CMI project lead receives Hero of Industry Award from the Florida Section of the Society of Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration (SME)

CMI researchers at Florida Industrial & Phosphate Research Institute (FIPR Institute) conducted the activity for this highlight.

Achievement 
CMI Project Lead Patrick Zhang, Florida Industrial & Phosphate Research Institute (FIPR Institute) received the Hero of Industry Award from the Florida Section of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration.

Significance and Impact

  • Zhang says that his CMI-supported research played a significant role in this achievement. 
  • The award is “in recognition and appreciation of exemplary professional service which has contributed significantly to the continuing vitality of the Mining Industry.”

Hub Targets Addressed 

  • Providing the leaders, technical experts and skilled professionals needed by U.S. industry to assure supply chains.
  • Recovering and converting critical materials into high value refined products.

 

plaque: CMI Project Lead Patrick Zhang, Florida Industrial & Phosphate Research Institute (FIPR Institute) received the Hero of Industry Award from the Florida Section of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration.