Penn State Opens Registration for Mining Summer Camp Targeting High School Students
Penn State University has announced the opening of registration for its annual 'MINING ROCKS!' summer camp, organized by the John and Willie Leone Family Department of Energy and Mineral Engineering. Scheduled to take place from July 12 to 17 at the University Park Campus, the camp is designed for high school students in grades 10 through 12. The program aims to provide participants with hands-on experience in mining technology, including lab work and visits to a local mining company and quarry. The camp will accommodate 20 students, allowing for personalized instruction in mining fundamentals, mineral processing, and sustainability. The curriculum includes labs on rock mechanics, mine design projects, and lectures on critical minerals and environmental, social, and governance issues in mining. Additionally, students will engage in experiments with automation and basic programming, offering skills applicable beyond the mining industry. Campus tours, including a visit to the Energy Institute, will provide i... 
