Montana Technological University's Underground Mine Education Center (UMEC) has received a donation from Epiroc of a Scooptram ST2D underground loader. The donation is intended to facilitate students' hands-on learning experiences in underground mining by providing them with practical skills on industry-standard equipment in mining engineering.
Associate Professor Scott Rosenthal and Adjunct Professor Sonya Rosenthal spearheaded the initiative to procure the Scooptram ST2D for the UMEC. The Rosenthals, along with Epiroc, envision the machine becoming an integral part of the UMEC's educational framework.
"We saw the opportunity to provide a tangible benefit to the students," said Scott Rosenthal in a statement. "The introduction of the Scooptram ST2D allows students to gain practical skills on industry-standard equipment, preparing them for successful careers in mining engineering, and we have received great response and profound gratitude from our mining engineering students."
The UMEC, situated at the former Orphan Boy Mine west of Montana Tech's campus, is the nation's only on-campus underground mining facility. With its interdisciplinary approach, the UMEC serves as a hub for hands-on learning and research in mining engineering, geological engineering, environmental engineering, metallurgical engineering, and occupational safety and health.
Source: Epiroc
