June 28, 2022

The Office of Naval Research has recently approved Michigan Tech’s Fiscal Year 2023 Fringe Benefit rates, effective July 1, 2022. The rate agreement can be found at Michigan Tech's Research Facts and Figures webpage.

Beginning July 1, these rates will be applied to all funds, including active sponsored projects. Effective immediately, these rates will be used for Sponsored Programs proposal budgeting.

In accordance with the Fiscal Year 2023 approved fringe benefit rate agreement, the rates effective July 1 are as follows:

• Regular Non-Student Employees Rate — 42.6%
• Summer/Additional Comp Rate — 20.2%
• Graduate Student Rate — 8.4%
• Temporary Employees Rate — 10.0%
• Undergraduate Student Rate — 0%

If you have any questions regarding proposals, budgeting and charging of sponsored projects, please contact Kelly Kallio at 906-487-2226 or kmkallio@mtu.edu.

For questions regarding charging of nonsponsored funds, please contact Sue Laajala at 906-487-2121 or slaajala@mtu.edu.

Marine Technology News mentioned Michigan Tech in a story about the placement of three research buoys in Lake Michigan — near North Manitou Island, near Greilickville in West Bay, and near East Bay Park in East Bay.

The buoys are a collaboration between Tech and Northwestern Michigan College. They will measure water temperature at multiple depths; wind speed and direction; and wave height and direction.

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Pengfei Xue (CEGE/GLRC) was quoted in a story published by Bridge Michigan on the expected rise of Great Lakes water levels heading toward 2050. 

Xue’s research used advanced climate modeling with a 3D hydrodynamic model to simulate the lakes more accurately.

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WJMN Local 3 interviewed Michigan Tech’s university archivist, Lindsay Hiltunen (Library), on her new role as the president of the Michigan Archival Association.

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Krause (CFRES) was mentioned in the Society of American Foresters’ online newsletter, The E-Forester, dated June 24 and titled “SAF Celebrates Pride Month.” 

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The Mining Journal mentioned Michigan Tech in a story on a newly published book that explores the origins of iconic U.P. foods such as the pasty, cudighi and fudge. 

The story mentions the pasty’s history of being served to students at Tech and Northern Michigan University.

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Michigan Tech alumnus Al Hardman was the subject of a feature story in the Ludington Daily News.

Hardman is being inducted posthumously into the Mason County Sports Hall of Fame in recognition of his achievements in sled dog racing.

Print Services Closed July 4-8

Print Services will be closed next week (July 4-8).

If you anticipate needing print materials during this time, please place orders today (June 28) through the online storefront.

The last day to request print deliveries is Friday (July 1). Normal operations will resume July 11.

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

Adult Huskies Swim Training Summer 2022 Session 1 (Freestyle/Backstroke Focus)

Tuesday, June 28, 5:00 p.m.–5:50 p.m. | Student Development Complex (SDC), Pool

Adult Huskies Swim Training provides additional attention and competitive guidance to swimmers ages 18 and older who are looking to improve their swimming skills and fitness...

S'mores and the Outdoors: A recipe for Summer Fun

Tuesday, June 28, 6 p.m.–8 p.m. | Hillside Fireplace

Join Student Leadership & Involvement along with International Programs & Services to enjoy a tasty summer treat and learn more about the many outdoor activities available in...