Our International Scientific Committee will assist with the abstract and paper review process and will be an important and integral part of ensuring the quality of the IMWA 2027 presentations.
A large language model is an artificial intelligence (AI) tool that can generate or revise text based on patterns it has learned from large amounts of written material. Examples include ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Copilot. However, authors remain fully responsible for ensuring that any LLM-assisted content is accurate, original and properly referenced, and that any necessary disclosures are made.
Steve Feldgus is the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Land and Minerals Management at the Department of the Interior (DOI), where he oversees several agencies, including the Bureau of Land Management and the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, and served as the lead staff member for the Interagency Working Group on Mining Regulations, Laws, and Permitting. Before joining DOI in the Biden Administration, he was Deputy Staff Director for the House Natural Resources Committee, specializing in mining and energy issues, and also worked for the Bureau of Land Management, the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement, and various offices during his 16 years in Congress. He holds a bachelor’s degree in chemistry from the University of Massachusetts and a doctorate in physical chemistry from the University of Wisconsin.