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. . . Read More
Chasing the Cannonball Sun
A group of engineering students spent years chasing a shared dream: to complete the first coast-to-coast American road trip fully powered by the sun. What could possibly go wrong. . . Read More
Study Hard, Play Hard
Michigan Tech is home to more than 240 registered student organizations that give Huskies the chance to pursue their passions outside the classroom. . . Read More
Paving the Way for Energy-efficient Transportation
CAVs—connected and autonomous vehicles—are set to transform transportation. A collaboration of Michigan Tech research teams stand at the forefront of this automotive revolution. . . Read More
Modern Mining’s Moment
Michigan Tech researchers are bringing mining into the modern age using novel technologies to advance the industry toward goals of reliable supply chains and net-zero emissions. . . Read More
Charting New Waters in Great Lakes Mapping
Researchers at Michigan Tech's Great Lakes Research Center are leading a collaborative effort to map the lake beds of the Great Lakes at high resolution for the first time—a giant leap. . . Read More
Finding the Balance
From slip-and-falls to the subtlest of motor movements, Tech researchers are exploring the brain-body connections behind aging independently and well. . . Read More
Engineering the Elements
Michigan Tech's Pi Cloud Chamber is giving researchers unique insight into cloud formation and behavior, positioning the University at the forefront of atmospheric research and climate science. . . Read More
The Scent of Success
Developing a fleet of agile and affordable lavender-harvesting robots is no easy feat. But with a goal to help small farms breathe easier, Jung Yun Bae and her fellow researchers keep calm and. . . Read More
Q&A with Korey Kiepert
Korey Kiepert ’97 ’99, co-founder and mechanical engineer at The Gravity Group, is pushing the boundaries of wooden roller coaster design with innovative techniques that are helping. . . Read More