June 6, 2025

The Department of Public Safety and Police Services, in partnership with the manager of the Office of Risk Management and Compliance, invite all Michigan Tech faculty and staff members to attend a free one-day training focused on risk management.

This specialized Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) course, conducted by the Texas A&M Engineering Extension Services (TEEX), is an opportunity for participants to gain the critical skills needed to better navigate their area’s risk landscape.

What makes this training different from others?

• Custom-Built for Higher Ed: This training is specifically designed to address the intricate landscape of the education sector, giving participants relevant, actionable insights.

• A Holistic Perspective: Learn to see the bigger picture, understanding how different risks and opportunities interlink across the entire University. This integrated view empowers participants to make smarter, more impactful decisions that drive their department's and the University’s missions.

• Empower Your Leadership: By the end of this course, participants will be fully equipped to conduct insightful annual risk assessments, providing invaluable guidance that will steer their respective area toward compliance and safety.

This free training has no prerequisites and is perfect for all faculty and staff members who want to learn how they can assist their areas in formulating risk management plans. It will also assist in meeting risk management requirements for research grants and other funding sources.

If any MTU faculty or staff members have any questions about the training, please contact Reid DeVoge at rdevoge@mtu.edu.

Training Details:

• What: "Enterprise Risk Management: A Collaborative Community Mitigation Effort"
• When: Thursday, July 24, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Where: Michigan Tech Lakeshore Center Community Room
• Registration: Register for the July 24 session on TEEX’s website. A free TEEX account is required to register.

Job Posting for Friday, June 6, 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.

Cook (first shift, 12 months) #25148, Dining Services (AFSCME posting dates June 6 to June 12, 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.

Manish Srivastava (COB) is a co-author of an article published in the journal Strategic Organization.

The article is titled “Choosing between alliances and acquisitions: a knowledge recombination perspective.”

Srivastava co-authored the article with Sai Yayvaram of the Indian Institute of Management.

From the abstract:
Prior studies examining the role of knowledge similarity in the choice between alliances and acquisitions often rely on a narrow conceptualization of a firm’s knowledge base. Moreover, they have rarely investigated the implications of this choice. In this study, we take a more holistic view of a firm’s knowledge base to examine how domain knowledge similarity and architectural knowledge dissimilarity impact the choice between alliances and acquisitions. We further explore how that choice, in turn, changes the firm’s own knowledge base. Our findings show that as dissimilarity in architectural knowledge with target firms increases, firms are equally likely to pursue either alliances or acquisitions. However, alliances lead to more significant changes in architectural knowledge. Conversely, firms prefer acquisitions when the target firm has similar domain knowledge, with acquisitions resulting in more substantial changes in both the depth and the breadth of domain knowledge. Overall, our results indicate that alliances are more effective for acquiring architectural knowledge, while acquisitions are better suited for acquiring domain knowledge. These findings offer managers valuable guidance for enhanced decision-making in knowledge acquisition strategies.

Steve Techtmann (BioSci/GLRC) was in Washington, D.C., yesterday, June 5, to speak to U.S. House representatives at a joint hearing of the Subcommittee on Research & Technology and Subcommittee on Energy.

At the hearing, Techtmann presented "Pursuing the Golden Age of innovation: Strategic Priorities in Innovation." The presentation contained information about his lab's research, the research of other Michigan Tech labs, and the importance of basic research to advance emerging biotechnology.

The Standard-Journal of Milton, Pennsylvania, quoted Timothy Scarlett (SS) in a story about the Shamokin Creek Restoration Alliance Conference, where Scarlett discussed the potential of abandoned mine pools for energy storage, using pumped storage hydropower (PUSH) and the successful application of the technique in Snowdonia National Park, Wales, as examples.

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The Daily Mining Gazette and WLUC TV6 mentioned Michigan Tech in stories about Benton Maass (ATH) joining MTU’s hockey program as an assistant coach.

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MLive mentioned Michigan Tech in a story about wildfire smoke affecting the Mackinac Bridge and Upper Peninsula. Michigan Tech’s webcams showed a thick haze covering Houghton, with the Portage Lake Lift Bridge nearly obscured by smoke.

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The Keweenaw Report mentioned Michigan Tech in a story about the University’s Summer Youth Programs offering scholarships to help lower participation costs. The programs with open spots include “Women in Engineering,” “Exploring Materials through Chemistry,” “Metal Casting: Forge your Future,” “Women in Computer Science,” and “NEXT Geospatial.”

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Michigan Tech alums Joseph Kaplan ’03 (M.S. Forestry) and Christine Williams '06 (M.S. Geology) were interviewed by MLive in a story about issues surrounding an abandoned graveyard located on their land in Delta County.

Human Resources Office Closure

The Human Resources office will be closed today, June 6, from 2-4 p.m. The office will resume full services on Monday, June 9.

Questions during this time can be directed to hr-help@mtu.edu. We appreciate your understanding.

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KISMA Volunteer Buckthorn Removal Event

Friday, June 6, 1:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. | Swedetown Trails trailhead and Chalet

Healthy Forests, Healthy Communities A new community-based approach to invasive species management Looking for a way to give back to your community, the environment, and protect a local recreation area? Invasive buckthorn is an environmental threat and recreational nuisance at The Swedetown Recreation Area in Calumet, and we’re looking for your help to remove it this summer! “Healthy Forests Healthy Communities” events: Every Friday1-3:30 pmJune 6 - August 15 Meet at the Swedetown Trails chaletFamily friendly and educationalTools and equipment provided

PhD Defense: Kai Xin

Friday, June 6, 1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m. | Dow Environmental Sciences and Engineering Building, 875

Civil Engineering Advisor: Zhanping You PERFORMANCE AND ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF WASTE GLASS ASPHALT IN COLD REGIONS

PhD Defense: Yogita Marotrao Warkhade

Friday, June 6, 2 p.m.–3 p.m. | Rekhi Hall, G005

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Advisor: Stephen Techtmann Microbial Hydrocarbon Degradation and Carbon Cycling in Marine and Freshwater Sediments: A Comparative Metagenomic Analysis Attend Virtually: https://michigantech.zoom.us/j/83736341316