A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum Closed for Memorial Day

In honor of Memorial Day, the A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum will be closed on Monday (May 27). Normal business hours will resume on Tuesday (May 28), from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Admission to the museum for Michigan Tech students, staff and faculty is waived with a Tech ID.

Upcoming WebFOCUS Maintenance

A production system maintenance window will be taking place on June 9 from 10-11 a.m. WebFOCUS will be unavailable during that time.

If you have any questions or concerns, we can help. Contact us at it-help@mtu.edu or call 906-487-1111.

In the News

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation mentioned Michigan Tech in a story commemorating 20 years of Michigan Celebrates Small Business. The story featured Chicken Tramper Ultralight Gear, a Hancock-based business founded by Huskies Austin Gongos ‘18 and Nathan Ackerman ‘18. Chicken Tramper’s story was featured in the 2024 Michigan Tech Magazine.

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The Los Alamos Daily Post mentioned Michigan Tech in a story announcing the university participants for the second year of its Mission Concept Program. Emi Colman ‘21 (B.S. Mechanical Engineering) and Jesse Olson ‘17 (B.S. Mechanical Engineering/Electrical Engineering) were quoted in the story. This story was picked up from an Air Force Research Laboratory news release.

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Iowa Capital Dispatch mentioned Michigan Tech in a story announcing Jason Keith as Iowa State University’s next senior vice president and provost. Keith is a former professor in the chemical engineering department. This story was picked up from an Iowa State University news release.

Reminders

No Tech Today on Monday

Tech Today will not publish on Monday (May 27) in observance of the Memorial Day holiday. 

Submissions for the Tuesday (May 28) issue of Tech Today are due by noon today (May 24).

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Study Participants Needed

The Laboratory for Integrative Physiology at Michigan Tech is recruiting male and female research volunteers. We are conducting a study to better understand how nicotine (via smoking, vaping or chewing) affects cardiovascular responses to simulated hemorrhage.

You are eligible to participate if you satisfy the following:

  • Between the ages of 21 and 55
  • A nicotine or non-nicotine user
  • No diabetes, hyperthyroidism or respiratory illness
  • No history of blood clots or fainting upon standing
  • Not pregnant or trying to become pregnant
  • Not currently taking prescriptions drugs
  • Blood pressure is below 140/90 mmHg

The experiment will take about one hour of your time and there is monetary compensation associated with participation.

For more information, please contact Professor William Cooke (KIP) at wcooke@mtu.edu or 906-487-3389.

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