February 12, 2026

Winter in the Keweenaw has a way of shaping its inhabitants. It teaches them to prepare, adapt and keep moving when the wind picks up.

That same spirit will be on full display at Michigan Tech’s 2026 Spring Career Fair, happening from noon to 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 17, in the Student Development Complex.

This year’s fair comes at a moment when many industries are navigating shifting economic conditions. But for Huskies — who balance rigorous academics with the realities of living in one of the snowiest regions in the country — readiness isn’t a new concept. It’s a way of life.

“Michigan Tech students don’t wait for perfect conditions,” said Cody Kangas, executive director of Career Services. “They show up prepared, they pivot when necessary, and they bring a level of resilience that employers notice immediately.”

Read the full story at Michigan Tech News.

When Noah Holland applied to Michigan Tech, he didn’t know that his great-great-grandpa was an alum. What he did know was that he wanted to join MTU RedTeam, a student organization focused on cybersecurity, ethical hacking and penetration testing.

Holland, now a senior cybersecurity major, discovered RedTeam months before setting foot in Houghton as a first-year student. He’d scrolled through Tech’s list of student organizations during his senior year of high school, hung out in the team’s Discord and even met a few members at DEF CON, one of the oldest and largest annual hacker conventions in the world.

“I knew I was going to do cybersecurity before I decided to enroll at Tech,” he said. “I chose Tech over other schools because of the RedTeam. I thought it was really cool that Tech had an active student group participating in national competitions and attending industry conferences. Not many of the other schools I was looking at had organized groups doing similar things, so it made Tech stand out to me.”

Hear more from Holland, who is also RedTeam’s current president, and learn how the org contributes to Tech’s thriving cybersecurity community on the Computing News Blog.

Michigan Tech electrical engineering students Emily Daley, Rishin Patra and Katelyn Spolnicki have each earned scholarships from the Electronics Foundation.

Established by the Global Electronics Association, the Electronics Foundation is a nonprofit organization committed to developing the next generation of electronics industry professionals. It connects students with industry leaders and supports STEM education through hands-on experiences, scholarships and educational resources.

Daley, a senior in electrical engineering, won both a Leadership Award and a Membership Scholarship for a total of $2,000. This past year Daley served as the Electronics Foundation Board of Directors Student Member Liaison. She plans to use the scholarship to take on more projects. “As I near the end of my collegiate career, and look into the vast electronics field, it is always great to know I have somebody in my corner,” she said.

Patra recently graduated from Michigan Tech with an MS in Electrical and Computer Engineering. He won a $1,000 Membership Scholarship from the Electronics Foundation. “I’m very grateful for the scholarship,” he said. “This funding not only supports my education but also will help me grow open-source electronics projects and properly set up my electronics desk with the tools and components I need.”

Spolnicki, another senior in electrical engineering, won a $1,000 Membership Scholarship as well. “This support motivates me to keep working hard and reaching for my goals,” she said. “I’m thankful for this opportunity and excited to finish strong in this upcoming semester.”

Daley, Patra and Spolnicki have all served as officers and are members of the IPC-Student Electronics Chapter at Michigan Tech. The chapter focuses on industry connections, plant tours, conference attendance and all other things related to the printed circuit board or electronics industries.

All three took part in the 2025 Bright Manufacturing Challenge's final rounds at SMTA International last fall, along with teammate and third-year electrical engineering student Peter Kocour. The team earned third place in the eight-week national competition.

Join Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) for PPE Day, highlighting personal protective equipment. The event is part of Michigan Tech’s first annual Lab Safety Awareness Week, held in partnership with the Campus Safety, Health, and Environmental Management Association (CSHEMA) as part of their national Lab Safety Awareness Week drive.

PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) Day
Thursday, Feb. 12, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the H-STEM Commons

Chem Stores will have proper personal protective equipment (PPE), including gloves, eye protection, lab coats and more. Join us for a demonstration of the sticking power of germs and the necessity of glove removal with Glo Germ gel and a blacklight. See how a respiratory fit testing is completed. Plus: Do you have the correct eye protection in your lab or shop? Do you know which type of gloves are best suited for your task? Want to know how EHS determines what masks are used for the Respiratory Protection program?

PPE Day will take place today, Feb. 12, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the H-STEM Commons on the first floor of the H-STEM Complex. Check out the Husky Lab Safety Awareness Week website for more info.

Husky Lab Safety Awards — Nominations Close Today at 2 p.m.
Remember, today, Feb. 12, at 2 p.m. is the deadline to nominate a Husky and/or MTU lab for Safety Stewardship Awards. Please submit your nominations before the deadline! The Husky Lab Safety Awards will be presented tomorrow, Feb. 13, at 1 p.m. in the MUB Ballroom B. Nominators will be entered into a prize drawing for taking the time to recognize a person or group. Everyone is encouraged to attend the event and participate in Husky Lab Safety Awareness Week's week-long activities.

Husky Lab Safety Awards:

• Husky Student Safety Stewardship Award
  This award honors an undergraduate or graduate Michigan Tech student who demonstrates exceptional dedication to fostering a safe, responsible and community‑minded laboratory environment. Recipients of the Husky Student Safety Stewardship Award consistently model best practices, support their peers, identify improvements, and embody the shared responsibility that defines Michigan Tech’s safety culture. Their leadership reflects the integrity, stewardship and commitment to excellence that strengthen our research and learning spaces.

• Husky Safety Stewardship Award
  The Husky Safety Stewardship Award recognizes a Michigan Tech faculty or staff member who exemplifies exceptional leadership in fostering a safe, ethical, and supportive research and learning environment. Honorees consistently model best practices, mentor others with patience and clarity, and champion continuous improvement in their labs, shops or workspaces. Their commitment strengthens Michigan Tech’s culture of shared responsibility and reflects the integrity, stewardship and community values that define us as Huskies.

• Exemplary Husky Research Safety Culture Award
  The Exemplary Husky Research Safety Culture Award recognizes a Michigan Tech research group that demonstrates outstanding collective commitment to safe, ethical and responsible research practices. This team models what it means to build a culture of shared stewardship — integrating safety into daily routines, supporting one another, proactively identifying improvements and fostering an environment where every member feels empowered to speak up and contribute. Their leadership strengthens Michigan Tech’s identity as an R1 research institution where world‑class research and world‑class safety go hand in hand.

We appreciate your support in recognizing the efforts of those who help keep our campus safe. If you have any questions, please contact ehs-help@mtu.edu.

The 2026 Sustainability Film Series, coordinated by the Michigan Tech Office of Sustainability and Resilience, will present February’s film “Farming While Black” at 7 p.m. next Thursday, Feb. 19, in Fisher 138.

A powerful cinematic exploration of the intersectionality of race, class and agriculture, “Farming While Black” offers a vital lens through which viewers can examine historical and contemporary issues of land ownership, food sovereignty and economic inequality.

Add “Farming While Black” to your Google Calendar.

The Sustainability Film Series offers thought-provoking films and engaging conversation around environmental and sustainability topics. Films are screened on the third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. in Fisher 138. Refreshments are provided, and each film is followed by a facilitated discussion. The series is open to the public, and all films are free to attend.

Human Resources will be providing a virtual Position Management training session next Thursday, Feb. 19, at 10 a.m. on Zoom. Please join us in learning about Michigan Tech’s new position management system, Kuali.

This one-hour session provides an overview of position management, the electronic Position Management Request Form, and the new transaction workflow.

The event is listed on our HR Events Calendar if you would like to add it to your calendar. The following Zoom link can also be used next Thursday.

Join the Position Management Training Session on Zoom.

The Detroit Free Press and 16 regional outlets referenced Michigan Tech’s “Snowfall Records” webpage in stories about lingering winter weather across the state, noting the 12 inches of snow received by Houghton County in May 2023 as an example of how late-season snowfall can extend well into spring.

Keweenaw Report mentioned Michigan Tech in a story about the latest updates from the Isle Royale wolf-moose project’s 2026 winter fieldwork, including researchers’ completion of moose surveys and the start of aerial observations of wolves on the island.

Michigan Tech alum Hal Philipp ’75 (B.S. Electrical Engineering) was a guest on the Feb. 9 episode of the ID The Future podcast, titled “The Accidental Inventor: An Interview with Hal Philipp.” Philipp discussed his career as a prolific inventor and the lessons he learned from patenting, licensing and entrepreneurship.

Library Resource Trial: Markets and Markets Knowledge Store

The Van Pelt and Opie Library is currently coordinating a trial of the Markets and Markets Knowledge Store online research platform. The resource will be accessible while on campus through Feb. 19.

Knowledge Store is a research-driven, artificial-intelligence-enabled market intelligence platform that includes financial modeling, sector research, data analytics, market and competitive intelligence, and reporting and business intelligence. It provides access to real-world industry insights and detailed niche market research reports on current mega trends and industries. The full version of the platform also provides PDF downloads, but this function is currently disabled for the trial.

If you take a look at Knowledge Store, please also take a moment to share your thoughts and provide feedback!

Any questions you may have about this trial can be sent to library@mtu.edu.

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Human Resources Office Closure

The Human Resources office will be closed from 8:45 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. today, Feb. 12, for a departmental meeting.

Questions during this time can be sent to hr-help@mtu.edu.

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Physics Colloquium with Professors Hurtado, Nemiroff, Pati, Shaw and Yap

Five professors from Michigan Tech’s Department of Physics, M. R. Hurtado, R. J. Nemiroff, R. Pati, R. A. Shaw and Y. K. Yap, will present at this week’s Physics Colloquium in a panel discussion titled “Using AI to Explore Physics: A Panel of Professors Tell Their Stories.”

The seminar will be presented  at 4 p.m. today, Feb. 12, in Fisher 139. The coffee hour will be held at 3:30 p.m. in the Fisher Lobby.

Read the physics seminar abstract at the University Calendar.

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Cashier's Office Closed This Morning

The Cashier's Office/Student Billing Office, located within the Student Financial Services Center, will be closed today, Feb. 12, from 8:30-11:30 a.m. for a department meeting. The office will reopen at 11:30 a.m.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

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KIP and BioSci Seminar Series Speaker: KM Shafi

KM Shafi, a Ph.D. candidate in the Department of Biological Sciences advised by Trista Vick-Majors, will present as part of the Departments of Kinesiology and Integrated Physiology (KIP) and Biological Sciences (BioSci) Seminar Series. The seminar will take place in GLRC 202 from 2-3 p.m. today, Feb. 12.

Shafi’s seminar is titled “From Ice Cores to Ice Nucleation: A Multi-Scale Exploration of Microbial Life in Seasonally Frozen Arctic Lakes.”

From the abstract:
Thermokarst lakes dominate the landscape of the North Slope of Alaska. These inland water bodies remain ice-covered for six to nine months of the year, creating three distinct vertical habitats: ice, water, and sediment. Microbial communities present in these habitats play critical roles in food web dynamics, nutrient cycling, and controlling greenhouse gas fluxes. A subset of specialized bacteria can even interact directly with ice by catalyzing ice formation or inhibiting ice growth. To assess controls on microbial communities in this ice-dominated landscape, we first asked whether the microbial community is structured more by vertical habitat (i.e., differences between ice, water, and sediment) or if it is overridden by horizontal (lake-to-lake) physicochemical variation. We then asked how bacteria from these lakes physically aid in ice formation. To address the first question, this study examined microbial community structure, diversity, and partitioning across three different habitats of three closely spaced (~ 4 to 8 km apart) but physicochemically distinct lakes on the North Slope of Alaska near the town of Utqiaġvik (Latitude: ~ 71.2906°N, Longitude: ~156.7886°W). We found that microbial communities were structured by vertical habitats rather than horizontal variation, and community composition data revealed habitat specialization where water communities were dominated by members of the orders Burkholderiales, Frankiales, and Methylococcales; ice communities by Burkholderiales, Micrococcales, Flavobacteriales and sediment communities by Bacteroidales, Anaerolineales, and Syntrophales. To address the second question, the study investigated biological ice-nucleation, which is the physical process by which stable ice crystals form from supercooled water, typically triggered by ice-nucleating particles (INPs) that lower the energy barrier for freezing. Biological ice nucleators can catalyze ice formation at relatively warm subzero temperatures compared to other nucleators, influencing snow and ice formation. Through cultivation, genomic analysis, and activity assays, we characterized bacterial ice-nucleators and examined their genetic and phenotypic adaptations. Notably, some strains show ice-nucleation activity not only in cells but also in cell-free supernatants, indicating extracellular or membrane-derived nucleators and underscoring the novelty and ecological significance of these Arctic ice nucleators in cryospheric microbial ecology. By integrating ecosystem-scale community analysis with targeted molecular-mechanism studies, we demonstrate that microbial communities in Arctic lakes are primarily structured by physical habitat filtering. The presence of ice-nucleating bacteria within these habitats provides a critical functional adaptation that enables microbial interactions with — and persistence in — ice-dominated ecosystems.

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MAE Graduate Seminar Speaker: Jeremy Bos

The next Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) Graduate Seminar speaker will present at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 12, in EERC 103.

Jeremy Bos will present “Directed energy: a Greek fire for the twenty-first century.”

From the abstract:
In this talk I will provide an overview of modern directed energy systems, focusing on topics relevant to Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and centering on beam control — the systems responsible for compensating for atmospheric turbulence and boundary layer effects around aircraft. After reviewing how turbulence affects laser propagation and imaging, I will discuss compensation approaches used in modern systems. The talk will conclude with open research and engineering challenges.

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GMES Seminar with Kathleen McKee

How can seismo-acoustic signals reveal what happens beneath the ocean surface during powerful volcanic eruptions?

The Department of Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences (GMES) invites all interested faculty, staff and students to attend a seminar presented by Kathleen McKee, research assistant professor in GMES, tomorrow, Feb. 13, at 10 a.m. in Dow 610. Light refreshments will be provided.

McKee’s seminar is titled “Using Seismo-Acoustic Observations to Characterize Remote Submarine Volcanic Eruptions.”

McKee joined the GMES department in fall 2025. She earned an MS in Geology from Michigan Technological University in 2012 and a Ph.D. in Geophysics from the University of Alaska Fairbanks in 2017. Her previous research appointments include positions at the Carnegie Institution for Science, Los Alamos National Laboratory, NASA Goddard Space Flight Center, and Vanderbilt University.

Presentation summary:
The August 2021 eruption of Fukutoku-Oka-no-Ba (FOB) volcano in Japan was a remarkable VEI 4 shallow submarine eruption, partly because it generated a 16-km water-rich atmospheric plume, new islands, and a large pumice raft. Recent studies provide complementary summaries of the atmospheric and oceanic surface expressions of the 2021 FOB eruption, including analyses of regional infrasound and Himawari-8 geostationary satellite data. The hydroacoustic record has also been published. Following these studies, we examine how processes beneath the sea surface correlate with the intensity of the atmospheric portion of the 2021 FOB eruption. We compare multiple data sets, specifically International Monitoring System (IMS) hydroacoustic and infrasonic array data in the context of ground-based lightning observations, and plume height and width data (Himawari-8). We estimate a time-varying volume flow rate from plume observations and compare this time series with the acoustic and lightning characteristics. The infrasound data are less correlated with the other data streams due to signal loss from diurnal winds. The lightning, hydroacoustic, and plume flux data are highly correlated, and we suggest this is because they depend on a common source.

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Today's C-Cubed Luncheon Menu

Join Carved and Crafted Catering at Michigan Technological University for the C-Cubed Luncheon, being held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursdays in the Memorial Union Alumni Lounge (MUB 107). All faculty and staff, along with their guests, are invited.

Menu for Thursday, Feb. 12:

• Chicken Tikka Masala (AG) (PR)
• Potato, Garbanzo and Pea Coconut Curry (VG) (AG)
• Basmati Rice (VG) (AG)
• Garam Cauliflower and Chickpea (VG) (AG) (CF)
• Garlic Naan (V) (PR)
• Kachumber Salad (VG) (AG)

The C-Cubed lunch buffet menus are created and prepared by the catering culinary team. As the name suggests, the meals are meant to foster conversation, community and collegiality. Attendees may bring their lunch instead of purchasing the buffet. Fruit-infused water, coffee, tea and desserts are available free to all attendees.

The buffet lunch is $16 per person. Cash, credit cards and gift cards are accepted. Gift cards can be purchased in the Memorial Union office (MUB 101). Meals are dine-in only and personal containers/tupperware or to-go meals are not permitted.

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Men's Basketball at Purdue Northwest

Thursday, February 12, 12–3 a.m. | Hammond, Ind.

Men's Basketball at Purdue Northwest Hammond, Ind.

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Women's Basketball at Purdue Northwest

Thursday, February 12, 12–3 a.m. | Hammond, Ind.

Women's Basketball at Purdue Northwest Hammond, Ind.

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Women's Rights are Human Rights: International Posters on Gender-based Inequality, Violence, and Discrimination Gallery Exhibit - Rozsa Art Galleries

Thursday, February 12, 8 a.m.–8 p.m. | Rozsa Art Galleries, Rozsa Art Galleries A-Space

MICHIGAN TECH ART SERIES EVENT Women’s Rights are Human Rights is a fitting title for an exhibition of women’s rights and advocacy posters, as it was a term used in the women’s rights movement and was the title of an important speech given by Hillary Rodham Clinton in 1995 at the United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing. This exhibition features posters created by artsit of all genders to celebrate and acknowledge the vital role that all citizens should play in protecting and promoting human rights while challenging gender inequality and stereotypes, advancing reproductive and sexual rights, protecting women and girls against brutality, and promoting women’s empowerment and participation in society. These poster images challenge patriarchal attitudes that subordinate, stigmatize or restrict women from achieving their fullest potential. These images argue for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls enabling empowerment of women and achievement of real equality between women and men that fosters societal stability and human dignity. Learn more at womensrightsarehumanrights.org Things to know ROZSA ART GALLERIES HOURS | M-F 8 a.m.-8 p.m. and Saturdays 1-8 p.m. EXHIBIT DATES | January 30-March 28, 2026 RECEPTION | Friday, January 30, 2026 | 5-7 p.m. ADMISSION| Free and open to the public CONTENT GUIDANCE | Strong language and discussion of domestic violence. Plan your visit with information about parking, accessibility, and more. Rozsa Art Galleries are open 8 a.m.-8 p.m. M-F and 1-8 p.m. on Saturdays. Closed during academic recesses. Contact the Rozsa Box Office for more information. Thanks to Our Sponsors Support for this Michigan Tech Art Event provided by: and the Visual and Performing Arts Circle of Supporters. About the Presenter Professional exhibitions in the Rozsa Art Galleries. Student showcases. Artist Talks with Studio Here Now. Cross-campus collaborations. The Michigan Tech Art Series offers dynamic programming that supports Michigan Tech students and our wider community. Part of the the annual Rozsa Season, the Michigan Tech Art, Music, and Theatre Series are presented by the Visual and Performing Arts Department. Through these series, students from across campus, community members, and faculty create art that connects us to the world. With majors in audio production and technology, sound design, theatre and entertainment technology, and nine minors, the department fosters creativity, self-motivation, and the development of practical and artistic skills. Everyone is welcome, and there's something for everyone. View all Michigan Tech Art Series Events. Related Events Nanowonder: Images of the Microscopic World Gallery Exhibit - Rozsa Art Galleries September 12-November 7, 2025 Reception | Friday, September 26, 2025 | 5-7 p.m. Artful Intersections: Fall Student Art Showcase - Rozsa Art Galleries November 21-December 2, 2025 Reception | Tuesday, December 2, 2025 | 5-7 p.m. Through the Quiet Hours: Night Sky Photography Gallery Exhibit - Rozsa Art Galleries January 16-23, 2026 Reception | Friday, January 16, 2026 | 5-7 p.m. Women's Rights are Human Rights Gallery Exhibit - Rozsa Art Galleries January 30-March 28, 2026 Reception | Friday, January 30, 2026 | 5-7 p.m. Beyond the Frame: Spring Student Art Showcase - Rozsa Art Galleries April 10-14, 2026 Reception | Friday, April 10, 2026 | 5-7 p.m. Explore upcoming Michigan Tech Art Events. Plan Your Visit to the Rozsa Rozsa Box Office InformationAccessibility Services Find a Digital ProgramPlan your Parking​ Get Involved Volunteer to UsherDonate to Support the RozsaMeet Our DonorsGet Updates via Email View All Upcoming Events Personal Responsibility Statement Not all productions may appeal to or be appropriate for every person or for all ages. The Rozsa Center provides content guidance to alert audience members to common potentially sensitive or distressing material. Guests are encouraged to familiarize themselves with each event in order to make informed decisions prior to attending an event. Views Expressed Statement The views, information, thoughts, or opinions expressed in this program or event are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily represent the policies of the Rozsa Center or Michigan Technological University. Effective Date: 2025/26.

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I-9 Verification at the MUB

Thursday, February 12, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. | Memorial Union Building; Room 101

Human Resources will be on-site at the MUB to verify I-9 documentation for new hires.

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Directed Energy: A Greek Fire for the Twenty-First Century

Thursday, February 12, 2 p.m. | Electrical Energy Resources Center (EERC), 103

MAE Graduate Seminar Speaker Series proudly presents Jeremy Bos, PhD Associate Professor Electrical and Computer Engineering, MTU Abstract Technology has long provided defenders a means to overcome numerical disadvantage—Greek fire against besieging fleets, radar against massed bomber formations. Today, the proliferation of low-cost drones presents a similar asymmetric challenge. Countering this threat will require a paradigm shift away from high- performance, high-cost consumable ordnance. Directed energy systems provide one such approach. Like many technologies, laser-based directed energy systems have gone through cycles of excitement followed by disappointing failures. However, the convergence of fiber laser amplifiers and inexpensive high-speed computation has finally made practical systems achievable. In this talk I will provide an overview of modern directed energy systems, focusing on topics relevant to Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and centering on beam control—the systems responsible for compensating for atmospheric turbulence and boundary layer effects around aircraft. After reviewing how turbulence affects laser propagation and imaging, I will discuss compensation approaches used in modern systems. The talk will conclude with open research and engineering challenges. Bio Jeremy Bos is an Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Michigan Technological University. Before joining Michigan Tech, Bos worked as a NRC Postdoctoral Fellow under the Research Associateship Program with the US Air Force Research Lab in Kihei, Hawai’i. He received his PhD and BS from Michigan Tech in 2012 and 2000 respectively and his MS from Villanova University in 2003. Before returning to academia Bos spent ten years working as an engineer in the defense and automotive industries. He is a senior member of Optica, IEEE, and a Fellow of SPIE and a licensed professional engineer. Bos is an author on over 100 scholarly works including 7 patents. His research interests are in atmospheric optics, laser beam propagation, optical remote sensing, and scene recovery. Invited by: Andrew Oliva

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KIP and BioSci Seminar Series - From Ice Cores to Ice Nucleation: A Multi-Scale Exploration of Microbial Life in Seasonally Frozen Arctic Lakes

Thursday, February 12, 2–3 p.m. | Great Lakes Research Center (GLRC), 202

KM Shafi, PhD Candidate Department of Biological Sciences, Michigan Technological University Abstract: Thermokarst lakes dominate the landscape of the North Slope of Alaska. These inland water bodies remain ice-covered for six to nine months of the year, creating three distinct vertical habitats: ice, water, and sediment. Microbial communities present in these habitats play critical roles in food web dynamics, nutrient cycling, and controlling greenhouse gas fluxes. A subset of specialized bacteria can even interact directly with ice by catalyzing ice formation or inhibiting ice growth. To assess controls on microbial communities in this ice-dominated landscape, we first asked whether the microbial community is structured more by vertical habitat (i.e., differences between ice, water, and sediment) or if it is overridden by horizontal (lake-to-lake) physicochemical variation. We then asked how bacteria from these lakes physically aid in ice formation. To address the first question, this study examined microbial community structure, diversity, and partitioning across three different habitats of three closely spaced (~ 4 to 8 km apart) but physicochemically distinct lakes on the North Slope of Alaska near the town of Utqiaġvik (Latitude: ~ 71.2906°N, Longitude: ~156.7886°W). We found that microbial communities were structured by vertical habitats rather than horizontal variation, and community composition data revealed habitat specialization where water communities were dominated by members of the orders Burkholderiales, Frankiales, and Methylococcales; ice communities by Burkholderiales, Micrococcales, Flavobacteriales and sediment communities by Bacteroidales, Anaerolineales, and Syntrophales. To address the second question, the study investigated biological ice-nucleation, which is the physical process by which stable ice crystals form from supercooled water, typically triggered by ice-nucleating particles (INPs) that lower the energy barrier for freezing. Biological ice nucleators can catalyze ice formation at relatively warm subzero temperatures compared to other nucleators, influencing snow and ice formation. Through cultivation, genomic analysis, and activity assays, we characterized bacterial ice-nucleators and examined their genetic and phenotypic adaptations. Notably, some strains show ice-nucleation activity not only in cells but also in cell-free supernatants, indicating extracellular or membrane-derived nucleators and underscoring the novelty and ecological significance of these Arctic ice nucleators in cryospheric microbial ecology. By integrating ecosystem-scale community analysis with targeted molecular-mechanism studies, we demonstrate that microbial communities in Arctic lakes are primarily structured by physical habitat filtering. The presence of ice-nucleating bacteria within these habitats provides a critical functional adaptation that enables microbial interactions with—and persistence in—ice-dominated ecosystems.

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Resume Review and Interview Prep

Thursday, February 12, 2–4 p.m. | Administration and Student Services Building (Admin, Building 1), 220 Career Services

Get ready for the career fair by having your resume reviewed by career services staff. Prepare for an interview too! We will go over common questions and basic interview etiquette. The more you prepare, the more confident you will be! Walk in anytime between 2:00p.m. and 4:00p.m.

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Resume Review and Interview Prep

Thursday, February 12, 2–4 p.m. | Administration and Student Services Building (Admin, Building 1), 220 Career Services

Get ready for the career fair by having your resume reviewed by career services staff. Prepare for an interview too! We will go over common questions and basic interview etiquette. The more you prepare, the more confident you will be! Walk in anytime between 2:00p.m. and 4:00p.m. See Handshake for additional details.

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Physics Colloquium - Hurtado, Nemiroff, Pati, Shaw, Yap

Thursday, February 12, 3:30–5:00 p.m. | Fisher Hall, 139

Five professors from the Physics Department, MTU will present at this week’s Physics Colloquium in a panel discussion titled: "Using AI to Explore Physics: A Panel of Professors Tell Their Stories". The seminar will be presented at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday (Feb.12) in Fisher 139. The coffee hour will be held at 3:30 in the Fisher Hall Lobby. Abstract Artificial Intelligence (AI) is dramatically changing how some physics research is done. But how? And how can a modern physicist effectively use AI to uncover new knowledge in their specialty? No clear answers yet exist, but several trends are emerging. Many biases are also emerging, including considering the use of AI to be either: dangerous, lazy, benign, irrelevant, enlightening, or accelerative. Some consider the use of AI to be cheating, while others consider that not using AI will lead to becoming uncompetitive. Here a panel of five MTU physics professors will briefly recount how they have recently used AI before the floor is opened for general discussion.

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Huskies Swim Training - Session 2

Thursday, February 12, 4–5 p.m. | Student Development Complex (SDC), Pool

Huskies Swim Training is a program that provides additional attention and competitive guidance to advanced swimmers looking to focus on stroke technique and efficiency. Sessions will be designed to improve swimming through stroke drills and swimming sets focused on endurance, speed, and race strategy. Coaches will provide feedback and stroke correction in a group environment with an emphasis on promoting a love for competitive swimming and lifelong skills such as discipline, dedication, and teamwork. Come be part of the pack! Competitve swimming opportunities are now availabe to current Huskies Swim Training participants!

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HuskyLEAD - Fundraising Fundamentals

Thursday, February 12, 4–5 p.m. | Fisher 326

Looking to raise funds for your organization or a cause you care about? Join us for a workshop focused on the fundamentals of effective fundraising. We’ll discuss how to use your personal story and values to connect authentically with supporters and communicate why your mission matters. Whether you’re launching your first fundraiser or refining your approach, this session will give you the tools to fundraise with confidence and purpose.

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The Buzz: Peer Support Community

Thursday, February 12, 5–6 p.m. | Hamar House

We invite you to join our safe and judgment-free space where students can share, listen, and support each other around substance use and recovery. You are welcome here.

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Learn-to-Swim Levels 1-5 (Ages 6-17 yrs) - Session 1

Thursday, February 12, 5:10–5:50 p.m. | Student Development Complex (SDC), Pool

Come make a splash in Huskies Group Swim Lessons! American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Levels 1-5 are being offered at the SDC Pool.

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Stuff-A-Husky

Thursday, February 12, 5:30–7:00 p.m. | MUB Commons

Stuff-A-Husky is back on February 12, 2026, from 5:30–7:00 PM in the MUB Commons! For everyone’s comfort, lining up will begin 2 hours prior to the event. Pick your perfect plush and bring it to life with five adorable animal options, including the fan-favorite Husky, Terry the Pterodactyl, Nugget the Corgi, Scamper the Squirrel, and Axel the Axolotl. We’re introducing a brand-new line system this year to keep things smooth and stress-free, so grab a friend, hop in line, and leave with a new cuddly companion!