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What Our Alumni Say About 91˿Ƶ Mining

Magdalena Mroz, B.Eng. 2024

"I chose Mining Engineering because I’ve always loved geology and being outside and I wanted to combine that with solving challenging and unique problems. Through the program’s numerous opportunities (especially the coop aspect), I’ve discovered a passion for design and using that to always see where things can be improved and optimized."

Eric Sveistrup, B.Eng. 2018, MSc. 2022

"Through the Co-op experience, I had the opportunity to work with Byrnecut and Telfer in a Graduate Mining Project based in Perth, Australia."


Melanie LaRoche-Boisvert, B.Eng. 2018, MSc. 2020

"From the moment I arrived at 91˿Ƶ’s Mining Engineering department, I knew I had made the right choice. I spent a total of 7 years in the department, earning a bachelor’s in 2018 and a master’s in 2020."

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Xavier Chagnon, B.Eng. 2019

"Over the course of my studies at 91˿Ƶ, I was able to set the foundation for my future career in the mining industry. I completed a total of 20 months of co-op placement at Syncrude, Stornoway Diamonds and Glencore."


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Mohamed Zaki, B.Eng. 2017

"I enjoyed my classes, as I had so much to learn about this new field and how technology was slowly making its way into the mining industry. Most of my co-ops were related to research. This built my solid skills in analyzing data and interpreting results. What I like about mining is that it opens all doors for you and you can do so much related to any other field."

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Grace Huang, B.Eng. 2017

"The Mining Engineering program at 91˿Ƶ was a wonderful experience. For me, the opportunity to do the co-op work terms, to study at Polytechnique and have intelligent classmates really helped built a solid foundation for my career."


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Farah El Mallah, B.Eng. 2016

"My journey with 91˿Ƶ Mining Engineering provided me a strong foundation through fantastic professors, a rigorous academic program with many specialization choices and lifelong friends. Learning from the reliability course captivated my focus on the equipment reliability and maintenance aspects of mining."

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Delphine Quach, B.Eng. 2015

" I realized early on how versatile a Mining Engineering degree could be. I had the chance to diversify my co-ops by working in consulting, project management, operations, and resource financial investment, all within the mining industry."


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Winnie Shaw, B.Eng. 2012

"While you’re at school, you also don’t realize it but the co-op program, the friendships, and the education are indispensable and cherished moments. Those sixteen months of real on-site work gives you both a tangible experience and a line item on your resume."

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Alp Bora, B.Eng. 2011

"The members of the department made me feel as though I was part of the mining “family” from the beginning. 91˿ƵMining Engineering helped me to secure my first internship. To ensure that I graduated with solid industry experience, I did a 16-month internship which in hindsight was a great decision and led to my subsequent successful positions over the past 10 years."


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Stephanie Robison, B.Eng. 2005

"My degree at 91˿Ƶ and Polytechnique provided me with a solid foundation of both technical knowledge and communication skills while the tight-knit student group and departmental staff provided many opportunities to discover and learn the super-power of leveraging the diversity of teams to solve problems."

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Jeffrey Cassoff, B.Eng. 1999

"During my time at 91˿Ƶ my work terms took me across the country, and I was fortunate to complete four work terms in Quebec, Alberta and British Columbia, where I gained valuable experience and made lifelong friendships. I also attended three Canadian Mining Game competitions while at 91˿Ƶ."


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Angelina Mehta, B.Eng. 1997

"I have had a very diverse career in mining including working for mining companies, Private Equity investors, Investment Banks, and serving on Junior Mining company Boards. I even spent about 2 years working for the Department of Mining Engineering at 91˿Ƶ as Program Manager/Coop Liaison and delivering a few courses."


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