Follow the A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum on Facebook
The A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum now has a Facebook page.
Visit the museum's Facebook page online, then Like or Follow the page for superb photos of mineral specimens, updates, deals and more!
Alumna Amanda DeCesare Named a Rising Star by Progressive Railroading
Husky alumna Amanda DeCesare has been named a Rising Star by Progressive Railroading.
DeCesare completed both her A.A.S. in civil engineering technology and her B.S. in construction management at Michigan Tech, graduating in 2005 and 2007, respectively. She is currently a project manager of public projects for CSX Transportation and was nominated by another CSX employee.
The nomination reads: "Amanda has facilitated completion of dozens of public grade crossing safety projects, working with state transportation officials to successfully construct and improve warning devices and close redundant crossings across her territory. Her approach is one of engaging collaboration with outside partners, while still adhering to the highest of safety standards. As a result, her positive impact is not just within the company, but extends to the hundreds of communities served by CSX."
Read more about DeCesare's current role and her advice for others interested in the railroad industry in the Rail News blog post.
TECH SCEnE REU Students to Present Final Projects on July 29
The students of the NSF-funded TECH SCEnE research experience for undergraduates (REU) program will ​have their final presentations July 29 from 1:30-5 p.m.
Come hear about the exciting projects TECH SCEnE students worked on this summer in collaboration with the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community (KBIC).
The projects will be presented at the Great Lakes Research Center, Room 202. Virtual attendees are also invited via Zoom.
Coming Up: Innovation Corps NSF Workshop Series
Are you interested in taking your innovative idea, technology or processes commercial? Husky Innovate is hosting a Summer 2021 Innovation Corps (I-Corps) National Science Foundation (NSF) workshop series designed to help participants advance their research ideas toward additional funding or outside adoption.
Entrepreneurially minded graduate and undergraduate students, faculty, staff, alumni and local community teams are invited to join the I-Corps Michigan Tech Site Program’s Lean Startup fall cohort. The site program is structured around lean startup teaching methods and principles used by NSF's national I-Corps program, which fosters entrepreneurship based in technology commercialization.
Michigan Tech and affiliate institution teams who complete the five-week workshop and customer discovery process are eligible for a $2,500 mini grant for continued customer discovery and prototyping supplies, and continued participation in the I-Corps program, which includes $50,000 in funding and additional training.
Participation in the workshop can lead to qualification for research and other funding from several granting agencies, including the NSF I-Corps and SBIR/STTR/PFI programs and various state and regional programs.
Past participants have reported that they saved time and money by better understanding potential applications of their technology, experienced improved engagement with teams and improved their ability to receive add-on funding.
Our summer cohort will meet online via Zoom on the following dates:
• Aug. 23, 4-8 p.m.
• Aug. 30, 4-6 p.m.
• Sept. 13, 4-6 p.m.
• Sept. 20, 4-8 p.m.
To participate, please register online. After registration is complete, a Zoom link will be sent via a Google Calendar invite.
Volleyball Earns Team Academic Award
The Huskies volleyball team has received the USMC/AVCA Team Academic Award from the United States Marine Corps and the American Volleyball Coaches Association for the ninth straight year.
Michigan Tech's team held a 3.74 GPA for the 2020-21 season, ranking in the top 20% of NCAA Division II. The Huskies were the only GLIAC team with Team Academic Honor Roll accolades.
Six Huskies were named to the GLIAC All-Academic Excellence Team and three others were on the GLIAC All-Academic Team. Standouts included Laura De Marchi, Megan Utlak, Lindy Oujiri and Lauren Richards.
Read more on the Michigan Tech Athletics website.
In the News
A Keweenaw Report story on the eighth annual Lake Superior Day Festival in Copper Harbor highlighted the log rolling event facilitated by Michigan Tech’s Outdoor Adventure Program and mentioned the presence of the University’s research vessel, Agassiz. MTU undergraduate Ashlyn Steer was interviewed.
Reminders
Get Vaccinated, Continue Washing and Sanitizing Hands
While Michigan Tech is at Health and Safety Level One, face coverings and daily symptom monitoring are no longer required. However, those who wish to continue wearing a face covering are encouraged to do so.
The MTU Flex Task Force also encourages University community members to get their vaccinations and continue with handwashing and hand-sanitizing practices.
*****
MS Defense: Logan Mikesell, Chem
M.S. in Chemistry candidate Logan Mikesell (Chem) will hold his thesis defense virtually today (July 21) at 3 p.m. Virtual attendees are invited to join via Zoom.
Mikesell's defense is titled "Base-labile protecting groups for stepwise peg synthesis."
*****
PhD Defense: Srinivas Kannan, BioMed
Doctoral candidate Srinivas Kannan (BioMed) will present his Ph.D. defense tomorrow (July 22) at 1 p.m. via Zoom.
Kannan's dissertation is titled "Characterization of proliferations and migration of breast cancer cells targeted by GLUT5-specific fructose mimic."
*****
VPR Research Series: FY22 Federal Research Budget Overview
Join the Office of the Vice President of Research tomorrow (July 22) from 11 a.m. to noon for an online Research Q&A session, which will feature a presentation titled "FY22 Federal Research Budget Overview" led by Joel Widder and Meg Thompson from Federal Science Partners.
This briefing will include an update on projected FY22 funding for National Science Foundation (NSF) and other key agencies.
Join this virtual session via Zoom.
Today's Campus Events
To have your event automatically appear, please submit them to the University Events Calendar.
Golf Junior Lessons
Golf Junior Lessons
*****Golf Senior 3 Man Scramble
Golf Senior 3 Man Scramble
*****Parent & Child Huskies Group Swim Lessons Summer Session 3
Come make a splash this summer 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...
*****UP & Moving Lunchtime High Noon Activity Break
We are a group of Michigan Tech graduate students who are focused on improving the health of our community. We are contributing to the COVID-19 response by providing health...
*****UP & Moving Lunchtime Noon-Thirty Activity Break
We are a group of Michigan Tech graduate students who are focused on improving the health of our community. We are contributing to the COVID-19 response by providing health...
*****Master's Defense: Logan Mikesell
Chemistry Advisor: Shiyue Fang Base-Labile Protecting Groups for Stepwise Peg Synthesis Attend Virtually: https://michigantech.zoom.us/j/86465666044
*****Junior Huskies Summer Swim Session 3
Come make a splash this summer in Junior Huskies Swim Clinic! This program provides additional attention and competitive guidance to proficient swimmers ages 6-17 who are...
*****Adult Huskies Summer Swim Session 3
Adult Huskies Summer Swim provides additional attention and competitive guidance to swimmers ages 18 and older who are looking to improve their swimming skills and fitness...
*****Music in Sacred Spaces: conScience
conScience: Michigan Tech Chamber Singers, under the direction of Dr. Jared Anderson, present a series of three recorded mini-concerts in historic sacred spaces in the Copper...