In the ESC, a variety of collaborative groups and teams arise around research projects
and shared interests. However, there are a few more formal entities connected with
the ESC.
- Genetics and Genomics Group - This is an informal group of researchers at Michigan Tech focused on genetic and
genomics related science. Find out more at the Genetics and Genomics Group page.
- Northern Institute of Applied Climate Science - NIACS develops synthesis products, fosters communication, and pursues science in
climate change and carbon cycling and management.
- Isle Royale Institute - IRI offers education and collaborative research to teachers, students, and researchers.
Shared Facilities
MTU provides a number of shared facilities for use by MTU students and faculty, researchers
at other institutions, government, and industry partners. Shared facilities may charge
use fees related to a specific piece of equipment in accordance with University policy
2.01 Special Fees and Use Charges.
Geospatial Research Facility
- The Geospatial Research Facility brings together researchers from across campus currently using geospatial data and
methods, and provide a space to those who wish to apply GIS in their research programs.
The GRF employs both professional GISP staff and student-researchers, promoting GIS-training,
'real-world' project management, and interdisciplinary collaboration research experiences.
- Contact: Donald Lafreniere at djlafren@mtu.edu or 906-487-2189
Marine Research Assets Facility
- The Marine Research Assets Facility (MRAF) is a part of the Great Lakes Research Center (GLRC), which offers a unique set of
marine assets with direct access to Lake Superior. Both surface and sub-surface assets
are available for use by university faculty, staff and students, as well as collaborative
partners, on a shared basis. Four surface vessels and four sub-surface vehicles along
with a variety of specialized equipment and trained operators make the marine assets
facility at the GLRC an ideal
base of operations for research on, under, or related to, the Great Lakes, coastal
ocean and freshwater environments winter or summer.
- Contact: Jamey Anderson at jameya@mtu.edu or 906-487-2914
Materials Characterization Fabrication Facility (MCFF)
High-Performance Computing Facility
