Two slides. Two Minutes. 13 researchers. We learned a lot in under a half hour at the university's first TechTalks, part of an ongoing series in the Michigan Tech Research Forum.
Connecting to faculty across campus requires community, good communication, and a timer. Speaking succinctly about research is a tough skill to learn, but our presenters showed it's not only possible—it's fun, it's informative, and it might help a future collaborator get the gist of new projects.
The researchers presenting spanned many fields, from acoustics engineering to mental health cognitive science to biomaterials forestry. But they all shared something in common: a commitment to their research and a willingness to share it.
Join us for the next round of TechTalks on December 1 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. in the Memorial Union Building Ballroom B.
TechTalks 2016: Take One
Two slides. Two Minutes. 13 researchers. We learned a lot in under a half hour at the university's first TechTalks, part of an ongoing series in the Michigan Tech Research Forum. The following are highlights from the event.
Dessert first...
Here's what all our speakers took home: an engraved glass and 3-D printed outline of the Keweenaw Peninsula. Being a good speaker has material benefits. And many, many intangible ones
And the reward for presenting for #MTUResearchForum, a very nice cup. Nice work, presenters! That went by fast. pic.twitter.com/XQaPlaJkl9
— MTU Research (@mturesearch) November 10, 2016
The TechTalks event is all about making connections. Interdisciplinary is our MO at Michigan Tech and learning about other researchers' work is a key part. No one could write a thesis after the presentations, of course, but it's enough to spark ideas and plant seeds. Hopefully, that leads to powerful proposals, getting the dirt on new techniques, and a new way to walk the talk of research.
Full house for our first #MTUresearchforum Tech Talks. Two minutes, two slides, 13 faculty. @aminerick kicking it off with opening remarks. pic.twitter.com/agCY7QW55z
— MTU Research (@mturesearch) November 10, 2016
Ready, Set, Go!
Andrew Barnard from @mtuMEEM takes the stage with "Solid State Sound: A Hot Topic!" #MTUResearchForum
— MTU Research (@mturesearch) November 10, 2016
The science #mturesearchforum Andrew Barnard @mtuMEEM: speaker tech is a hot topic with carbon nanotubes, forget old school coil speakers pic.twitter.com/6SnZWVJNUy
— MTU Research (@mturesearch) November 10, 2016
The hot topic? A carbon nanotube speaker, flexible and only 5 atoms thick, uses heat to make sound. #MTUresearchforum pic.twitter.com/hwUbaw4Eiz
— MTU Research (@mturesearch) November 10, 2016
Steven Elmer (Dept. of Kinesiology and Integrated Physiology) presents "Exercise As a Form of Medicine" #MTUResearchForum
— MTU Research (@mturesearch) November 10, 2016
The science #mturesearchforum Steve Elmer in KIP: exercise needs science, new ideas and undergrads #integratedphysiology
— MTU Research (@mturesearch) November 10, 2016
Yang Yang (Dept. of Mathematical Sci.) with "Numerical Methods for Partial Differential Equations" #MTUResearchForum
— MTU Research (@mturesearch) November 10, 2016
The science #mturesearchforum: Yang Yang from Math Dept. there's a new parabola in town #DifferentialEquations pic.twitter.com/7dKQujoWNF
— MTU Research (@mturesearch) November 10, 2016
Selin Philip (Dpt. of Cgntv & Lrnng Sci) - "Creating a Culture of Better Mental/Behav. Hlth among Amer Indians in Keweenaw #MTUResearchForum
— MTU Research (@mturesearch) November 10, 2016
"1 in 4 Americans have a mental illness. If you ask 3 of your friends if it impacts them, and they say no, then it's you." #MTUresearchform pic.twitter.com/cbfCaLpFO9
— MTU Research (@mturesearch) November 10, 2016
Mark Rudnicki (Schl of Forest Rsrcs & Env Sci) "The Forest Biomaterials Init @michigantech and Across MI" @MTUBiomaterials #MTUResearchForum
— MTU Research (@mturesearch) November 10, 2016
The science #mturesearchforum: Mark Rudnicki @MTUBiomaterials is working with @ProfPearce to 3-D print wood materials
— MTU Research (@mturesearch) November 10, 2016
Loredana Valenzano (Dept of Chemistry) "Molecules, Surfaces, Crystals: A Quantum Chem Quest from Fundmntls 2 Applications" #MTUResearchForum
— MTU Research (@mturesearch) November 10, 2016
The science #mturesearchforum: Loredana Valenzano. Inspired by nature: bio-inspired structures using quantum chemistry pic.twitter.com/Pm1K65D6V2
— MTU Research (@mturesearch) November 10, 2016
Nabanita Saikia (Dept of Physics) "Emergent Frontiers in 2D Nanomaterials for Biomolecular Recognition and Self-Assembly" #MTUResearchForum
— MTU Research (@mturesearch) November 10, 2016
Nabanita Saikia #MTUresearchforum: nanomaterials for drug delivery is about making new materials, new structures
— MTU Research (@mturesearch) November 10, 2016
Paul Sanders (@mtumse) talks about "Rapid Metal Design" #MTUResearchForum
— MTU Research (@mturesearch) November 10, 2016
The science #mturesearchforum: Paul Sanders @mtumse leads our campus foundry and metal design process. pic.twitter.com/SuIZNaexI8
— MTU Research (@mturesearch) November 10, 2016
Kazuya Tajiri (@mtuMEEM) "Two-Phase Transport in Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells" #MTUResearchForum
— MTU Research (@mturesearch) November 10, 2016
We have a microfluidic research lunch meeting. The conversation just flows. #MTUresearchforum pic.twitter.com/z5ibW3yz21
— MTU Research (@mturesearch) November 10, 2016
@LynnMazzoleni (Dept of Chem) "New 2D-Liquid Chromatograph & HighRes Mass Spectrometer in #ChARM Core Fclty @michigantech"#MTUREsearchForum
— MTU Research (@mturesearch) November 10, 2016
The science #MTUresearchforum: @LynnMazzoleni clears the air looking at fog aerosols and the connection to pollution #AirQuality pic.twitter.com/zsluuHe4UK
— MTU Research (@mturesearch) November 10, 2016
Hector Moncada-Hernandez (Dept of Biomed Eng) "Point-of-Care Microfluidic Device for Blood Typing" #MTUResearchForum
— MTU Research (@mturesearch) November 10, 2016
Taking "what's your blood type?" from a hazy guess to a fast field test. #MTUresearchforum pic.twitter.com/bWd6D8CLU2
— MTU Research (@mturesearch) November 10, 2016
The science #MTUresearchforum: Sarah Sun in @mtuMEEM "I actually build things" like more accurate health monitoring devices #health #tech
— MTU Research (@mturesearch) November 10, 2016
That band on your wrist could track your steps and keep you awake if you drift off while driving. #MTUresearchforum pic.twitter.com/fN6CFsCfAF
— MTU Research (@mturesearch) November 10, 2016
Tarun Dam (Dept of Chemistry) "Enriching Health-Related Research Through Glycobiological Approaches" #MTUResearchForum
— MTU Research (@mturesearch) November 10, 2016
The science #MTUresearchforum: Tatum Dam in @MichiganTechBio works in glycobiology w/ sugary proteins important in #cancer research pic.twitter.com/9Pzp7iocAA
— MTU Research (@mturesearch) November 10, 2016
That's a wrap for today's #MTUResearchForum Tech Talks! So much research in so little time. Back to socializing and sparking collaborations!
— MTU Research (@mturesearch) November 10, 2016
That was a lot of knowledge dropped in 26 minutes! Thanks to the first #MTUresearchforum speakers! pic.twitter.com/gOrN3Tcf0Q
— MTU Research (@mturesearch) November 10, 2016
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