June 3, 2024

Earlier this month, the Michigan Tech Research Institute (MTRI) celebrated nearly two decades of research excellence with an open house at their newly renovated space in Ann Arbor. Since becoming Tech’s first major research institute with a physical presence downstate in 2006, MTRI has grown steadily and become well-known around the country for expertise in remote sensing research.

Guests at the open house included U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell, Michigan Sen. Jeff Irwin and Michigan Tech partners from higher education, industry and government agencies.

“I am grateful for the opportunity to head this amazing staff, and for the solid, unwavering support from Michigan Tech,” said MTRI Director Susan Janiszewski. “People are at the core of our business. We will continue to attract and retain intellectually aggressive researchers, meaning the kinds of people who want to stay on the cutting edge.”

Read more about the open house and MTRI’s research work at Michigan Tech News.

Pride Month, celebrated every June, is a time to honor the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ) community. It began as a commemoration of the 1969 Stonewall Riots in New York City, a pivotal event in the modern LGBTQ rights movement. Pride is a month filled with joyful parades, festivals and gatherings, and it's also a time to reflect on the struggles and triumphs that have shaped LGBTQ history.

Read about the continued significance of Pride Month on the Diversity and Inclusion Newsblog.

Job Postings for Monday, June 3, 2024

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.

Department Chair, Kinesiology and Integrated Physiology. Apply online.

Director – Center for Diversity and Inclusion, Student Affairs. Apply online.

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.

Yu Cai (AC/CS/ICC) was quoted by All About Cookies in an article discussing customer attitudes toward big tech and Silicon Valley companies and their CEOs. Cai emphasized the importance of enhancing cybersecurity and artificial intelligence mechanisms to public trust and positive perception.

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Michigan Tech was mentioned by Trains Magazine and Progressive Railroading as one of the inaugural institutional members of the new National University Rail Center of Excellence (NURail CoE). The University of Illinois hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony May 29 to celebrate the center’s opening.

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MLive mentioned Michigan Tech’s annual study of wolves and moose on Isle Royale in a travel story offering visitors of the national park safety tips for wildlife encounters.

SDC, Gates Tennis Center Closed Tomorrow

Michigan Tech's Public Safety and Police Services and local emergency responders will conduct a mock disaster training at the SDC and Gates Tennis Center tomorrow (June 4). As a result, both the SDC and Gates Tennis Center will be closed to the public as actors participate in the full-scale simulation of emergency disaster scenarios.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we support our local emergency responders' training for potential public health emergencies.

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Use Your Staff Service Award Days

Benefits Services would like to remind you to use your staff service award days so you don't lose them. The deadline to use them is the end of the current fiscal year, June 30.

To see your current available balance, log into Banweb. Under the Employees tab, click Leave Balances. Your hours will be listed as "Service Award Recognition." They can be entered as Payroll Earn Code 430 or listed as "Service Award Day" on your timesheet.

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Sponsored Programs Proposal Submission Internal Deadline

The Sponsored Programs Office is providing a reminder of the two-tier internal deadline structure. This structure includes all pre-proposals, proposals and letters of intent. The two-tier structure includes deadlines for all final internal, nontechnical and technical documents.

All final internal and nontechnical related sponsor documents are due to Sponsored Programs no later than 7 a.m. five business days before the sponsor deadline. If applicable, the application package must be completed in the appropriate submission system (Research.gov, Grants.gov Workspace, NIH ASSIST, etc.) except for the budget forms, which are to be completed by Sponsored Programs personnel.

Internal documents include the completed and approved Cayuse proposal form, budget approved by Sponsored Programs, budget justification and cost share approval document(s), if applicable.

Nontechnical document requirements vary by sponsor or funding opportunity and include items such as a biographical sketch or CV; current and pending support form; letters of support; cost proposal volume; data management plan; and facilities, equipment, and other resources documents, as well as any sponsor-specific required budget forms.

All final technical related documents are due to Sponsored Programs no later than 7 a.m. on the day of the sponsor deadline. Technical documents include items such as the project summary, project description, research strategy, technical volume, specific aims and references cited. The assigned analyst will assist in identifying the nontechnical and technical related documents needed for each proposal submission.

For proposals that include subawards, all required subrecipient documents are due to Sponsored Programs no later than 5 p.m. 10 business days before the sponsor deadline to allow time for a compliance review, correspondence with subrecipient personnel and incorporation into the proposal package.

Please contact Sponsored Programs at 906-487-2226 or spo-l@mtu.edu if you have any questions.

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Summer Hours at the A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum

Hello, sunshine! The A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum will be open on Sundays for the summer, beginning yesterday (June 2) and throughout August 2024.

Our summer hours are Sunday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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

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