June 2012

Seventy-five years after the Golden Gate Bridge opened, Louise Nelson Dyble tells how its governing body stifled regional planning--a cautionary tale on the power of entrenched special interests.

Tech students conduct research all across campus in the summer, thanks to Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowships.

Recognized for contributions to the science and technology of functional metal matrix composites and leadership in engineering education

Michigan Tech's Board of Control approved a $165.5 million general fund budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1, 2012. The budget includes a tuition increase of 3.9 percent for Michigan resident undergraduates. 

Humanities professors team up to create a new scholarly book on feminism.

Fifth in the US, first in the state in a grueling test of off-road vehicle design

Rising ocean levels  worsen the dangers posed by typhoons and tsunamis.

Three Isle Royale wolves fell into an old mine shaft and drowned last winter.

Sponsored by General Motors, students in the Huskies Helping Heros Senior Design program are working with Achilles International and wounded veterans to improve the design of racing wheelchairs.

Korean student reaches across the ocean to return Tech student's lost wallet.

Michigan Tech team brings home 2 first places,  fourth overall in National Student Steel Bridge Competition.

Student from Detroit wins Gilman International Scholarship for study in Japan.

Student entrepreneur brings a wealth of flowers, herbs, fruits and vegetables to Houghton gardeners.

Starting with the spring 2012 Commencement, Michigan Tech's graduates will wear caps and gowns made from recycled plastic water bottles.