April 30, 2025

Please note that construction is taking place on the first and third floors of the Electrical Energy Resources Center (EERC) on Michigan Tech's campus.

Lecture halls EERC 101 and EERC 103 are being renovated. The removal of furniture began this week on Monday, April 28. This will be followed by abatement on Tuesday, May 6, and next Wednesday, May 7, with construction activities to follow.

Additionally, third-floor classrooms EERC 313, 314, 315, 316 and 330 are being renovated, along with the third-floor corridor. The third floor will be closed for abatement from Friday, May 2, through Tuesday, May 6.

Please be aware that construction activities will continue after the abatement is complete. Continuing work will include the removal of ceiling systems; the updating of lighting, power and IT/AV; the painting of walls; and the installation of new flooring. We anticipate these renovations will be completed the week of Aug. 17.

Please remember to be alert, follow all posted signage, and use caution when walking around and near construction areas.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact facilities@mtu.edu. Thank you for your patience as we work to improve the learning spaces on campus.

The Department of Chemical Engineering (ChE) at Michigan Technological University is proud to announce the formal induction of six distinguished alumni into the Chemical Engineering Distinguished Academy. Professor and ChE Chair Michael Mullins presided over the ceremony, welcoming the following honorees:

• Gene Chamberlain ’75
• Meg Guillaumin ’03
• Bruce Barna ’70
• Alan Nelson ’01
• Teresa Karjala ’87
• Scott Collick ’89

The Chemical Engineering Distinguished Academy was established to recognize outstanding graduates of the department who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in both engineering practice and civic affairs. Induction into the academy is a prestigious honor that highlights the significant achievements and contributions of our alumni.

Portraits and brief biographies of the academy members are proudly displayed on the Distinguished Academy Honor Wall, located in the first floor hallway of the Chemical Sciences and Engineering Building, across from the Unit Operations Lab. These displays serve as a source of inspiration and aspiration for current and future chemical engineering students at Michigan Tech.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to this year’s inductees and thank them for their lasting impact on the profession and society.

Job Posting for Wednesday, April 30, 2025

Staff and faculty job descriptions are available on the Human Resources website. For more information regarding staff positions, call 906-487-2280 or email humanresources@mtu.edu. For more information regarding faculty positions, contact the academic department in which the position is posted.

Building Mechanic I #25101 (12 months, first shift), Facilities Management (AFSCME posting dates April 30 to May 6, 2025 — external applicants are encouraged to apply; however, internal AFSCME applicants are given first consideration if they apply during the internal AFSCME posting dates). Apply online.

Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Accommodations are available. If you require any auxiliary aids, services, or other accommodations to apply for employment, or for an interview, at Michigan Technological University, please notify the Human Resources office at 906-487-2280 or humanresources@mtu.edu.

Hayden Henderson (GLRC) is the principal investigator of a project awarded $360,000. The award's primary sponsor is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.

The project is titled “2025 BITWISE: Benthic Investigation Technology for Waters in the Great Lakes with Improved Survey Efficiency.”

Tom Oliver (CSEO/CEGE) was interviewed by Great Lakes Now and the Upper Peninsula Arts & Culture Alliance about his work as a dark sky photographer and science educator. Oliver discussed dark sky tourism, the strides he has made in photography, and tips for beginner dark sky enthusiasts.

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The Mining Journal covered Michigan Tech's 2025 Spring Commencement ceremonies. The events celebrated more than 1,240 graduates, with speeches from Olympian Deedra Irwin ’15 (B.S. Exercise Science), Tabasum Hamdard ’25 (M.S. Data Science), and Mary Stevens ’25 (B.A. English).

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The Keweenaw Report quoted Christian Montesinos and Mariana Nakashima (both IPS) in a story about the Parade of Nations this fall. Montesinos and Nakashima discussed the event’s importance in connecting international students with the local community, highlighting the multicultural festival and related student contests.

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Patch mentioned Michigan Tech in a story about the Wall Street Journal's 2025 rankings of U.S. colleges that set graduates up for financial success. Michigan Tech was ranked No. 15 in the nation, with a strong emphasis on STEM disciplines, and was one of the top public institutions for future earning potential.

Essential Education Experience Request For Proposals

Michigan Tech's Essential Education Experience manager is inviting proposals for the design and development of 3-credit Essential Education Experience (E3) courses over the summer.

E3 courses aim to provide students with immersive, experiential learning opportunities that foster critical reflection, interdisciplinary approaches and ethical engagement with communities or stakeholders.

For more information about E3 course requirements and the proposal process, please view the E3 Request for Proposals document.

Proposals should be sent to E3 Manager Cassandra Reed-VanDam at cmvandam@mtu.edu, and will be reviewed as they are received, with initial first consideration by a May 9 deadline.

To have your event automatically appear, please submit them to the University Events Calendar.

April NotMiSpecies Webinar

Wednesday, April 30, 9–10 a.m.

They’ll need that hug: How climate change is increasing native and invasive threats to Michigan’s trees Invasive insects and diseases, including hemlock woolly adelgid, beech...

Magdalena: An Art Installation for Grief, Comfort, and Hope Premieres at Trinity Episcopal Church

Wednesday, April 30, 12–5 p.m. | Trinity Episcopal Church

Hosted by Trinity Episcopal Church Trinity Episcopal Church will host the art installation Magdalena, an exhibition supporting grief, comfort, care, and hope by artist Lisa...

Research Security: Export Controls & Foreign National Restrictions

Wednesday, April 30, 12:00–1:30 p.m. | Memorial Union Building (MUB), Superior Room (downstairs)

Join Michigan Tech's Chief Research Security Officer Matt Hellman and the Research Security team for an informational session on Export Controls and Foreign National...

Alumni Chat: Careers in Environmental Engineering & Beyond

Wednesday, April 30, 7–8 p.m.

Interested in learning more about what your career could look like after Michigan Tech? Join us for a virtual event to hear from a recent alum, Jemel Thompson, to learn about...