Application Now Open for Spring 2022 Finishing Fellowships

Applications for Spring 2022 Finishing Fellowships are being accepted and are due to the Graduate School no later than 4 p.m. on Oct. 21. Please email applications to gradschool@mtu.edu.

Instructions on the application and evaluation process are found online. Students are eligible if all of the following criteria are met:

  1. Must be a PhD student.
  2. Must expect to finish during the semester supported as a finishing fellow.
  3. Must have submitted no more than one previous application for a finishing fellowship.
  4. Must be eligible for candidacy (tuition charged at Research Mode rate) at the time of application.
  5. Must not hold a final oral examination ("defense") prior to the start of the award semester.

Finishing Fellowships provide support to Ph.D. candidates who are close to completing their degrees. These fellowships are available through the generosity of alumni and friends of the University. They are intended to recognize outstanding Ph.D. candidates who are in need of financial support to finish their degrees and are also contributing to the attainment of goals outlined in the Michigan Tech Strategic Plan.

The Graduate School anticipates funding up to 10 fellowships with support ranging from $2,000 to full support (stipend plus tuition). Students who receive full support through a Finishing Fellowship may not accept any other employment. For example, students cannot be fully supported by a Finishing Fellowship and accept support as a GTA or GRA.

Staff Council Invites New Members

Staff Council, one of the key representative units on campus, invites and welcomes new members to its annual organizational meeting at noon next Thursday (Sept. 16) in the Wads Cherry Room. Lunch will be provided via Wads Dining Hall dining pass. For planning purposes, please complete the form by 5 p.m. on Sept. 14 if you plan to attend.

What is Staff Council?
Staff Council was created in 1991 as a service organization for the University. Staff Council is made up of staff members from all levels at Michigan Tech, and it supports activities and resources that provide recognition for staff achievement and opportunities for professional development, and enhance the working environment and campus community.

What does Staff Council do for you and the University?
Staff Council sponsors the following annual events: Making A Difference Awards, Family Fun Day, and Staff Service Recognition Awards. Members also serve on search committees and help out with other special University initiatives and task forces that require staff representation, create and distribute the Employee Wall Calendar, and various other campus activities.

Who is involved with Staff Council?
Staff Council exists to support all University staff employees: full-time, temporary, part-time, nine-month or 10-month; union/non-union; and non-student and non-faculty. Participation in Staff Council, including its committee functions, is recognized as a valuable contribution and service to the University. Time to participate in Staff Council functions will be arranged with an employee's immediate supervisor or with Human Resources if there should be a disagreement.

Membership on Staff Council is voluntary and is open and available to any staff member. A diverse group better serves the University, so Staff Council strives to involve members from every employment classification. Officer positions within the council consist of a chair, vice chair, secretary and financial custodian. Elections are held annually in June.

Follow the A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum on Facebook

Follow the A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum on Facebook for fabulous mineral photos, unique facts and sales in our gift shop. Tag us using @mineralmuseumofMTU.

Admission to the museum is waived for Michigan Tech students, faculty and staff with your Tech ID card. Our normal hours are Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Study Abroad Virtual Fair

Adventure is calling, HOWL back! The Michigan Tech Study Abroad Virtual Fair will be held over Zoom on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (Sept. 13-15). Students can take advantage of the fair to meet with study abroad professionals and learn about program opportunities and how to plan their adventures. 

Attendees are required to register in advance for each session. All sessions will be recorded and posted to the Michigan Tech Study Abroad YouTube channel. Questions can be sent to studyabroad@mtu.edu.

Study Abroad Virtual Fair Schedule:

MONDAY SESSIONS

  • 12-1 p.m. — Michigan Tech Faculty-Led Study Abroad: Cumbria and Greece
    Explore castles and museums in England and Scotland! Walk the ancient ruins and art of Greece! Attend this session to learn how you can go abroad next summer with professor Carl Blair to England and Greece, and earn HASS credits. Register now.

  • 4-5 p.m. — Discover the World with ISA and TEAN
    Intern, volunteer, research, study — so many options and locations to choose from with International Studies Abroad (ISA) and The Education Abroad Network (TEAN)! Choose from semester, summer and year-long programs across the globe. Options for all majors! Register now.

  • 4-5 p.m. — Explore Cyprus with Global Semesters
    Spend a semester or summer at the University of Nicosia in Cyprus, a Mediterranean island country. Course options vary from pre-med, engineering and business to communications and more! This program is ideal for those who plan on going to medical school. Register now.

TUESDAY SESSIONS

  • 4-5 p.m. — Go Somewhere Different with USAC
    Go off the beaten path with University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC). Choose from 50 unique locations throughout the world where you can immerse yourself in a new language, discover different places, and make new friends. Register now.

  • 4-5 p.m. — Japanese Language and Culture with JCMU
    Are you interested in Japanese language and culture? JCMU offers intensive Japanese language programs for all levels. Learn how you can live in Japan and earn HASS credits. Register now.

  • 4-5 p.m. — Michigan Tech Peace Corps Prep
    Attend this session to learn about the Michigan Tech Peace Corps Prep certificate program and opportunities to serve in the Peace Corps! Volunteering in the Peace Corps is an opportunity to live abroad for two years in an underserved community, learn a new language, build partnerships and work on community projects. Register now.

WEDNESDAY SESSIONS

  • 12-1 p.m. — Prosperity by Design: Engineers Without Borders and iDesign
    Travel abroad with your peers to work on economically sustainable engineering projects that improve the quality of life in disadvantaged communities. Attend this session to hear from Michigan Tech students who've participated in International Senior Design (iDesign) and Engineers Without Borders (EWB). Register now.

  • 4-5 p.m. — Operations and Supply Chain in Germany
    Travel abroad to Bremen, Germany, with your peers to observe Germany's large-scale industrial operations in automotive, processing plants and aerospace. Tour companies such as Volkswagen Autostadt, Mercedes and Becks Brewery. Attend this session to learn more about this Michigan Tech faculty study abroad program. Register now.

  • 4-5 p.m. — Electrical and Computer Engineering in France
    Attention electrical and computer engineering students! Learn how you can study in France and earn Michigan Tech credits in the ENSEA French American Program during your third year, spring semester. Register now.

  • 5:30-7:30 p.m. — Michigan Tech Faculty-Led Study Abroad
    Consider participating in a faculty-led study AWAY program to earn Michigan Tech credits and travel with your faculty and peers. This session will highlight programs taking place in the Bahamas, Costa Rica, England, Finland, Greece and Ireland, and along the U.S. Amtrak rail line. Join this session at any time — presentations will take place in Zoom breakout rooms on a rotating schedule. Register now.

AAUW Fellowship Application Support

The Graduate School is offering writing support to assist graduate students in applying for American Association of University Women (AAUW) domestic and international fellowships.

Funding amounts vary from $6,000 to $30,000 and may be available for master’s, doctoral and postdoctoral studies. Applications are due Nov. 1 until Nov. 15. See the AAUW Fellowships & Grants web page for more details.

Questions? Contact Sarah Isaacson, GLAS program director, at sisaacso@mtu.edu

Cross Country Runs Friday at Wayne State

Nearly two full years have passed since their last counting competition, but the Michigan Tech men's and women's cross country teams are set to run in the Wayne State Warrior Challenge tomorrow (Sept. 10) at 6:15 p.m.

The races commence at Willow Metropark in New Boston, Michigan, with the women completing 6,000 meters and the men 8,000 meters.

Read more at the Michigan Tech Athletics website.

Job Posting

Job Postings for Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021

Staff and faculty job descriptions are available on the Human Resources website. For more information regarding staff positions, call 906-487-2280 or email mtujobs@mtu.edu.

For more information regarding faculty positions, contact the academic department in which the position is posted. 

Office Assistant 6, Chemical Engineering (UAW posting Sept. 9 to Sept. 15, 2021 — internal UAW applicants are given first consideration if they apply during the UAW 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 mtujobs@mtu.edu.

New Funding

Erika Vye (GLRC) is the principal investigator (PI) on a project that has received a $296,686 research and development grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF).

The project is titled "EAGER: Geoheritage and Two-Eyed Seeing - Advances in Interdisciplinary Earth Science Research, Learning, and Inclusion Through Shared Ways of Knowing."

Valoree Gagnon and Amanda Gonczi (GLRC) and Don Lafreniere (Social Sciences/GLRC) are co-PIs on this potential two-year project.

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Fengjing Liu (CFRES/ESC) is the PI on a project that has received a $90,000 research and development grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service, Northern Research Station.

The project is titled "Ash Ecosystem Processes Across an EAB Infestation Gradient."

This is a potential two-year project.

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Bruce Lee (BioMed) is the PI in a project that has received a $404,050 research and development grant from the U.S. Department of Defense, Office of Naval Research.

The project is titled "Enhancing Research for biomimetic smart adhesives and biomaterials."

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Raymond Shaw (Physics/EPSSI) is the PI on a project that has received a $209,975 research and development grant from the NSF.

The project is titled "CIF: Making the Pi Convection-Cloud Chamber Available to the Community for Aerosol-Cloud-Turbulence Research."

Will Cantrell and Claudio Mazzoleni (Physics/EPSSI) and Lynn Mazzoleni (Chemistry/EPSSI) are co-PIs on this potential five-year project.

In the News

An in-depth feature story on Michigan Tech’s enrollment for the 2021-22 academic year ran in the Daily Mining Gazette. President Rick Koubek was interviewed.

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Guy Meadows (GLRC) was interviewed for an MLive story on industrial plastic pellets called nurdles that are littering Great Lakes beaches.

Reminders

Face Coverings Required Indoors on Campus

While Michigan Tech is at Health and Safety Level Two, face coverings must be worn indoors. This applies to all students, employees, and visitors, regardless of vaccination status.

In Level Two, students and employees are not required to monitor their symptoms daily prior to coming to campus. But, individuals should be mindful of their own symptoms. A useful monitoring tool is available from the CDC. 

During all Health and Safety Levels, no one with COVID-19 symptoms is allowed on campus. 

Michigan Tech strongly recommends that all employees and students receive the COVID-19 vaccine and continue with handwashing and hand-sanitizing practices, especially in light of the virulence of the COVID-19 delta variant.

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Open House for Centers, Institutes and Shared Facilities

On behalf of the Associate Vice President for Research Development (AVPRD) Office, we invite scholars, creators and researchers to attend the upcoming Open House for Centers, Institutes and Shared Facilities on Friday (Sept. 10) from 1-5 p.m. in MUB Ballroom A.

The open house will immediately follow the Staff Council Welcome Back Picnic at the Rozsa Center. People are welcome to bring their lunches over from the picnic and finish them in the ballroom.

The event will feature two-minute "Tech Talks" from center, institute and shared facility directors, providing attendees with an opportunity to learn about the mission and research interests of Michigan Tech's variety of research areas and facilities.

After the introductions, guests will have the opportunity to tour the centers, institutes or shared facilities that interest them; meet with other members and users; and learn more about how these organizations can support their work.

The afternoon will conclude with an informal reception at Rovano Plaza (the outdoor area next to the Library) from 4-5 p.m. where researchers and directors can continue conversations.

For more information or a calendar invitation, please contact Brent Burns at bburns@mtu.edu.

Thank you for considering attending this important event, which is intended to help you network with others on campus and assist you with gaining access to the resources and assistance that Michigan Tech's centers, institutes and shared facilities provide.

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Midcareer Faculty Mentoring Orientation

Are you an associate professor? Post-tenure faculty face unique career challenges and opportunities. Advanced Career Management (ACM) is a peer-mentoring program designed to help you develop career plans to meet your goals.

An orientation session will be held Sept. 20 from 1-2 p.m. at the MUB in Alumni Lounge A (Room 107A). We will explain the ACM program, provide tools for career self-development and show how career-affinity groups will work. Following the introductory workshop, you will have the opportunity to join one of our ACM career-affinity groups. All participants in this session will receive professional development credit in Digital Measures.

If you have any questions, please check our website for information or send an email to advance-mtu@mtu.edu.

The ACM program is part of ADVANCE at Michigan Tech, an NSF-funded initiative dedicated to increasing faculty retention, improving campus climate and enhancing the career success of our faculty.

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Physics Colloquium

Dennis Livesay (CC) will give a talk on "The Distance Constraint Model: A Flexible Approach to Understand Protein Thermodynamics"  today (Sept. 9) at 4 p.m. in Fisher Hall 139.

Read more about Livesay's research background and the presentation on the University Events Calendar.

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'Evidence of Bias' Pop-Up Art Exhibit

A pop-up art exhibit has been installed in the McArdle Theatre.

The exhibit, "Evidence of Bias," is a continuation of research by Lisa Gordillo (VPA) on the 30-year Guatemalan civil war and U.S. involvement in international acts of violence. The exhibit’s sculptures are a memorial to villages and lives lost in the violence.

The gallery is open today and Friday (Sept. 10) from 1-5 p.m. Please use the theatre entrance by the VPA office, Walker 209.

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SLI Closing at Noon on K-Day

The Student Leadership and Involvement Office (SLI) will be closing at noon tomorrow (Sept. 10) because we will be at Keweenaw Day (K-Day).

If you need us before then, please stop by MUB 112, email us at activities@mtu.edu, or call us at 906-487-1963.

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This Week's C-Cubed Luncheon Menu

Dining Services presents this week's C-Cubed luncheon, being held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. today (Sept. 9) in the Memorial Union Alumni Lounge. All faculty and staff, along with their guests, are invited.

The C-Cubed lunch buffet menus are created by executive chef Eric Karvonen and prepared by Karvonen and his culinary team. As the name suggests, the meals are meant to foster conversation, community and collegiality. Attendees may bring their lunch instead of purchasing the buffet. Fruit-infused water, coffee, tea, cookies and fruit are available free to all attendees.

The buffet lunch is $12 per person. Cash, credit cards and gift cards are accepted. You can submit C-Cubed feedback using this Google form. To join the C-Cubed Google group and receive weekly menus, email reservations-l@mtu.edu.

Menu for Today (Sept. 9):

Huli Huli Chicken (Gluten Free)
Coconut Rice and Peas (Gluten Free, Vegan)
Seared Huli Huli Tofu (Gluten Free, Vegan)
Stir Fried Jerk Vegetables (Gluten Free, Vegan)
Spinach Romaine Salad with Tropical Dressing (Gluten Free, Vegan)
Fresh Fruit Salad (Gluten Free, Vegan)

Today's Campus Events

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The Spirit of the Hunt: Ecological Art Exhibit & Public Wolf Discussion

Art Exhibit: August 30-October 15 Monday-Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm Noblet Atrium, Michigan Tech College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science Opening...

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Amcor Info Session

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Virtual resume and interview blitz with corporate recruiters

Virtually meet with recruiters over the Career Fair Plus application. Since it's the same application used for the Career Fair, it's great practice. Recruiters can review your...

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Disruptors, Challenges, and Opportunities in the Automotive Industry

ME-EM Graduate Seminar Speaker Series proudly presents Jeffrey D. Naber , PhD Michigan Technological University Abstract Several technologies, new stakeholders, and...

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Physics Colloquium - Prof. Dennis Livesay

Dr. Dennis Livesay, Dave House Dean of Computing and a professor of the Department of Applied Computing at Michigan Tech will give a talk on "The Distance Constraint Model: A...

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HuskyLead: Social Media & Marketing for RSO's

Thursday, September 9 - "Social Media and Marketing" - Want to improve your student organization's social media presence? Increase your recruitment? Build your digital...

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Open Rock Climbing

All ages (we can allow all ages to climb as long as we have the proper fitting equipment). No need to sign up, just stop by the Climbing Wall between 6 and 8 pm Monday through...

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Waymo Info Session

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TKE - Bigger & Better

Join the brothers of Tau Kappa Epsilon for this awesome event. Stop by to learn more about how we can help you create lifelong relationships that enhance educational,...