July 18, 2025

Career Fair opportunities at Michigan Tech just got even better! This October, a month after the University's renowned Career Fair, the College of Business will host its first exclusive career event for Huskies across all business disciplines.

“We’re excited to offer this opportunity to employers looking for top talent,” said Dean Johnson, dean of the College of Business. “As the only business college in Michigan embedded in a public technological research university, our STEM-infused programs are unique and our students are both tech- and business-savvy.”

Employers interested in participating in the College of Business Career Fair are welcome to sign up now for the event, which is planned from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Oct. 23 in the Memorial Union Building Ballroom. There’s no fee to participate. Interview space will be provided at no charge on Oct. 24.

This new event is being held by the College in conjunction with Michigan Tech Career Services, which hosts Tech's fall and spring Career Fairs as well as Career Fest events that bring Huskies together with employers.

Get more details and find out how to participate at the College of Business Newsblog.

Congratulations to Colin Brooks of the Michigan Tech Research Institute! On July 10, Gov. Gretchen Whitmer appointed Brooks to the Michigan Truck Safety Commission.

Brooks is a senior research scientist at MTRI. He brings over 30 years of expertise in applying remote sensing and GIS (geographic information systems) technologies to understand and model both transportation systems and environmental processes. This appointment recognizes Brooks' extensive contributions and Michigan Tech's commitment to transportation research and innovation. His term begins Aug. 5 and ends in August 2027.

The National Science Foundation-funded project “REU Site: InSPiRES: Integrated Circuits and Semiconductor Processes to Promote Responsible Engineering and Sustainability” at Michigan Tech will host a talk on Monday, July 21, at 3 p.m. in H-STEM 348.

Peijia Lin, research associate in the Department of Chemical Engineering, Michigan Technological University, will present "Closing the Loop of Battery Recycling via Sustainable Mining Technologies."

From the abstract:
Critical minerals/metals, including rare earth elements, battery elements, and precious metals, are important gradients that enable advancements in modern technologies and energy storage techniques. These important elements, primarily existing in Mother Earth, are mined from the ground, extracted, and undergo a series of separation and purification steps to be transformed into their usable forms. However, the primary resources are relatively dilute, unrenewable, and refractory, which has put the domestic supply chain of critical metals in great concern nowadays. With the depletion of ore grades and historic mining methods mainly focused on primary sources, there is a need for the mining/metallurgical technologies to be developed more sustainably. This presentation introduces the concept of sustainable mining and/or urban mining, which has been growing fast in the past decades. Unlike conventional mining methods, sustainable mining seeks to explore a variety of primary and secondary resources and integrates different processing methods to meet the growing demand for critical metals. Here in our chemical processing lab, we integrate metal-bearing secondary resources with primary ore bodies, utilizing them as a synergistic feedstock to enhance the valuable content in the feed, improve processing efficiency, minimize environmental impact, and mitigate the risk of falling short of critical metal supplies. The final products resulting from our designed process flow sheet, which meet the commercial specifications with over 99% purity and 90% recovery, are returned to the cradle of battery manufacturing.

Lin specializes in hydrometallurgy, chemical processing, waste recycling and water treatment techniques. Her research interest lies in the recycling of critical metals from waste batteries and mine tailings. She obtained her Ph.D. in Mining Engineering at the University of Kentucky, focusing on the recycling of valuable metals, including base metals (Cu, Ni, Co), precious metals (Au, Ag), and rare earth elements, from various sources of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) using metallurgical processes.

At MTU, Lin has worked with Professor Lei Pan on the Battery Recycling Project, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy’s Vehicle Technology Office (DOE-VTO). She is leading the metallurgical processing to produce high-purity battery components from various resources, including end-of-life batteries, electronic wastes, primary minerals and plant wastewater.

Job Postings for Friday, July 18, 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.

Senior Office Assistant (12 months, 40 hours), Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences (UAW posting dates July 18 to July 24, 2025 — external applicants are encouraged to apply; however, internal UAW applicants are given first consideration if they apply during the internal UAW posting dates). Apply online.

Information Security Analyst (two positions available), Information Technology (applicants are encouraged to apply by Aug. 3, 2025, for ensured consideration). 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.

Sai Chitta (CEGE/MTTI) is the principal investigator on a project that has received a $199,638 research and development grant from the National Science Foundation.

The project is titled "ERI: Experimental study of grain-scale mechanics in bonded sands."

This is a potential two-year project.

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Quang Tran (CEGE/MTTI) is the principal investigator on a project that has received a $199,581 research and development grant from the National Science Foundation.

The project is titled "ERI: Optimizing Interlayer Delay Timing in 3D Concrete Printing Using Rayleigh Waves."

This is a potential two-year project.

University President Rick Koubek was a guest on the July 16 episode of The Michigan Opportunity podcast, where he discussed Michigan Tech's tech and research resources, as well as the University's efforts to prepare students for careers and retain top talent in the state.

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The A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum was mentioned by the Battle Creek Enquirer in a story about seven Michigan museums worth visiting. The museum is noted for its extensive collection of over 40,000 rock and mineral samples native to the Great Lakes region. 

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The Daily Mining Gazette covered Michigan Tech cross county and track and field's Sam Lange being named to the 2025 CSC Academic All-America Second Team for the second consecutive year.

Banner Maintenance on Sunday

A Banner production system maintenance window is scheduled for Sunday, July 20, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The following production services will be unavailable during that time:

• Banner
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• Experience
• ASPIRE
• Course Tools
• OAP Rental System
• Oracle Reports
• UC4/Appworx
• Virtual Cashiering
• WebFocus

If you have any questions or concerns, we can help. Email IT at it-help@mtu.edu or call 906-487-1111.

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Perceptive Content System Maintenance on Sunday

On Sunday, July 20, from 8 a.m. to noon, Perceptive Content will be unavailable while we perform maintenance.

Affected departments include:

• Advancement
• Admissions
• Business Support Center
• Campus Store and University Images
• Facilities
• Financial Services and Operations
• Graduate School
• Human Resources
• International Programs and Services
• Michigan Tech IT
• MTRI
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• Registrar's Office
• Residential Living
• Sponsored Programs
• Summer Youth Programs
• University Marketing and Communications

We will not be updating the Perceptive Content client during this upgrade, so you do not need to back up your files.

If you have questions about this maintenance, we can help. Email IT at it-help@mtu.edu or call 906-487-1111.

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Part 1 - Summer Orientation - Session 4

Friday, July 18, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. | Michigan Tech Campus

This year orientation programs will look a little different from years past. Incoming students will be required to attend one of four, 2-day summer orientation sessions and the fall orientation session. The summer sessions are designed to have students meet with an academic advisor, get important information regarding registration and placement tests, as well as the opportunity to engage with campus resources. Registration for one of our summer sessions will be available in February, 2025.

Volleyball : Summer High School All-Skills Camp

Friday, July 18, 9:00 a.m.–1:30 p.m. | Student Development Complex (SDC), Multi-Purpose

This camp is designed specifically for players with goals of improving their overall technique and tactical knowledge of the game. Through the All Skills Camp, you’ll fine-tune your technique and advance your knowledge of the game. We will focus on how to successfully play the game above the net (blocking and attacking) and work to improve the fundamentals—serving, passing, setting, and defense. There will also be a segment devoted exclusively to position training. You’ll have a blast meeting and playing with new friends in the SDC Varsity Gym.

KISMA Volunteer Buckthorn Removal Event

Friday, July 18, 1:00 p.m.–2:30 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