September 12, 2024

Michigan Technological University’s founding charter calls on us to educate and train a highly skilled workforce prepared to serve the state’s industry needs. Since 1885, we’ve done precisely that. By remaining true to who we’ve always been, we’ve carved out a niche in the upper echelon of higher education — and now the higher ed community is following our lead.

Last year, The Chronicle of Higher Education identified Michigan Tech as an institution scheduled to move from R2 to R1 classification when the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education releases their new criteria in 2025. R1 classification represents the highest level of research productivity for an institute of higher learning. We did not chase this designation by changing who we are or what we do; rather, the market adjusted to us. Our unique expertise will complement that of Michigan’s three other R1 universities and will make the state stronger than ever. 

We have reached an important inflection point, one that requires us to move beyond merely showing the world why tomorrow needs Michigan Tech. As leaders in research and education, we must now answer the call to define tomorrow’s needs. 

Over the next few months, I will be asking University leaders to consider two important questions: In 2035, what will society’s most pressing questions be? And what are Michigan Tech’s best opportunities for answering those questions? Their essays will be published in a biweekly series called “Tomorrow’s Needs.” 

Read the first installment of the “Tomorrow’s Needs” series at Michigan Tech News.

International Programs and Services (IPS) at Michigan Tech is excited to announce MTU's admission into the National Student Exchange (NSE) consortium.

NSE is a not-for-profit membership consortium of regionally accredited four-year colleges and universities in the United States, Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Membership provides affordable and accessible collegiate study away opportunities by allowing MTU students to attend any other participating NSE university for a semester or academic year while still enrolled at Michigan Tech.

Participating colleges and universities include top research universities, NCAA Division I sports schools and campuses of all sizes and locations. These include small Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLACs) and private colleges; campuses located in big cities, mountain ranges and on beaches/islands; language immersion campuses in Puerto Rico and Quebec; and historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), Hispanic serving institutions (HSIs) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander serving institutions (AANAPISIs).

IPS is excited to offer the various benefits of participating in NSE to Michigan Tech students, including broadening their educational perspectives, gaining intercultural perspective and understanding, and making connections in new job markets.

We kindly ask that you share the news of this membership with any students you feel may be interested in participating in a semester away with NSE. Students are welcome to submit any inquiries to studyabroad@mtu.edu or visit our Study Away and Abroad Experiences page to schedule a study away advising appointment.

Likewise, we look forward to welcoming students from other participating universities and introducing them to all of the wonderful opportunities that Michigan Tech and the Houghton area have to provide.

Michigan Tech is pleased to announce a free Microchips and Robotics Learning Camp being offered for high school and community college students.

If you are passionate about the future of technology, don't miss this opportunity to attend our hands-on learning camp, where you will explore advanced fields in microchip programming, industrial robotics and cybersecurity. Gain real-world experience, collaborate with peers and prepare for exciting careers in STEM!

Three in-person camp sessions will be offered at Michigan Tech during the 2024-25 academic year. Each camp covers the same content, so participants need only attend one session:

• Camp 1: Dec. 7-8
• Camp 2: Jan. 25-26
• Camp 3: March 8-9

A travel allowance is available, and students from across the country are welcome to apply. Spaces are limited, so apply today — complete the Microchips and Robotics Learning Camp registration form. The deadline to apply is Nov. 29.

For questions, please contact Alex Sergeyev at avsergue@mtu.edu.

Have questions about the Research Excellence Fund? Planning to submit a proposal to either the Research Seed or Scholarship and Creativity Grant? The Research Development office is scheduling virtual office hours on Sept. 26 at 11 a.m. to answer any questions you may have. To sign up for the office hours, please email REF-l@mtu.edu, and you will be added to the calendar invite.

Keep in mind that proposals must be started and routed for approval in Cayuse by the internal deadline of Oct. 1. Final proposals are due no later than 5 p.m. on Oct. 8, and must be uploaded electronically in Cayuse. This due date will be strictly enforced based on the time stamp marked in the Cayuse system. Early submission is encouraged.

For additional information, see the Research Excellence Fund webpage. Questions can be directed to REF-l@mtu.edu.

Get ready to kick off the year with Michigan Tech’s Staff Council! We're rolling out the welcome mat for new members and would love to have you join us at noon on Tuesday, Sept. 17, in Admin 404.

This isn't just any meeting — it's a chance to meet fellow staff from across the University, make your voice heard and be part of something bigger. Our special guest, Kyle Rubin, associate vice president for enrollment management, will share exciting updates about the future of Michigan Tech. And, we’ll have delicious chocolate fondue to fuel the fun!

The Staff Council, founded in 1991, is a powerhouse of staff members dedicated to making our work environment the best it can be. We celebrate each other's achievements, support professional development and organize amazing events like Family Fun Day, Professional Development Day and the Making a Difference Awards.

By joining, you’ll have opportunities to serve on committees, help shape important campus initiatives and contribute to some of the University's coolest traditions — like the MTU Employee Wall Calendar!

So, mark your employee wall calendar and get ready to dive into something truly rewarding. We can't wait to see you there!

The University Events Calendar is a great place to advertise your department's events that are hosted or sponsored by Michigan Tech. This crowdsourced events calendar is meant for attendable events that need public advertising and should not be used for deadlines, private events or internal events such as staff meetings. Events listed can be virtual, in person or a hybrid.

If there is someone in your department who should be in charge of adding events to the calendar, you can request Event Admin access by emailing webmaster@mtu.edu with the person's name, email address and department. Further details about adding events will then be provided.

Events from the University Events Calendar can be fed onto your department website and they automatically appear in Tech Today on the day the event takes place. Additional tips for promoting your event can be found online.

Please note: Events hosted by student organizations should be posted on Involvement Link. The University Events Calendar will automatically import Involvement Link events each night.

With the new academic year now underway, we would like to remind instructors of Michigan Tech's campus subscription to The Teaching Professor sponsored by the William G. Jackson Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL). The Teaching Professor is a highly informative newsletter with a singular purpose: to provide ideas and insight to educators who are passionate about teaching. It’s a source of cutting-edge information and inspiration for more than 10,000 educators at universities and colleges worldwide.

To access The Teaching Professor, visit the publication website.

• On campus, you can obtain full access to all Teaching Professor content (including their extensive archive) if your computer/device is connected to the campus network (except the MichiganTechGuest network). It is not necessary to create an account or log in to access the subscription on campus.
• Off-campus access is also available, but does require you to create an account.

Take advantage of this resource and contact the CTL at ctl@mtu.edu if you have any questions.

Carved and Crafted Catering at Michigan Technological University presents the C-Cubed Luncheon for the 2024-25 school year. The weekly luncheon is held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. every Thursday in the Memorial Union Alumni Lounge (MUB 107). All faculty and staff, along with their guests, are invited.

Menu for Thursday, Sept. 12:

• Fajita Style Chicken Thighs (PR)
• Steak Fajita (PR)
• Portobello Fajita (VG, CF)
• Flour Tortillas (VG)
• Tortilla Soup (V, AG, PR)
• Sopapillas
• Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese (V, AG), Pico de Gallo (VG, AG), Sour Cream (V, AG), Cuban Black Beans (VG), Spanish Rice (VG, AG)

The C-Cubed buffet menus are created and prepared by Chef Luis Delgado and his culinary team. As the name suggests, the meals are meant to foster conversation, community and collegiality. Attendees may bring their lunch instead of purchasing the buffet. Fruit-infused water, coffee, tea and cookies are available free to all attendees.

The buffet lunch is $15 per person. Cash, credit cards and gift cards are accepted. Gift cards can be purchased in the Memorial Union office (MUB 101).

You can submit C-Cubed feedback using the C-Cubed Survey/Comments form. To join the C-Cubed Luncheon Email List and receive weekly menus, please complete the sign-up form.

Join the William G. Jackson Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) in welcoming Ranen McLanahan, an engineering faculty member at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and program director for the Kern Family Foundation. McLanahan will present "Creating Curiosity, Connection, and Value in the Classroom" on Oct. 17 from 9 a.m. until noon in Dillman 208.

Over just a few hours, participants will progress through several different sessions to develop and share innovative teaching strategies. The sessions are designed around the three C's of the KEEN Framework, focused on sparking curiosity in students, building meaningful connections between course material, and creating value by applying concepts to real-world applications. Whether you’re an experienced instructor or new to teaching, this session will equip you with practical tools to elevate your classroom experience.

Event Details:

• What: "Creating Curiosity, Connection, and Value in the Classroom" with Ranen McLanahan
• When: Thursday, Oct. 17, from 9 a.m. to noon
• Where: Dillman 208
• Registration: Register to attend (registration required)

Danny Perez of Los Alamos National Laboratory will present at a special Physics Colloquium this week. The seminar will be held in person at 11 a.m. tomorrow, Sept. 13, in Fisher 125.

Perez's presentation is titled "Bridging The Scales in Materials Simulations Using Exascale Computing and Machine Learning."

Read Perez's abstract and bio on the University Events Calendar.

Plan to join other faculty from across campus on Oct. 1 for an event focused on the principles of academic freedom. The session will take place from 12:30-2 p.m. in the Library East Reading Room.

The goals of the session are to develop a shared understanding of key terms and issues, engage in dialogue about academic freedom on campus in a variety of settings, and share perspectives that influence participants’ current positions on the topics. The session will begin with an overview provided by some of the University’s leadership, followed by discussion of scenarios related to issues of academic freedom.

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) is pleased to announce a special seminar featuring Bill Schultz from the University of Michigan. The seminar will take place tomorrow, Sept. 13, at 2 p.m. in MEEM 1021.

Schultz will present a lecture titled "Oscillating Contact Lines."

Lecture description:
Almost all contact angle studies are for unidirectional, viscous-dominated flow. Here we present experiments and a model for the apparent contact angles for oscillating flow of a nearly inviscid fluid such as that found for waves in a partially filled container. We find very rich behavior for the meniscus in a capillary that approaches traditional models in the limit of slow flow.

Schultz received his BSME and MSME from Purdue in 1974 and 1976. He received his Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics from Northwestern in 1982 after spending three years at Owens-Corning Fiberglas. After beginning his teaching career, he has spent the last 30 years in the U-M Department of Mechanical Engineering.

He finished a three-year term as the program director in fluid dynamics at the National Science Foundation's Engineering Directorate, and served a year as the faculty director of the Ginsberg Center for Community Service and Learning. He is a fellow of ASME and APS.

Read more about Schultz on his U-M homepage.

The Michigan Tech football team will play its first Saturday game of the season this week, hosting Hillsdale at Kearly Stadium on Sept. 14 for a noon kickoff.

Fans are encouraged to get to the game early! The first 400 fans will get a spirit T-shirt printed by Superior Graphics while supplies last. Gates open at 10:30 a.m.

All home and GLIAC games will be streamed on FloSports (subscription required — a discount is available for students).

Read the preview at Michigan Tech Athletics.

Keith Vertanen (CS/ICC) is the principal investigator on a project that has received a $456,853 research and development grant from the National Science Foundation.

The project is titled "Collaborative Research: HCC: Medium: Enhancing Communication and Interaction for Individuals with Severe Disabilities: A Novel Interface Leveraging Multiple Information Sources."

This is a potential three-year project.

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Vinh Nguyen (MAE/CAI) is the principal investigator (PI) on a project that has received a $2,000,000 research and development grant from the National Institute of Standards and Technology.

The project is titled "Standards Development Center for Automated Driving Systems in Inclement Winter Weather."

Jeremy Bos (ECE), Nathir Rawashdeh (AC) and Evan Lucas (ICC) are co-PIs on this potential two-year project.

Roman Sidortsov (SS) was quoted by Grist in a story discussing Michigan's clean energy laws and their implications for the Upper Peninsula. Sidortsov highlighted the challenges of relying on natural gas due to its volatile pricing and emphasized the potential of distributed generation and localized energy solutions in the region.

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The Daily Mining Gazette, Ludington Daily News, and Escanaba Daily Press quoted Travis White (GLRC) and Tim Havens (CS/ICC/GLRC) in stories about the search for a plane lost in 1968 over Lake Superior. From Sept. 9-13, a team based at Michigan Tech’s Great Lakes Research Center is using an autonomous surface vessel (ASV) equipped with high-resolution sonar to scan the lake bottom for wreckage. The original Associated Press story was picked up by 202 U.S. news outlets.

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Mariana Nakashima (IPS) was quoted by WNMU-FM in a story about next weekend's Parade of Nations, happening Sept. 21 at 11 a.m. with the theme "Holidays Around the World." A multicultural festival starting at noon at Dee Stadium will follow the parade.

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John Lehman (URE) was quoted by The Daily Mining Gazette in a story about Michigan Tech’s fall 2024 enrollment, which increased by 1.5%. The enrollment numbers were shared Monday, Sept. 9, by Michigan Tech News.

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Cody Kangas (CServ) was quoted by WLUC TV6 in a story about Michigan Tech's Career Fest. Tuesday, Sept. 10, was Michigan Day, and students connected with 20 businesses, including 13 U.P. employers. Kangas emphasized that the event kicks off a broader Career Fest season, with more than 400 employers expected to attend in the coming weeks leading up to MTU's fall Career Fair on Sept. 24.

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The Daily Mining Gazette covered Michigan Tech volleyball's Tess Hayes and cross country runner Michael Dennis being named GLIAC Athletes of the Week.

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The Boston Globe mentioned Michigan Tech in a story about The Wall Street Journal’s 2025 Best Salaries list, where Tech was ranked No. 15. The rankings focus on affordability and graduates’ early career earnings, measuring how well schools boost income beyond expected salaries.

MSGC Graduate Fellowship Workshop and Writing Support

The Graduate School is offering support services to assist graduate students in applying for the Michigan Space Grant Consortium’s Graduate Fellowship, including a workshop and one-on-one writing support.

MSGC’s Graduate Fellowship opportunity supports graduate students from affiliate institutions who are conducting research and public service projects relevant to NASA’s strategic interests as expressed in NASA’s 2018 Strategic Plans — specifically, research focused on aerospace, space science and earth system science. Graduate students working in related science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields are also eligible to apply. Additionally, MSGC is piloting an expanded definition of STEM to include support for interdisciplinary projects that include art, so graduate students conducting research and projects relevant to NASA’s strategic interests in disciplines not traditionally considered STEM, such as the humanities or social sciences, are likewise encouraged to apply. 

Fellowship recipients are awarded $5,000. To be eligible, applicants must identify a mentor, be U.S. nationals, have a good academic record and be in good academic standing. Women, underrepresented minorities, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Students currently receiving MSGC Fellowships are eligible to reapply.

Workshop Details:

• What: MSGC Graduate Fellowship Workshop: Overview and Tips from a Reviewer
• When: Tuesday, Sept. 19, from 1-1:50 p.m.
• Where: Online via Zoom
• Presenter: Will Cantrell, Associate Provost and Dean of the Graduate School
• Host: Sarah Isaacson, GLAS Program Director, sisaacso@mtu.edu

The workshop will be recorded and shared with registrants. Register to attend.

For more information and specific application instructions, visit the MSGC website and MTU Graduate School’s MSGC webpage.

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Welcome Back Social Hour for the Center for Innovation in Sustainability and Resilience (CISR)

Hello and welcome to the fall 2024 semester! We hope you've had a wonderful summer and are looking forward to the upcoming academic year. You are invited to the welcome back social hour for the Center for Innovation in Sustainability & Resilience (CISR). We hope you will join us on Sept. 24 at 10 a.m. in MUB Alumni Lounge B. We will have coffee, tea, breakfast snacks and opportunities to learn more about CISR's activities last year and plans for this year, to celebrate our accomplishments, and to share information on how to get involved!

Please use this RSVP Form to let us know if you're planning to attend, no later than Sept. 13. Please contact Chelsea Schelly at cschelly@mtu.edu with any questions (or requests for CISR!).

Thanks for your time, engagement and contributions to the CISR research community. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Husky Emergency Assistance Funds Available

The Husky Emergency Assistance Fund (HEAF) was established to help members of Michigan Tech's campus community who are experiencing financial hardship. All current students, faculty and staff who have incurred crisis or emergency-related expenses and can demonstrate need are welcome to apply. A request can be made to cover expenses that are basic needs, such as food, shelter, utilities or health care. The amount granted cannot exceed $500 once per calendar year.

HEAF consists of two unique funds, one for students and one for faculty and staff, and the amount of financial assistance is determined by two separate committees. For faculty and staff, if funding is approved, it does not need to be repaid; however, this gift is considered taxable income by the IRS.

To complete an application for financial assistance or donate to the fund, visit the Husky Emergency Assistance Fund website, email heaf@mtu.edu or call 906-487-1567.

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Physics Colloquium with Juan E. Peralta

Juan E. Peralta of Central Michigan University will present at a Physics Colloquium this week. The seminar will be held in person at 4 p.m. today, Sept. 12, in Fisher 139.

Peralta's presentation is titled "Molecular Magnetism from Density Functional Theory."

Read Peralta's abstract and bio on the University Events Calendar.

This talk is made possible through the generous support of the Vasant R. Potnis Physics Fund.

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Faith Fair

Join faith-based student organizations and local congregations/faith-based groups at the Faith Fair today, Sept. 12, from 12-2 p.m.

Groups will be set up at Michigan Tech on the lawn between Fisher Hall and the Van Pelt and Opie Library to share information and resources with the campus community.

The fair is being sponsored by the Dean of Students Office, Center for Diversity and Inclusion, Student Leadership and Involvement, and the Cooperative Campus Ministry.

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University Senate Meeting 702

The University Senate will convene Meeting 702 at 12:30 p.m. today, Sept. 12, in Chem Sci 102.

Those within the University community unable to attend in person have the option to attend the University Senate meeting via Zoom. Please note: You will need to log in to your MTU Zoom account to join the virtual meeting.

Senators are responsible for making their constituents aware of the agenda for this meeting. Senators who are unable to attend should arrange for their alternates to attend in their place.

View the agenda to Meeting 702.

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Seminar: 'Carnivores amid a Dynamic Anthropocene'

Nyeema C. Harris, Knobloch Family Associate Professor of Wildlife and Land Conservation at the Yale School of the Environment (YSE), will present "Carnivores amid a Dynamic Anthropocene" as part of both the Ecosystem Science Center's Distinguished Ecologist Lecture Series and the Department of Biological Sciences Seminar Series. All are welcome to join us today, Sept. 12, at 3 p.m. in GLRC 202 or via Zoom.

Attend the "Carnivores" seminar on Zoom.

Harris’ research explores carnivore behavior and movement and ecology and conservation in urban systems and national parks at a global scale, with ongoing projects throughout the Americas and Africa, specifically. She examines spatial and temporal variations in species interactions, how networks are structured, the ecological consequences of species loss and land-use change, and mechanisms that promote coexistence between carnivores and humans.

Harris directs the Applied Wildlife Ecology (AWE) Lab at YSE, which aims to promote human-wildlife coexistence around the world in urban, agricultural and protected landscapes while demonstrating a commitment to public engagement and inclusivity. She co-founded the Black Ecologist Section of the Ecological Society of America and recently completed a National Science Foundation-funded project centered on environmental literacy in urban youth in Detroit.

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BioMed Seminar Series Speaker: Bryan J. Pfister

The next guest speaker in the Department of Biomedical Engineering (BioMed) Seminar Series will present tomorrow, Sept. 13, at 3 p.m. in person in Chem Sci 102 and virtually via Zoom.

Bryan Pfister from the New Jersey Institute of Technology will present "The Mechanics of Living Tissues: Mechanobiology from Growth to Injury in the Nervous System."

Read Pfister's abstract and bio at the University Events Calendar.

Attend the BioMed Seminar on Zoom.

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MAE Graduate Seminar Speaker: Tim O'Connell

The next Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) Graduate Seminar Speaker will present at 4 p.m. today, Sept. 12, in MEEM 112.

Tim O'Connell will present “Flying on Electrons: Challenges and Opportunities of Electrified Aircraft Propulsion.”

O’Connell leads the powertrain integration efforts at Hinetics, developing hardware-in-the-loop and simulation infrastructure for Hinetics’ advanced electric machines.

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ChE Seminar Speaker: Lisha Dong

Lisha Dong will present a Department of Chemical Engineering (ChE) seminar titled "Enhancement of Flotation Separation Selectivity of Cathode and Anode Materials from Spent Lithium-Ion Batteries Using Plasma Treatment."

The seminar will take place tomorrow, Sept. 13, at 10 a.m. Attendance is invited in person in Chem Sci 101 or virtually via Zoom.

Attend Lisha Dong's seminar on Zoom.

Dong is a research associate at the Western Australian School of Mines: Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering, Kalgoorlie Campus, Curtin University, where she studies advanced beneficiation technologies for fine and ultrafine particles as well as pyrometallurgy.

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MSE Seminar with Edward Laitila

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) is hosting a seminar presented by Edward Laitila, engineer/scientist at Michigan Tech, at 1 p.m. today, Sept. 12, in M&M 610.

Laitila will present "Novel Metal Extraction Process: Chemical Comminution – Iron from Iron Ore."

From the abstract:
Traditionally, ironmaking is accomplished by melting pelletized-fluxed concentrated ore at high temperatures while adding metallurgical coke to remove oxygen, a very energy intensive process, directly producing a large amount of greenhouse gases. The fundamental basis of the reaction rate is determined by the Eyring equation, under normal conditions requiring large temperatures to initiate a spontaneous reaction. Diffusion and in situ chemical reactions that normally require vary large temperatures have been observed at near-room temperature in mechanical alloying attributed to large increases in internal energy overcoming the activation energy due to the materials severe deformation response. Using this approach, iron ore concentrate powders were mechanically milled at room temperature with elemental silicon in air creating elemental iron and a sand mix. Often efforts to reduce the carbon footprint in ironmaking center around incremental reductions in current methods; this new technology, termed “chemical comminution” (patent pending), eliminates direct greenhouse gas production, completely sustainable, while also minimizing sulphur by removing the need for metallurgical coke. Chemical comminution can be applied to any ore, with the exception of lowest compound in the Ellingham diagram which is a simple predictor of the process variable element based on the lowest energy of formation. Given the nature of the process, this could potentially be done at the iron ore manufacturer facilities using existing comminution equipment reducing capital needs as well as energy while leading to a path of zero-greenhouse gas emissions in one of the highest greenhouse gas producing industries with potentially significant cost reductions.

Laitila is from the Baraga area and received his AAS in Electrical Engineering Technology at MTU, where he was hired by Donald E. Mikkola to repair electronic equipment and help manage the X-ray facilities in the MSE department. He earned his B.S. in Electrical Engineering and Ph.D. in Metallurgical and Materials Science and Engineering while employed at MTU, with research developing a powder metallurgy technology, mechanonanosynthesis, allowing creation of composites of controllable amounts at near-room temperature by simple milling parameter changes such as time.

Additionally, from this work, a new XRD technique to determine the volume of atoms on the grain boundaries of nanoscale materials was developed. This elevated Laitila to his current official title of senior research engineer/scientist II/adjunct assistant professor in the MSE department, focusing on education in the X-ray fields as well as advanced characterization (MSE4520), with an emphasis on teaching critical thinking.

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High-Impact Strategies for Difficult Dialogue

Thursday, September 12, 8:00–9:30 a.m. | Memorial Union Building (MUB), Ballroom

Michigan Tech's Bridging Communities Series presents High-Impact Strategies for Difficult Dialogue with Dr. Ronald L. Jackson II. This first-come, first-served breakfast...

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Husky Hour: Building Career Confidence

Thursday, September 12, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. | Admin 220

Husky Hour is a series of interactive presentations by guest speakers on mental health and well-being topics! Join us on Sept. 12 to engage in an hour of hands-on learning...

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Faith Fair

Thursday, September 12, 12–2 p.m. | The lawn between Fisher and the Library

Join MTU and the surrounding community in celebrating it's diverse religious organizations. This event is sponsored by the Dean of Students Office, the Center for Diversity...

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University Senate Meeting

Thursday, September 12, 12:30 p.m.–1:30 a.m. | Chemical Sciences and Engineering Building, 102

Agendas available on the Senate website. Meetings every Thursday except during academic breaks.

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Amazon Office Hours

Thursday, September 12, 1–4 p.m. | Administration and Student Services Building, 220 Career Services

Stop by Career Services and ask an Amazonian what its like to work there. Get advice about how to apply, where to apply, types of jobs, and all of the different career...

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Understanding the Path to Grad School

Thursday, September 12, 2–3 p.m. | Memorial Union Building (MUB), Ballroom B

Considering graduate school but unsure where to start? Join us for an empowering talk by Dr. Ronald L. Jackson II, who will share his insights and provide practical advice on...

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Bracelet Making with Copper Shores

Thursday, September 12, 2:30–4:30 p.m. | Walker Lawn

Help Copper Shores Victim Support make bracelets for survivors! We will be on Walker Lawn from 2:30-4:30 making bracelets that will be given to survivors of sexaul assault.

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Carnivores Amid a Dynamic Anthropocene

Thursday, September 12, 3 p.m. | Great Lakes Research Center (GLRC), 202

College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science Present: Fall Seminar Series Dr. Nyeema Harris DELS Speaker, Associate Professor of Wildlife and Land Conservation,...

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Distinguished Ecologist Lecture Series: Dr. Nyeema Harris

Thursday, September 12, 3–4 p.m. | Great Lakes Research Center (GLRC), 202

Dr. Nyeema C. Harris is the Knobloch Family Associate Professor of Wildlife and Land Conservation at the Yale School of the Environment (YSE). Harris’ research explores...

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Flying on Electrons: Challenges and Opportunities of Electrified Aircraft Propulsion

Thursday, September 12, 4 p.m. | R. L. Smith Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics Building (MEEM), 112

MAE Graduate Seminar Speaker Series proudly presents Tim O'Connell, PhD Electric Power Systems Hinetics, LLC Abstract Aerospace concepts that were strictly the subject...

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Girls Basketball Little Huskies League

Thursday, September 12, 4–6 p.m. | Student Development Complex (SDC), Multipurpose Gym

This league is open to girls entering grades 2 - 5 as of Fall 2024. Learning skills, working as a team, and having fun: that’s Michigan Tech’s Little Huskies Girls’ Basketball...

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Huskies Swim Training - Session 1

Thursday, September 12, 4–5 p.m. | Student Development Complex (SDC), Pool

Huskies Swim Training is a program that provides additional attention and competitive guidance to advanced swimmers looking to focus on stroke technique and...

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Physics Colloquium with Juan E. Peralta

Thursday, September 12, 4–5 p.m. | fisher hall, 139

Juan E. Peralta from Central Michigan University will present at this week's Physics Colloquium. Peralta's presentation is titled "Molecular Magnetism from Density...

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Weekly OVC Meeting

Thursday, September 12, 5–6 p.m. | Fisher 325

Join us for our weekly meeting to discuss and decide on our trip for the upcoming weekend. These meetings will also cover any club or outdoor-related announcements and news.

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Learn to Swim Levels 1-5 - Session 1

Thursday, September 12, 5:10–5:50 p.m. | Student Development Complex (SDC), Pool

Come make a splash in Huskies Group Swim Lessons! American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Levels 1-5 are being offered at the SDC Pool. Ages 6-17 years Space will be provided for...

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Movie Night

Thursday, September 12, 7–8 p.m. | TKE House

Join the brothers of Tau Kappa Epsilon for this fantastic event. Stop by to learn more about how we can help you create lifelong relationships that enhance educational,...

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Talking Across Divides - Bridging Communities Series

Thursday, September 12, 7 p.m. | Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts

Join us for an engaging presentation by Dr. Ronald L. Jackson II, open to students and the community. Dr. Jackson will share strategies for navigating difficult conversations...