Outstanding MetSoc Student Chapter

The MetSoc Chapters are groups of students assembled to organize activities related to the fields of mineral extraction, metallurgy and materials science. All students are welcome to join their university’s chapter. Contact the chapter directly to start participating!

Chapter of the Year - 2026

Memorial University of Newfoundland

CIM MetSoc MUN Student Chapter

Faculty Advisor: Professor Stephen Butt, PhD. P.Eng

Chapter President 2023-2026: Leila Abbasian

For 2025-2026, the executive committee includes:

Student Officers
1. Leila, Abbasian– President
2. Seeta Singal – Secretary
3. Atefeh Rahbar- Treasurer
4. Adrienne Elizabeth MacGowan- VP Undergraduates Affair and social media
5. Maryam Ettelaei – Co-director of events
6. Gerashi, Ehsan – Co-director of events

Student Chapter of the Year Competition

The Student Chapters of the Year contest recognizes Student Chapters for their programming efforts and level of member participation. The Chapter’s Report is used as the submission for the competition. Each Chapter must submit by June 1 of the year. Winning Chapters receive a cash award of $500 (CAD) and a certificate.