2006 Archive

We're Lucky 7.

Michigan Tech is offering an online introductory astronomy course for its spring 2007 semester, beginning Jan. 16.

To be used for hazard mitigation planning

Michigan Tech will recognize the achievements of nearly 400 graduates at Midyear Commencement on Saturday, Dec. 16. A total of seven associate degrees and 273 bachelor's degrees will be awarded.

An employee of Northland Electric of White Pine died Saturday, Oct. 14, in an accident at Michigan Tech.

Houghton crystal on 2006 holiday stamp

The Environmental and Emerging Technologies Division of the Altarum Institute of Ann Arbor.

Texts, software development cited

Susan Kaufmann of the University of Michigan to visit

Research featured on "Science" cover

World records make "Cold America"

Up over 17 percent, says the National Science Foundation

Gladstone native Heather Richards is majoring in pre-med

Richard Honrath, whose work has helped shed light on some of the fundamental processes behind atmospheric change, has been selected to receive Michigan Tech's 2006 Research Award.

Michael Roggemann, a professor of electrical and computer engineering, has received a $9.75-million grant from the Department of the Army.

Ray Smith returns to Tech

Pasty Picnic, Chili Challenge and more

An ethanol Enterprise fires up at Michigan Tech

Engineers designed and built the system, and then the politicians took over . . .

Michigan Tech is one of two universities in the nation to receive a 2006 Lee Noel and Randi Levitz Retention Excellence Award.

The award recognizes outstanding engineering educators.

Russell Gronevelt was named vice chair.

Michigan Tech's Board of Control adopted a balanced budget Thursday for the 2006-07 fiscal year, which begins July 1.

New program slated to start this fall.

Richard Honrath's tiny mid-Atlantic observatory will soon change hands, a move that could enhance global atmospheric science for years to come.

George Butvilas, vice chairman of Republic Bancorp and a longtime supporter of Michigan Technological University, has been elected chair of the Michigan Tech Fund Board.

Chief information officer to develop IT policies and priorities

The Society of Manufacturing Engineers has named Professor John Sutherland (MEEM) to its College of Fellows.

Biggest snowball, most snow angels, biggest snowball fight

Emmy Award-winner Bill Nye will bring his zany, smart and very accessible brand of science to the Michigan Youth Engineering and Science (YES!) Expo, set for Nov. 2 at Detroit's Ford Field.

We're Number 10!

The key to reversing osteoporosis?

The Board of Control has found the performance of President Glenn D. Mroz to be exceptional following a formal review process at its meeting on April 28.

An ambitious strategic plan for Michigan Tech was approved Friday, April 28, by the Board of Control.

The Board of Control authorized a $500,000 bond issue Friday, April 28, to establish a childcare center on campus.

To create light, strong green foams

S. Jayson Ripke will receive the university's Outstanding Young Alumni Award at Spring Commencement on Saturday.

More than 900 students earning degrees

Transportation bill includes funding

Mohan D. Rao, an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, was recently elected a Fellow, both of the Society of Automotive Engineers International and of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

Student designs high-voltage Mercedes stunt

An opportunity to express all concerns

Prof uses magic to make students appear.

Civil Engineering, Earth Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Based on oral presentation, static display and written paper

Badgers credit balance for victory

Funds to support graduate programs in business

Blizzard a bonus for the SAE Clean Snowmobile Challenge

Moose numbers continue to plummet

Imprivata donation solves the problem of password pilfering

You're invited: Grand Opening Ceremonies, Static Display, Handling and Acceleration tests, Awards Banquet

Three new bachelor's degree programs are on tap to start in fall 2006.

300 years after Newton, math professor Iosif Pinelis hopes to see new rules added to calculus texts.

The IT Oxygen Enterprise will be developing custom software for nonprofit organizations, thanks to a $1.2 million gift from the Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation.

Biggest snowball, most snow angels, biggest snowball fight

SAE competition at Tech March 13-18.

Goals are to enhance efficienty, accomplish Strategic Plan goals.