August 1, 2024

Help save our forests!

Japanese barberry is an invasive shrub still legally sold as an ornamental garden plant. It easily spreads into natural areas where it harms healthy habitats and harbors deer ticks that carry Lyme disease. Bring KISMA your dug-up Japanese barberry plants, roots and all, to dispose of at one of our events. In exchange, receive a $10 coupon toward a native alternative from a nursery participating in Go Beyond Beauty.

Barberry Trade-Up Days drop-off times and locations:
Saturday, Aug. 3, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Houghton High School parking lot
Thursday, Aug. 8, 4 p.m.-7 p.m. at L’Anse Dept. of Public Works
Saturday, Aug. 10, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Eagle Harbor solid waste facility

Participating nurseries (Go Beyond Beauty partners):
Flowers by Sleeman, Houghton, 906-482-4023
Kismet Gardens, Baraga, 575-418-8289
Designs by Nature, Marquette, 906-250-9157

Visit the KISMA website to RSVP and guarantee your $10 coupon.

Editor's Note: Awad's defense on Aug. 7 has been canceled and will be rescheduled. Updated defense information will be announced in Tech Today.

Ph.D. in Computational Science and Engineering student Ali Awad will present a Ph.D. proposal defense on Wednesday, Aug. 7, at 11 a.m. in Rekhi 101 and via Zoom.

The title of Awad’s proposal is “Enhancing Underwater Image Quality for Effective Object Detection.”

Join the Zoom meeting.

Read the proposal abstract on the Computing News Blog. 

Mark your calendars for Staff Council’s Professional Development Day on Thursday, Oct. 17. This year, Professional Development Day is a full day during October Recess and offers a valuable opportunity for faculty and staff to enhance their skills and knowledge through training sessions. The sessions are led by fellow Michigan Tech faculty and staff, fostering a collaborative peer-to-peer learning environment. 

We invite Michigan Tech faculty and staff to submit proposals for training sessions. If you have expertise on a topic you would like to share with your colleagues, please consider submitting a proposal for the session you would like to host. In the past, popular topics have included health and wellness, technology, continuous improvement practices, Microsoft Office/Google tips and tricks, social media, and more!

Submit your proposal by Friday, Sept. 6.

Registration information will be announced in Tech Today in September.

Michigan Tech cross country coach Robert Young is pleased to announce the 2024 competition schedule, which opens on Sep. 6 at the Phoenix Open in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

The Huskies run in five more meets in September and October before competing on Nov. 9 in Romeoville, Illinois, for the NCAA Midwest Regional Championship and a chance to qualify for the NCAA Division II Cross Country Championships. 

See the full schedule at Michigan Tech Athletics. 

UPword mentioned Michigan Tech in a story about the upcoming U.P. Accessibility Summit, which will be held on campus Sept. 26-27. The summit aims to educate and equip individuals, businesses, and organizations with tools and strategies to create inclusive recreation opportunities.

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The Daily Mining Gazette mentioned Michigan Tech in a story previewing the 2024 Alumni Reunion. The event, held today (Aug. 1) through Saturday (Aug. 3), will feature presentations, tours, celebrations and outdoor activities. Alumni award winners will also be honored.

PhD Defense: Scott Pomerville, CS

Department of Computer Science (CS) graduate student Scott Pomerville, will present a final oral examination (defense) for his Ph.D. in Computer Science today, Aug. 1, at 9 a.m. in Rekhi 101 and via Zoom online meeting.

The title of Pomerville’s defense is “Statically Controlled Synchronized Lane Architectures.”

Join the Zoom meeting.

Read the defense abstract on the Computing News Blog.

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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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HuskyFAN Donations Needed!

If you are looking for a highly effective way to contribute to your community, donating to the Husky Food Access Network (FAN) is a great option. We are mostly volunteer-run and donation based, and are committed to making our resources as accessible as possible. This year has been a huge success, we've distributed 4,106 pounds of food since January 1st, and our shelves still need stocking! Please consider donating to help us continue the fight against food insecurity on our campus this year. We welcome all unexpired and shelf-stable food as well as basic toiletries. See our priority donations list. 

Donating Food: Donations can be left in the bins outside the HuskyFAN pantry located in first floor Fisher Hall at anytime.
Donating Financially: Financial donations go directly to our grocery fund. You can donate online. Please select "HuskyFAN" under the Fund Designation dropdown menu when making your contribution.
Donating Your Time: Email us about volunteer opportunities at huskyfan@mtu.edu.  

To use the pantry, stop by during our open hours. We post updates on Facebook and Instagram.

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Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, August 1, 9 a.m. | Memorial Union Building (MUB), Ballroom B

Regular meeting of Michigan Technological University Board of Trustees

PhD Defense: Scott Pomerville

Thursday, August 1, 9–10 a.m. | Rekhi Hall, 101

Computer Science Advisor: Soner Onder Statically Controlled Synchronized Lane Architectures Attend Virtually: https://michigantech.zoom.us/my/skpomerv

PhD Defense: Peifeng Su

Thursday, August 1, 9:30–10:30 a.m. | Dow Environmental Sciences and Engineering Building, 804

Civil Engineering Advisor: Qingli Dai Investigating Chloride Ingression In Concrete And Chloride-induced Rebar Corrosion Attend Virtually:...

PhD Defense: Yipeng Yin

Thursday, August 1, 10–11 a.m. | Chemical Sciences and Engineering Building, 101

Chemistry Co-advisors: Shiyue Fang and Yinan Yuan LONG OLIGODEOXYNUCLEOTIDE Attend Virtually: https://michigantech.zoom.us/j/82839539944

50th Anniversary of Computer Science at Michigan Tech Celebration

Thursday, August 1, 1 p.m.–4 p.m. | Rekhi Hall, 214

50th Anniversary of Computer Science at Michigan Tech Celebration Friday, August 2, 1–4 p.m. in the Kanwal and Ann Rekhi Hall, Room 214 Join us as we review our 50-year...

Huskies Swim Training - Summer 2024 Session 3

Thursday, August 1, 3:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m. | Student Development Complex (SDC), Pool

Join us for a summer of swimming in Huskies Swim Training! This training program provides additional attention and competitive guidance to proficient swimmers ages 6-17...

College of Computing Alumni Reunion Gathering

Thursday, August 1, 7:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. | Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts

The College of Computing will host a gathering at Alumni Reunion 2024, on Thursday, August 1, from 7:30-9:30 pm at the Rozsa Center. Brief remarks will be shared about the...

Alumni Reunion 2024

August 1, all day | Michigan Tech Campus

Come join alumni and friends on campus for Alumni Reunion 2024, taking place from August 1-3! We're excited to welcome back the featured classes of '54, '59, '64, '69, '74,...