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Running on oobleck, a liquid that acts like a solid, is one of the Mind Trekkers' most popular science activities.

Michigan Tech Mind Trekkers Partners with National Science Festivals

July 2, 2013
By Jennifer Donovan

Mind Trekkers partners with producers of national science festivals. 

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In November 2009, the muddy north slopes of San Vicente volcano gave way, destroying communities and killing hundreds. Michigan Tech and University of El Salvador scientists are working together to help mitigate future disasters. Fredy Cruz photo

PEER Program Crosses Borders to Save Lives

July 2, 2013
By Marcia Goodrich

Program brings Latin American scientists to Michigan Tech for remote-sensing workshop designed to mitigate natural disasters.

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Students excavating in historic Clifton, the Keweenaw's first successful mining community. Photo by Timothy Scarlett.

Archaeology Tours at the Cliff Mine, Clifton

June 7, 2013
By Marcia Goodrich

Weekend tours begin June 15 and run through the end of the month.

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Students and teachers from Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota and Ontario will have a chance to explore Lake Superior on the Research Vessel Agassiz during the Lake Superior Youth Symposium at Michigan Tech.

Students, Teachers Gather at Tech to Learn about Lake Superior

May 14, 2013
By Jennifer Donovan

Teachers and students from Great Lakes states and Canada gather at Michigan Tech for 10th Biennial Lake Superior Youth Symposium.

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Michigan Tech Launches 3D Printers for Peace Contest

May 8, 2013
By Marcia Goodrich

Designs should help address problems plaguing humanity

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A startling experience: Touching a Van de Graaff generator makes a girl's hair stand on end.

Making Aha Moments: Mind Trekkers and Industry Join Forces to Bring STEM Alive for Kids

May 7, 2013
By Danny Messinger

Michigan Tech Mind Trekkers partner with industry to take a thrilling science road show to Wisconsin school students.

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Michigan Tech Peace Corps Master's International student Mary Snyder helps villagers in Cameroon weed peanuts.

Michigan Tech's Peace Corps Program Ranked Number 1 in the Nation

May 7, 2013
By Jennifer Donovan

The US Peace Corps names Michigan Tech number one Peace Corps Master's International program in the nation for eighth consecutive year.

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Teachers get up close and personal with an African elephant.

Michigan Teachers to Explore Africa, Use it to Inspire their Students

April 26, 2013
By Jennifer Donovan

Michigan Tech' Institute for  Leadership and Innovation is coordinating a summer trip to Africa for 15 Michigan teachers, to encourage them to find ways to bring the excitement of Africa into their classrooms.

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Wisconsin-Madison, McGill Claim Snowmobile Crowns

March 11, 2013
By Dennis Walikainen

The University of Wisconsin-Madison won the Internal Combustion category and McGill University won the Zero Emissions division in the 2013 SAE Clean Snowmobile Challenge at Michigan Tech's Keweenaw Research Center.

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Driver Chad Kromrey after completing the 2013 SAE Clean Snowmobile Challenge Endurance Run

Six Sleds Complete Clean Snowmobile Challenge Endurance Run

March 5, 2013
By Marcia Goodrich

Clarkson, Ecole de Technologie Superieure, Kettering, Michigan Tech, University of Idaho, University of Wisconsin-Madison

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