August 21, 2024

As Michigan Tech faculty and staff return to campus for the 2024-25 academic year, the Institute of Computing and Cybersystems (ICC) is proud to share some exciting news from over the summer. In May, the University launched a new Center for Artificial Intelligence.

Hosted within the ICC and led by Vinh Nguyen (MAE/MMET), the Center for Artificial Intelligence is the evolution of the ICC Data Science Center, with a renewed focus on pioneering AI research across various domains.

By leveraging Michigan Tech’s existing strength in engineering and computing, the center aims to achieve the following objectives:

1. Innovative Research — Conducting cutting-edge research to challenge the boundaries of possibility by developing new AI algorithms, models and technologies to benefit not only Michigan Tech, but communities across the country.
2. Interdisciplinary Collaboration — Fostering a multidisciplinary center in which AI experts from diverse disciplines across MTU’s campus can build highly collaborative research proposals and deliver groundbreaking research outcomes in AI.
3. External Partnerships — Building strong and successful partnerships with local, regional and national entities to transform AI innovations into real-world applications.
4. AI Education — Educating and training the next generation of AI experts, and supporting opportunities for a strong AI education in Michigan and beyond.

Visit the Michigan Tech Center for Artificial Intelligence website to learn more about what the future holds, and to explore collaboration opportunities and membership.

This week, the Van Pelt and Opie Library and Campus Store are celebrating textbook affordability by promoting Course Reserve and a collaborative project between our two units that maintains a searchable list of course materials in the library’s collections. 

There are three ways departments and instructors can further our mission to make a Michigan Tech education more affordable: 

1. Meet course material adoption deadlines (the fall 2024 deadline is Oct. 7).

2. Utilize Course Reserve. Instructors may bring a copy of their textbooks to the library for students to access freely. To facilitate the process, complete and submit the Course Reserve Request form to place physical materials on Course Reserve in the library.

3. Search the library’s catalog. Notify the library and Campus Store when you find your course materials, so that the library can add them to Course Reserve.

On behalf of the library and Campus Store, have a great semester!

Engagement and Belonging is excited to announce a special workshop on High-Impact Strategies for Difficult Dialogue with Ronald L. Jackson II on Sept. 12 from 8-9:30 a.m. This free breakfast event is part of the University's Bridging Communities Series and is open to all Michigan Tech employees.

The workshop will provide practical strategies for facilitating respectful and productive conversations, especially around contentious topics that can arise on campus. It will be particularly beneficial for faculty to utilize in classroom settings.

Space is limited, so interested participants are encouraged to register to attend by next Thursday, Aug. 29, to secure their seat.

Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your conversation and communication skills. Register today!

Bridging Communities
The Bridging Communities Series at Michigan Tech offers students, faculty and staff opportunities to engage in meaningful conversations that explore different perspectives and foster understanding. Through workshops, panels, films and more, we will develop skills for respectful dialogue and learn to navigate challenging conversations with empathy and openness. Join us as we build a stronger, more connected community at Michigan Tech.

This program is partially sponsored by the Visiting Professor Program, which is funded through a grant to the Office of the Provost from the state of Michigan's King-Chávez-Parks Initiative.

The Michigan Tech soccer team has been tabbed to finish sixth in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletics Conference, according to the league's preseason coaches poll.

The Huskies earned 31 points in the poll, falling narrowly behind fifth-place Wisconsin-Parkside's 32 points. Northern Michigan amassed six first-place votes to top the poll with 62 points. Grand Valley State was close behind in second with the remaining three first-place votes, totaling 58 points. Saginaw Valley State (47 points) and Ferris State (45 points) were tabbed to finish third and fourth, respectively.

The Huskies will open their 2024 season on the road on Sept. 5, beginning head coach Melissa Kuhar's first year at the helm of the program. Last season, MTU finished with an overall record of 8-5-7 overall, went 7-2-5 in the GLIAC, and made their first NCAA Tournament appearance since 2014-15.

See the full poll results and read about MTU's returning players at Michigan Tech Athletics.

The annual membership drive of the Michigan Tech Blue Line Club is now open. The Blue Line Club provides additional resources to Tech's hockey program, enabling hockey student-athletes to pursue success both in the classroom and on the ice.

The Blue Line Club will be hosting three luncheons this season:

• Friday, Oct. 11 — Alaska
• Friday, Feb. 7 — Bemidji State (Winter Carnival)
• Friday, Feb. 21 — Ferris State

The Blue Line Club provides a wonderful opportunity for anyone who enjoys hockey to get to know the student-athletes and help them develop lifelong memories and a special bond with the community. Joining the Michigan Tech Blue Line Club shows your support for our hockey Huskies and the coaches in what promises to be an exciting season for Huskies hockey.

See available membership levels and costs at Michigan Tech Athletics.

Job Postings for Wednesday, Aug. 21, 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.

Assistant Teaching Professor, Biomedical Engineering. Apply online.

Food Service Helper (nine months/ 40 hours/ second shift) #24020RP, Dining Services (AFSCME posting dates Aug. 21 to Aug. 27, 2024 — external applicants are encouraged to apply; however, internal AFSCME applicants are given first consideration if they apply during the internal AFSCME posting dates). Apply online.

Food Service Utility (12 months/ 40 hours/ first shift) #24247, 24248, Dining Services (AFSCME posting dates Aug. 21 to Aug. 27, 2024 — external applicants are encouraged to apply; however, internal AFSCME applicants are given first consideration if they apply during the internal AFSCME posting dates). Apply online.

Maintenance Mechanic (12 months/ 40 hours/ first shift) #24213, Facilities Management (AFSCME posting dates Aug. 21 to Aug. 27, 2024 — external applicants are encouraged to apply; however, internal AFSCME applicants are given first consideration if they apply during the internal AFSCME posting dates). Apply online.

Assistant Manager – Memorial Union and Business Support, Memorial Union. 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.

David Hemmer (Math) and Ph.D. candidate Karlee Westrem (discrete mathematics) are co-authors of a paper published in Springer's The Ramanujan Journal.

The paper, titled "Palindrome Partitions and the Calkin-Wilff Tree," led to a new sequence being added to The On-Line Encyclopedia of Integer Sequences.

The Midland Daily News and Spartan Newsroom picked up a Bridge Michigan story about the impact recycling old electronics devices could have on critical mineral shortage, expected to be a “looming choke point” on the nation’s energy transition and Michigan’s electric vehicle industry. Lei Pan (ChE) was quoted in the story.

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WLUC TV6 picked up the Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts’ announcement of its full schedule of events for the 2024-25 season. The story appeared yesterday, Aug. 20, in Tech Today.

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The Keweenaw Report mentioned Michigan Tech in a story about the UP Accessibility Summit for 2024, which will be held on campus on Sept. 26 and 27.

GLAS Fall 2024 Schedule Now Available

The fall 2024 schedule for the Graduate Language Assessment and Support (GLAS) program is now available in Admin 405. International graduate students are welcome to sign up for a weekly recurring appointment with a coach to improve their English oral communication skills.

GLAS is a free program designed for international graduate students. Visit our webpage for more information.

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Rozsa Announces Full 2024/25 Season of Arts and Entertainment

The Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts is pleased to announce our full 2024/25 season, featuring events from the Rozsa Presenting Series, Class Acts Series, and three series highlighting local talent: Michigan Tech Art, Michigan Tech Music and Michigan Tech Theatre.

Together, these series will present live performances, art exhibitions, theatre productions and thought-provoking talks showcasing the local talent of Michigan Tech students, staff, faculty and the greater Keweenaw community.

Bring friends and family to new experiences this season. Tickets are on sale now. Get your tickets online, by calling 906-487-1906 or at the Rozsa Box Office. All events are free or Pay As You’re Able.

To have your event automatically appear, please submit them to the University Events Calendar.

Women's Soccer vs Lewis

Wednesday, August 21, 4–7 p.m. | Sherman Field

Women's Soccer vs Lewis Houghton, Mich.

Army ROTC BBQ

Wednesday, August 21, 5:30 p.m. | ROTC Building, ROTC Lawn

Michigan Tech Army ROTC cadets are hosting their annual Husky Orientation Week BBQ on Wednesday, August 21st at 5:30 p.m. on the lawn in front of the ROTC Building. All new...