July 25, 2022

Do you have a research space or laboratory that is being vacated or transitioning to a new researcher or supervisor?

Facilities Management and Research Integrity want to ensure that these spaces are being checked for any routine maintenance or safety issues prior to transitioning to a new researcher or supervisor, and are offering a Research Space Checkout Service to departments.

This two-step process is illustrated the Facilities Management website and has been presented via email to all deans and department chairs.

Please provide 6-8 weeks’ notice to allow enough lead time for the inspection and any maintenance issues to be taken care of. If you have questions regarding this process, please contact Facilities Management at facilities@mtu.edu.

The west half of Parking Lot 3 will be closed tomorrow (July 26) due to construction.

Lot 3 will be fully reopened on Wednesday (July 27). Thank you for your patience.

The Human Resources office will be closed on Friday (July 29) for a departmental retreat. The office will reopen on Monday (Aug. 1).

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Please join us at the Great Lakes Research Center (GLRC) docks Thursday (July 28) from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to see demonstrations of several small autonomous surface vehicles (ASVs) by YSI/Xylem staff. The vehicles will include their rQPOD and Hycat.

From 9 a.m. to noon, YSI will focus on thoroughly working through the entire data collection process — from mission planning to data collection and post-processing.

From 1-3 p.m., YSI staff will be available for more impromptu demonstrations and discussions of your project and research needs.

Come see these specialized vehicles at work!

The Department of Chemical Engineering (ChE) presents the schedule for our Fall 2022 Seminar Series. All are welcome to join. Save the dates!

All seminars will be presented from 10-11 a.m. in Chem Sci 201. Zoom links, bios and abstracts will be provided individually for each seminar.

Fall 2022 ChE Seminars:

• Friday, Sept. 9 — Luyi Sun, University of Connecticut
  Hosted by Yixin Liu
  
  
• Friday, Sept. 23 — Paul Ohodnicki, University of Pittsburgh
  Hosted by Yixin Liu
  
  
• Friday, Sept. 30 — Ruben Carbonell, North Carolina State University 
  Hosted by Caryn Heldt
  
  
• Friday, Oct. 14 — Kevin Solomon, University of Delaware 
  Hosted by Rebecca Ong
  
  
• Friday, Oct. 21 (Virtual Only) — Blanca Lapizco-Encinas, Rochester Institute of Technology
  Hosted by Adrienne Minerick 
  
  
• Friday, Nov. 4 — Stephanie Farrell, Rowan University 
  Hosted by Adrienne Minerick
  
  
• Friday, Dec. 2 — Ganesh Anand, Pennsylvania State University
  Hosted by Caryn Heldt
  
  
• Friday, Dec. 9 — Shishir Chundawat, Rutgers University
  Hosted by Rebecca Ong

Michigan Tech soccer has announced the hiring of David Juarez as assistant coach for the 2022-23 season.

Juarez brings over 10 years of coaching experience to the Huskies and previously worked with head coach Turk Ozturk at Eagan High School in Minnesota. Juarez guided Minnesota Thunder Academy ECNL to the No. 3 ranking in the nation and qualified for Champions League. Over a dozen of his players are currently committed to NCAA Division I programs.

"I am so excited to bring David on board to the Michigan Tech soccer program," Ozturk said. "David is a great addition to our team and has an extensive background developing players at a very high club level and college level. His more than 10 years of coaching includes field and goalkeeper training. When combined with his own playing experience, he brings additional depth and strength to our team. I am looking forward to the positive impact David will have on our student-athletes and the athletic department."

Read more at the Michigan Tech Athletics website.

Former Michigan Tech hockey defenseman Michael Karow has earned Krampade American Hockey Coaches Association (AHCA) All-American Scholar honors for the 2021-22 academic year.

Karow held a 3.87 GPA in each semester as he pursued his master's degree in business administration. He also was named a CCHA Scholar-Athlete and to the CCHA All-Academic Team.

Read more at the Michigan Tech Athletics website.

Sigrid Resh (CFRES/ESC) is the principal investigator on a project that has received a $50,000 research and development grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture - U.S. Forest Service.

The project is titled "Continuing KISMA Priority Invasive Species Control and Outreach with Partners and Community."

University of Michigan News published a feature story on Wolverine alumnus Brad King’s (ME-EM) decision to found Orbion Space Technology in Houghton.

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Road paving projects designed by Zhanping You (CEGE) that laid stronger, longer-lasting road pavement incorporating recycled tire rubber were mentioned in stories published by Rubber World Magazine and WJMN Local 3.

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Student participants in Michigan Tech Summer Youth Programs’ aviation and aerospace exploration were quoted by WJMN Local 3 in a story about the popular weeklong program.

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DOTmed and 3DPrint.com ran stories on the open-source design for a low-cost 3D-printed surgical fracture table that resulted from a collaboration between Michigan Tech and Western University.

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Professor Emeritus Barry Solomon (SS) was quoted by Inverse in a story about similarities between threats to humanity in the movie “Princess Mononoke” and today’s world.

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An economic roundtable being held at Michigan Tech on Monday and Tuesday (July 25-26) was the subject of a story in the Iron Mountain Daily News.

Two-Day Training: Facilitating Restorative Conferences

What would justice look like if the primary concern was the needs of those most affected?

Facilitating Restorative Conferences Training will be offered Aug. 3 and 4 at the Great Lakes Research Center. Participants will be trained as restorative justice (RJ) conference facilitators.

In an RJ conference, harmed parties have the opportunity to tell those responsible how they have been affected. Those responsible can gain empathy and understanding — not only for those directly affected, but for family, friends, co-workers and others. Then, the responsible parties have a chance to make amends and shed the "offender" label, hopefully breaking the cycle of violence, misbehavior and/or disruption. For more information about restorative practices, please visit the International Institute for Restorative Practices website.

There is no cost for this two-day training, which will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 3 and 4 in GLRC 202. Participants will have a lunch break on their own from 12:30-1:30 p.m. each day.

Training participants will:

• Learn how to prepare for and facilitate an RJ conference through experiential learning.
• Receive the "Restorative Justice Conferencing: Real Justice & The Conferencing Handbook," which includes:
  
  • A step-by-step guide to setting up and conducting conferences.
  • Stories demonstrating how RJ conferences are being used around the world in schools, criminal justice systems, workplaces and elsewhere.
• Receive a certificate of completion (must complete both days).
• Enjoy snacks/refreshments and great conversations.

Register now. Applications are due no later than next Monday (Aug. 1). Seats are limited to the first 12 participants!

All inquiries may be addressed to Director of Academic Conduct Rob Bishop at rmbishop@mtu.edu or 906-487-1964.

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PhD Defense: Steven Whitaker, ECE

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering candidate Steven Whitaker will defend their doctoral dissertation tomorrow (July 26) at 3 p.m. via Zoom.

The title of Whitaker's dissertation is "On-Ice Detection, Classification, Localization and Tracking of Anthropogenic Sources with Machine Learning."

Whitaker is advised by Tim Havens.

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PhD Defense: Hongjing Xie, Math

Hongjing Xie, Ph.D. candidate in Mathematical Sciences, will present her doctoral defense at 1 p.m. today (July 25) virtually via Zoom.

Xie's defense is titled "Statistical Genetic Association Studies."

Xie is advised by Qiuying Sha.

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NSF REU Research Presentation

The 2022 NSF Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program participants will present their research work at 1 p.m. tomorrow (July 26) in M&M U113. All are invited.

The presentation will also be accessible via Zoom (use passcode 612436).

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New Lakeshore Center Parking Rules Begin Today

Starting today (July 25), if you will be visiting the Lakeshore Center for a meeting or event, your University Faculty/Staff parking permit will not be valid in the City of Houghton Lot 7 near the Lakeshore Center where you may be used to parking.

Instead, please plan to park in the free City of Houghton two-hour spaces near the Lakeshore Center and throughout the downtown area. You can also utilize the free parking that is located up the hill to the east across from Krist Gas station. Any citations received from the City of Houghton will be the vehicle owner’s responsibility.

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

Mathematical Sciences PHD Student HongJing Xie Defense "Statistical Genetic Association Studies"

Monday, July 25, 1 p.m.–2 p.m.

BIOGRAPHY: Hongjing Xie is a PhD candidate in statistics working under Dr. Qiuying Sha in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Michigan Tech. She received a bachelor's...

PhD Defense: Hongjing Xie

Monday, July 25, 1 p.m.–2 p.m.

Statistics Advisor: Qiuying Sha Statistical Genetic Association Studies Attend Virtually: https://michigantech.zoom.us/j/86364885215

Adult Huskies Swim Training Summer 2022 Session 3 (Individual Medley/Speed Focus)

Monday, July 25, 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...