July 8, 2022

Ph.D. in Applied Physics candidate Lucas Simonson, who is working with Ramy El-Ganainy (Physics), has been awarded a Department of Defense Science, Mathematics, and Research for Transformation (DoD SMART) Scholarship.

Simonson will be affiliated with the U.S. Army's C5ISR Center in Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

The DoD SMART Scholarship provides students with full tuition for up to five years, mentorship, summer internships, a stipend and full-time employment with the DoD after graduation.

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics candidate Menghan Zhao will present their doctoral defense at 8:30 a.m. Monday (July 11) in person in MEEM 1021 and virtually via Zoom.

Zhao's defense is titled "Study of Droplets Interactions on Solid Surface for Manufacturing Applications."

Zhao is advised by Kazuya Tajiri.

Ulrich Hansmann from the University of Oklahoma will present a Pharmaceutical Initiative Series seminar from 2-3 p.m. Monday (July 11) in Chem Sci 101.

The seminar is titled "In Silico studies of amyloid formation and propagation."

From the abstract:
A detailed knowledge of the processes by that proteins fold, change their structure and function, or self-assemble and aggregate, is crucial for an understanding of disease pathways and the working of drugs at the level of cells. As these fundamental processes are difficult to trace, there is a need for reliable computational tools that can complement experiments. In this talk, I will describe some of the methods that are transforming computer simulations into virtual microscopes. These techniques will be discussed in the context of the formation and propagation of protein aggregates that are associated with various diseases. We will focus on examples where these processes may be mediated by viruses and other pathogens.

Presenter Bio
Hansmann received his M.A. in Philosophy and Ph.D. in Physics from the Freie Universität Berlin at Berlin, Germany. He started his career as an independent researcher in 1998 in the Department of Physics at Michigan Tech before moving in 2011 to the University of Oklahoma, where he is now a professor in the Department of Chemistry.

Hansmann leads an active research program in areas of development of advanced simulation techniques and the modeling of biomolecular systems. His work is supported by both the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health (USA). He has authored and co-authored more than 240 publications, which receive 200-300 annual citations. His H-index is 35 (Google Scholar: 46). In nonpandemic years, he has organized a series of annual workshops titled “From Computational Biophysics to Systems Biology” since 2006. 

Michigan Tech women's basketball has announced the team's 2022-23 schedule.

The Huskies will play a full slate of 18 Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference games this winter and host 13 opponents at SDC Gymnasium in Houghton.

Tech begins with an exhibition at University of Green Bay (Division I) on Nov. 3, and leads off nonconference play Nov. 11-12 in the GLIAC/GLVC Crossover Tournament, where they will see hosts William Jewell as well as Lewis University.

MTU's home opener is Nov. 15 against Concordia St. Paul.

Read more and see the full schedule at the Michigan Tech Athletics website.

Michigan Tech men's basketball has released the team's 2022-23 regular season schedule.

The Huskies feature a full slate of contests in the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference and will bring 13 opponents to SDC Gymnasium in Houghton.

Tech begins nonconference play by hosting a conference crossover tournament Nov. 11-12 with opponents still to be announced. The following week, the Huskies welcome University of Minnesota-Crookston (Nov. 18) before traveling to St. Louis to take on Missouri-St.Louis and Maryville (Missouri) in the UMSL Tournament (Nov. 22-23).

Read more and see the full schedule at the Michigan Tech Athletics website.

Job Posting for Friday, July 8, 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.

Postdoctoral Scholar, College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science. 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.

Travis White (GLRC) is the principal investigator (PI) on a project that has received a $7,550 research and development contract from the U.S. Geological Survey.

The project is titled "Reconnaissance: tracking outmigration of sea lampreys as they seek their first host."

Jamey Anderson (GLRC) is a co-PI on this project.

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Tim Colling (CEGE/CTT) is the PI on a project that has received a $399,646 other sponsored activities contract from the State of Michigan, Michigan Department of Transportation.

The project is titled "Transportation Construction Management System - Phase 1."

Nick Koszykowski and Pete Torola (CEGE/CTT) are co-PIs on this potential three-year project.

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Roohollah (Radwin) Askari (GMES/EPSSI) is the PI on a project that has received a $116,898 research and development grant from the Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

The project is titled "Mesoscale Al-based root-zone soil moisture monitoring for efficient farm irrigation."

Snehamoy Chatterjee (GMES/EPSSI) and Evan Kane (CFRES/EPSSI) are co-PIs on this potential three-year project.

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Katherine Langfield (GMES/EPSSI) is the PI on a project that has received a $5,000 other-student fellowship grant from the University of Michigan (Michigan Space Grant Consortium).

The project is titled "Structural Characteristics of the Keweenaw and Hancock Faults in the Midcontinent Rift System and Possible Relationship to the Grenville Mountain Belt."

James DeGraff (GMES/EPSSI) is a co-PI on this project.

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Melanie Kueber-Watkins (CEGE/MTTI) is the PI on a project that has received a $40,000 research and development grant from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy.

The project is titled "Huron Creek Watershed Management Plan."

David Watkins (CEGE/MTTI) is a co-PI on this project.

Banner-Related System Maintenance on Sunday

A production system maintenance window is scheduled for Sunday (July 10) from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The following production services will be unavailable during that time:

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If you have any questions or concerns, we can help. Contact us at it-help@mtu.edu or call 7-1111.

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Maintenance Affecting Password Resets on Sunday

On Sunday (July 10) from 8 a.m. to noon, Michigan Tech IT will be performing routine system maintenance. During this time, mylogin.mtu.edu, account creation and password resets will not be available.

If you have questions or concerns, we can help. Contact IT at it-help@mtu.edu or call 7-1111.

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Agassiz Offering Scientific Excursions at Strawberry Festival

“How do scientists investigate the health of Lake Superior?” is the focus of free scientific excursions being offered aboard Michigan Tech’s research vessel, Agassiz, at the Strawberry Festival in Chassell from 12:30-6 p.m. tomorrow (July 9).

Excursions will depart from the Chassell Marina at 12:30, 1:15, 2:00, 2:45, 3:30, 4:15 and 5 p.m. 

The public is invited to reserve a space ahead of time or come to the Chassell Marina dock tomorrow to get on the list. Each excursion has room for 18 participants. Spaces go quickly! Half of the available spaces will be saved for walk-up participants.

On each scientific excursion, Kenny Larsen (CEGE/GLRC) will show how data is collected on water clarity, temperature and turbidity, and explain what that tells us about the health of Lake Superior and Chassell Bay. He will explain the link between land uses and the health of the Great Lakes.

Children must be at least 7 years of age. All youth younger than 15 years need to be accompanied by an adult. Life jackets are available for all passengers. All passengers must wear closed-toe shoes.

“Residents and visitors are invited to learn how scientists study the Great Lakes and which measurements indicate a healthy lake,” said Joan Chadde, director of the Center for Science and Environmental Outreach, who has coordinated this program as part of Strawberry Festival since 2006. “These scientific excursions for the public are extremely popular. Youth and adults enjoy the opportunity to interact with Great Lakes scientists and get their questions answered.”

For more information on the scientific excursions aboard MTU’s Agassiz at the Strawberry Festival, contact Chadde at 906-487-3341 or jchadde@mtu.edu.

The Agassiz is funded by GM’s Ride the Waves Program, which puts 600 Copper Country youth and adults on the water each year to learn about the health of the Great Lakes and Lake Superior, and promotes Great Lakes stewardship. Additional financial support for the Agassiz at the Strawberry Festival is provided by the Chassell Lions Club.

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Grad Commons Housewarming

We are thrilled to announce that the Grad Commons will open its door to all the graduate students starting today (July 8).

To get together and celebrate this historic event, Graduate Student Government (GSG) is hosting a housewarming party at 5 p.m. today at the Grad Commons.

Come join us for an evening of food, music and fun. Check out the new space and see what it has to offer.

We hope to see you there!

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