Minnesota Minerals Education Workshop
2008 workshop dates: August 5-7
Workshop location: Ely, MN
The Minnesota Minerals Education Workshop consists of a day-long series of classroom sessions followed by a day and a half-day of geology field trips and tours of mining operations. Topics covered include general geology, rock and mineral identification and mineland reclamation. Classes are taught by geologists, educators and minerals and mining industry professionals.
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Participants take home rock and mineral sample kits, audiovisual materials, classroom exercises, resource guides and information about the field trip sites and mining operations they tour.
The workshop is held each year in early August.
Limited enrollment
To provide the best learning experience possible, enrollment for the workshop is limited. Note that this is a popular event, which fills quickly.
Academic credit
Certification for contact credit is available to participants who complete all classroom sessions and field trips. Participants may also be eligible to earn undergraduate and graduate credit through a cooperating university. Additional course fees and work assignments for academic credit are determined by the host university.
University of Minnesota Duluth course syllabus is available here: WORD 33 kb 
UMD Continuing Education Registration Form is available here: WORD 28 kb
Workshop location
The workshop is held in a different location each year so that we may provide better access to participants statewide.
By holding the workshop in different locations, we are also able to highlight Minnesota's diverse geology and offer tours of local mining activities.
2008 - Vermilion Community College, Ely
2007 - Bemidji State University, Bemidji
2006 - University of Minnesota, Duluth
2005 - Minnesota State University, Mankato
2004 - Winona State University, Winona
2003 - Hibbing Community College, Hibbing
2002 - University of St. Thomas, St. Paul
2001 - Mesabi Range Community & Technical College, Virginia
2000 - St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud
1999 - University of Minnesota, Duluth
1998 - Minnesota State University, Mankato
1997 - Iron World Discovery Center, Chisholm
Cost
A small registration fee covers continental breakfast and lunch, transportation to all field trip sites and resource materials. Registration information is mailed the second week of May. If you are not currently on the workshop mailing list, call (651) 259-5959 to add your name to the list or request a registration form.
Note: Being on the mailing list only ensures you will get a registration packet; it does not mean you are signed up for the course. You must also submit the registration form.
Workshop registration forms are available here: PDF 
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Teacher Scholarships
A limited number of scholarships are available for this year's workshop through the Minnesota Mining Resource Education Foundation. Scholarship funds can be used to help pay for the workshop registration fee, University of Minnesota, Duluth continuing education graduate tuition fees, and travel expenses. Applications are due June 13 and awards will be made by June 30.
Application forms are available here: PDF 55 kb WORD 58 kb
Partners in education
The Minnesota Minerals Education Workshop is sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Aggregate and Ready Mix Association of Minnesota, Aggregate Industries, American Institute of Professional Geologists - Minnesota Chapter, Iron Range Resources, Minnesota Asphalt and Pavement Association, Minnesota Geological Survey, Natural Resources Research Institute, Society of Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration, Inc., Tiller Corporation, U.S. Forest Service and U.S. Geological Survey.
Contact
Minnesota Minerals Education Workshop
500 Lafayette Road - Box 45
St. Paul, Minnesota 55155-4045
tel. (651) 259-5959
fax (651) 296-5939
maryanna.harstad@dnr.state.mn.us
