Student Chapter Start-Up
Upon obtaining official student chapter status, the student chapter receives $75 to assist with the initial conduct of its business.
Student Chapter Travel Allowance
A travel allowance for SME Student Members who have traveled to SME meetings is available to each SME Student Chapter. The allowance is 15¢ per mile per SME Student Member, with a maximum of $1,000 per Student Chapter per academic year with receipts and submission of a student chapter annual report. To receive the allowance, a Student Member Travel Report must be completed following attendance at an SME meeting and returned to SME headquarters no later than May 1.
NOTE: This program may not be available in certain years. Please check with SME Education Coordinator Mona Vandervoort, vandervoort@smenet.org, before making travel arrangements.
Minerals Education Coalition
As the education and outreach program of SME, the Minerals Education Coalition (MEC) supports Student Chapter outreach. At MineralsEducationCoalition.org/SME-Outreach-Resources, find assistance for your student chapter outreach, including:
Presentation Resources
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Presentations
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Handouts
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Tips
Free, downloadable educational resources, including:
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Mineral Resource Statistics (Mineral Baby and Per Capita Usage)