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Metallurgical
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Geotechnical
Role Model(s)
Examples:
Metallurgical engineers research, control and develop processes used in the extraction and refining of metals.
Metallurgical engineers:
- Use chemistry to separate valuable minerals and metals from surrounding rock
- Come up with new metal mixes (called alloys) which are very strong and lightweight
- Figure out how to process metals into sheets, fibres or other forms.
In your community:
Metallurgical engineers are also involved in the initial evaluation of potential mine sites. If your community lies near metal and mineral deposits, as a metallurgical engineer you could help the band council make decisions regarding mining and mining rights in the area.
Aptitude:
If you like...
- Problem solving
- Exploring rocks and metals
- Working with tools
- Making discoveries
- Working with people
- Helping the environment
...you might enjoy Metallurgical Engineering
Universities:
If you want to study Metallurgical Engineering you can go to the following universities: