September 23, 2024

The Pavlis Honors College invites students, faculty, staff and community members to join us for the Global and Community Engagement Conference at the Memorial Union Ballroom on Oct. 12.

This conference will showcase the innovative ways in which members of the Michigan Tech community are tackling real-world challenges through global and local engagement. From student-led initiatives to collaborative research projects, attendees will explore how to make a meaningful impact both locally and globally.

Keynote speaker Lisa M. Dietlin, an internationally recognized philanthropy and transformational change expert, will deliver an inspiring address on becoming a "global and smart philanthropist." Dietlin will share practical strategies for ensuring that your efforts — whether time, money or expertise — are truly making a difference. Her keynote will equip you with tools to begin implementing change immediately, while her compelling stories will highlight the power of philanthropy to transform lives and communities.

In addition to the keynote, the conference will feature workshops, panels and discussions designed to inspire and empower participants to become active agents of change. It will also feature a Volunteer and Resource Fair where participants can discover a variety of volunteer opportunities, both on campus and throughout the Copper Country. Whether you’re interested in global issues, local community projects or both, this conference has something for you.

Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity! Register for the conference to secure your spot.

We look forward to seeing you at this year’s Global and Community Engagement Conference, where together, we can make a difference.

As a part of continuously improving the culture of safety across campus, the Research Integrity Office is updating the laboratory inspection process. Laboratory safety inspections are required for all research spaces (teaching, instructional and nonresearch spaces not included).

The pre-inspection process will collect required documentation from each research laboratory manager (primary faculty/staff member responsible for the laboratory). Department safety liaisons will also be contacted and engaged throughout the process.

If you are the primary person responsible for a laboratory, please submit the following forms by Dec. 13.

• Hazard / Risk Assessment — Identify all hazards (required for each unique laboratory)
• Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) — Describe each hazard and procedures to safely operate and mitigate each hazard
• Training Documentation — Certification that all users have been properly trained on all necessary SOPs and laboratory equipment

This will ensure that all researchers and their staff are aware of all the hazards in their laboratories and have the tools and plan to mitigate them, and ensure they have the relevant training they need to do their jobs safely and effectively. These documents are required during unscheduled regulatory MIOSHA inspections.

Laboratory inspection scheduling will begin in January 2025 and be prioritized based on the submitted hazard / risk assessments. 

Please note: If you currently have a hazard / risk assessment, you cannot submit an old assessment. Please use the form above.

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to labinspections@mtu.edu. Thank you!

As Homecoming approaches, we encourage all students to participate in Homecoming Court elections by ranking our 11 candidates.

Don't miss the voting window! Students can cast their votes until tomorrow, Sept. 24, at 11:45 p.m.

To cast your vote, head over to Involvement Link, where you can find all the necessary information.

Steve Krueger from the University of Utah will present at this week's Physics Colloquium in conjunction with the EPSSI (Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences Institute). The seminar will be presented in person at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 26, in Fisher 139.

Krueger's presentation is titled "Open-Cell Convection in Marine Cold-Air Outbreaks with Snow."

Refreshments will be available starting at 3:30 p.m. (prior to the talk) in the Fisher Hall lobby.

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

Job Postings for Monday, Sept. 23, 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, Electrical and Computer Engineering. Apply online.

Assistant Professor – Biomedical Data Science and Health Informatics, Applied Computing. 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.

Jared Anderson (VPA) was quoted by WLUC TV6 in a story about author Sharon McMahon’s keynote address at Michigan Tech’s Rozsa Center. The talk, titled "With Malice Toward None," focused on uniting people despite political differences and fostering community care.

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ClickOnDetroit quoted Travis White (GLRC) in a story about Michigan Tech’s use of an autonomous boat to map the Great Lakes. The project, in partnership with Ocean Infinity, aims to complete high-resolution mapping of the lakes by 2030.

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Forbes mentioned Michigan Tech in a story about advancements in sustainable nickel production. The article highlighted MTU’s work on enhancing nickel uptake using chemical and biological methods.

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ABC News referenced Michigan Tech’s What are the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis)? webpage in stories discussing the difficulty of predicting aurora activity and the use of satellite data to forecast northern lights occurrences. The story was picked up by Yahoo! News.

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MITechNews mentioned R. Cory Heigl ’99 (B.S. Scientific and Technical Communication) in a story about his appointment as general manager of Peninsula Fiber Network.

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The Daily Mining Gazette mentioned eight former Michigan Tech hockey players participating in NHL training camps for the 2024-25 season.

Enhance Your Teaching Skills with the Inclusive STEM Teaching Project Course

Michigan Tech instructors are encouraged to participate in the Inclusive STEM Teaching Project (ISTP), a six-week course beginning the week of Oct. 7. This course presents a unique opportunity for professional development, focusing on the critical topics of equity and inclusion in STEM education.

Facilitated by a local cohort, this course is designed to provoke deep reflection and foster meaningful discussions on creating inclusive learning environments within various institutional contexts. Whether you're a doctoral student, postdoctoral researcher or faculty member, this course aims to enhance your awareness, self-efficacy and ability to cultivate inclusive STEM classrooms for your students.

Participants will engage in a range of activities aimed at examining issues of diversity, equity and inclusion in higher education. Moreover, instructors will gain practical insights into identifying and implementing learner-centered structures and strategies to better support their students' diverse needs.

The online portion of the course is a flexible commitment of approximately three to four hours per week; this allows the course to fit into your busy schedule while providing valuable skills and knowledge to enhance your teaching practice. Participation in the local learning community enhances the benefits of the course by providing a venue for weekly 50-minute facilitated discussions that dig deeper into the course content, connect participants to others in the community and contextualize applications. Learning communities usually consist of about 8-12 other learners from Michigan Tech who are also enrolled in the course.

Visit the official course page for more information and to register for the online portion. To express your preferences for participating in your local learning community, complete the Fall 2024 iSTEM Local Learning Community form. We encourage participants to register by next Monday, Sept. 30.

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Today: Seminar with Rajath Nagaraj '21

Rajath Nagaraj, senior data scientist at Liberty Mutual Insurance, will be visiting campus today, Sept. 23, to give a seminar on industry-level project management and the role of artificial intelligence in various domains, with an emphasis on the insurance industry.

The seminar will be held at noon in MEEM 403. Light refreshments will be served.

Nagaraj earned a master's degree in data science from Michigan Tech in 2021.

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2024-2025 VPR Research Series Launches with GrantForward Session

Join Research Development for an array of exciting and informative VPR Research Series sessions planned throughout the semester, beginning with an introductory session this week on "Moving Your Research Forward with GrantForward," set for Wednesday, Sept. 25, at from 12-1 p.m. This virtual session will cover system basics and then delve into the top use cases for researchers with our special guest, Mr. GrantForward.

2024-2025 VPR Research Series
Upcoming Sessions at a Glance:

• Oct. 1 — Strategies for Success in Graduate Recruiting
• Oct. 9 — Creating Biosketches and C&P Support Docs with SciENcv
• Oct. 24 — Falling Tree Collaborative: a Transdisciplinary Research Success Story
• Nov. 6 — Info Session – Export Controls and Foreign National Restrictions
• Dec. 18 — Save the date for Research Day!

Further details about all of these sessions and more can be found on the Research Events Calendar. We look forward to having you join us for the 2024-2025 VPR Research Series!

Any questions should be addressed to rd-l@mtu.edu.

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Environmental Engineering Graduate Seminar with Chris Trefry

The next Environmental Engineering Graduate Seminar will take place at 3 p.m. today, Sept. 23, in Chem Sci 101.

Chris Trefry, professional engineer, professional hydrologist, board certified water resources engineer and chief of the Water Control Section for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mississippi Valley Division, Rock Island District, will present "The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Role in Ecosystem Restoration."

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

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AIChE Career Fair Mixer

Today, Sept. 23, from 3-5 p.m., the Michigan Tech student chapter of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) will be hosting a Career Fair Mixer.

The mixer is an event for all chemical engineers across Tech to meet industry professionals and make connections. This event will be held outdoors on the patio between the MEEM and Chem Sci. Companies and recruiters attending this event have been invited to speak with students and to talk about their positions and the companies they work for.

CITGO, Georgia-Pacific, ChemDesign, Dow, Amcor, Kimberly-Clark, Corteva, Marathon and USG are among the list of companies that have made plans to attend.

If you are interested in attending, please feel free to stop by and make some industry connections.

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

that thing between my teeth is my foot Exhibit - Michigan Tech Art

Monday, September 23, 8 a.m.–8 p.m. | Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts, Rozsa Art Galleries A-Space

MICHIGAN TECH ART SERIES EVENT Douglas Degges is presenting two parallel artistic explorations in the Rozsa A-Space Gallery. Since the fall of 2019, Degges has been creating...

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Resume Review with Employers

Monday, September 23, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. | J. Robert Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Library, East Reading Room

Take advantage of the opportunity to have an employer give you feedback on your resume after each Career Fest event.

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Partner Fest

Monday, September 23, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.

Stop by for a casual conversation with employers. This is a great way to practice your networking skills while learning about various companies and their career opportunities.

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Seminar - Rajath Nagaraj, Senior Data Scientist at Liberty Mutual Insurance

Monday, September 23, 12–1 p.m. | R. L. Smith Building (MEEM), 403

Rajath Nagaraj, Senior Data Scientist at Liberty Mutual Insurance, will be visiting campus on September 23rd to give a seminar on industry-level project management and the...

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Hot Cocoa/Lemonade Handout

Monday, September 23, 1–3 p.m. | Fisher Rock Garden

Come join us and keep cool or warm (weather dependent) and learn about who Christ is in the Fisher Rock Garden

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Open Air Info Session

Monday, September 23, 3–5 p.m.

Open Air info sessions will take place the Monday before the Career Fair. We recommend casual interactions with students on the campus mall. This is a Self-Service Event. ...

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Role in Ecosystem Restoration

Monday, September 23, 3 p.m. | Chemical Sciences and Engineering Building, 101

Chris Trefry, P.E., P.H., BC.WRE, Chief, Water Control Section, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Rock Island District, The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Role in Ecosystem...

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Parent & Child Aquatics - Session 1

Monday, September 23, 5:10–5:50 p.m. | Student Development Complex (SDC), Pool

Come make a splash in Huskies Group Swim Lessons! American Red Cross Parent & Child Aquatics levels are being offered at the SDC Pool for ages 6 months to 3 years old. A...

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Preschool Aquatics - Session 1

Monday, September 23, 5:10–5:50 p.m. | Student Development Complex (SDC), Pool

Come make a splash this in Huskies Group Swim Lessons! American Red Cross Preschool Aquatics levels are being offered at the SDC Pool for ages 4 to 5 years old. Space will...

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Plexus Corp. Information Session

Monday, September 23, 5:30–6:30 p.m. | Electrical Energy Resources Center (EERC), 100

Are you seeking an internship that offers meaningful work experiences, mentorship, skills development, networking and the opportunity for full-time employment? If so, visit...

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Transmission Tear-Down

Monday, September 23, 5:30–8:00 p.m. | R.L. Smith Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics Building (MEEM), 111

Hands-on tear-down event featuring a conversation with GM interns.