2025 Tech Magazine

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    R1: Research in Focus

    Michigan Technological University has officially joined the ranks of R1 research institutions—a milestone that reflects decades of impactful work and affirms the University’s standing as a leader in addressing critical challenges. Michigan Tech joins Wayne State University, Michigan State University, and the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor as the fourth R1 institution in the state, further contributing to Michigan’s dynamic research ecosystem. Michigan Tech has been welcomed as the newest R1 university in the University Research Corridor (URC), an alliance of Michigan’s leading research institutions that drives economic growth and revitalization in the state and fosters research innovation.

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On the cover: Michigan Tech's RV Soliton (foreground) and Ocean Infinity's Armada 8 autonomous surface vessel begin their five-day lake bed mapping mission.

Published by University Marketing and Communications

  • Editor
    Rick White
  • Assistant Editor
    Jessie Tobias
  • Writers
    Wes Frahm
    Hailey Hart '14
    Calvin Larson '10
    Cyndi Perkins '22
  • Art Director
    Phoebe Meston
  • Designers
    Bob Gross
    Jen Withers
  • Photographer
    Kaden Staley
  • Videographer
    Ben Jaszczak '15
  • Production Manager
    Jodi Miller
  • Social Media Manager
    Haley Goodreau
  • Web Editor
    Megan Ross '00
  • Contributors
    Conlan Houston '26, Stanislaw Ryt, Daniel Staelgraeve '26
  • Executive Editors
    • Andrew Barnard '02 '04, Vice President for Research
    • Jessica Brassard '05, Director of Research Development and Communication
    • Allison Carter '95, Executive Director of Marketing, University Marketing and Communications
    • Natasha Chopp '06 '15 '17, Director of Research Operations and Faculty Liaison
    • Rick Koubek, President
    • John Lehman, Vice President for University Relations and Enrollment
    • Jennifer Lucas '09, Assistant Vice President of Advancement and Alumni Engagement
    • Ian Repp, Associate Vice President for University Marketing and Communications
    • Bill Roberts, Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Engagement
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    magazine@mtu.edu
  • Research questions:
    research@mtu.edu
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    alumni@mtu.edu

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