More than dentures or bridges, implants mimic the look and feel of natural teeth. Still, they are costly, and a small percentage either fall out or must be removed. Michigan Tech scientist Tolou Shokuhfar wants to lower that failure rate to zero by using nanotechnology. 
A Michigan Tech alumnus is fusing science and creativity, using a high-energy particle accelerator to craft pieces of art. Todd Johnson, a special projects specialist at Fermilab—a national laboratory in Illinois—says he's fascinated by the relationship of art to science.
The goal was $200 million, but MIchigan Tech didn't raise $200 million during its Generation of Discoveries capital campaign. The University raised more than that—a total of $215,366,353.
An eye-catching innovation called VaxBeads has won Michigan Tech's 3D Printers for Peace Contest. The colorful plastic beads are designed to help families and doctors in the developing world keep better childhood vaccine records.
Michigan Tech has made the Guinness Book of World Records again. Last winter, a team of mechanical engineering students rolled a snowball almost 33 feet in circumference—the biggest snowball in the world—taking back a world record. Their accomplishment was confirmed by Guinness this month.
Aboard a spacecraft orbiting the moon is a little bit of Brandon Dilworth. His body is comfortably here on Earth. But for the last several years, Dilworth has poured all his . . . [read more]
Folks on the Michigan Technological University campus have another place to sip a Starbucks and relax outdoors. The John Rovano Patio, between the Van Pelt and Opie Library and Rehki . . . [read more]
Housing and Residential Life at Michigan Technological University has rolled out the welcome mat for 13 students at a very special residence hall. The Honors House, building number 82 on the . . . [read more]
Family Weekend, a Michigan Tech tradition held each fall, allows parents, guardians, and family members the opportunity to visit with . . .
The Keweenaw Symphony Orchestra launches its 43rd season celebrating composers who luxuriate in colorful palettes of sound. Experience the . . .
Big Band Jazz “Up Close and “Personal” in an innovative jazz club setting. Join the MTU Jazz Lab Band . . .
10/06/13—Michigan Tech overcame a pair of one-goal deficits to earn a 3-2 victory at Tiffin today in women’s soccer. Lexi . . . [read more]
10/05/13—Alex Petan scored a hat trick to lead Michigan Tech past Laurentian 3-2 in preseason hockey tonight at the John . . . [read more]
10/05/13—No. 25 Grand Valley State defeated Michigan Tech 49-3 in GLIAC football tonight at Lubbers Stadium. The Huskies totaled 338 . . . [read more]
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