Technical knowledge may bring professionals to SME, but the connections can become just as valuable.
For Zeynep Cicek, a metallurgist with Freeport-McMoRan, involvement with SME began as a student and grew into opportunities to learn, get involved and build meaningful connections across the mining industry.
In this member spotlight, Zeynep shares her journey from Turkey to the United States, what drew her to mining and metallurgy, and why the sense of belonging she found through SME was something she never expected.
Interested in a career in mining or mineral processing? Learn more about SME student membership and mentorship opportunities.
