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/mmngpic-yz-150x86.png 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/mmngpic-yz-500x286.png 500w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/mmngpic-yz-600x343.png 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 349px) 100vw, 349px" /></p> <h2></h2> <h2>JUNE 2022</h2> <h2>MEC MINERAL BABY</h2> <p>The <a href="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/mining-mineral-statistics">MEC Mineral Baby</a> details the estimated amount of minerals, metals and fuels that an American born this year will use in their lifetime. In 2022, this amount is 3.02 million pounds. This was calculated with statistics from the National Mining Association and the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), in combination with life expectancy data from the U.S. Census Bureau and the Center for Disease Control. The companion graphic, “MEC Minerals Needed Every Year,” explains that 39,431 pounds of new minerals must be provided for every person in the United States each year to make the things we use daily.</p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-6300 " src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-Mineral-Baby-2022-Large_No-Crops-1024x791.jpg" alt="" width="367" height="283" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-Mineral-Baby-2022-Large_No-Crops-1024x791.jpg 1024w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-Mineral-Baby-2022-Large_No-Crops-300x232.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-Mineral-Baby-2022-Large_No-Crops-1536x1187.jpg 1536w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-Mineral-Baby-2022-Large_No-Crops-150x116.jpg 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-Mineral-Baby-2022-Large_No-Crops-388x300.jpg 388w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-Mineral-Baby-2022-Large_No-Crops-600x464.jpg 600w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-Mineral-Baby-2022-Large_No-Crops.jpg 1900w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 367px) 100vw, 367px" />       <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-6301" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-Mineral-World-2022_No-Crops-1024x791.jpg" alt="" width="370" height="286" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-Mineral-World-2022_No-Crops-1024x791.jpg 1024w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-Mineral-World-2022_No-Crops-300x232.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-Mineral-World-2022_No-Crops-1536x1187.jpg 1536w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-Mineral-World-2022_No-Crops-150x116.jpg 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-Mineral-World-2022_No-Crops-388x300.jpg 388w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-Mineral-World-2022_No-Crops-600x464.jpg 600w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-Mineral-World-2022_No-Crops.jpg 1900w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 370px) 100vw, 370px" /></p> <h2>MOVE MINING FOLLOW-UP MENTORSHIP PROGRAM</h2> <p>MEC Move Mining Follow-Up Mentorship program provides post-program mentorship support to Move Mining winners interested in further developing their Move Mining concepts. Chaired by Charlie Zimmerman, this newly launched program connects the Move Mining winners with access to mentors, resources and materials to help them achieve their Move Mining concept. Mentors will include SME staff, SME members and previous Move Mining participants.</p> <h2>MARCH 2022</h2> <h2>MEC K-12 OUTREACH PILOT PROGRAM</h2> <p>MEC is piloting a K-12 Outreach program in two Denver Public Schools during the 2022/2023 school year. This program assists the local section in establishing a speaker’s bureau to conduct in-school presentations with hands-on rock samples, providing mineral education lesson plans for teachers to use in their classrooms and taking older students on tours of local mines and mining schools. It is the goal of the outreach committee to create an interest in careers in mining while helping teachers meet science standards set out by their school districts.  If successful, MEC will do a second pilot program in the Salt Lake City metro area next year.</p> <h2>NATIONAL SCIENCE TEACHING ASSOCIATION (NSTA) CONFERENCE IN HOUSTON</h2> <p>MEC participated in the NSTA National Conference on Science Education in Houston, Texas March 31- April 2, 2022. A team of MEC volunteers distributed more than 3,000 free materials to teachers to help educate students on the importance of minerals and mining. Donated rock boxes from the SME Pittsburgh and Florida Sections, the Ohio Aggregates & Industrial Minerals Association, along with crushed limestone samples from Lehigh Hanson were on display at the MEC booth. Teachers completed a workforce survey to identify the opportunities and barriers to students considering mining and underground construction as a career choice. Other fun activities held at the booth included a rock box drawing and a snapchat filter that promoted MEC during the event.</p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-6007" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG_1159-300x225.jpg" alt="NSTA22 2" width="300" height="225" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG_1159-300x225.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG_1159-1024x767.jpg 1024w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG_1159-1536x1151.jpg 1536w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG_1159-150x112.jpg 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG_1159-400x300.jpg 400w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG_1159-600x450.jpg 600w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/IMG_1159.jpg 1900w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p> <p>The 2023 NSTA National Conference on Science Education takes place in Atlanta, Georgia, March 23-26. MEC will have an exhibit booth staffed with volunteers to distribute educational resources to teachers. For more information about this event, contact <a href="mailto:nwokeukwu@smenet.org">nwokeukwu@smenet.org</a>.</p> <h2>MEET THE WINNERS OF THE MOVE MINING</h2> <h2>SEASON 6 COMPETITION</h2> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-5218" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/SME4792-SME-MM-Vert-Color-smaller.jpg" alt="" width="189" height="100" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/SME4792-SME-MM-Vert-Color-smaller.jpg 250w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/SME4792-SME-MM-Vert-Color-smaller-150x79.jpg 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 189px) 100vw, 189px" /></p> <p>Congratulations to Team TerraMovers, Winners of Move Mining Season 6!</p> <p>This year, given Covid-related travel challenges, the Move Mining competition had a revised format to best facilitate the presentations. A video presentation replaced the majority of the in-person presentations to allow all team members to share their concept. During the live event, sponsored by Komatsu, five finalist teams shared their ideas on how to change the world’s perception of mining. Team “TerraMovers”, made up of Jose Felix Enriquez, Raul Quispe, and Lizeth Fiorela Quispe from Peru and Ingrid Benito and Cole Warnock from the United States, won the grand prize of $5,000. Their winning concept was an interactive video game called “Goaldigger” that intends to change the perception of mining, from a simple and ancient activity, to a modern activity that requires health and safety procedures, equipment and specialized human resources.</p> <p><span style="color: #ff00ff;"><span style="color: #000000;">Watch the entire Season 6 competition </span><a href="http://MoveMining.org">here</a>.</span></p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-6050" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Picture-TERRAMOVERS-300x117.png" alt="" width="418" height="163" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Picture-TERRAMOVERS-300x117.png 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Picture-TERRAMOVERS-1024x400.png 1024w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Picture-TERRAMOVERS-1536x600.png 1536w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Picture-TERRAMOVERS-150x59.png 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Picture-TERRAMOVERS-500x195.png 500w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Picture-TERRAMOVERS-600x234.png 600w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Picture-TERRAMOVERS.png 1900w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 418px) 100vw, 418px" /></p> <h2>FEBRUARY 2022</h2> <h2>MOVE MINING NEXT GEN WINNERS ANNOUNCED!</h2> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/SME4793-MEC-MoveMining-NxtGen-Horiz-Color-1024x174.jpg" width="377" height="64"></p> <p>Congratulations to the 2021-2022 Season Winners of <a href="https://moveminingnextgen.org/">Move Mining Next Gen</a></p> <p>Move Mining Next Gen is an online competition for K-12 students that explores the importance of mined minerals. The Move Mining Next Gen entries this year were a lot of fun and very educational!  Therefore, in partnership with our sponsor Newmont, we are proud to announce the 2021-2022 Move Mining Next Gen Award Winners:</p> <p>Team “Salty” from Utah won Grades K-5 and People’s Choice.</p> <p>Team “Serendipity” from Minnesota won Grades 6-8.</p> <p>“Chicken Steele” from Minnesota won Grades 9-12.</p> <p>“The Stop Motion Siblings” from Wisconsin won the Overall Winner prize for their video on pyrite!</p> <p>A total of $2,250 in prizes were awarded to K-12 student winning teams for their work in demonstrating how mined materials are important in their daily life.</p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-5935" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/sms-300x239.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="239" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/sms-300x239.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/sms-150x119.jpg 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/sms-377x300.jpg 377w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/sms-600x478.jpg 600w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/sms.jpg 713w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p> <h2>MARCH 2021</h2> <h2>MEET THE WINNERS OF THE EXCITING MOVE MINING VIRTUAL COMPETITION</h2> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-5218" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/SME4792-SME-MM-Vert-Color-smaller.jpg" alt="" width="189" height="100" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/SME4792-SME-MM-Vert-Color-smaller.jpg 250w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/SME4792-SME-MM-Vert-Color-smaller-150x79.jpg 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 189px) 100vw, 189px" /></p> <p>Congratulations to the Winners of Move Mining Season 5!</p> <p>Five finalist teams competed at the <a href="https://movemining.org/">Move Mining</a> live, virtual event during the MINEXCHANGE 2021 SME Annual Conference and Expo. The competition was impressive and enlightening, and in the end, Team Children’s Mining Pavilion took home the Grand Prize of $5,000! Elizabeth Araux, Carolina Hoyos, Tania Vega, Fernando Garcia and Nancy Leon presented the winning idea to change the perception of mining.</p> <p><span style="color: #ff00ff;"><span style="color: #000000;">Watch the entire Season 5 competition </span><a href="https://youtu.be/vst8P2baKtI">here</a>.</span></p> <h2>FEBRUARY 2021</h2> <h2>MOVE MINING NEXT GEN WINNERS ANNOUNCED!</h2> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/SME4793-MEC-MoveMining-NxtGen-Horiz-Color-1024x174.jpg" width="377" height="64"></p> <p>Congratulations to the winners of Move Mining Next Gen!  See all of the videos <a href="https://www.MoveMiningNextGen.org">here</a>.</p> <p>Team “We Rock” won Grades K-5 and People’s Choice.</p> <p>“Team Stalter” is Grades 6-8 winner.</p> <p>“Coal Crew” won Grades 9-12.</p> <p>“Chicken Steele” is Overall Winner!</p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-5620 " src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/ChknstleNews-1024x576.png" alt="" width="612" height="344" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/ChknstleNews-1024x576.png 1024w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/ChknstleNews-300x169.png 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/ChknstleNews-1536x864.png 1536w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/ChknstleNews-150x84.png 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/ChknstleNews-500x281.png 500w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/ChknstleNews-600x338.png 600w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/ChknstleNews.png 1900w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 612px) 100vw, 612px" /></p> <p> </p> <h2>OCTOBER 2020</h2> <h2>MEC RECEIVES THE 2020 PRAZEN LIVING LEGEND OF MINING AWARD</h2> <p>The National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum announced the Minerals Education Coalition received the 2020 Prazen Living Legend of Mining Award. The 33<sup>rd</sup> Annual Induction Ceremony was broadcast October 24, 2020, and recognized MEC for its work with Move Mining and Move Mining Next Gen. The Move Mining and Move Mining Next Gen competitions aim to elevate the public’s perception of the mining industry through education, information and awareness. People who may not be considering the safety of modern mining, the sustainability of the industry, and its impact on day to day life are now watching videos, thinking about how mining has changed, and gaining a new appreciation for mining’s contribution to every aspect of modern-day life.  View portions of the ceremony, including Pat Jacomet, MEC Committee Chair, accepting the Prazen Award for MEC, <a href="https://youtu.be/3jK2rlArr2Y" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.</p> <p><a href="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/outreach-awareness/mec-events/">MEC Events</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.MineralsEducationCoalition.org/scouts">MEC Scouts</a></p> <p><a class="facebook" href="https://facebook.com/mineralseducationcoalition" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MEC Facebook</a></p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-2764" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-300x8.jpg" sizes="auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-300x8.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-600x15.jpg 600w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-150x4.jpg 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-500x13.jpg 500w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline.jpg 640w" alt="" width="425" height="12"></p> <h2>SEPTEMBER 2020</h2> <h2>MOVE MINING NEXT GEN COMPETITION NOW OPEN!</h2> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/SME4793-MEC-MoveMining-NxtGen-Horiz-Color-1024x174.jpg" width="377" height="64"></p> <p>In Move Mining Next Gen, students from grades K-12 create and submit short, 3-minute videos to answer the question, “Why is mining important in our lives?”  There are prizes for a grades K-5 category ($250), a grades 6-8 category ($250) and a grades 9-12 category ($250), as well as an overall winner ($1,000).  There is an additional prize ($500) for the video that receives the most votes online—the People’s Choice winner.  Go to <a href="https://www.MoveMiningNextGen.org">www.MoveMiningNextGen.org</a> to learn how to make and submit your video!</p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-5120 alignleft" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/mmngpic-yz.png" alt="" width="349" height="200" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/mmngpic-yz.png 683w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/mmngpic-yz-300x172.png 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/mmngpic-yz-150x86.png 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/mmngpic-yz-500x286.png 500w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/mmngpic-yz-600x343.png 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 349px) 100vw, 349px" /></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <h2>SCIFEST ALL ACCESS</h2> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-5244 alignleft" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/site-header-logo-v2.png" alt="" width="203" height="99" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/site-header-logo-v2.png 203w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/site-header-logo-v2-150x73.png 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 203px) 100vw, 203px" /></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>The SciFest All Access virtual science festival will offer engaging STEM activities and performances SEPTEMBER 23 – OCTOBER 2, 2020 that celebrate the excitement of STEM for K-12 students, college students, educators, and families. The MEC Virtual Booth will have the new <em>Careers in Mining</em> video and more!  Register <a href="https://usasciencefestival.org/scifest-all-access-registration/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.</p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-5487" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/scifest-MEC-booth.png" alt="" width="288" height="417"></p> <p> </p> <h2>COLORADO STATE FAIR DAY CAMP</h2> <p><a href="https://www.coloradostatefair.com/p/participate/state-fair-day-camp"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-5427 " style="font-size: 1.25rem;" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/StateFairDayCamp2020_HD-1-1024x546.png" alt="" width="308" height="164" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/StateFairDayCamp2020_HD-1-1024x546.png 1024w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/StateFairDayCamp2020_HD-1-300x160.png 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/StateFairDayCamp2020_HD-1-150x80.png 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/StateFairDayCamp2020_HD-1-500x267.png 500w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/StateFairDayCamp2020_HD-1-600x320.png 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 308px) 100vw, 308px" /></a></p> <p>The Colorado State Fair Day Camp had virtual activities for kids from 3:30 pm-5:00 pm MT daily, Aug. 31-Sept. 3, 2020.  Mineral and mining activities and videos from MEC were part of the fun–see it all <a href="https://www.coloradostatefair.com/p/participate/state-fair-day-camp" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.</p> <p>SEPTEMBER 2020</p> <p><a href="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/outreach-awareness/mec-events/">MEC Events</a></p> <p><a class="facebook" href="https://facebook.com/mineralseducationcoalition" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">MEC Facebook</a></p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-2764" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-300x8.jpg" sizes="auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-300x8.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-600x15.jpg 600w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-150x4.jpg 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-500x13.jpg 500w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline.jpg 640w" alt="" width="425" height="12"></p> <h2>MEET THE 2019-2020 MOVE MINING NEXT GEN WINNERS!</h2> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-5130 " src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/SME4793-MEC-MoveMining-NxtGen-Horiz-Color-1024x174.jpg" alt="" width="312" height="53" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/SME4793-MEC-MoveMining-NxtGen-Horiz-Color-1024x174.jpg 1024w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/SME4793-MEC-MoveMining-NxtGen-Horiz-Color-300x51.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/SME4793-MEC-MoveMining-NxtGen-Horiz-Color-150x25.jpg 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/SME4793-MEC-MoveMining-NxtGen-Horiz-Color-500x85.jpg 500w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/SME4793-MEC-MoveMining-NxtGen-Horiz-Color-600x102.jpg 600w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/SME4793-MEC-MoveMining-NxtGen-Horiz-Color.jpg 1900w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 312px) 100vw, 312px" /></p> <p>The winners of the third Move Mining Next Gen competition were:</p> <p>Best Overall ($1,000):  Team Steele Chicken, Mason Kroll and Austin Schackman, Virginia, MN</p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-5256" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/sc1.jpg" alt="" width="363" height="194" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/sc1.jpg 363w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/sc1-300x160.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/sc1-150x80.jpg 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 363px) 100vw, 363px" /></p> <p>People’s Choice ($500):  Team We Rock, Sara Tanner, Salt Lake City, UT</p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-5257" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/wr2.jpg" alt="" width="364" height="215" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/wr2.jpg 364w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/wr2-300x177.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/wr2-150x89.jpg 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 364px) 100vw, 364px" /></p> <p>Best in Grades K-5 ($250):  Team We Rock, Sara Tanner, Salt Lake City, UT</p> <p>Best in Grades 6-8 ($250):  Team Saghezli Sisters, Amina and Sabria Saghezli, Newport, OR</p> <p>Best in Grades 9-12 ($250):  Team Bruvs, Cassandra Maus, Allison Maus and Kristen Casey, Virginia, MN</p> <p>The 2019-2020 competition was sponsored by Nelson Brothers,LLC.   Online voting determined the People’s Choice winner and more than 5,000 votes were cast in all.</p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-2764" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-300x8.jpg" sizes="auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-300x8.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-600x15.jpg 600w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-150x4.jpg 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-500x13.jpg 500w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline.jpg 640w" alt="" width="425" height="12"></p> <h2>OCTOBER 2019</h2> <h2>MOVE MINING NEXT GEN COMPETITION</h2> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-4534 " src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MoveMining-Next-Gen-Logo-COLOR-1-300x78.jpg" alt="" width="223" height="58" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MoveMining-Next-Gen-Logo-COLOR-1-300x78.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MoveMining-Next-Gen-Logo-COLOR-1-150x39.jpg 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MoveMining-Next-Gen-Logo-COLOR-1-500x129.jpg 500w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MoveMining-Next-Gen-Logo-COLOR-1-600x155.jpg 600w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MoveMining-Next-Gen-Logo-COLOR-1.jpg 920w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 223px) 100vw, 223px" /></p> <p>In Move Mining Next Gen, students from grades K-12 create and submit short, 3-minute videos to answer the question, “Why is mining important in our lives?”  There are prizes for a grades K-5 category ($250), a grades 6-8 category ($250) and a grades 9-12 category ($250), as well as an overall winner ($1,000).  There is an additional prize ($500) for the video that receives the most votes online—the People’s Choice winner.  Entries can be submitted between now and January 8, 2020.  The earlier the entry, the more time for People’s Choice votes!  Go to <a href="https://www.MoveMiningNextGen.org">www.MoveMiningNextGen.org</a> for more information and details!</p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-5120 size-full" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/mmngpic-yz.png" alt="" width="683" height="391" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/mmngpic-yz.png 683w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/mmngpic-yz-300x172.png 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/mmngpic-yz-150x86.png 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/mmngpic-yz-500x286.png 500w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/mmngpic-yz-600x343.png 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px" /></p> <p>October 2019</p> <p> </p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-2764" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-300x8.jpg" sizes="auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-300x8.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-600x15.jpg 600w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-150x4.jpg 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-500x13.jpg 500w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline.jpg 640w" alt="" width="425" height="12"></p> <h2>JULY 2019</h2> <h2>2019 World Scout Jamboree</h2> <p>MEC and SME staff and volunteers are hosting a booth at the 24th World Scout Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve BSA facilities in West Virginia, July 22-August 2, 2019.  The booth educates young people ages 14-17 years old from around the world about the importance of mining and minerals in their daily lives.  The focus is on the mined minerals crucial to modern technology, and the booth is entitled, “Modern Mining:  Journey to the Middle of Your Mobile.”  The Program Guide is translated into Spanish and French, and will be provided electronically to Scout leaders who can then use it to help “interpret” the booth with their Scouts.  Keep an eye out for pictures of MEC’s work at the World Scout Jamboree on <a class="facebook" href="https://facebook.com/mineralseducationcoalition" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a> and <a class="twitter" href="https://twitter.com/meceducation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a>.</p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignleft wp-image-5004" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2019-WSJ-Banner-MEC-1024x385.jpg" alt="" width="621" height="233" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2019-WSJ-Banner-MEC-1024x385.jpg 1024w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2019-WSJ-Banner-MEC-300x113.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2019-WSJ-Banner-MEC-150x56.jpg 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2019-WSJ-Banner-MEC-500x188.jpg 500w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2019-WSJ-Banner-MEC-600x226.jpg 600w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/2019-WSJ-Banner-MEC.jpg 1112w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 621px) 100vw, 621px" /><a href="https://www.2019wsj.org/" target="_blank" rel="https://www.2019wsj.org/ noopener noreferrer"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-4552" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/1200px-24th_World_Scout_Jamboree_logo.svg_-300x300.png" alt="" width="195" height="195" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/1200px-24th_World_Scout_Jamboree_logo.svg_-300x300.png 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/1200px-24th_World_Scout_Jamboree_logo.svg_-150x150.png 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/1200px-24th_World_Scout_Jamboree_logo.svg_-1024x1024.png 1024w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/1200px-24th_World_Scout_Jamboree_logo.svg_-600x600.png 600w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/1200px-24th_World_Scout_Jamboree_logo.svg_-100x100.png 100w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/1200px-24th_World_Scout_Jamboree_logo.svg_.png 1200w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 195px) 100vw, 195px" /></a></p> <p> </p> <p>Learn more about the Mining in Society merit badge, including how to become a counselor, on the MEC <a href="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/outreach-awareness/mining-in-society-merit-badge/">Mining in Society merit badge page</a>.</p> <p>July 2019</p> <p> </p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-2764" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-300x8.jpg" sizes="auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-300x8.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-600x15.jpg 600w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-150x4.jpg 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-500x13.jpg 500w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline.jpg 640w" alt="" width="425" height="12"></p> <h2>APRIL 2019</h2> <h2>SAVE THE DATE!</h2> <p>Move Mining and Move Mining Next Gen will open for the new season of entries on <strong>Monday, September 9.</strong> The contests will be open for entries through Monday, November 20.  There is more information to come, but it’s not too early to start thinking about your concept ideas to improve the perception of mining. Be sure to enter early to maximize votes for People’s Choice.  Meet this season’s winners below, and go to <a href="https://www.MoveMining.org">www.MoveMining.org</a> and <a href="https://www.MoveMiningNextGen.org">www.MoveMiningNextGen.org</a> to learn more about the contests.</p> <p>Encourage your children’s and grandchildren’s teachers to have their students enter Move Mining Next Gen for the chance to win cash prizes, and also don’t forget to have your own children enter. Give students a chance to show the importance of minerals in their daily life, and share it with the world!</p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-4675" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/mmngsave-1024x603.jpg" alt="" width="675" height="397" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/mmngsave-1024x603.jpg 1024w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/mmngsave-300x177.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/mmngsave-150x88.jpg 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/mmngsave-500x295.jpg 500w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/mmngsave-600x354.jpg 600w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/mmngsave.jpg 1680w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px" /></p> <p>Kamille Bernal from Morenci, AZ interviews James Tabinski from FMI Morenci Mine in a winning video from the 2017-2018 Move Mining Next Gen competition.</p> <p> </p> <p>April 2019</p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-2764" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-300x8.jpg" alt="" width="425" height="12" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-300x8.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-600x15.jpg 600w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-150x4.jpg 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-500x13.jpg 500w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline.jpg 640w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px" /></p> <h2>MARCH 2019</h2> <h2>MEET THE 2018-2019 MOVE MINING NEXT GEN WINNERS!</h2> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-4534 " src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MoveMining-Next-Gen-Logo-COLOR-1-300x78.jpg" alt="" width="223" height="58" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MoveMining-Next-Gen-Logo-COLOR-1-300x78.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MoveMining-Next-Gen-Logo-COLOR-1-150x39.jpg 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MoveMining-Next-Gen-Logo-COLOR-1-500x129.jpg 500w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MoveMining-Next-Gen-Logo-COLOR-1-600x155.jpg 600w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MoveMining-Next-Gen-Logo-COLOR-1.jpg 920w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 223px) 100vw, 223px" /></p> <p>The winner of the Best in Grades K-5 $250 Prize is:  <strong>Team Let’s Learn About Coal with Maddox, Carson & Evan </strong>by Evan Murray (OH) and friends Carson Sauvageot (OH) and Maddox Ochap (WV).</p> <p>The winner of the Best in Grades 6-8 $250 Prize is:  <strong>Team The Clever Copper Shopper</strong> by Madison Husted (WI).</p> <p>The winner of the Best in Grades 9-12 $250 Prize is:  <strong>Team Mara—Iron Mining</strong> by Mara Bernstein (MN).</p> <p>The winner of the People’s Choice Award $500 Prize, with 1,308 votes, is:  <strong>Team Mining Rocks</strong> by Blake Austin and Chase Landon Butterfield (MN).</p> <h4><strong>And, the winner of the Best Overall $1,000 Prize is . . .</strong><strong>Team Let’s Learn about Coal with Maddox, Carson & Evan!</strong></h4> <p>Here, Robert Murray explains how coal is used to his grandson Evan Murray and friends Carson Sauvageot and Maddox Ochap:</p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4532" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/llac.jpg" alt="" width="775" height="484" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/llac.jpg 775w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/llac-300x187.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/llac-150x94.jpg 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/llac-480x300.jpg 480w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/llac-600x375.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 775px) 100vw, 775px" /></p> <p>Thank you to all of our contestants for creating videos that explain why mining is important in our lives!  Thank you also to our Move Mining Next Gen overall sponsor Komatsu.</p> <p>Go to <a href="https://www.MoveMiningNextGen.org">MoveMiningNextGen.org</a> to see the videos. The contest will open again in fall for the next round so get your ideas ready!</p> <h2>CELEBRATE THE MOVE MINING SEASON 3 WINNING TEAM</h2> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-4593 " src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Season-3-Winners-and-MEC-Chair-2-1024x827.jpg" alt="" width="511" height="413" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Season-3-Winners-and-MEC-Chair-2-1024x827.jpg 1024w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Season-3-Winners-and-MEC-Chair-2-300x242.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Season-3-Winners-and-MEC-Chair-2-150x121.jpg 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Season-3-Winners-and-MEC-Chair-2-371x300.jpg 371w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Season-3-Winners-and-MEC-Chair-2-600x485.jpg 600w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Season-3-Winners-and-MEC-Chair-2.jpg 1682w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 511px) 100vw, 511px" /></p> <p>Please join us in congratulating <strong>Team Mine2Me</strong>, the winners of the Season 3 Move Mining competition.  Presenting before a live audience and broadcast to viewers throughout the world on Facebook live, this team of three students from Canada — Kwan Fung, Robert Fuerderer, and Retsepile Sello — shared their idea on how to change the public’s perception of mining.</p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4535" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MoveMining_FullColor_TM-1.jpg" alt="" width="245" height="59" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MoveMining_FullColor_TM-1.jpg 245w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MoveMining_FullColor_TM-1-150x36.jpg 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 245px) 100vw, 245px" /></p> <p>Team Mine2Me presented their plan to develop short, video infographics on YouTube that can be shared on Facebook and on other social media platforms to reach a wide audience.  They took home the grand prize of $5,000 for their creativity, hard work and focus.</p> <p>The support of Move Mining’s Overall Sponsor Komatsu has been indispensable throughout this program.</p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-4536" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/KomatsuLogo-250px.jpg" alt="" width="143" height="73" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/KomatsuLogo-250px.jpg 250w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/KomatsuLogo-250px-150x77.jpg 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 143px) 100vw, 143px" /></p> <p>All five finalist teams from three countries, with members from several more countries, pitched their ideas to the expert judges in the Move Mining live event.  Watch their presentations at <a href="https://www.Facebook.com/SocietyForMining" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook.com/SocietyForMining</a> made possible by Newmont Mining.</p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-4537" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Newmontwhitebackground.jpg" alt="" width="110" height="48" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Newmontwhitebackground.jpg 200w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Newmontwhitebackground-150x66.jpg 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 110px) 100vw, 110px" /></p> <p>Thanks also to “We Love Move Mining” Sponsor Coeur Mining.</p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-4538 " src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Coeur-Mining-Logo-300x64.png" alt="" width="220" height="47" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Coeur-Mining-Logo-300x64.png 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Coeur-Mining-Logo-1024x218.png 1024w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Coeur-Mining-Logo-150x32.png 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Coeur-Mining-Logo-500x107.png 500w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Coeur-Mining-Logo-600x128.png 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 220px) 100vw, 220px" /></p> <p>Go to <a href="https://www.MoveMining.org">MoveMining.org</a> to learn more and view the five finalist videos.  The contest will re-open in the fall.</p> <h2>MEC ATTENDED NSTA AREA CONFERENCE IN CHARLOTTE, NC</h2> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-medium wp-image-4624" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/20181130_112642-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/20181130_112642-300x300.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/20181130_112642-150x150.jpg 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/20181130_112642-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/20181130_112642-600x600.jpg 600w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/20181130_112642-100x100.jpg 100w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/20181130_112642.jpg 1900w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p> <p>The NTSA area conference in Charlotte, North Carolina Nov. 15-17, 2018 was a great success!  Dr. C. Dale Elifrits and Kathy Elifrits graciously funded boxes and printing costs for the event. Luck Stone provided samples, use of vehicles and dedicated volunteers to make it happen.  Katie Kosloski orchestrated this effort, as she did in National Harbor, and she was accompanied by Keith Myers, Alicia Brooks and Amanda Powers.  Luck Stone, Blaschak Coal Corp, Freeport McMoRan, New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Oceana Gold, Boxley, Frazier Quarry, Detroit Salt Company and Vulcan all contributed rock and mineral samples for the teacher kits.</p> <p>In all, 1,000 teacher boxes were distributed to more than 600 teachers from 25 states, Canada and the Virgin Islands.</p> <p><a class="facebook" href="https://facebook.com/mineralseducationcoalition" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a></p> <p>March 2019</p> <h2>MEC ATTENDED NSTA AREA CONFERENCE IN NATIONAL HARBOR, MD</h2> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-4615 alignleft" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/NSTA-Nat-Har-News-812x1024.jpg" alt="" width="361" height="455" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/NSTA-Nat-Har-News-812x1024.jpg 812w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/NSTA-Nat-Har-News-238x300.jpg 238w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/NSTA-Nat-Har-News-119x150.jpg 119w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/NSTA-Nat-Har-News-600x757.jpg 600w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/NSTA-Nat-Har-News.jpg 1334w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 361px) 100vw, 361px" /></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Volunteers Mark Craynon and Shane Gardner answer teachers’ questions about the mineral samples.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>MEC partnered with local SME members and generous mining companies and organizations to provide rock and mineral samples to more than 550 educators at the National Harbor NSTA area conference Nov. 29-Dec. 1, 2018. Volunteer Katie Kosloski, MEC Vice Chair and SME member, chaired the effort, securing rock sample donations and booth volunteers. Luck Stone sponsored the boxes and the printing costs associated with it.  They also provided samples and personnel for the booth.  Other companies who provided samples include Cargill, Boxley, New Enterprise, the Frazier Quarry, Inc., Glen-Gery, Vulcan, Blaschak Coal Corp and Martin Marietta.</p> <p>While 1,000 kits were assembled by individual teachers, volunteers were available to answer questions about the samples and about all the teacher resources that MEC provides.  Thank you to all of our volunteers, Katie Kosloski,  John Craynon, “Miner Mike” Kaas, Adam Beissner, Shane Gardner, Dan Sadtler and Levi Simmons.</p> <p><a class="facebook" href="https://facebook.com/mineralseducationcoalition" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a></p> <p>March 2019</p> <h2>2019 NSTA AREA CONFERENCE DATES</h2> <p>The 2019 National Science Teachers Association area conventions will be held in Salt Lake City, UT (Oct. 24-26), Cincinnati, OH (Nov. 14-16) and Seattle, WA (Dec. 12-14).  MEC welcomes the sponsorship of the boxes and printing, box assembly teams, donations of rock and mineral samples, and enthusiastic volunteers to talk with teachers during the event.   If you would like more information on how to get involved in this valuable outreach or contribute by way of sponsorship, please contact Tanya Kriss at <a href="mailto:kriss@smenet.org">kriss@smenet.org</a> for more information!</p> <p><a href="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/outreach-awareness/mec-events/">MEC Events</a></p> <p>March 2019</p> <h2><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-2764" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-300x8.jpg" alt="" width="425" height="12" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-300x8.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-600x15.jpg 600w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-150x4.jpg 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-500x13.jpg 500w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline.jpg 640w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px" /></h2> <h2>NOVEMBER 2018</h2> <h2>K-12 STUDENTS:  GET YOUR VIDEOS IN NOW FOR MORE VOTES!</h2> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2867" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MoveMining-Next-Gen-Logo-COLOR-e1503606837861.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="52"></p> <p>Move Mining Next Gen asks K-12 students to answer the question: Why is mining important in our lives? Students can get a team together, research mined minerals that are important to their lives, and then submit their three-minute (or less) video for the opportunity to share their ideas with the world! Videos will be judged by age category, and one video will win the People’s Choice award. <strong>Move Mining Next Gen video submissions are due January 14, 2019</strong>.  <strong>Early submissions have the advantage of more time for online voting!</strong>  The largest cash prize is $1,000, and there are prizes for different grade categories. All of the details, pointers and parent/guardian consent forms can be found at <a href="https://www.moveminingnextgen.org/">www.MoveMiningNextGen.org</a>.</p> <h2>SEE THE MOVE MINING ENTRY VIDEOS</h2> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4081" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MoveMining_FullColor_TM.jpg" alt="" width="245" height="59" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MoveMining_FullColor_TM.jpg 245w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MoveMining_FullColor_TM-150x36.jpg 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 245px) 100vw, 245px" /></p> <p>Check out the big ideas on how to change the world’s perception of mining from 15 teams in five countries! The top five finalist teams will compete to win $5,000 at the live Move Mining event at the SME Annual Conference & Expo on February 25, 2019 in Denver, CO. The session is free to conference registrants and will be streamed live on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SocietyForMining">www.facebook.com/SocietyForMining</a>.   Find all of the details at <a href="https://www.MoveMining.org">www.MoveMining.org</a>.</p> <p>November 2018</p> <h2>MEC ATTENDS NSTA AREA CONFERENCE IN RENO</h2> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-4294 " src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Reno1-1024x1024.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="400" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Reno1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Reno1-150x150.jpg 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Reno1-300x300.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Reno1-600x600.jpg 600w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Reno1-100x100.jpg 100w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Reno1.jpg 1920w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px" /></p> <p>MEC staff and volunteers handed out more than 700 free rock and mineral kits to teachers at the National Science Teachers Association Regional Conference in Reno, NV on October 11-13, 2018.  The kit was sponsored by Kinross and made up of ten Nevada rocks and minerals such as basalt, calcite, and copper carbonate donated by mining and mineral companies and NV organizations and associations.  SME members and volunteers from Kappes, Cassiday & Associates, Nevada Mining Association, the Geological Society of Nevada and the SME Northern Nevada Section worked with teachers at the booth.</p> <p>MEC is at the NSTA area conference in <strong>National Harbor, MD Nov. 15-17</strong> and will be in <strong>Charlotte, NC Nov. 29- Dec. 1.</strong></p> <p><a class="facebook" href="https://facebook.com/mineralseducationcoalition" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a></p> <p>November 2018</p> <h2><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-2764" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-300x8.jpg" alt="" width="425" height="12" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-300x8.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-600x15.jpg 600w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-150x4.jpg 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-500x13.jpg 500w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline.jpg 640w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px" /></h2> <h2>SEPTEMBER 2018</h2> <h2>MOVE MINING NEXT GEN COMPETITION IS OPEN</h2> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2867" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MoveMining-Next-Gen-Logo-COLOR-e1503606837861.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="52"></p> <p>Move Mining Next Gen is a companion competition to the original Move Mining competition.  Move Mining Next Gen asks K-12 students to answer the question: Why is mining important in our lives? Students can get a team together, research mined minerals that are important to their lives, and then submit their three-minute (or less) video for the opportunity to share their ideas with the world! Videos will be judged by age category, and one video will win the People’s Choice award. <strong>Move Mining Next Gen video submissions are due January 14, 2019</strong>.  Early submissions have the advantage of more time for online voting.  The largest cash prize is $1,000, but there are prizes for different grade categories. All of the details, pointers and parent/guardian consent forms can be found at <a href="https://www.moveminingnextgen.org/">www.MoveMiningNextGen.org</a>.</p> <h2>MOVE MINING COMPETITION ENTRIES ARE DUE OCTOBER 14, 2018</h2> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4081" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MoveMining_FullColor_TM.jpg" alt="" width="245" height="59" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MoveMining_FullColor_TM.jpg 245w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MoveMining_FullColor_TM-150x36.jpg 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 245px) 100vw, 245px" /></p> <p>Do you have the big idea on how to change the world’s perception of mining? Don’t miss your chance to win $5,000 for creating the best idea on changing the world’s perception of mining! <strong>All video and abstract submissions are due by October 14, 2018.</strong> Submit your video now and share it for a chance to win the People’s Choice.  Anyone age 10 and up can enter. The top five finalist teams will compete at the live Move Mining event at the SME Annual Conference & Expo on February 25, 2019 in Denver, CO. Find all of the details at <a href="https://www.MoveMining.org">www.MoveMining.org</a>.</p> <p>September 2018</p> <h2><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-2764" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-300x8.jpg" alt="" width="425" height="12" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-300x8.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-600x15.jpg 600w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-150x4.jpg 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-500x13.jpg 500w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline.jpg 640w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px" /></h2> <h2>AUGUST 2018</h2> <h2>MOVE MINING:  AN AWARD-WINNING PROGRAM</h2> <p>Move Mining has been awarded the 2018 Power of A Silver Award by the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE).  According to Chris Vest, ASAE’s Director of Public Policy, “The Power of A Awards recognize a select number of organizations annually that distinguish themselves with innovative, effective and broad-reaching programs and activities that positively impact America and the world.”  Move Mining strives to do just that by challenging both industry- and non-industry individuals to consider the importance of mining in their lives and propose ideas for ways to change the public’s perception of mining.  Move Mining Next Gen is its companion competition for Grades k-12.</p> <p>Season 3 of Move Mining is underway, as is the Next Gen competition. Submissions will be posted online at <a href="https://www.MoveMining.org">www.MoveMining.org</a> and <a href="https://www.MoveMiningNextGen.org">www.MoveMiningNextGen.org</a>.  Visit these websites to learn more about the program.</p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-4081" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MoveMining_FullColor_TM.jpg" alt="" width="245" height="59" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MoveMining_FullColor_TM.jpg 245w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MoveMining_FullColor_TM-150x36.jpg 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 245px) 100vw, 245px" /></p> <h2>NEW MEC EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES</h2> <p>The 21st annual Earth Science Week celebration (October 14-20, 2018) will emphasize artistic expression as a unique, powerful opportunity for geoscience education and understanding in the 21st century.  Copies of the “Earth as Inspiration” Earth Science Week Toolkit are free, and available for the cost of shipping and handling in the U.S.  To order your Toolkits, please visit <a href="https://www.earthsciweek.org/materials">www.earthsciweek.org/materials</a>.</p> <p>In collaboration with the Ohio Industrial Minerals & Aggregates Association and Ohio Aglime Council,  MEC produced the “From Quarry To Crop” set of resources.  The set includes a <a href="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-ESW-2018-Postcard.pdf">postcard</a> and a calendar page in the Earth Science Week Toolkit, plus the activities and videos on MEC’s <a href="https://www.MineralsEducationCoalition.org/ESW">Earth Science Week page</a>.  Teachers will find the new “From Quarry to Crop:  Growing More With Aglime” hands-on activity for download, along with links to an accompanying step-by-step video and a video all about Aglime, and the “Determining Mineral Reserves” activity calendar page.</p> <p><a href="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/ESW"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-3939" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/SME4466-MEC-Postcard-5x7-FINAL_Page_1cropped-1024x702.jpg" alt="" width="534" height="365" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/SME4466-MEC-Postcard-5x7-FINAL_Page_1cropped-1024x702.jpg 1024w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/SME4466-MEC-Postcard-5x7-FINAL_Page_1cropped-300x206.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/SME4466-MEC-Postcard-5x7-FINAL_Page_1cropped-150x103.jpg 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/SME4466-MEC-Postcard-5x7-FINAL_Page_1cropped-437x300.jpg 437w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/SME4466-MEC-Postcard-5x7-FINAL_Page_1cropped-600x411.jpg 600w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 534px) 100vw, 534px" /></a></p> <p>August 2018</p> <h2><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-2764" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-300x8.jpg" alt="" width="425" height="12" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-300x8.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-600x15.jpg 600w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-150x4.jpg 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-500x13.jpg 500w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline.jpg 640w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px" /></h2> <h2>APRIL 2018</h2> <h2>MEC ATTENDS USA SCIENCE & ENGINEERING FESTIVAL</h2> <div id="attachment_3718" style="width: 439px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-3718" class="wp-image-3718" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/usafest3-Copy-1024x902.jpg" alt="" width="429" height="378" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/usafest3-Copy-1024x902.jpg 1024w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/usafest3-Copy-600x528.jpg 600w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/usafest3-Copy-300x264.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/usafest3-Copy-150x132.jpg 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/usafest3-Copy-341x300.jpg 341w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/usafest3-Copy.jpg 1895w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 429px) 100vw, 429px" /><p id="caption-attachment-3718" class="wp-caption-text">Volunteer Katie Kosloski facilitates mineral activities with families.</p></div> <p>MEC participated in the 5th USA Science & Engineering Festival Expo at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, D.C., on April 6-8, 2018. The free festival allowed families to participate in thousands of exhibits, experiments and stage shows, drawing more than 350,000 people.  MEC offered participants the opportunity to try on mine safety gear and discuss the value of mined materials in their lives. SME members and volunteers at the booth talked with the public about the importance of mining and the exciting careers the industry offers.</p> <p><a class="facebook" href="https://facebook.com/mineralseducationcoalition" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a></p> <p><a class="twitter" href="https://twitter.com/meceducation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a></p> <p>April 2018</p> <h2><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-2764" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-300x8.jpg" alt="" width="425" height="12" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-300x8.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-600x15.jpg 600w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-150x4.jpg 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-500x13.jpg 500w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline.jpg 640w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px" /></h2> <h2>FEBRUARY 2018</h2> <h2>WATCH THE MOVE MINING COMPETITION</h2> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/SocietyForMining">See</a> the finalists and the winning team present their ideas “Shark-Tank” style in the 2nd annual Move Mining event.</p> <p>Learn more at <a href="https://www.movemining.org/">www.movemining.org</a>.</p> <p> </p> <h2><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-3258 alignleft" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MMplus.jpg" alt="" width="358" height="186" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MMplus.jpg 588w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MMplus-300x156.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MMplus-150x78.jpg 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MMplus-500x260.jpg 500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 358px) 100vw, 358px" /></h2> <p> </p> <h2>WATCH THE MOVE MINING COMPETITION LIVE FEBRUARY 26</h2> <p>View the Move Mining competition on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SocietyForMining">facebook.com/SocietyForMining</a> Monday, February 26, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. Central Standard Time (CST).<strong>  </strong>Move Mining finalists will present at the 2018 SME Annual Conference & Expo in Minneapolis, MN, in a “Shark Tank”-like format.  Learn more at <a href="https://www.movemining.org/">www.movemining.org</a>.</p> <h2><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-3258 alignleft" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MMplus.jpg" alt="" width="358" height="186" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MMplus.jpg 588w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MMplus-300x156.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MMplus-150x78.jpg 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MMplus-500x260.jpg 500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 358px) 100vw, 358px" /></h2> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-2764" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-300x8.jpg" alt="" width="425" height="12" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-300x8.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-600x15.jpg 600w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-150x4.jpg 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-500x13.jpg 500w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline.jpg 640w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px" /></p> <h2>DECEMBER 2017</h2> <h2>MEET THE 2017 MOVE MINING NEXT GEN WINNERS!</h2> <p>Join us in congratulating this year’s winners of the <a href="https://www.moveminingnextgen.org/">Move Mining Next Gen</a> K-12 video competition.</p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-3259" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/mmng-pic-new-Copy.jpg" alt="" width="346" height="231" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/mmng-pic-new-Copy.jpg 337w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/mmng-pic-new-Copy-300x199.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/mmng-pic-new-Copy-150x100.jpg 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 346px) 100vw, 346px" /></p> <p>Also meet the finalists for the <a href="https://www.movemining.org/">Move Mining</a> competition.  Be sure to tune in live to <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SocietyForMining">facebook.com/SocietyForMining</a> February 26, 2018 at 4:30 pm CST to see the Move Mining event when finalists present at the 2018 SME Annual Conference & Expo in Minneapolis, MN.  Learn more at <a href="https://www.movemining.org/">www.movemining.org</a>.</p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-3258 alignleft" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MMplus.jpg" alt="" width="358" height="186" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MMplus.jpg 588w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MMplus-300x156.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MMplus-150x78.jpg 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MMplus-500x260.jpg 500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 358px) 100vw, 358px" /></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>December 2017</p> <p> </p> <h2>MEC ATTENDS NSTA REGIONAL CONFERENCE IN NEW ORLEANS</h2> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-3389 " src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/NO-NSTA-17-f-Copy-1024x720.jpg" alt="" width="531" height="373" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/NO-NSTA-17-f-Copy-1024x720.jpg 1024w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/NO-NSTA-17-f-Copy-600x422.jpg 600w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/NO-NSTA-17-f-Copy-300x211.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/NO-NSTA-17-f-Copy-150x105.jpg 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/NO-NSTA-17-f-Copy-427x300.jpg 427w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/NO-NSTA-17-f-Copy.jpg 1920w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 531px) 100vw, 531px" /><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-3392" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/NO-NSTA-17-b-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="232" height="232" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/NO-NSTA-17-b-300x300.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/NO-NSTA-17-b-100x100.jpg 100w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/NO-NSTA-17-b-600x600.jpg 600w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/NO-NSTA-17-b-150x150.jpg 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/NO-NSTA-17-b-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/NO-NSTA-17-b.jpg 1920w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 232px) 100vw, 232px" /></p> <p>MEC staff and volunteers handed out more than 900 free rock and mineral kits to teachers from 32 states and Canada at the National Science Teachers Association Regional Conference in New Orleans, LA on November 30-December 2, 2017.  The “Totally Awesome Classroom Rock Kits” featured samples of ten rocks and minerals such as granite, flint and halite (salt).  SME members Dale Elifrits and Pat Jacomet led volunteer efforts to develop the rock kits with donations from mining and mineral companies and associations.  They also staffed the booth.</p> <p>MEC will attend three NSTA regional conferences again <a href="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/outreach-awareness/mec-events/">next fall</a>.  The 2018 conferences will be in Reno, NV, National Harbor, MD and Charlotte, NC.</p> <p><a class="facebook" href="https://facebook.com/mineralseducationcoalition" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a></p> <p>December 2017</p> <h2>THERE’S STILL TIME TO VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE MOVE MINING NEXT GEN VIDEO!</h2> <h2><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-3339 alignleft" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MoveMiningNextGen_MECWebsiteAd_VoteNow.jpg" alt="" width="302" height="307" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MoveMiningNextGen_MECWebsiteAd_VoteNow.jpg 293w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MoveMiningNextGen_MECWebsiteAd_VoteNow-147x150.jpg 147w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 302px) 100vw, 302px" /></h2> <p>Check out all 100 video entries in the <a href="https://www.moveminingnextgen.org">Move Mining Next Gen</a> competition and vote for your favorite!  The entries from K-12 students are fun and creative.  Voting is open through December 13, 2017.  Be sure to also see the video and abstract entries in the second annual <a href="https://www.movemining.org/">Move Mining</a> competition.</p> <p>December 2017</p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-2764" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-300x8.jpg" alt="" width="425" height="12" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-300x8.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-600x15.jpg 600w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-150x4.jpg 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-500x13.jpg 500w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline.jpg 640w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px" /></p> <h1>MEC News</h1> <h2>NOVEMBER 2017</h2> <h2>TIME TO VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE MOVE MINING NEXT GEN VIDEO!</h2> <h2><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class=" wp-image-3339 alignleft" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MoveMiningNextGen_MECWebsiteAd_VoteNow.jpg" alt="" width="302" height="307" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MoveMiningNextGen_MECWebsiteAd_VoteNow.jpg 293w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MoveMiningNextGen_MECWebsiteAd_VoteNow-147x150.jpg 147w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 302px) 100vw, 302px" /></h2> <p>Check out all the videos entries in the <a href="https://www.moveminingnextgen.org">Move Mining Next Gen</a> competition and vote for your favorite!  Be sure to also learn about the second annual <a href="https://www.movemining.org/">Move Mining</a> competition with entries due December 1.</p> <p>November 2017</p> <h2>MEC ATTENDS NSTA REGIONAL CONFERENCE IN MILWAUKEE</h2> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-3350 " src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Milw-NSAT-pic-Copy.jpg" alt="" width="433" height="320" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Milw-NSAT-pic-Copy.jpg 780w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Milw-NSAT-pic-Copy-600x443.jpg 600w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Milw-NSAT-pic-Copy-300x222.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Milw-NSAT-pic-Copy-150x111.jpg 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Milw-NSAT-pic-Copy-406x300.jpg 406w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 433px) 100vw, 433px" /> <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-3352 " src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Milwaukee-kit-Copy-1024x820.jpg" alt="" width="303" height="243" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Milwaukee-kit-Copy-1024x820.jpg 1024w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Milwaukee-kit-Copy-600x480.jpg 600w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Milwaukee-kit-Copy-300x240.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Milwaukee-kit-Copy-150x120.jpg 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Milwaukee-kit-Copy-375x300.jpg 375w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Milwaukee-kit-Copy.jpg 1920w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 303px) 100vw, 303px" /></p> <p>MEC staff and volunteers handed out 1,000 free rock and mineral kits to teachers at the National Science Teachers Association Regional Conference in Milwaukee, WI on November 9-11, 2017.  The “Totally Awesome Classroom Rock Kits” featured samples of ten rocks and minerals such as quartzite, sandstone and taconite (iron ore).  SME member Andrea Martin led the volunteer committee of SME members and collaborating organizations that developed the rock kits with donations from regional mining and mineral companies and associations in the region.  The group also staffed the booth.</p> <p>MEC will attend one more NSTA regional conference <a href="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/outreach-awareness/mec-events/">this fall</a>.</p> <p><a class="facebook" href="https://facebook.com/mineralseducationcoalition" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a></p> <p>November 2017</p> <h2>SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE</h2> <h2>Move Mining Next Gen Submissions Due November 15, 2017</h2> <h2>Move Mining Submissions Due December 1, 2017</h2> <p>Learn all about the competitions and  submit your concept and video at the websites for <a href="https://www.movemining.org/">Move Mining</a></p> <p>and <a href="https://www.moveminingnextgen.org/">Move Mining Next Gen.</a></p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-3258 alignleft" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MMplus.jpg" alt="" width="232" height="121" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MMplus.jpg 588w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MMplus-300x156.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MMplus-150x78.jpg 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MMplus-500x260.jpg 500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 232px) 100vw, 232px" /><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-3259" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/mmng-pic-new-Copy.jpg" alt="" width="205" height="136" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/mmng-pic-new-Copy.jpg 337w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/mmng-pic-new-Copy-300x199.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/mmng-pic-new-Copy-150x100.jpg 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 205px) 100vw, 205px" /></p> <p>November 2017</p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-2764" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-300x8.jpg" alt="" width="425" height="12" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-300x8.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-600x15.jpg 600w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-150x4.jpg 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-500x13.jpg 500w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline.jpg 640w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px" /></p> <h1>MEC News</h1> <h2>OCTOBER 2017</h2> <h2>Move Mining and Move Mining Next Gen Submissions Due November 15, 2017</h2> <p><iframe loading="lazy" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qD_XRPusrdo" width="560" height="315" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="allowfullscreen"></iframe><br> Learn all about these competitions and  submit your concept and video at the websites for <a href="https://www.movemining.org/">Move Mining</a> and <a href="https://www.moveminingnextgen.org/">Move Mining Next Gen.</a></p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-3258 alignleft" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MMplus.jpg" alt="" width="232" height="121" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MMplus.jpg 588w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MMplus-300x156.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MMplus-150x78.jpg 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MMplus-500x260.jpg 500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 232px) 100vw, 232px" /><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-3259" style="font-size: 1.25rem;" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/mmng-pic-new-Copy.jpg" alt="" width="205" height="136" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/mmng-pic-new-Copy.jpg 337w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/mmng-pic-new-Copy-300x199.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/mmng-pic-new-Copy-150x100.jpg 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 205px) 100vw, 205px" /></p> <p>October 2017</p> <h2>MEC Attends NSTA Regional Conference in Baltimore</h2> <h2><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-3142" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/20171009_091842-1024x647.jpg" alt="" width="472" height="299" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/20171009_091842-1024x647.jpg 1024w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/20171009_091842-600x379.jpg 600w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/20171009_091842-300x190.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/20171009_091842-150x95.jpg 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/20171009_091842-474x300.jpg 474w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/20171009_091842.jpg 1920w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 472px) 100vw, 472px" />    <img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-3143 " src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/balt-rock-kit-cropped-300x266.jpg" alt="" width="273" height="242" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/balt-rock-kit-cropped-300x266.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/balt-rock-kit-cropped-600x533.jpg 600w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/balt-rock-kit-cropped-1024x909.jpg 1024w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/balt-rock-kit-cropped-150x133.jpg 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/balt-rock-kit-cropped-338x300.jpg 338w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/balt-rock-kit-cropped.jpg 1920w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 273px) 100vw, 273px" /></h2> <p>From October 5-7, MEC staff and volunteers handed out 1,000 free rock and mineral kits to teachers at the National Science Teachers Association Regional Conference in Baltimore, MD.  The “Totally Awesome Classroom Rock Kits” featured samples of ten rocks and minerals such as quartzite, siltsone and bituminous coal.  Teachers from 26 states attended the booth.  Katie Kosloski of Luck Stone led the volunteer committee of SME members that developed the rock kits with donations from regional mining and mineral companies and associations in the region.  The group also staffed the booth.</p> <p>MEC will attend two more NSTA regional conferences <a href="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/outreach-awareness/mec-events/">this fall</a>.</p> <p><a class="facebook" href="https://facebook.com/mineralseducationcoalition" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a></p> <p>October 2017</p> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-2764" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-300x8.jpg" alt="" width="425" height="12" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-300x8.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-600x15.jpg 600w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-150x4.jpg 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-500x13.jpg 500w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline.jpg 640w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px" /></p> <h1>MEC News</h1> <h2>AUGUST 2017</h2> <h2>Scouts Receive Award For Mining in Society Merit Badge</h2> <h2><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-2870" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Mining-Cover_HI.jpg" alt="" width="213" height="316" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Mining-Cover_HI.jpg 672w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Mining-Cover_HI-600x893.jpg 600w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Mining-Cover_HI-202x300.jpg 202w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Mining-Cover_HI-101x150.jpg 101w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 213px) 100vw, 213px" /></h2> <p>The 2017 Prazen Living Legend of Mining Award will be presented to the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) at the 30th Annual National Mining Hall of Fame Induction Banquet on September 23, 2017, in Denver, CO.  The National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum’s Board of Directors made the selection due to the Boy Scouts of America Mining in Society merit badge that was created in collaboration with MEC and SME.</p> <p>Learn more about the Mining in Society merit badge, including how to become a counselor, on the MEC <a href="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/outreach-awareness/mining-in-society-merit-badge/">Mining in Society merit badge page</a>.</p> <p>August 2017</p> <h2>Move Mining and Move Mining Next Gen Competitions Announced</h2> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-3274 size-full" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MoveMiningNextGen_MECWebsiteAd_Launch-1.jpg" alt="" width="293" height="298" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MoveMiningNextGen_MECWebsiteAd_Launch-1.jpg 293w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MoveMiningNextGen_MECWebsiteAd_Launch-1-147x150.jpg 147w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 293px) 100vw, 293px" /></p> <p>Why is Mining Important in Our Lives?  Enter MEC’s new K-12 <a href="https://www.moveminingnextgen.org">Move Mining Next Gen</a> video competition and your answer to that question could earn you a cash prize. Videos of 3 minutes or less are due by November 15, 2017.  Submit your video early and increase your chances to win the People’s Choice award.</p> <p>Be sure to also find out about the second annual <a href="https://www.movemining.org">Move Mining</a> competition and its culmination in a “Shark-Tank” style event.</p> <p>Learn about the importance of mining in our everyday lives and come up with your best ideas today!</p> <p>August 2017</p> <p>Updated October 2017</p> <h2><span class="mec_green_header">Mining In Society Merit Badges Earned at Jamboree</span></h2> <div id="attachment_2823" style="width: 381px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-2823" class="wp-image-2823" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/20170719_130259.jpg" alt="" width="371" height="278" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/20170719_130259.jpg 1000w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/20170719_130259-600x450.jpg 600w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/20170719_130259-300x225.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/20170719_130259-150x113.jpg 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/20170719_130259-400x300.jpg 400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 371px) 100vw, 371px" /><p id="caption-attachment-2823" class="wp-caption-text">Scouts check out the incredible size of the mining truck tire in a display provided by King Tire Service and Coronado Coal’s Toney Fork mine in Lorado, West Virginia.</p></div> <div id="attachment_2769" style="width: 381px" class="wp-caption alignnone"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-2769" class="wp-image-2769" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Jamboree.jpg" alt="" width="371" height="278" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Jamboree.jpg 1000w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Jamboree-600x450.jpg 600w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Jamboree-300x225.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Jamboree-150x113.jpg 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Jamboree-400x300.jpg 400w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 371px) 100vw, 371px" /><p id="caption-attachment-2769" class="wp-caption-text">Attentive Scouts learn about different types of mining equipment.</p></div> <p>MEC and SME staff and volunteers hosted a Mining in Society merit badge booth at the 2017 National Scout Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve BSA facilities in West Virginia, July 19-28, 2017.  In all, 2270 Scouts visited the booth, and 618 completed the requirements to earn the merit badge during the Jamboree.</p> <p>Learn more about the Mining in Society merit badge, including how to become a counselor, on the MEC <a href="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/outreach-awareness/mining-in-society-merit-badge/">Mining in Society merit badge page</a>.</p> <p>See more pictures on MEC’s Facebook and Twitter.</p> <div class="wpsite_follow_us_div_link"><a class="facebook" href="https://facebook.com/mineralseducationcoalition" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Facebook</a></div> <div class="wpsite_follow_us_div_link"><a class="twitter" href="https://twitter.com/meceducation" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a></div> <div></div> <p>August 2017</p> <h3><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-2764" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-300x8.jpg" alt="" width="425" height="12" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-300x8.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-600x15.jpg 600w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-150x4.jpg 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline-500x13.jpg 500w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-stonepatternline.jpg 640w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 425px) 100vw, 425px" /></h3> <h1>MEC News</h1> <h2>July 2017</h2> <h2 style="text-align: left;">New MEC Pinterest Page</h2> <h3><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="wp-image-2580 alignleft" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-Pinterest-5-boards.jpg" alt="" width="594" height="332" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-Pinterest-5-boards.jpg 1335w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-Pinterest-5-boards-600x335.jpg 600w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-Pinterest-5-boards-300x168.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-Pinterest-5-boards-1024x572.jpg 1024w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-Pinterest-5-boards-150x84.jpg 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-Pinterest-5-boards-500x279.jpg 500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 594px) 100vw, 594px" /></h3> <p>MEC now has a Pinterest page at <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/mineralseducationcoalition">www.Pinterest.com/MineralsEducationCoalition</a>.  Teachers use Pinterest to find activity ideas and other educational resources for their classrooms. Check us out on Pinterest and become a follower!</p> <div class="wpsite_follow_us_div_link"><a class="pinterest" href="https://www.pinterest.com/mineralseducationcoalition/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Pinterest</a></div> <div></div> <p>July 2017</p> <h2><span class="mec_green_header">Mining In Society Merit Badge Booth</span></h2> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-2407 " src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Scout-Web-Banner-1-Sized2.jpg" alt="" width="584" height="226" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Scout-Web-Banner-1-Sized2.jpg 1000w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Scout-Web-Banner-1-Sized2-600x232.jpg 600w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Scout-Web-Banner-1-Sized2-300x116.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Scout-Web-Banner-1-Sized2-150x58.jpg 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Scout-Web-Banner-1-Sized2-500x193.jpg 500w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px" /></p> <p>MEC, with SME, is hosting a Mining in Society merit badge booth at the 2017 National Scout Jamboree at the Summit Bechtel Family National Scout Reserve BSA facilities in West Virginia, July 19-28, 2017. Learn more about the Mining in Society merit badge, including how to become a counselor, on the MEC <a href="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/outreach-awareness/mining-in-society-merit-badge/">Mining in Society merit badge page</a>.</p> <p>July 2017</p> <h2>Earth Sciences Week 2017 Toolkit</h2> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-2605" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/AGI-LOGO.png" alt="" width="300" height="101" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/AGI-LOGO.png 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/AGI-LOGO-150x51.png 150w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px" /></p> <p>The American Geosciences Institute (AGI) is now accepting advance orders for the Earth Science Week 2017 Toolkit. The Toolkit contains educational materials for all ages that correspond to this year’s event theme, “Earth and Human Activity.”  To learn more, please visit <a href="https://www.earthsciweek.org">www.earthsciweek.org</a>.  To order your Toolkits, please visit <a href="https://www.earthsciweek.org/materials">www.earthsciweek.org/materials</a>. MEC’s new “What’s In My Toothpaste” game will be part of the AGI Earth Science Week Toolkits along with the “A Paste With A Taste” calendar activity adapted with permission from Women in Mining.</p> <p>July 2017</p> <h2>New Children’s Book–Mineral Maniacs</h2> <h2><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone wp-image-2627 " src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Mineral-Maniacs-1.jpg" alt="" width="233" height="349" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Mineral-Maniacs-1.jpg 167w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/Mineral-Maniacs-1-100x150.jpg 100w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 233px) 100vw, 233px" /></h2> <p>The Mineral Maniacs and the Magic Hard Hat is the first in a children’s book series by Jules Miles exploring the exciting and educational world of mining, geology and engineering.  The book was one of the finalists in the 2016 Move Mining Competition. BONUS: Includes a supplemental section for students and educators alike about how the mineral is formed, mined, processed, and used in our everyday life.  Available in the <a href="https://smemi.personifycloud.com/PersonifyEbusiness/Default.aspx?TabID=251&productId=1787423">SME Bookstore</a>.</p> <p>July 2017</p> <p> </p> <ul class="wwm_social_share wwm_top_left"><li class="wwm_facebook"></li><li class="wwm_twitter"></li><li class="wwm_pinit"></li></ul><input type="hidden" id="wwm_short_url" value=""/><input type="hidden" id="force_fix" value="0" /><input type="hidden" id="wwm_mode" value="1"/> </div> </article> </div> <div class="secondary widget-area" role="complementary"> <aside id="text-2" class="widget widget_text"><h4 class="widget-title">MEC Spotlight</h4> <div class="textwidget"><h1>2024 MEC Mineral Baby</h1> <p><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-large wp-image-8445" src="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-Mineral-Baby-2024-Large_front_hr-1024x791.jpg" alt="" width="1024" height="791" srcset="https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-Mineral-Baby-2024-Large_front_hr-1024x791.jpg 1024w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-Mineral-Baby-2024-Large_front_hr-300x232.jpg 300w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-Mineral-Baby-2024-Large_front_hr-1536x1187.jpg 1536w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-Mineral-Baby-2024-Large_front_hr-150x116.jpg 150w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-Mineral-Baby-2024-Large_front_hr-388x300.jpg 388w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-Mineral-Baby-2024-Large_front_hr-600x464.jpg 600w, https://mineralseducationcoalition.org/wp-content/uploads/MEC-Mineral-Baby-2024-Large_front_hr.jpg 1900w" sizes="auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" />The MEC Mineral Baby details the estimated amount of minerals, metals and fuels that an American born this year will use in their lifetime. 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