Weekly Download, March 29, 2022

What do you love about Computing[MTU]?


Andrew Martin

Andrew Martin, 3rd-year Cybersecurity major
Pronouns: He/Him/His
Future Plans: Pursue a master's degree in cybersecurity
"I really enjoy how approachable all of the College of Computing professors are at Michigan Technological University. It makes all the difference when the faculty teaching the classes want to help and see you succeed."
What do you love about Computing[MTU]? Share your quote and receive a Computing[MTU] t-shirt!


Class of '21 Employers


Top Employers

The careers of  Computing[ MTU] Class of 2021 graduates are underway! As reported by the graduates, here are some of their employers: Target: 24 graduates; Ford Motor, Ford Credit, Ford IT Solutions: 18; Michigan Technological University: 12; Amazon: 8; Epic: 8; Arbor Networks: 7; General Motors: 7. See more here.


Design Expo Workshops


Enterprise

The VanPelt and Opie Library will present several workshops to help students prepare for Design Expo and other term-end presentations. Details here. Register on the Van Pelt and Opie Library website. Pizza will be served.


Summer 2022 Courses


Summer Campus

  • Reminder for EET and Mechatronics students: EET4311/EET5311 is offered online this summer during Track A.
  • The College of Computing will offer a number of on-campus and online CS, EET, and SAT courses this summer. Please register early. Courses with insufficient enrollment may be canceled and not offered this summer. See the list of courses here.

Student Employment


SnP Lab

The MTU Security and Privacy (SnP) Lab is recruiting two hourly-paid research assistants for Summer 2022. The positions are supported by NSF REU (Research Experiences for Undergraduates) grant. See requirements here. To apply, send your resume to Bo Chen (bchen@mtu.edu).


SENSE Enterprise Info Session and GLRC Tour


SENSE Enterprise

The SENSE Enterprise will host an informational session and tour of the Great Lakes Research Center (GLRC) from 5:00 to 6:30 pm, on Thurs., March 31. The meeting and tour will begin in Dow 642. Meet the SENSE team, hear an overview of current projects, and learn about Department of Defense civilian opportunities. Refreshments and pizza will be served. For more information, current projects, and how to apply, please see the attached flyerMore details here.


Lectures and Events



College and University News


Computing Learning Center


Computing Learning Center

Stop by anytime from 2-5 pm and 7-10 pm, Sunday through Friday, and get the help you need for success in your computing courses. The Learning Center is in Rekhi 118. Discord server. CCLC coaches are also available via Zoom during lab walk-in hours.


Academic Calendar


SPRING 2022

  • View the full Academic Calendar
  • Sunday, Apr 3, 11:59 pm, Fall Registration Ends
  • Friday, Apr 22, Last Day of Regular Classes
  • Monday, Apr 25, Final Exam Period
  • Saturday, Apr 30, Spring Commencement

SUMMER 2022

  • Monday, May 9, Full Session Begins   
  • Monday, May 9, Session A Begins
  • Monday, May 30, Memorial Day Recess
  • Tuesday, May 31, Classes Resume
  • Thursday, Jun 23, Session A Ends
  • Friday, Jun 24, Session A Exams
  • Monday, Jun 27, Session B Begins
  • Monday, Jul 4, Independence Day Recess
  • Tuesday, Jul 5, Classes Resume
  • Thursday, Aug 11, Session B Ends
  • Thursday, Aug 11, Full Session Ends
  • Friday, Aug 12, Final Exam Period

Do you have news to share? To include information in The Weekly Download, email to computing@mtu.edu by12:00 noon on the Monday prior to the week you'd like it to run. Questions about the newsletter? Please contact karenjoh@mtu.edu.

To subscribe to the Weekly Download, please send your name and email address to computing@mtu.edu.