Microsoft Support for Windows 10 Ending in 2025

Microsoft has announced their plans to end support for Windows 10 in January 2025. Michigan Tech IT has begun the work to allow for a transition on campus that is as smooth as possible.

As is the case with most major operating system (OS) releases, changes to hardware will be necessary to meet minimum requirements. It is likely that most systems purchased in 2017 or later are ready to transition. However, there are many aging systems on campus that will likely need to be replaced before the end of 2024.

Windows 11 requires a new minimum processor (eighth-generation Intel or Ryzen 3000 series or better) and memory specifications (8GB of RAM; Michigan Tech IT recommends 16GB). There are also new security-related requirements, such as a UEFI-enabled secure boot and a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0-enabled motherboard. Some current systems may need more RAM or need a hard drive replaced with a solid state drive to work optimally.

Windows 11 has been tested and is available now on campus for faculty and staff systems that meet specifications and are willing to transition. In summer 2023, the campus computer labs will transition to Windows 11, and all Windows systems that are purchased or rebuilt will be Windows 11 instead of Windows 10. Currently, IT will be reaching out to customers and offering the choice of OS on new systems or rebuilds. We expect that the majority of 2024 will be spent converting or replacing existing Windows 10 systems that haven’t already been converted.

Departments should begin looking at the state of their current machine configurations and what they might need to address to meet the Windows 11 deadline. Our Business Operations group is happy to work with any department to provide a list of assets that we have assigned to your department to help you plan for what should be upgraded, replaced or swapped around to aid in your planning.

If you would like to upgrade now to Windows 11 or begin work on a departmental plan for the transition, we can help. Begin your planning by calling us at 906-487-1111 or email it-help@mtu.edu.

Grand Opening: New Exhibit at Gay Museum

Join us this Saturday (July 16) from 1-3 p.m. at the Gay School Museum for the opening reception of a new permanent exhibit: "Copper Milling at Gay - A Lake Superior Story."

Led by Carol MacLennan and Mark Rhodes (SS), the exhibit draws on expertise from across the community of Gay and Michigan Tech's campus to explore the geography, geology, biology, economy, and social and environmental history of Gay. Many students and faculty have maintained an interest in research on the stamp sands at Gay, copper milling history, the company town and the impact of copper-rich tailings on the nearby Buffalo Reef and Traverse River Harbor. With the benefit of a Heritage Grant from Keweenaw National Historical Park, a permanent exhibit at the Gay School helps tell these stories.

Join many others involved with this project for the opening reception, or visit the museum this and subsequent summers. They are open every year on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons from mid-June through mid-October.

Job Postings

Job Postings for Tuesday, July 12, 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.

Department Chair, Chemical Engineering. Apply online.

Assistant, Associate, Full Professor, Chemical Engineering. Apply online.

Administrative Aide 7 (12 months/ 40 hours/ first shift) #22175RP, Financial Services and Operations (UAW posting July 12 to July 18, 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.

New Funding

Greg Waite (GMES/EPSSI) is the principal investigator (PI) on a project that has received a $4,000 student fellowship grant from the University of Michigan (Michigan Space Grant Consortium).

The project is titled "Seismic Amplitude based Lahar Tracking for Real-Time Hazard Assessment."

Brendan Harville (GMES/EPSSI) is a co-PI on this project.

In the News

University Business mentioned Michigan Tech in a story listing colleges by state and best value as ranked by SmartAsset. Michigan Tech is ranked as the No. 2 best value university in Michigan in 2022.

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CleanTechnica quoted Tim Scarlett (SS) in a story about pumped underground storage hydropower research at Michigan Tech and its potential to power a fully renewable energy grid in the U.S. and transform economically depressed areas into prosperous hubs of industry.

The outlet ran a story on the research’s initial stages in 2019.

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WGVU News mentioned Pengfei Xue (CEGE/GLRC) and Michigan Tech in a story about recent projections that the Great Lakes could rise by up to 34 inches in certain areas over the next three decades. 

Xue presented the projections last month at the Frontiers in Hydrology Meeting. His research used advanced climate modeling with a 3D hydrodynamic model to simulate the lakes more accurately.

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Alumna Patricia Nadeau ’11 (Ph.D., geology) was mentioned in the July 7 edition of Volcano Watch, a weekly article and activity update written by U.S. Geological Survey Hawaiian Volcano Observatory. Nadeau is a current member of the HVO gas geochemistry group. 

The story explained how researchers study Hawaiian volcano plumes, and was picked up by the Hawaii Tribune-Herald and Maui Now.

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The Daily Mining Gazette mentioned Michigan Tech in a story on last weekend’s Chassell Strawberry Festival. The University’s research vessel, Agassiz, took attendees out on scientific excursions, with Kenny Larsen (CEGE/GLRC) explaining aspects of Great Lakes research to the participants.

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Brenda Ryan ’76 (B.S., metallurgical and materials engineering), the current vice chair of Michigan Tech’s Board of Trustees, was the featured guest on an episode of Let Them Lead, a podcast discussing the risks and rewards of leadership today.

Reminders

Husky Emergency Assistance Funds Available

The Husky Emergency Assistance Fund (HEAF) was established to help members of our campus community who are experiencing financial hardship. The fund is supported by the generous donations of Michigan Tech alumni and friends. All current students, faculty and staff who have incurred emergency-related expenses and can demonstrate need are welcome to apply.

To donate to the fund, get more information or complete an application for financial assistance, visit the Husky Emergency Assistance Fund website, email heaf@mtu.edu or call 906-487-1567.

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PhD Defense: Prathamesh Deshpande, ME-EM

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics candidate Prathamesh Deshpande will present their doctoral defense at 9 a.m. today (July 12) in person in MEEM 1021 and virtually via Zoom.

Deshpande's defense is titled "Molecular Modeling of High-Performance Thermoset Polymer Matrix Composites for Aerospace Applications."

Deshpande is advised by Greg Odegard and Susanta Ghosh.

Today's Campus Events

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PhD Defense: Prathamesh Deshpande

Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics Co-advisors: Gregory Odegard and Susanta Ghosh Molecular Modeling of High-Performance Thermoset Polymer Matrix Composites for...

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Nama-Stay Outside Free Yoga Session

Join us for a relaxing afternoon of yoga on Walker Lawn on July 12th at noon! Brigitte Morin from Biological Sciences and a co-owner of Fresh Coast Yoga is teaching. Beginners...

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Adult Huskies Swim Training Summer 2022 Session 2 (Breaststroke/Butterfly Focus)

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...