UAF Mission Statement

"The University of Alaska Fairbanks, as the nation's northernmost Land, Sea, and Space Grant university and international research center, advances and disseminates knowledge through creative teaching, research, and public service with an emphasis on Alaska, the North and their diverse peoples."

Mining Department Mission Statement

As the nation's northernmost accredited Mining Engineering Program, our mission is to advance and disseminate knowledge for exploration, evaluation, development and efficient production of mineral and energy resources with assurance of the health and safety of persons involved, and protection of the environment, through creative teaching, research, and public service with an emphasis on Alaska, the North, and its diverse peoples.

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Mining Department Objectives

To graduate competent engineers:

• who are prepared for employment in the mineral and energy industries
• who are prepared to solve problems germane to Alaska, and
• who are prepared for graduate studies at the masters or doctoral level.

To advance and disseminate knowledge through competent faculty:

• who teach and mentor students
• who conduct creative research relevant to the needs of the State of Alaska
• who are engaged in public service to enhance the lives of the diverse peoples of the North.

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