College of Science Lecture Series – 'Mining in a Greener Future'
In the 17th annual College of Science Lecture Series, our distinguished faculty will lead the audience on a journey through Minerals, the building blocks of the solar system, earth, and civilization.
Live from Centennial Hall, explore the origins of minerals, the stories they tell, and the future of critical minerals in society. We will lay the foundations for understanding minerals all around us – from the origins of mankind to their vital function in our daily lives.
April 7 – "Mining in a Greener Future"
Raina Maier, Professor, Department of Environmental Sciences; Director, University of Arizona Superfund Research Program' and member of the BIO5 Institute
Do you own a smartphone, TV or electric car? It takes a complex mix of metals to create each device. The future of mining is green, and there are currently no viable options for traditional mining of metals. In this closing talk of the series, Maier will discuss our dependence on metals and possibilities for disruptive change in how we mine metals in the future.