Support the Rail Transportation Program

Rail Transportation Program General Support

The Michigan Tech Rail Transportation Program provides an introduction to the rail industry to students from the youngest K-12 grades through high school, and on to both undergraduate and graduate university programs. We offer a Minor in Rail Transportation to students in any discipline at the university, customizing their program to best meet industry needs within their discipline. Support includes travel funds for high school students to go to Tracks to the Future host sites.

How to Give

If you would like to support at least one student, remember to select at least $250 in the giving form. The fund designation "Rail Transportation Program General Support (CEGE)" is already selected for you. Please fill out the contact information and billing address, then select Give Now.

Send email to Amanda (alkerttu@mtu.edu) to confirm your donation. Please send your company logo.

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Rail Transportation Program Scholarship Fund

RTP supports students through generous donations from industry partners, Michigan Tech alumni, and friends. All funds donated here are tax deductible, and will be distributed to students interested in the rail industry.

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Sponsors and Partners

The Rail Transportation Program (RTP) at Michigan Tech collaborates closely with industry companies, associations and alumni.

Our partners and other industry companies support our programming in many ways.

Support Examples

Offering guest lecturers and/or presentations
Making donation(s) to the $1,000 Michigan Tech Alumni AREMA Scholarships
Providing guest lecturer(s) at REAC organized events
Contributing towards internal scholarship awards
Participating in our Strategic Internships in Railroads (SIR) program
Creating resources such as the CN Rail Transportation Education Center (CNRTEC)
Supporting student projects and research
Supporting faculty projects and research
Participating in Rail Day/Expo and Rail Night

Industry

The RTP is actively working to increase industry commitment to our program. RTP believes that collaboration with industry is an essential part of our program and we are continuously looking for opportunities to expand the collaboration. If you/your company are interested in partnership/sponsoring opportunities, contact David Nelson at dannelso@mtu.edu or Pasi Lautala at ptlautal@mtu.edu to discuss opportunities to become a sponsor or partner, and for other opportunities to support the Rail Transportation Program.

Giving Contact

Pasi Lautala, PE

Associate Dean for Research
Professor, Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering
Director, Rail Transportation Program, Michigan Tech Transportation Institute

ptlautal@mtu.edu
906-487-3547
Dillman 318, M&M 707