Starting Monday (May 2), the University will shift to its summer schedule. The general hours of operation will be 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
All offices must be staffed during these hours. Employees are expected to fulfill their usual full-time or part-time obligations. Your actual work schedule must be approved by your supervisor.
Regular office hours will resume Aug. 15.
The Graduate School is pleased to announce the awardees of the 2022-23 Michigan Space Grant Consortium (MSGC) Graduate Fellowship.
According to the MSGC website, graduate fellowships support graduate students from affiliate institutions who are conducting research and public service projects relevant to NASA’s strategic interests as expressed in NASA’s 2014 and 2018 strategic plans — specifically, research focused on aerospace, space science and earth system science. Fellows are awarded $5,000.
Michigan Tech students awarded an MSGC Graduate Fellowship are:
The Graduate School is proud of these students for their outstanding scholarship. These awards highlight the quality of students at Michigan Tech, the innovative work they have accomplished, their potential for leadership and the incredible role faculty play in students’ academic success.
Join us tonight (April 28) from 7-8 p.m. for the final COVID-19 Community Town Hall.
Organized by the Health Research Institute at Michigan Tech, the town hall series began in fall 2020. Tonight's final 60-minute town hall broadcast can be heard live at 7 p.m. on local radio stations 97.7 The Wolf (WOLV-FM) and Q107 (WMQT-FM) or viewed through a Zoom webinar and Facebook Live. The town hall can also be viewed on ABC 10 on May 8 at noon.
Town hall moderators Steven Elmer and Kelly Kamm (HRI/KIP) will be joined by several guests from the Western Upper Peninsula Health Department, UP Health Systems-Portage, and Michigan Department of Health and Human Services to discuss a range of pandemic, public health and general health-related topics.
For more information, past broadcasts and webinar links, visit the COVID-19 Town Hall Series website.
Fidelity announces a live employee financial health webinar at noon tomorrow (April 29) titled "Prepare for the Reality of Health Care in Retirement."
The webinar will cover:
This webinar counts toward Option 2 in your Husky Health Checklist.
Follow Michigan Tech Wellness on Facebook for upcoming health and wellness initiatives supported by the Benefits Office, which may count toward your 2022 Husky Health Checklist.
Ph.D. in Geology candidate Beth Bartel will present her dissertation proposal defense at 3 p.m. today (April 28) via Zoom.
Bartel's dissertation is titled "Reducing Risk to Rapid- and Slow-onset Environmental Hazards in Rural Central America."
From the abstract:
This dissertation proposal outlines a plan to study risk reduction to specific hazards in rural Central America through two separate case studies. Case One investigates information availability and decision-making processes for evacuation related to pyroclastic flows at Volcán de Fuego, Guatemala. Case Two examines disparate community responses to drought adaptation interventions in the municipality of California, El Salvador. Both case studies will draw on a multi-method research approach spanning the social and geosciences. The research overall aims to improve our understanding of effective risk reduction strategies for living with sudden and slow changes in our environment.
Ph.D. in Geology candidate Rachel Rulison will present their defense at 3 p.m. today (April 28) in Dow 610.
Rulison is defending two different projects, titled "Defining the Endmember System of US Soils and Quantifying Relationships," and "A Hyperspectral Approach to the Alteration Strength Index."
From the first abstract:
Using geochemical data obtained by the USGS, the surficial soils of the US were defined by a 13-endmember system using Polytopic Vector Analysis and mapped in GIS. Correlation matrices provided correlation coefficients for elements in the Top 5 cm soil profile, the A horizon, and the C horizon. The Top 5 cm element concentrations were also correlated with the endmembers, and geographical data for land cover, soil order, and soil pH. The quantification of these relationships supported many of the spatial patterns shown in maps and provided insight into other relationships, especially where qualitative correlation is weaker.
From the second abstract:
The high spectral resolution of hyperspectral imagery has provided revolutionary advancements in many fields, including mineral identification. Hyperspectral core data from the company Corescan allowed for quantifiable mineral proportions for core sections from Karaha Telaga-Bodas, in Indonesia, and Lake City Caldera, in Colorado. The Alteration Strength Index (ASI) is a value based on mineral parameters that correlate to rock strength. The incorporation of hyperspectral data in the ASI aimed to improve the accuracy of the mineralogical parameters and provide more reliable strength data which in turn would reduce the need for time-consuming lab testing.
Job Postings for Thursday, April 28, 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.
Programmer/Analyst #21125RP3, #22106, Information Technology. Apply online.
Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach #22104, Athletics. Apply online.
Recreation Coordinator (Intramural Sports and Sports Camps) #22105, Sports and Recreation. Apply online.
Mountain Operations Manager #22113, Mont Ripley. Apply online.
Administrative Aide 7 (12 months/ 40 hours/ first shift) #22111, Human Resources – Payroll (UAW posting April 28 to May 4, 2022 — internal UAW applicants are given first consideration if they apply during the internal UAW posting dates). Apply online.
Custodian (12 months/ 40 hours/ first shift) #22112, Facilities (AFSCME posting April 28 to May 4, 2022 — internal AFSCME applicants are given first consideration if they apply during the internal AFSCME posting dates). Apply online.
Cook’s Helper (nine months/ 40 hours/ first shift) #22101RP, Dining Services (AFSCME posting April 28 to May 4, 2022 — internal AFSCME applicants are given first consideration if they apply during the internal AFSCME 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.
SDC Closure Planned May 1-8
As we come to the end of the spring 2022 semester at Michigan Tech, we have a few important dates to share regarding planned maintenance and general projects in the SDC as we make the transition to summer beginning Saturday (April 30).
Visit the Michigan Tech Recreation website for more details on the SDC closure, including what areas will be open May 9-15 and their hours. Planned maintenance and general projects taking place during the SDC closure are also listed.
Thank you for your patience during this short interruption as we work through much-needed projects. Current SDC members will be granted complimentary access to Gates Tennis Center and the Michigan Tech Trails from Saturday (April 30) to May 15. In addition, select areas in the SDC will remain available on a reduced schedule; therefore, requests for SDC membership extension will not be accepted.
We view this temporary shutdown as a way to make a positive impact on multiple areas of the facility without causing additional unplanned closures and disruptions. We stand by our commitment to make improvements to our facility that will benefit our users today and into the future.
The SDC will reopen fully on May 16, with summer hours in place through Aug. 29. Please note that the SDC and the Gates Tennis Center will be closed on May 30 and July 4 for University recognized holidays.
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Work on US-41 Road Project Resumes in May
US-41 Road Project construction is scheduled to resume Monday (May 2). Work being done this summer will not impact traffic flow on the Michigan Tech main campus, but rerouting will impact the normal traffic flow of College Avenue and could affect those coming to and leaving campus.
Facilities Management will share pertinent project announcements and traffic rerouting information on the US-41 Road Project webpage.
Drivers and pedestrians are reminded to stay alert while in and around construction zones, and to follow all appropriate directions and be aware of changing traffic patterns.
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Retirement Party for William Predebon
Please join the Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics (ME-EM) as we gather to celebrate the retirement of William W. Predebon on May 13 in the Rozsa Lobby.
Predebon has dedicated over 45 years of teaching, research and service to the department and to the University — including 25 years in the role of department chair. His passion for Michigan Tech is inspiring and legendary!
Stop by the reception for drinks, hors d'oeuvres and cake from 4-5 p.m. A celebration program, emceed by Greg Odegard, will follow from 5-7 p.m. with speeches and stories from those who know Predebon best.
RSVP to Jade Driscoll at jdriscol@mtu.edu or 906-487-2810. Please be sure to include whether any guests will be accompanying you.
We hope to see you there!
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