2026 Michigan Tech Magazine

This Must Be the Place

Students and faculty with a passion for robotics are making Michigan Tech a destination for all things robots and automation. To meet the needs of a quickly evolving industry, the University's scholars and researchers are using their multidisciplinary acumen to find solutions for real-world challenges . . .

On the cover: Robots from Michigan Tech hit the town, crossing Shelden Avenue in downtown Houghton. Composite photo by Kaden Staley

Editor
Rick White
Assistant Editor
Jessie Tobias
Writers
Coby-Dillon English
Wes Frahm
Hailey Hart '14
Morgan Laajala '19
Calvin Larson '10
Cyndi Perkins '22
Jordan Shawhan
Windy Veker
Art Director
Phoebe Meston
Designers
Jack King
Jen Withers
Photographer
Kaden Staley
Videographer
Ben Jaszczak '15
Production Manager
Will Schuett
Social Media Manager
Mary Stevens '25
Web Editor
Megan Ross '00
Contributors
Conlan Houston '26
Daniel Staelgraeve '26
Leila Larsen '28
Executive Editors
- Andrew Barnard '02 '04, Vice President for Research
- Jessica Brassard '19, Director of Reseasrch Development and Commnication
- Allison Carter '95, Executive Director of Marketing, University Marketing and Communications
- Rick Koubek, President
- John Lehman, Vice President for University Relations and Enrollment
- Jennifer Lucas ’09, Assistant Vice President for Alumni Engagement and Annual Giving
- Ian Repp, Associate Vice President for University Marketing and Communications
- Bill Roberts, Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Engagement
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