Michigan Technological University

Generations of Discovery:
the Campaign for Michigan Tech

Contributions to Michigan Tech help fund many important areas, none more so than our students. They receive financial assistance in the form of scholarships and fellowships, often thanks to alumni and friends of Michigan Tech. Generations of Discovery: the Campaign for Michigan Tech is targeting support for students to ensure they can continue their studies here. All the campaign priorities are on the website.

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3D Printers for Peace

Joshua Pearce was alarmed at all the media attention being given to people using 3D printers to make guns. So he started a contest to encourage their peaceful use.

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Most Scientists Agree: Humans are Causing Global Climate Change

Most climate scientists agree that human activity is causing global climate change, according to an extensive analysis of the abstracts or summaries of scientific papers published over the past 20 years.

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When the Happy Face Disappears, Go in the Shade

Michigan Tech students have devised an ultra-violet light sensor that tells you when its time to take action to avoid sunburn.

The biomedical engineering seniors developed a skin patch imprinted with a graphic—in this case, a happy face design. The nickel-size patch gradually darkens under ultraviolet light, the type of light that causes sunburn and skin cancer. When you can't see the happy face anymore, it's time to get out of the sun.

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Join a Youth Sports Camps

Michigan Tech Athletics and Recreation is hosting a full slate of youth sports camps for summer 2013. From hockey to mountain biking, individual to team camps, there are dozens of opportunities to learn from Michigan Tech's experienced coaching staff.

The full list of sports camp offerings includes basketball, cheer, dance, football, hockey, mountain biking, skating, soccer, tennis, and volleyball.

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