September 13, 2021

As construction on the roads around campus continues, the Cliff Drive detour is scheduled to remain in place until the week of Sept. 27.

With students back on campus, please pay particular attention. Watch for pedestrians who may be crossing in or walking along construction zones.

Drivers and pedestrians are reminded to stay alert while in and around construction zones, follow all appropriate directions and be aware of changing traffic patterns.

For updates and to view the interactive campus map, visit the US-41 Road Project web page.

 

Abstracts are being sought for the 7th annual American Chemical Society (ACS) Upper Peninsula Student Research Symposium.

The symposium, which will be held at Northern Michigan University on Oct. 23, is a venue for students to present their research in chemistry, chemical engineering and related fields. It is open for undergraduate, graduate, high school and community college students from the Upper Peninsula. ACS President-elect Angela Wilson will be our guest speaker this year! 

There is no cost to present and lunch will be provided. Prize money will be awarded for best posters and presentations.

For more information and to register for the symposium, visit the Student Research Symposium web page. The registration deadline is Oct. 8 at 5 p.m.

Contact Momoko Tajiri at mtajiri@mtu.edu with any questions.

Featured this week in the Michigan Tech Lode:

Pulse: 
K-Day’s triumphant return!
MTU’s learning centers provide help to students of all disciplines

Opinion: 
Michigan Tech community makes strides in diversity, but there’s still room for improvement
Language ≥ Math

Tech: 
What can history and science reveal about Isle Royale’s ongoing Horne Fire?

Read more at the Michigan Tech Lode website.

P.S. — Do you enjoy writing, editing, photography or graphic design? We are currently in need of new individuals to join our staff! For more information, attend our general meeting (Thursdays at 5:30 p.m. in Fisher 126) or email us at lodesubmit@mtu.edu. 

 

The production system maintenance window scheduled for Sunday (Sept. 19) has been canceled and will be rescheduled for a future date.

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

On Sept. 26 from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m., Perceptive Content will be unavailable due to maintenance.

After this maintenance is complete, Webnow, the web-based version of Perceptive Content, will no longer be available. To continue using Perceptive Content, please contact IT to have the Perceptive Content client installed on your computer.

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

Café Français is resuming its activities after a long hiatus. 

The café's first meeting will be held tomorrow (Sept. 14) in Walker 120C from 5-6 p.m. Please join us for an hour of laid-back Francophone setting with French natives and other Francophiles. All levels welcome.

Additional Café Français dates: Sept. 28, Oct. 12, Oct. 26, Nov. 9, and Dec. 7.

Parenting All Rainbow Kids (PARK) is meeting Wednesday (Sept. 15) via Zoom. Everyone is welcome.

PARK is a faculty/staff-led group for the parents/guardians of LGBTQIA* youth. PARK aims to offer group members a confidential, supportive community where we can learn and grow as parents/guardians together. Community members are welcome.

During fall 2021, meetings will be held from 12:30-1:30 p.m. on the third Wednesday of each month.

For questions, concerns or Zoom info, contact Michelle Jarvie-Eggart at mejarvie@mtu.edu, Amber Kemppainen at amber@mtu.edu or Amy Howard at alhoward@mtu.edu.

What are you doing for supper this fall semester, Monday nights at 6 p.m.? Join Dean Janet Callahan (CoE) and faculty special guests for Husky Bites, a family-friendly, 20-minute (or so) interactive Zoom webinar, followed by a Q&A session. Join early for some extra conversation, starting at 5:45 p.m. Everyone's welcome!

Tonight (Sept. 13), we’ll launch the season with "Hockey in the Copper Country." Read more on the College of Engineering Blog. 

What else is on the menu this fall? See the full schedule at mtu.edu/huskybites.

Important note: If you’ve joined us for Husky Bites on Zoom before, you will still need to register again for fall 2021 — previous Zoom links no longer work.

Sometimes what hurts the most can’t be seen. And sometimes, what helps the most is easy to do.

David Woods Bartley will speak tonight (Sept. 13) at 7 p.m. in the Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts. The event is open to the public. Face coverings are required.

As a mental health speaker, educator and trainer, Bartley has seen his fair share of successes and setbacks, from directing a nationally recognized nonprofit to battling a life-threatening mental illness. It was the latter, a brutal knockdown, drag-out fight with clinical depression, that led him to a suicide attempt.

Thanks to the lifesaving support of a great many people and being shown the necessity of putting one's self-care on a pedestal, Bartley continues the important yet still challenging journey from the isolation of mental "hellness" to the inclusive space of mental wellness.

Watch David’s TED Talk and read more on the Rozsa Center website.

The campus community is invited to attend a seminar/panel discussion titled "Creating An Inclusive Community For All Faculty."

Guest speaker Joel Ducoste, professor and interim associate dean for faculty advancement at North Carolina State University, will lead off the session with some helpful suggestions/insights and then it will transition to a panel discussion with Dean Janet Callahan (CoE) and Dean David Hemmer (CSA).

The seminar will start at 3 p.m. on Wednesday (Sept. 15) in the Chemical Sciences and Engineering Building (Chem Sci), Room 101.

This seminar is sponsored by the Departments of Chemistry; Humanities; and Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering; the College of Engineering; and the College of Sciences and Arts.

Engineers from the National Air and Space Intelligence Center (NASIC) in Dayton, Ohio, will be hosting an information session for students who are interested in a career as a federal civilian engineer.

The session will take place from 5-6 p.m. on Wednesday (Sept. 15) in the Electrical Energy Resources Center (EERC), Room 103.

Students must be a U.S. citizen to apply.

A representative from Ford will be hosting an information session for students who are interested in career opportunities in driver assist technology (DAT).

The session will start at 6 p.m. on Thursday (Sept. 16) in the Electrical Energy Resources Center (EERC), Room 103.

Join us today (Sept. 13) at 2 p.m. at the Van Pelt and Opie Library to learn tips and tricks that will streamline your library research process! In this workshop, we'll discuss available library resources and strategies for effectively and efficiently searching these resources.

This workshop will be hosted in person with a Zoom option available. Please indicate at registration if you intend to attend via Zoom.

The workshop will be held today (Sept. 13), from 2-2:50 p.m. in the library, Room 244. Register in advance online.

Michigan Tech senior outside hitter Anna Jonynas has been named to the Keweenaw Classic All-Tournament Team.

Jonynas led the Huskies with 3.25 kills per set and tallied a double-double in three of the four matches. She had 52 total kills, 53 digs, five aces, and a pair of blocks. 

Read more on the Michigan Tech Athletics website.

The Central Collegiate Hockey Association (CCHA) announced today the all-new CCHA TV platform that will be carried exclusively by FloSports and live-streamed on FloHockey.tv for the next three seasons, providing CCHA fans the easiest way to follow their favorite teams when on the road.

Fans can stream all CCHA games live and on-demand, on their home televisions, computers, tablets and mobile devices.

Read more at the Michigan Tech Athletics website.

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.

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. Please be aware that if you are exposed to COVID-19, quarantine guidelines vary depending on 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. 

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On-Demand COVID-19 Testing Available on Campus

Walk-in, on-demand COVID-19 testing is available to Michigan Tech students and employees during the fall 2021 semester.

Testing is located in the Datolite Room at the MUB on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. There is no cost to be tested, and no appointment is needed. 

Read more COVID-19 Testing Information on the MTU Flex website.

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Intro to Design Thinking Workshop

Students who are interested in human-centered design and how understanding user experience can lead to team innovation are welcome to attend a free workshop hosted by Husky Innovate.

Developed at the Stanford d.school, design thinking walks teams through a user-centered process to tackle ambiguous problems.

This workshop will be facilitated by Husky Innovate and Cognitive and Learning Sciences (CLS) teams. We will meet from 5-7 p.m. on Wednesday (Sept. 15) and Sept. 23. Come to one or both events.

Register to attend online. After you register, we will follow up with a Google calendar invite. Plan to meet in person at The Alley Makerspace.

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CTL Instructional Award: Smitha Rao

The CTL recognizes, from those nominated via the Deans’ Teaching Showcase, instructors who make contributions in large class teaching, out-of-class or innovative teaching, and curriculum development or assessment.

This year, Smitha Rao (BioMed) has been selected to receive the CTL Instructional Award for Innovative or Out of Class Teaching.

Rao will make her award presentation on Sept. 23 at 3:45 p.m. Her presentation is titled “Reaching out to Student Researchers: An ‘Old’ Mentor’s Journey.”

She will be recognized formally following the presentation. We hope you can join us for this event! Please register to attend.

From the abstract:
As a newly minted faculty, the harshest reality I had to face was that the students saw me as a "mentor." (I soon learned this was code for “old"!) I found that I had to remind myself (repeatedly) that my undergraduate students had only recently completed high school. Not only was I not a peer, but the age gap seemed to grow (sigh!) and become a huge problem. How would I reach across this chasm? In this presentation, I'll explore the solutions I have found. To seek common ground, I work to challenge student curiosity, engage them through opportunities in the lab and encourage them to take ownership of their work. I will share things I have tried and ideas I have learned as I work with graduate and undergraduate researchers. I hope the presentation stimulates dialog so we can all continue to learn and grow and rely on these combined experiences as we engage with more students.

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Study Abroad Virtual Fair

Adventure is calling, HOWL back! The Michigan Tech Study Abroad Virtual Fair will be held over Zoom today, tomorrow 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:

TODAY'S 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.

TOMORROW'S 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'S 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.

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ACSHF Forum

The Department of Cognitive and Learning Sciences will host speaker Cindy Miller (staff engineer, Harley-Davidson Motor Company) at the next Applied Cognitive Science and Human Factors (ACSHF) forum.

The presentation, titled "Human Factors in Aviation, Healthcare and Motorcycles,” will be held from 2-3 p.m. today (Sept. 13) via Zoom.

Miller will present a summary of human factors engineering projects in aviation, health care, and motorcycles. She will discuss some of the tools, methodology, and design processes used for these projects, as well as provide a short review of her career path.

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EPSSI Seminar

Jaehong Kim, the Henry P. Becton senior professor of engineering and chair of the Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering at Yale University, will present a virtual seminar today (Sept. 13) at 4 p.m. via Zoom.

Kim's presentation is titled "Toward Single Atom Catalysis for Environmental Application."

This virtual seminar is sponsored by the Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences Institute (EPSSI). Read the abstract at the University Events Calendar.

Register in advance for the Zoom seminar. Please register early!

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

ACSHF Forum: Dr. Cindy Miller, staff engineer at Harley-Davidson Motor Co.

Monday, September 13, 2–3 a.m.

The Department of Cognitive and Learning Sciences will host speaker Cindy Miller, staff engineer at Harley-Davidson Motor Company, at the next Applied Cognitive Science and...

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Poster Sale hosted by MUB Board

Monday, September 13, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. | MUB Superior Room

Are the walls in your room bare? We can help!!! Come to our Poster Sale! You will find a huge selection of the bestselling and most popular college posters. Stop by between...

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

Monday, September 13, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. | U. J. Noblet Forestry Building, Atrium and G002

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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Virtual Study Abroad Fair: Faculty-Led Study Abroad - Cumbria and Greece

Monday, September 13, 12 p.m.–1 p.m.

Explore castles and museums in England and Scotland! Walk the ancient ruins and art of Greece! Attend this virtual info session to learn how you can go abroad next summer with...

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EPSSI Seminar: Jaehong Kim, Yale University

Monday, September 13, 4 p.m.–5 p.m.

Toward Single Atom Catalysis for Environmental Application Various noble metals have been employed as catalysts and co-catalysts to enhance the kinetics of reactions that...

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Interview skills

Monday, September 13, 4 p.m.–5 p.m. | J. Robert Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Library, East Reading Room

Attend this presentation to learn interview skills.

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Summer 2021 Michigan Tech I-Corps Site Program

Monday, September 13, 4 p.m.–6 p.m.

Are you interested in taking your innovative idea, technology, or processes commercial? Husky Innovate is hosting the summer 2021 I-Corps NSF workshop series designed to help...

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Virtual Study Abroad Fair: Discover the World with ISA and TEAN

Monday, September 13, 4 p.m.–5 p.m.

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...

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Virtual Study Abroad Fair: Soak up the Sun in Cyprus with Global Semesters

Monday, September 13, 4 p.m.–5 p.m.

Spend a semester or summer at the University of Nicosia, located in Cyprus, a Mediterranean island country. Course options vary from pre-med, engineering, business, to...

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Huskies Get Hired

Monday, September 13, 5 p.m. | Dillman, 101

The Center for Diversity and Inclusion and Career Services are collaborating tonight for Huskies Get Hired!: a pre-Career Fair workshop for students to learn how they can prep...

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Dow Info Night

Monday, September 13, 6 p.m.–7 p.m.

Join recruiters from Dow to learn about opportunities they're hiring for at this year's Fall Career Fair

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Dow Information Session

Monday, September 13, 6 p.m.–7 p.m.

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Hockey in the Copper Country

Monday, September 13, 6 p.m.

Husky Bites presents Special Guest Joe Shawhan Head Coach, Men's Ice Hockey Michigan Technological University Co-host John Scott NHL All-Star MVP and Michigan Tech alum (ME...

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Open Rock Climbing

Monday, September 13, 6 p.m.–8 p.m. | Student Development Complex (SDC), Multipurpose Room Climbing Wall

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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SHPE General Body Meeting

Monday, September 13, 6 p.m.–7 p.m. | Hamar House - Center for Diversity and Inclusion

First general body meeting for active members and interested students.

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David Woods Bartley

Monday, September 13, 7 p.m. | Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts

As a mental health speaker, educators, and trainer, David Woods Bartley has seen his fair share of successes and setbacks, from directing a national recognized nonprofit to...

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TKE - Ultimate Frisbee

Monday, September 13, 7 p.m.–9 p.m. | Walker Lawn

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,...