Innovation. Research. Entrepreneurship. Leadership. If you prefer to meet challenges head-on and learn by doing, Michigan Tech’s Enterprise program is for you.
Through Enterprise, you’ll work with other Michigan Tech students to find solutions for some of business and industry’s most intriguing problems. You could work directly with organizations like 3M, Ford, IBM Corporation, Kimberly-Clark, the National Science Foundation, and others. Crazy-smart is only the beginning—this is the real deal. In the end, you will have gained…
- Problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Project management experience
- Team working ability and leadership skills
- Global awareness
- Meaningful connections with industry leaders
Our Enterprise Program offers the kind of experience that top employers are looking for. Our students’ experiences—and results—speak for themselves…
Aerospace earned first place in the University Nanosat Program and will launch their satellite into space in 2013.
CinOptic Communication and Media provides full-service professional communication and media development, including audio, video, writing, web design, technical documentation, and
other communication support.
Blizzard Baja designs and manufactures a tough, single-seat vehicle prototype for off-road enthusiasts. The team finished fifth out of 95 teams in the United States at the Baja SAE competition in Burlington, WI.
Green Campus Enterprise helps Michigan Tech reduce its carbon footprint. Projects include a study on wind power feasibility, reducing the electrical consumption of lighting, and a competition between residence halls to see who can save energy and recycle the most.
The Clean Snowmobile Enterprise competes in the annual SAE Clean Snowmobile Competition—hosted by and at Michigan Tech—and routinely finishes among the top for their effort, creativity, execution, and good sportsmanship.
International Business Ventures offers a unique opportunity for students to learn how to work cooperatively to develop and bring to market much needed new products. Projects include an infant heart annunciator and a ventilation device, both low-cost and designed specifically for use in third-world countries where such medical equipment is in short supply.
You can get involved with any of the following Enterprise teams.
| Enterprise Teams | ||
|---|---|---|
| Communications | ||
| Cin/Optic Communications and Media | visit site | watch video |
| Husky Game Development | visit site | watch video |
| Wireless Communication | visit site | watch video |
| Electronics, Computer, and Robotics | ||
| Aerospace | visit site | watch video |
| Automotive Computing | visit site | |
| Blue Marble Security | visit site | watch video |
| Husky Game Development | visit site | watch video |
| Hybrid Electric Vehicle | visit site | watch video |
| ITOxygen | visit site | watch video |
| Robotics Systems | ||
| Environment | ||
| Alternative Fuels Group | visit site | watch video |
| Aqua Terra Tech | visit site | watch video |
| Forestry and Environmental Resource Management (FERM) | visit site | |
| Green Campus | visit site | watch video |
| Supermileage Systems | visit site | watch video |
| Human Health and Interface | ||
| Humane Interface Design | watch video | |
| International Business Ventures | visit site | watch video |
| Materials and Manufacturing | ||
| Advanced Metalworks | visit site | watch video |
| BoardSport Technologies | visit site | watch video |
| Consumer Product Manufacturing | visit site | watch video |
| Technology | ||
| Efficiency through Engineering and Construction | visit site | watch video |
| Husky Game Development | visit site | watch video |
| International Business Ventures | visit site | watch video |
| Nanotech Innovations | visit site | watch video |
| Robotics Systems | visit site | |
| Vehicle Design and Transportation | ||
| Advanced Motorsports | visit site | |
| Aerospace | visit site | watch video |
| Alternative Fuels Group | visit site | watch video |
| Automotive Computing | visit site | |
| Blizzard Baja SAE | visit site | watch video |
| Clean Snowmobile Team | visit site | |
| Formula SAE | visit site | watch video |
| Hybrid Electric Vehicle | visit site | watch video |
| Supermileage Systems | visit site | watch video |
| Transportation | visit site | watch video |
| Velovations | visit site | watch video |