November 7, 2024

Marlee Huskey, a senior exercise science major at Michigan Tech, wanted to deepen her studies in public health and learn more about her Native American culture. She found an opportunity to do both through a virtual internship offered through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Huskey was accepted into the Tribal Health Experiential Internship Seminar (THESIS) program — an eight-week paid internship that focuses on promoting tribal public health and preparing the next generation of leaders in tribal public health. It began with intensive research and culminated in a presentation at the CDC's headquarters in Atlanta.

Learn about Huskey's research and internship experience at Stories from Husky Nation.

Thank you to all who participated in the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Senior Vice President for Administration interviews over the past three weeks. We appreciate your support.

As a reminder, the feedback surveys for the CFO candidates will close tonight, Nov. 7, at midnight. We encourage you to provide your feedback via the anonymous comment form located on the Chief Financial Officer Search page. A Michigan Tech login is required to access the page.

As a result of recent unexpected personnel departures, the Sponsored Programs Office (SPO) is currently extremely short-staffed. In order to ensure the ability to submit timely proposal submissions that fully comply with all relevant requirements and policies, established deadlines will be strictly enforced.

Principal investegators are encouraged to complete the Notice of Intent to Submit a Proposal form as soon as they become aware of their interest in a proposal opportunity.

Do you plan to join (or run) a human subjects research team with non-MTU collaborators? Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval in these situations can be complicated, so on Thursday, Nov. 14, from 12-1 p.m., Mike Reay will give a 30-minute Zoom presentation on how to go about it. He will cover the various options available, including how to set up “reliance agreements” like an IAA (IRB Authorization Agreement) or IIA (Individual Investigator Agreement). He will then field any questions people might have about the process.

Join the Non-MTU IRB Approval Info Session on Zoom.

The presentation will be recorded and posted on the Human Research Protection Program website. Any departments or groups of researchers who would like to schedule a later in-person version are welcome to contact Reay at mjreay@mtu.edu to make arrangements.

For 10 years, 41 North Film Festival has brought independent films and filmmakers to the Rozsa Center.

Starting today, Nov. 7, through Sunday, Nov. 10, over a dozen full-length films and shorts will be screened throughout the four-day festival this weekend. Accompanying the films will be live music in the Rozsa Lobby, Q&A sessions and panel discussions after the films, and a Kids Stop Motion Workshop.

A few spotlights during the festival:

• Tonight at 7 p.m. — “Agent of Happiness” (Dorottya Zurbó, 2024) followed by Q&A
  The film follows Amber, a happiness agent, who travels the Bhutanese Himalayas surveying people's happiness. On his remote mountain journey, he searches for fulfillment. The film will be followed by a Q&A with Assistant Professors Kayla Gabehart and Daniel Shtob (both SS). Preceding the film is live music in the Rozsa Lobby by JAZTEC of Michigan Tech Jazz.
  Watch the Trailer for “Agent of Happiness”

• Tomorrow at 7:30 p.m. — “Small Town Universe” (Katie Dellamaggiore, 2024) followed by Q&A
  Green Bank, West Virginia, is home to the world’s largest fully steerable radio telescope. Through intimate portraits, “Small Town Universe” explores the scientific and human impact of the observatory and the unique community it has fostered. A Q&A will follow this film with filmmaker Katie Dellamaggiore, Petra Huentemeyer (Physics) and Kathy Halvorsen (AVPRD). Co-sponsored by the Vice President for Research Office. Preceding the film is live music in the Rozsa Lobby by Willowby.
  Watch the Trailer for “Small Town Universe”

41 North Details:

• What: 41 North Film Festival 10th Anniversary
• When: See Full Schedule
• Where: Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts
• Tickets: No tickets are needed — all films are free and open to the public.

41 North Film Festival is made possible by Michigan Tech’s Department of Humanities, Department of Visual and Performing Arts, College of Sciences and Arts, Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts, and event organizer Erin Smith.

Recognize the outstanding members and chapters in Michigan Tech's Greek community by submitting nominations for the 2025 Fraternity and Sorority Life Awards! These awards celebrate students who exemplify leadership, service, scholarship and brotherhood/sisterhood across campus.

The awards ceremony will be held on Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. At the ceremony, we'll honor individuals and chapters for their contributions and impact. Whether it's exceptional service, academic achievement or fostering unity within the Greek community, each nominee plays a vital role in building a better campus.

Submit your nominations to ensure deserving students and organizations get the recognition they've earned! Visit the Student Leadership and Involvement website to nominate members and chapters. Links to nomination forms are located in the dropdown information for individual and chapter awards.

My project group for SS4700 Communities and Research is designing, creating and sharing a cookbook that highlights the culinary traditions, diverse cultures and shared experiences of Western Upper Peninsula communities. Our hope is that this cookbook will have different recipes signifying the variety of cultures and food within the Western U.P. community. Our student group is collaborating with Western U.P. Food Systems Collaborative (WUPFSC) to help make and share this free and publicly available online cookbook.

If you have any recipes that you'd like to submit, fill out the Western U.P. Culture Food Recipes sharing form.

If you have any questions, please email western.cookbook@gmail.com or our advisor, Angie Carter, at ancarter@mtu.edu.

An Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences Institute (EPSSI) Seminar will take place on Monday, Nov. 11, at 4 p.m. in M&M U113.

Guest speaker Marco Potenza of the University of Milan, Italy, will present "The Understanding of Optical Properties of Aerosol."

Read Potenza's abstract and bio at the EPSSI's Fall 2024 Seminar Series page.

The Michigan Tech football team will wrap up its home slate for the 2024 campaign on Saturday, Nov. 9, welcoming No. 5 nationally ranked Grand Valley State to Kearly Stadium for Senior Day. Kickoff is set for noon.

Michigan Tech will be recognizing 29 seniors before the start of the game.

Saturday's game will be streamed on FloSports (subscription required — a discount is available for students).

Read the football preview at Michigan Tech Athletics.

With two games remaining in the regular season, the Michigan Tech soccer team has much to play for. The Huskies are traveling to Saginaw Valley State today, Nov. 7, at 3 p.m. and No. 17 Grand Valley State on Saturday, Nov. 9, at 1 p.m.

Watch MTU soccer on FloSports (subscription required — a discount is available for students).

Read the soccer preview at Michigan Tech Athletics.

Joe Shawhan (ATH) was quoted by the Daily Mining Gazette in a story reviewing recent successes and emerging leaders on the Michigan Tech hockey team.

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The Daily Mining Gazette previewed Michigan Tech’s 10th 41 North Film Festival, which runs from Nov. 7-10 and features over 20 films and short programs. All events are free and open to the public. The festival was also mentioned by the Behind the Mitten radio show/podcast in a list of top things to do in Michigan this November.

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Michigan Business Network and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation mentioned Michigan Tech in stories covering the winner of the inaugural PitchMI Competition and new talent pipeline development initiatives. MTU was listed as a participant in the Michigander Scholars, a scholarship program launched in 2023 that supports mobility companies’ ability to retain tech and engineering students in Michigan.

Card Services Upgrade Today

A Card Services production system maintenance window is scheduled for today, Nov. 7, from 3-5 p.m.

During this time, CS Gold access readers, meal readers and access to some Keywatcher Kiosk rooms will work in their offline mode. After the maintenance is complete, transactions will be uploaded back into CS Gold.

The following services will be affected:

• cardservices.mtu.edu website
• Mobile Readers
• Dining Point of Sale Systems
• Husky Print (color printing only)

If you have any questions or concerns about this maintenance window, we can help. Contact us at it-help@mtu.edu or call 906-487-1111.

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Diverse Dialogues: Native American Heritage Month

The Student Affairs CommUNITY Education Team invites members of our campus community to join the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) and community guests for a Diverse Dialogues event in recognition and support of Native American Heritage Month.

Guests include:

• Waaseyaaban-nooji'iwe Landgren
• Anna Lindgren
• Ford Schoonover
• Jonathan Oleson
• Jenna Messer
• Larissa Juip
• Robin Chosa
• Reece Redeye-Desposito
• Jerry Jondreau

Diverse Dialogues provides a platform for students, faculty and staff to engage in meaningful conversations about inclusion and the power of diverse perspectives. We strive to learn about others' experiences through open communication to increase the sense of belonging for all Michigan Tech Huskies.

This event will be held today, Nov. 7, at 3 p.m. in EERC 214. Light refreshments will be served. We hope to see you there!

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Celebrate First-Generation Day Tomorrow!

Join the Waino Wahtera Center for Student Success in celebrating National First-Generation College Student Day tomorrow, Nov. 8! This event is dedicated to honoring the achievements, resilience and contributions of first-generation college students, staff, faculty and alumni within our campus community.

From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. tomorrow, we invite you to stop by our table on the first floor of the Van Pelt and Opie Library to grab a treat, sign a commemorative banner, pick up a First-Gen Day sticker, and celebrate alongside our first-gen community. At noon, join us for a group photo at the Husky Statue (weather permitting) to highlight the collective spirit of first-gen students and their allies. Limited “I’m First” T-shirts will also be available for first-gen students.

The Wahtera Center is hosting this special event in partnership with Michigan Tech’s Center for Diversity and Inclusion and Center for Educational Outreach, as well as MTU’s GEAR UP, TRIO McNair Scholars and TRIO Pre-College programs, reflecting our collective dedication to empowering first-generation students on their academic journeys.

Everyone in the Michigan Tech community is welcome! For more details, contact success@mtu.edu.

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Physics Colloquium with Nicholas MacDonald

Nicholas MacDonald, assistant professor at the University of Mississippi, will present at this week's Physics Colloquium.

The seminar will be presented at 4 p.m. today, Nov. 7, in Fisher 139. A coffee hour will be held at 3:30 p.m. in the Fisher Hall Lobby.

MacDonald's presentation is titled "Listening to Multimessenger Sirens: Modeling & Monitoring Blazar Jets Across the Electromagnetic Spectrum."

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

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Today's C-Cubed Luncheon Menu

Carved and Crafted Catering at Michigan Technological University invites you to join the C-Cubed Luncheon, 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, Nov. 7:

• Chicken Tikka Masala (AG) (PR)
• Potato, Garbanzo and Pea Coconut Curry (VG) (AG)
• Basmati Rice (VG) (AG)
• Garam Cauliflower and Chickpea (VG) (AG) (CF)
• Garlic Naan (V) (PR)
• Kachumber Salad (VG) (AG)

The C-Cubed lunch 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. All vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free items on the buffet are labeled for easy identification. No takeout service or personal containers are permitted.

The buffet lunch is $15.50 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 C-Cubed Survey/Comments form. To join the C-Cubed Luncheon Email List and receive weekly menus, please complete the sign-up form.

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BioSci Seminar Series Speaker: Sarah Hoy

Sarah Hoy, research assistant professor in the College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science at MTU, will present as part of the BioSci Seminar Series from 3-4 p.m. today, Nov. 7, in person in GLRC 202 or virtually via Zoom.

Join the BioSci Seminar on Zoom.

Hoy's presentation is titled “Trophic cascades involving wolves on Isle Royale.”

From the abstract:
The concept of trophic cascades was originally developed to describe how changes in predator abundance can lead to changes in the abundance of herbivore prey species, and thereby impact the plant communities that prey species forage on. Trophic cascades are now considered to be one of the most powerful and foundational concepts in ecology because they provide insights about how complex food-webs are regulated and are also relevant to a wide range of topics in ecology, conservation and management.

In this seminar, I will review recent research on trophic cascades involving wolves (Canis lupus) in the Isle Royale ecosystem. That research suggests changes in the wolf population have impacted both the abundance and foraging behavior of their main prey, moose (Alces alces), and subsequently impacted the terrestrial and aquatic plants that moose browse upon. I will also discuss how that research advances the original concept of trophic cascades in two main ways. First, by highlighting how trophic cascades can be triggered by changes in the genetic characteristics of predator populations. Second, by highlighting how trophic cascades may lead to changes in the chemical properties of plants (their carbon & nitrogen content). Together those advances underscore the importance of maintaining genetically healthy predator populations and the far-reaching impacts that large predators can have on ecosystems.

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BioMed Seminar Series Speaker: David Bark

The next guest speaker in the Department of Biomedical Engineering (BioMed) Seminar Series will present tomorrow, Nov. 8, at 3 p.m. in person in Chem Sci 102 and virtually via Zoom.

Join the BioMed Seminar on Zoom.

David Bark from the Washington University School of Medicine will present "Pulling instead of tipping the scale in the balance of hemostasis in pathological flow, a story of mechanosensitive proteins."

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

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MSE Seminar with John Sosa

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering (MSE) is hosting a virtual seminar presented by John Sosa, CEO and co-founder of MIPAR Software, from 1-2 p.m. today, Nov. 7.

Sosa will deliver his seminar through Zoom. Sriram Vijayan (MSE) will have the Zoom session running in M&M 610.

Join the MSE Seminar on Zoom.

Sosa will present “Automated, Accelerated, Accurate: The Impact of AI on Modern Metallography.”

From the abstract:
Automated metallographic analysis is not a new concept. Even after decades of development, automation has only been narrowly adopted, and much of today’s metallography is still performed by hand. Though the time savings and cost reduction are often obvious, automation will only be accepted for a given application if the solution: accurately identifies the features of interest, meets custom requirements, is simple to run, and can be validated.

The advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) has enabled more solutions to meet these criteria. When deployed in the right environment, there are substantial implications for automated metallography, blending objectivity, speed, and accessibility. The intersection of AI with classical processing allows refined and customized analysis algorithms to be developed without extensive training sets. For many applications, breakthrough generalized computer vision models allow robust and fully automated solutions to be configured with minimal experience. For the extraordinarily challenging and highly specific problems, those same generalized models enable rapid precise feature annotation, accelerating production and elevating performance of custom-trained models that end up at the core of these problem's solutions.

This seminar will present how, as a result of these technologies, metallography automation has never been more broadly applicable or accessible. Software systems can now "see" even the most complex objects, while high-throughout batch processing and professional reporting allow solutions to transfer from R&D to production and QC environments. The presentation will cover applications including, but not limited to: grain size measurement from various alloys and imaging conditions, secondary phase detection and quantification, and particle size analysis.

Sosa received his Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Ohio State University while focusing on characterization of titanium alloys. He continues to support automated image analysis solution development while driving business development and overseeing product innovation at MIPAR Software.

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Seminar: 'Climatic and Environmental Change in Northern Peatlands'

Stephen Sebestyen, research hydrologist with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, will present "Water, Carbon, and Metal Responses To Climatic and Environmental change in Northern Peatlands" as part of both the Ecosystem Science Center's (ESC's) Distinguished Ecologist Lecture Series and the College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science (CFRES) Fall Seminar Series.

All are welcome to join us today, Nov. 7, at 12:30 p.m. in Noblet G002 or virtually via Zoom.

Join the ESC/CFRES Seminar on Zoom.

Sebestyen studies how water, nutrients and pollutant solutes flow through the landscape and affect streams, lakes or wetlands. He devotes portions of his time to research at the Marcell Experimental Forest (MEF) and national-scale syntheses of data from multiple catchment studies. He is an investigator in the SPRUCE experiment ("Spruce and Peatland Responses Under Changing Environments"), a large-scale experiment in which above- and below-ground temperatures are being manipulated in peatland at the MEF.

Sebestyen also contributes to studies of lakes, streams, wetlands and watersheds elsewhere in Minnesota, around the USA and abroad. He has served as co-editor-in-chief of the international journal Biogeochemistry since January 2024.

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MAE Graduate Seminar Speaker: David Genter

The next Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) Graduate Seminar Speaker will present at 4 p.m. today, Nov. 7, in MEEM 112.

David Genter will present “Concept Design Phase Systems Risk Assessment Using Early System-Level Understanding.”

Genter's significant contributions to his field lie in designing several internal combustion engine systems and electrified drivetrain systems for large mobile off-highway applications. He has repeatedly showcased his unique ability to efficiently design class-leading projects from clean-sheet. Notably, he played a pivotal role as the design leader for the QSK95 (95-liter) engine system platform — Cummins’ largest.

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More from The New York Times

The Van Pelt and Opie Library offers access to The New York Times to all of our MTU students, faculty and staff. New this semester, users can link their NYT account to Apple Podcasts and Spotify to continue unlimited access.

Link NYT to Apple Podcasts.

Link NYT to Spotify.

Simply open the link to your preferred app on your mobile device, then log in with your NYT credentials. You will be directed to authenticate with your Michigan Tech username and password.

Please reach out to library@mtu.edu for more information.

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

Natural Resources Career Fair 2024

Thursday, November 7, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. | U. J. Noblet Forestry Building, Atrium

The Natural Resources Career Fair is brought to you by the Davey Tree Expert Company. Pointing you to your best future. Designed for students studying Forestry,...

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PhD Defense: Madhureeta Das

Thursday, November 7, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. | Electrical Energy Resources Center (EERC), 122

Computer Engineering Advisor: Kaichen Yang ENHANCING PRIVACY WHILE REVEALING VULNERABILITIES: STRATEGIES FOR ADAPTATION, OPTIMIZATION, AND MODEL EXTRACTION Attend...

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Water, Carbon, and Metal Responses To Climatic and Environmental change in Northern Peatlands

Thursday, November 7, 12:30 p.m. | U. J. Noblet Forestry Building, G002

College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science Present: Fall Seminar Series Dr. Stephen Sebestyen DELS Speaker, Research Hydrologist, USDA Forest Service Stephen...

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University Senate Meeting

Thursday, November 7, 12:30–1:30 p.m. | Chemical Sciences and Engineering Building, 102

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

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Electron Microscopy Consultation Sessions

Thursday, November 7, 1–3 p.m. | Minerals and Materials Engineering Building (M&M), 607

As part of ACMAL actions to strengthen the electron microscopy user base at Tech, Dr. Erico Freitas is offering a few hours of free-of-charge consultations in November for the...

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Biological Sciences Seminar Series - Trophic cascades involving wolves on Isle Royale

Thursday, November 7, 3–4 p.m. | Great Lakes Research Center (GLRC), 202

Dr. Sarah Hoy, Research Assistant Professor College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science, Michigan Technological University Abstract: The concept of trophic...

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Diverse Dialogues: Native American Heritage Month

Thursday, November 7, 3–4 p.m. | EERC 214

The Student Affairs CommUNITY Education Team invites members of our campus community to join the American Indian Science and Engineering Society and community guests including...

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Women's Soccer at Saginaw Valley State

Thursday, November 7, 3–6 p.m. | University Center, Mich.

Women's Soccer at Saginaw Valley State University Center, Mich.

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Concept Design Phase Systems Risk Assessment Using Early System-Level Understanding

Thursday, November 7, 4 p.m. | R. L. Smith Building (MEEM), 112

MAE Graduate Seminar Speaker Series proudly presents David Genter Cummins, Inc. Retiree Abstract Many new products are designed from concept today without a firm...

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Huskies Swim Training - Session 2

Thursday, November 7, 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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HuskyLEAD - Exploring Emotional Intelligence

Thursday, November 7, 4–5 p.m. | MUB 107B

IQ can get you far, but can EI get you farther? We all recognize the power of relationships, but how do you develop your own emotional intelligence (EI) skills? This workshop...

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Physics Colloquium with Nicholas MacDonald

Thursday, November 7, 4:00–4:50 p.m. | Fisher Hall, 139

Dr. Nicholas MacDonald, Assistant Professor at The University of Mississippi, will present at this week's Physics Colloquium. MacDonald's presentation is titled "Listening to...

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General Meeting

Thursday, November 7, 5–6 p.m. | Fisher 231

The first general meeting for Tech Overland. Various topics will be discussed including introductions, potential merch, future events, and the direction of the club.

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Python Workshop

Thursday, November 7, 5–6 p.m. | Rekhi 113

A free, in person, python workshop for beginners!

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Learn to Swim Levels 1-5 - Session 2

Thursday, November 7, 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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41 North Film Festival

November 7, all day | Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts, Dr. James A. and Margaret C. Black Performance Hall

PRESENTED BY 41 NORTH FILM FESTIVAL Now in its 10th year, the 41 North Film Festival showcases award-winning independent films and filmmakers from around the region, country,...