March 16, 2026

Don’t forget to add Family Fun Day to your calendar for Saturday, March 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. All Michigan Tech faculty and staff and their families are invited to enjoy a day of free activities, including recreation at the SDC, time on the Tech Trails, group fitness, and more—plus a free lunch while supplies last. The full schedule of activities is now live, so check it out and be sure to put it on your calendar:

There will be no pre-registration this year. Please bring your HuskyCard to check in at the door. To help things run smoothly, please complete the event waiver ahead of time and bring it with you. Waivers will also be available at the door if you prefer to complete them at check-in.

We invite you to join us at the annual Undergraduate Research & Scholarship Symposium (URSS). URSS is set for Friday, March 20, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the Rozsa Lobby, with awards announced at 3:15 p.m. This event highlights the outstanding research conducted by Michigan Tech’s undergraduate students, showcasing a wide range of disciplines and innovative projects.

Attending URSS is a great way to support and celebrate our student researchers as they present their work and share their discoveries. It’s also an opportunity to engage in conversations with students, ask questions about their research, and gain insight into the exciting projects happening across campus. For faculty and staff who mentor students, this event offers an excellent introduction to the many research opportunities available at Michigan Tech; please encourage them to attend.

Thank you for supporting our student researchers and helping foster the next generation of scholars. We hope to see you there!

Registration is now open for the 2026 Upper Peninsula Teaching & Learning Conference (UP-TLC), hosted this year by Northern Michigan University in Marquette. The conference will take place May 29, with a pre-conference workshop on May 28.

UP-TLC brings together educators from across the Upper Peninsula to share innovative teaching practices, research, and strategies that support student success. Sessions highlight topics such as teaching with technology, active and inclusive learning practices, and approaches that enhance student engagement and learning.

The pre-conference workshop, "Exploring AI for Teaching and Learning: A Hands-On Workshop," will provide participants with an opportunity to explore emerging generative AI tools and practical applications for teaching and learning. Please note that seating for the pre-conference workshop is limited, so early registration is strongly encouraged.

Faculty and staff interested in attending should coordinate with their department and/or college regarding registration payment, transportation, and housing needs. 

Register online. Additional conference information can be found on Northern Michigan University's website. 

The College of Sciences and Arts (CSA) seminar presented by Matthew Weber, postdoctoral fellow at the University of Iowa, has been canceled due to weather.

As spring cleaning season approaches our homes and our campus buildings, the Michigan Tech Archives would like to remind everyone that we welcome gifts of books, manuscripts, photographs, and other historical materials that relate to the history of Michigan Tech and the western Upper Peninsula. It is, in part, through such generosity that the Archives is able to add depth and diversity to the archival resources made available to our research communities.

We are especially grateful to colleagues and new friends across our campus community who often reach out to us when they find materials of enduring historical importance when cleaning or rearranging department spaces.

As a reminder, if you find materials in your office or department that might be a good fit for the archives please reach out to the University Archivist or a team member in the Archives before routing your gift via campus mail or walking in to drop off material. This helps us review the contents prior to delivery to make sure it is a good fit for our collections, prepare to receive the material, and execute the necessary donation paperwork.

Unsolicited donations or materials that show up anonymously can be overwhelming to our staff and disrupt the ability to track provenance and tell the entire story of the collection in our intake paperwork. Tracking the custody of material is a small but important step to properly getting the material ready for the research community. If you have any questions or wish to offer materials to the Archives, please email the team at copper@mtu.edu or call the department at 7-2505. You may also email the University Archivist, Lindsay Hiltunen, directly at lehalkol@mtu.edu.

Fiber crafters from the Michigan Tech community! If you knit, crochet, spin, embroider, cross-stitch, bead, weave or do any other kind of craft involving yarn, cloth, fiber or string, this is the meetup for you. Feel free to bring your lunch as well as your works in progress. We welcome students, staff, faculty and the community — the more the merrier!

Our meetings will be on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at the Van Pelt and Opie Library in Library 103 from noon to 1 p.m.

Matthew Szydagis from the State University of New York (SUNY), University at Albany, will present at this week’s Physics Colloquium.

Szydagis’ presentation is titled “A Discovery of a Potential New Application for Supercooled Water in Physics”.

The seminar will be presented at 4 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, in Fisher 139. The coffee hour will be held at 3:30 p.m. in the Fisher Hall Lobby.

Read Szydagis’ abstract and bio on the University Events Calendar. 

Job Posting for Monday, March 16, 2026

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.

Visiting Assistant Teaching Professor, Civil, Environmental & Geospatial Engineering

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.

My UP Now picked up a Keweenaw Report story featuring Michigan Tech graduate student Tucker Nielsen (industrial heritage and archaeology) and his nomination for a Midwestern Association of Graduate Schools Distinguished Thesis Award for research using LEGO bricks to help students break down complex writing concepts. The announcement appeared in Tech Today on March 4.

The Daily Mining Gazette mentioned Michigan Tech in a brief about Tau Kappa Epsilon hosting its “Tub Push” philanthropy fundraiser on campus to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Foundry Planet featured Michigan Tech alum Michelle Fields ’95 (B.S. Metallurgical Engineering) in a story recognizing her as a 2026 STEP Ahead Award honoree from the Manufacturing Institute for her leadership in the manufacturing industry.

WZMQ 19 News reported on two Michigan Tech athletics honors, including Stiven Sardarian being named CCHA Forward of the Year and Marcus Tomashek earning D2CCA First Team All-Region honors for men’s basketball.

How to Report Accessibility Barriers

Michigan Technological University is committed to equal access and the civil rights of individuals with disabilities. We make consistent efforts to remove barriers to our programs, activities and services wherever they exist. To help us identify barriers, please consider the following reporting options:

Barriers in the Physical Environment 
If you encounter a physical environment barrier, such as an inoperative elevator, blocked access ramps, water or ice accumulations, or improper use of designated accessible parking spaces, please complete and submit the Physical Environment Barrier Reporting form to Michigan Tech’s ADA/504 coordinator.

Barriers in the Digital Environment:
If you encounter a digital barrier that impedes your ability to access University information and communication technologies (ICT), such as University systems, websites, electronic documents and educational and training materials, please complete and submit a Digital Accessibility Barrier form to Michigan Tech’s Accessible Technology Working Group.

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Learn About MTU's Online Tech MBA and MEM Degrees

Michigan Tech’s Global Campus invites you to a live Third Thursday webinar on Thursday, March 19, at 11:30 a.m. ET, featuring two online graduate programs for today’s technical professionals: the Tech MBA® and Master of Engineering Management (MEM).

Two Online Degrees from the College of Business, One Big Next Step
As organizations face rapid change, they need leaders who can connect technology, strategy and execution. This session is designed for professionals who want to grow into higher-impact roles while continuing to work.

What You'll Get:

• A side-by-side look at the AACSB-accredited Tech MBA® and MEM programs
• Insights into the STEM-focused program curricula
• Guidance on admissions and next steps
• Live Q&A with faculty and enrollment advisors

Who Should Attend:
This webinar is a strong fit if you are:

• Working in STEM, engineering or operations
• Moving toward leadership or people/project management roles
• A working professional aiming to strengthen business and decision-making skills in technical environments
• A senior interested in a practical, online graduate degree that fits your schedule

Reserve your spot to learn which degree path best aligns with your goals.

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HRI Seminar Speaker: Eugene Manley

The Health Research Institute (HRI) will host a seminar presented by alumni speaker Eugene Manley, Ph.D., founder and CEO of the SCHEQ Foundation, tomorrow, March 17, from 2-3 p.m. in MUB Ballroom B2.

The mission of SCHEQ (STEMM & Cancer Health Equity) is to increase STEMM workforce diversity and improve outcomes for underrepresented, underserved and marginalized populations across the cancer care continuum.

Manley's seminar will address his path to founding the SCHEQ Foundation.

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ATM Colloquium: Grad Student Presentation

The following Atmospheric Science (ATM) graduate student will be presenting her research progress at an ATM Colloquium:

• Geeta Nain (advised by Pengfei Xue) 

This will be an in-person event. The student will give her talk at 4 p.m. on Mon., March 16, in Fisher 101.

Read Nain's presentation title and abstract at the University Events Calendar.

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Campus Safety Reminder: Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls

As Heikki Lunta is still providing snow on campus, warm days and cold nights are creating challenges in our daily Husky life. But with the warmer weather of the season comes some serious challenges, including slips, trips and falls — the No. 1 cause of injuries and lost time at Michigan Tech. These incidents affect students, faculty and staff alike, disrupting academics, research and campus operations. By taking a few extra steps of caution, we can enjoy this spring warm up safely and keep our Husky community safe and strong all season long.

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) would like to remind everyone:

• Slips and falls don’t just cause bruises — they can lead to sprains, fractures and extended recovery time.
• Lost time from injuries affects academics, research and campus operations.
• Prevention is easier than recovery. Small choices make a big difference!

If you do have a slip, trip or fall, please have your supervisor complete EHS’ Injury/Incident Report (instructions for reporting through the Experience portal can be found on our Incident and Injury Reporting page).

EHS Husky Tips for Staying Safe This Winter:

• Wear appropriate footwear: Snow boots may not win a fashion show, but they’ll help you avoid an unplanned performance in the “Slip, Trip and Fall” ballet.
• Slow down: Give yourself extra time to get to class or work. Rushing increases the chance of a fall.
• Use designated walkways: Stick to cleared and salted paths whenever possible. Avoid shortcuts across snowbanks.
• Stay visible: With shorter days, reflective gear or bright clothing helps drivers and cyclists see you when walking to and from campus in the dark. Consider using flashing lights and/or carrying a flashlight when walking in the dark.
• Report hazards: If you notice icy spots, slippery walkways or snow-blocked walkways, call the University's Facilities Snow Hotline at 906‑483‑SNOW (7669) to report slippery conditions immediately.
• Watch for wet floors: Slippery surfaces don’t end at the doorway! Be aware of wet and slippery steps, ramps and hallways within buildings.

Although safety is a year-round Husky community effort, UP springtime requires extra awareness and precautions. By looking out for one another, Huskies can reduce injuries and keep our campus safe and healthy through the long Keweenaw spring thaw. So whether you’re heading to the office in the morning or walking to a meeting, remember: A few extra steps of caution can prevent weeks of recovery.

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Husky Folio Workshops: Capture the Power of Reflection

Are you looking for powerful ways to incorporate meaningful reflection and “folio thinking” into your courses? Join us for a series of three, one-hour workshops designed to help you master Husky Folio powered by PebblePad.

While all are welcome, these sessions are highly recommended for anyone teaching Essential Education courses.

Which sessions should I attend? That depends on how you plan to use PebblePad:

• Essential Ed Option 1 - Students create a page or portfolio and share a link to Canvas: Session 1 - Husky Folio Basics is perfect for you.
• Essential Ed Option 2 - Faculty connect Canvas Assignments to PebblePad: it is recommended that you attend all three sessions.

Workshop Series Schedule

Choose the series that best fits your schedule. All sessions run from 12-12:50 p.m. in Library 243.

1. Husky Folio: Basics, March 17: Get familiar with the PebblePad dashboard, key terminology, and the various components of the tool from a learner's perspective.
2. Husky Folio: Structured Templates and Workbooks, March 24: Learn to design and build structured learning materials for your students, guiding them through complex assignments or required portfolio components.
3. Husky Folio: Behind the Scenes, March 31: Master ATLAS, the administrative side of Husky Folio. You'll learn how to connect your course to PebblePad, link to it from Canvas assignments, review student work submitted to ATLAS, and provide feedback.

To attend one or more of these workshops, complete the Husky Folio Workshop Registration Form. Can’t make these dates? Please contact AJ Hamlin at ahamlin@mtu.edu so we can notify you of future sessions.

Prefer self-paced learning?

This year, PebblePad is offering free self-serve training! This is a great option if you prefer to learn to use PebblePad on your own schedule. To learn more and sign up, please visit PebblePad self-serve training web page.

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

New Huskies Orientation Paperwork Session

Monday, March 16, 8–10 a.m.

New Huskies Orientation Paperwork Session

Monday, March 16, 8–10 a.m.

Women's Rights are Human Rights: International Posters on Gender-based Inequality, Violence, and Discrimination Gallery Exhibit - Rozsa Art Galleries

Monday, March 16, 8 a.m.–8 p.m. | Rozsa Art Galleries, Rozsa Art Galleries A-Space

MICHIGAN TECH ART SERIES EVENT Women’s Rights are Human Rights is a fitting title for an exhibition of women’s rights and advocacy posters, as it was a term used in the women’s rights movement and was the title of an important speech given by Hillary Rodham Clinton in 1995 at the United Nations Fourth World Conference on Women in Beijing. This exhibition features posters created by artsit of all genders to celebrate and acknowledge the vital role that all citizens should play in protecting and promoting human rights while challenging gender inequality and stereotypes, advancing reproductive and sexual rights, protecting women and girls against brutality, and promoting women’s empowerment and participation in society. These poster images challenge patriarchal attitudes that subordinate, stigmatize or restrict women from achieving their fullest potential. These images argue for the elimination of discrimination against women and girls enabling empowerment of women and achievement of real equality between women and men that fosters societal stability and human dignity. Learn more at womensrightsarehumanrights.org Things to know ROZSA ART GALLERIES HOURS | M-F 8 a.m.-8 p.m. and…

Triangle Fraternity Extra Life 2026 Charity Event

Monday, March 16, 12 p.m.–12 a.m. | Wadsworth Annex (Wads G11)

Come play games and watch our livestreamed events during Triangle's annual Extra Life Charity Event and Livestream! Detailed information on events and registration in the information link: Extra Life 2026 Information When/Where: March 15th, 12:00PM to 12:00AM in the Wadsworth Annex (The room next to the Cafe, Wads G11) Cost: $5 entry fee Things to doWatch or participate in the livestreamed events throughout the day (see schedule below)Play on several console setups provided by the brothers of Triangle FraternityPlay board games provided by the board game club, Gamers AnonymousSchedulePRESENTED BY SMASH CLUB AT MTU 12:00PM - 4:00PM Smash Ultimate Tournament PRESENTED BY FIGHTING GAME CLUB AT MTU 4:30PM - 6:00PM Street Fighter 6 Tournament 6:00PM - 7:30PM Among Us Arena Tournament 7:30PM - 8:00PM FGC Member Showcase Matches PRESENTED BY TRIANGLE FRATERNITY 8:15PM - 9:15PM Balatro Set Seed Challenge 9:30PM - 10:30PM Ultimate Chicken Horse Bracket 10:45PM - 11:45PM ROUNDS King of the Hill What is Extra Life?Extra Life is a fundraising program of Children’s Miracle Network®. The Extra Life community fundraises year-round for local children's hospitals to fund critical…

ASCII - Editors meeting

Monday, March 16, 3–4 p.m. | Fisher 0231

Come help us make The Byte, ASCII's computing newspaper. Help write articles or just get more information. Looking for journalist, editors, or anyone interested in computing.

ATM Colloquium - Graduate Student Presentation (Nain)

Monday, March 16, 4–5 p.m. | Fisher Hall, 101

Please join ATM graduate student, Geeta Nain for her presentation on Monday, March 16 at 4 PM - Fisher Hall 101. Geeta Nain (Advisor: Pengfei Xue) Hurricane Wind Models with Observations and Coupled Physics Accurate representation of hurricane wind structure is critical for forecasting hazards such as damaging winds and storm surge. Parametric wind models are widely used in forecasting and risk applications because of their computational efficiency, yet they often struggle to represent the asymmetric and radially complex wind patterns observed in real storms—particularly in the intermediate and outer-core region where damaging winds frequently extend far from the storm center. This talk presents a combined observational and process-based investigation aimed at improving parametric representations of hurricane winds. First, nearly a decade of Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) surface wind retrievals (2016–2025) is used to evaluate systematic biases in a widely used parametric wind model. By analyzing storm-centered wind structure, we identify where model representations diverge from observed radial decay and asymmetry. Second, we examine the physical processes that shape hurricane wind…

Huskies Swim Training - Session 3

Monday, March 16, 4–5 p.m. | Student Development Complex (SDC), Pool

Huskies Swim Training is a program that provides additional attention and competitive guidance to advanced swimmers looking to focus on stroke technique and efficiency. Sessions will be designed to improve swimming through stroke drills and swimming sets focused on endurance, speed, and race strategy. Coaches will provide feedback and stroke correction in a group environment with an emphasis on promoting a love for competitive swimming and lifelong skills such as discipline, dedication, and teamwork. Come be part of the pack! Competitve swimming opportunities are now availabe to current Huskies Swim Training participants!

HuskyLEAD - Managing Organizational Conflict

Monday, March 16, 4–5 p.m. | Fisher 132

Join us for a practical workshop on managing organizational conflict aimed to help you navigate conflict in any groups you’re a part of. Through guided discussion and real-life scenarios, participants will explore strategies for addressing disagreements within their organizations, even when those conflicts involve friends. This session will equip you with tools to communicate effectively, manage tension, and strengthen relationships while working toward shared goals.

Parent & Child Aquatics (Ages 6 mo-3 yrs) - Session 2

Monday, March 16, 5:10–5:50 p.m. | Student Development Complex (SDC), Pool

Come make a splash in Huskies Group Swim Lessons! American Red Cross Parent & Child Aquatics levels are being offered at the SDC Pool for ages 6 months to 3 years old. A parent is required to be in the water with each participant.

Preschool Aquatics (Ages 4-5 years) - Session 2

Monday, March 16, 5:10–5:50 p.m. | Student Development Complex (SDC), Pool

Come make a splash in Huskies Group Swim Lessons! American Red Cross Preschool Aquatics levels are being offered at the SDC Pool for ages 4 to 5 years old.

Indian Horse Movie Showing

Monday, March 16, 6:30–9:00 p.m. | Michigan Tech Van Pelt and Opie Library

On Monday, March 16, 6:30-9 pm, participants will view the film Indian Horse (104 min) about Saul Indian Horse, a young Canadian First Nations boy who survives Canada's Indian residential school system to become a star ice hockey player, followed by facilitated discussion, refreshments and visiting the exhibit. All events are free and open to the public.

Pickleball Club Weekly Practice/Meeting

Monday, March 16, 9–11 p.m. | Gates Tennis Center

Come join us at Gates Tennis Center for some Pickleball! We have equipment that is free to use and its a great way to have some friendly competition against fellow huskies. If you have never played pickleball and want to learn, then you came to the right place! We can teach you how play, so feel free to come at any time and join in on the fun.