July 21, 2023

The energy of campus elevates when we welcome our new students and their families to campus each year. We invite faculty and staff to join us for the 16th year of the Move-In Volunteers initiative. We need you to help welcome our new students to campus. Move a couple of crates, give directions or be a friendly face for incoming Huskies and their families.

Volunteer shifts for faculty, staff and students are available on Aug. 18 and Aug. 19. Please register by Aug. 11 to volunteer. You can choose to be a move-in helper or greeter, or provide traffic flow support. If you have the availability, feel free to volunteer for more than one shift.

You will also be asked to provide your contact information and T-shirt size. In keeping with the University's sustainability efforts, we will have a similar Welcome Crew shirt design as in past Move-Ins, so you may wear a previous year’s shirt if you have one.

Additional information about your Move-In volunteer shift will be emailed the week of Aug. 13. If you have any questions, contact the Waino Wahtera Center for Student Success at success@mtu.edu or 906-487-3558. Thank you in advance for supporting our new students!

The Board of Trustees will meet August 3 from 9-11 a.m. in the Memorial Union Ballroom B, and public attendance is welcome.

Members of the public are invited to make public comments to the Board in accordance with Board of Trustees Bylaw 1.14. Those who wish to address items in the agenda, and who have filed their intent with the secretary of the board as required by Bylaw 1.14, will be limited to five minutes. Those addressing general topics are limited to three minutes.

If you wish to provide public comments to the Board of Trustees, please submit your intent to Sarah Schulte, secretary to the Board of Trustees, at shschult@mtu.edu. The deadline to submit your intent is next Friday (July 28).

The Chemical Engineering office will be closed Friday, July 21 and Monday, July 24 due to remodeling.

We will resume normal operations on Tuesday, July 25. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

PhD Defense: Jordan Ewing, GMES

Ph.D. in Computational Science and Engineering candidate Jordan Ewing from the Department of Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences (GMES) will defend his doctoral dissertation tomorrow (July 21) at 3 p.m. in person in Dow 610 and virtually via Google Meet.

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Safe and Inclusive Off-Campus Research Plan Workshop

The Office of the Associate Vice President for Research Development (AVPRD) invites researchers to a workshop on developing safe and inclusive off-campus research (SAI) plans. These plans are required when any MTU researcher develops a funding proposal that will include the collection of data, information and/or samples at an off-campus research site, including urban, rural and remote locations or other organizations' facilities. The two-hour session will provide background information and an opportunity to develop a strong and effective plan with feedback from experienced peers.

The workshop is scheduled for Aug. 2 from noon to 2 p.m. Lunch will be provided. Questions can be directed to Sarah Atkinson at sjbird@mtu.edu or Kathy Halvorsen at kehalvor@mtu.edu.

Please RSVP to Research Development’s Sarah Atkinson at sjbird@mtu.edu by Wednesday (July 26) if you would like to attend.

Job Posting for Friday, July 21, 2023

Staff and faculty job descriptions are available on the Human Resources website. For more information regarding staff positions, call 906-487-2280 or email humanresources@mtu.edu. For more information regarding faculty positions, contact the academic department in which the position is posted.

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Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Accommodations are available. If you require any auxiliary aids, services, or other accommodations to apply for employment, or for an interview, at Michigan Technological University, please notify the Human Resources office at 906-487-2280 or humanresources@mtu.edu.

Michigan Business Network picked up a press release from U.S. Sen. Gary Peters that mentioned Michigan Tech. The press release was about funding legislation passed by the Senate Appropriations Committee that could bring $250,000 to MTU. The funds are intended to help the University create a small business accelerator “to support research and jobs related to advanced materials and critical minerals used in the automotive and defense industries."

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A blog post written by Steven Elmer (KIP) and Ph.D. student Isaac Lennox (kinesiology) was published on the I Spy Physiology Blog, the blog of the American Physiological Society. The topic was the health benefits of pedaling a stationary bicycle with one leg instead of two, which decreases the demand on the heart and lungs and allows more oxygen-rich blood to be sent to the working leg muscles.

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Michigan Tech was mentioned by Lake Superior Magazine in a story about notable residents of the region with Finnish heritage. Former MTU hockey players Tanner Kero and Blake Pietila were listed among the famous Finns who made it to the National Hockey League.

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WJJQ Northwoods 92.5 of Tomahawk, WI mentioned Michigan Tech in a story about undergraduate student Cody Scholz (civil engineering), who will be running the Wausau Marathon to raise funds for families who have lost a family member in active duty military service.

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KISMA Boat Wash at Twin Lakes

Friday, July 21, 8 a.m.–4 p.m. | Twin Lakes boat launch

The Keweenaw Invasive Species Management Area (KISMA) is hosting a free outreach boat wash at the Twin Lakes boat launch to provide the public with educational materials on...

Tracks to the Future Session II

Friday, July 21, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. | University Partner Locations

Railroad Transportation and Engineering 2023 Hybrid Delivery Program: Virtual, Hands-on, and Field Trips July 17–21, 2023 Monday-Friday Open to high school students who...

Volleyball High School All-Skills

Friday, July 21, 9:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. | Student Development Complex (SDC), Varsity Wood Gym, Multipurpose Courts

This camp is open to girls entering grades 9-12 as of Fall 2023. This camp is designed specifically for players with goals of improving their overall technique and tactical...

Exploration of Corona Charge as a Novel in Vitro Molecular Delivery Method

Friday, July 21, 10 a.m. | Chemical Sciences and Engineering Building, 404

Chemical Engineering Research Seminar Molly Skinner Abstract Gene electrotransfer is an attractive transfection method for gene-based immunotherapies due to its low cost,...

PhD Defense: Roya Bagheri

Friday, July 21, 1 p.m.–2 p.m. | R. L. Smith Building (MEEM), MEEM 1021

Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics Advisor: Parisa Pour Shahid Saeed Abadi Nanomaterials for Cardiovascular Engineering Attend Virtually:...

PhD Defense: Jordan Ewing

Friday, July 21, 3 p.m.–4 p.m. | Dow Environmental Sciences and Engineering Building, DOW 610

Computational Science & Engineering Advisor: Thomas Oommen REMOTE SENSING APPROACH FOR TERRAMECHANICS APPLICATIONS UTILIZING MACHINE AND DEEP LEARNING Attend Virtually:...

Hockey Camp Group 1

July 21, all day | Student Development Complex (SDC), Macinnes Student Ice Arena

Gain fundamental skills and broad knowledge of the sport for all age levels. Co-ed camps and clinics focus on team play, positional play, defensive play, strengthening...

Hockey Camp Groups 2 and 3

July 21, all day | Student Development Complex (SDC), Macinnes Student Ice Arena

Gain fundamental skills and broad knowledge of the sport for all age levels. Co-ed camps and clinics focus on team play, positional play, defensive play, strengthening...