January 7, 2022

Visiting Professor Program funding is still available for 2022 spring and summer semesters. The grant allows Michigan Tech to invite potential faculty and/or research collaborators to Michigan Tech’s campus.

University departments are invited to apply for financial support to bring visiting scholars who provide underrepresented perspectives in their field of expertise to Michigan Tech’s campus. Visitors do not need to have a terminal degree or a faculty position to qualify for support.

Supported visits can be as short as an afternoon, and up to a full semester. While on campus, visiting professors should interact with faculty and students in the classroom, in seminars, in informal and formal group discussions, or teach a session during an academic or summer semester. All visits must conclude prior to the state's end of fiscal year on Sept. 30.

Applications must be received three weeks before a scheduled visit for preapproval by the state of Michigan. Funding requests can be made for up to $8,000; however, the department(s) or unit(s) must provide a 1:1 match to KCP funds.

Learn more about the Visiting Professor Program, including its purpose and the application process. If you have any questions regarding the program, please contact Academic Faculty Support Coordinator Shannon Vairo at ssvairo@mtu.edu.

The Michigan Tech Research Forum was developed to showcase and celebrate the work of Michigan Tech researchers and to strengthen discussions in our community. It is a privilege and honor to announce two events this spring:

• Thursday, Feb. 17 — University Professor Robert Nemiroff (Physics)
• Wednesday, April 6 — Distinguished Lecture: Stephen Techtmann (BioSci)

Both lectures will begin at 4:30 p.m. There will be time for socializing for 30 minutes before and after each lecture. Topic descriptions will be included in forthcoming invitations for each event.

Michigan Tech Research Forum events are presented by the Office of the Provost in coordination with the Vice President for Research Office.

Please share this announcement widely and invite your colleagues as we celebrate and build upon our own Tech-grown research and scholarship talents!

The Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics (ME-EM) would like to invite you to attend the seminars to be given by the first department chair candidate, Mark Barkey.

Barkey is currently the department head of the Department of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics at the University of Alabama.

On Monday (Jan. 10) at 10 a.m., Barkey will give a seminar titled "Buckling of Thin-Walled Cones Subjected to External Pressure" in the R. L. Smith Building (MEEM), Room 406.

On Tuesday (Jan. 11), Barkey will give a seminar on "Administrative Philosophy and Goals" in MEEM Room 406 at 11 a.m.

The seminars will be given live. Instructions and access to the recordings will be made made available at a later date.

Job Postings for Friday, Jan. 7, 2022

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. 

Administrative Aide 8 (12 months/ 40 hours/ first shift) #21315RP, Chemical Engineering (UAW posting Jan. 7 to Jan. 13, 2022 — internal UAW applicants are given first consideration if they apply during the internal UAW posting dates). Apply online.

Office Assistant 6 (12 months/ 40 hours/ first shift) #21223RPRP, Chemical Engineering (UAW posting Jan. 7 to Jan. 13, 2022 — internal UAW applicants are given first consideration if they apply during the internal 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.

Tim Colling (CEGE/CTT) is the principal investigator (PI) on a project that has received a $74,324 research and development contract from the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT).

The project is titled "2022 MERL Maintenance and Support."

Nick Koszykowski (CEGE/CTT) is a co-PI on the project.

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Tim Colling (CEGE/CTT) is the PI on a project that has received a $128,425 other sponsored activities contract from MDOT.

The project is titled "2022 Transportation Asset Management Council Technical Assistance Activities Program."

Chris Gilbertson (CEGE/CTT) is a co-PI on the project.

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Tim Colling (CEGE/CTT) is the PI on a project that has received a $210,658 other sponsored activities contract from MDOT.

The project is titled "2022 Transportation Asset Management Council Education Program."

Chris Gilbertson and Pete Torola (CEGE/CTT) are co-PIs on this potential one-year project.

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Kai Zhou (ME-EM/MuSTI) is the PI on a project that has received a $199,050 research and development grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF).

The project is titled "ERI: Harnessing Probabilistic Deep Learning Method Integrated with Tailored Features for Enhanced Real-Time Machinery Fault Diagnosis and Prognosis."

This is a potential two-year project.

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Chee-Wooi Ten (ECE/ICC) is the PI on a project that has received a $34,050 research and development grant from Arizona State University.

The project is titled "Power Systems Transformation Summer School."

This is a potential 13-month project.

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 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 Resuming on Campus

Walk-in, on-demand COVID-19 testing will be available to Michigan Tech students and employees during the spring 2022 semester. Testing will resume on campus Monday (Jan. 10).

Testing hours and the testing location have changed for spring. Testing will take place in the Rozsa Center basement Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. There is no cost to be tested, and no appointment is needed. 

More COVID-19 Testing Information for the Michigan Tech community is available on the MTU Flex website.

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Husky Health Checklists Due Monday

Don’t forget to complete your Husky Health Checklists with the activities you completed between Jan. 1, 2021, and Dec. 31, 2021, to earn up to $450 to use toward health-related expenses.

Monday (Jan. 10) is the last day to submit your Husky Health Checklist to receive your Husky Health payout incentive in early 2022.

Check out the Husky Health website or follow us on Facebook at Michigan Tech Wellness for more information about Husky Health, Lunch and Learns, wellness tips and fitness programs that count toward the Husky Health incentive. Find out more about Husky Health and other wellness benefits online.

Questions? Contact the Benefits Office at benefits@mtu.edu or call 906-487-2517.

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Panopto-Huskycast Scheduled Maintenance

The Panopto-Huskycast video platform will be unavailable tomorrow (Jan. 8) beginning at approximately 9 p.m. due to a vendor-scheduled system upgrade. The downtime could last up to four hours. During this time, users will not be able to access or view recordings, and any attempts to upload new videos will result in a "Server unable to connect" message.

Contact Michigan Tech IT at it-help@mtu.edu or 906-487-1111 if you have questions about this outage.

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American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Course

Friday, January 7, 4 p.m.–8 p.m. | Student Development Complex (SDC), Pool

Earn your American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification in this 3-day intensive training course located at the Michigan Tech SDC Pool. The certification includes Lifeguard/First...

US Cross Country Ski Championships (Soldier Hallow - Utah)

January 7, all day

US Cross Country Ski Championships (Soldier Hallow - Utah), Skate Sprint