Undergraduate Engineering

SME Metallic Student Design Competition

SME (Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration)

Official Website smenet.org

About This Program

A two-stage hard rock team competition in which students evaluate a precious/base metal or industrial mineral deposit and develop a flowsheet and process design, with final judging at the SME annual conference in February 2027.

Program Details

Field
Engineering
Level
Undergraduate
Country
United States
State / Province
Colorado
Institution
SME (Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration)
Application Deadline
November 22, 2026 (Phase 1 solution due)
Online Available
In person
Funding / Award
No financial support listed
Women-Only Program
Open to all; women encouraged

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