August 1, 2022

Hosted by Michigan Tech and the Great Lakes Observing System (GLOS) — the regional node of NOAA’s Integrated Ocean Observing System program — an event called Safety in the Straits will bring together elected officials, state agencies, community members, businesses and researchers to commission a high-frequency radar (HFR) system installed in the Straits of Mackinac.

Safety in the Straits will take place Aug. 12 at Bridge View Park in St. Ignace, Michigan, from 1 to 2 p.m., with time afterward for a demonstration and photos.

“We chose the Straits for its strategic importance,” said oceanographer Lorelle Meadows (CLS). “It’s imperative for us to have the best technology available for environmental monitoring, search and rescue, shipping and other important applications that rely on a more complete understanding of the currents in this complicated area.”

Read more at Michigan Tech News.

The Office of Alumni Engagement is excited to host Alumni Reunion 2022 this Thursday, Friday and Saturday (Aug. 4-6). More than 450 alumni and friends have registered to attend, ranging from the Class of 1953 all the way to the Class of 2021. We also have a few “future Huskies” in the mix, with some parents bringing possible Class of 2038 attendees.

A few important reminders for all on campus:

Alumni Check-In
Alumni should check in with our staff at the registration/check-in desk to collect their packets before attending their first event. Reunion packets include their name tags (required at Reunion functions), personalized registration schedule, information on the departments hosting open houses on Friday (Aug. 5) and other goodies!

Reunion check-in for alumni will be open at these times and locations:

• Wednesday, Aug. 3 — 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Alumni House (9)
• Thursday, Aug. 4 — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Memorial Union Building (34), Commons
• Friday, Aug. 5 — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Alumni House (9)
• Saturday, Aug. 6 — 9 a.m. to noon at the Alumni House (9)

Faculty and Staff Packets
Faculty and staff packets have been separated from alumni registrants. Faculty and staff registered to attend Reunion can pick up their packets from the Alumni House starting today (Aug. 1) until Thursday (Aug. 4) between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Hospitality House
We also want to make everyone aware of the availability of the Hospitality House all weekend. The Alumni House will be open throughout Reunion weekend, with staff ready to assist our guests. If an alum has a question about Reunion, you can direct them to this central location.

The Hospitality House will be open:

• Wednesday, Aug. 3 — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Thursday, Aug. 4 — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Friday, Aug. 5 — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Saturday, Aug. 6 — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

August has arrived and the start of the fall semester is just around the corner. We would like to remind the campus community about our obligation and commitment to providing equal access to all educational programs, activities and services for students with disabilities, per Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Access can be provided in several ways: by providing aids and services necessary for effective communication, like CART (communication access realtime translation) services and assistive listening devices; by modifying policies, practices and procedures, such as testing accommodations and access to campus facilities for service animals; and by providing architectural access to buildings, including residential facilities.

Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis and must be designed to meet the specific needs of the individual. Student accommodations at Michigan Tech are provided through Student Disability Services. Employee accommodations are provided through the ADA Coordinator in Equal Opportunity Compliance.

Please visit the Education ADA Fact Sheet from the ADA National Network for more information.

Michigan Tech Athletics has hired Matt Taylor as the assistant director of athletic communications.

Taylor will serve as the primary media contact for soccer, Nordic skiing, cross country and outdoor track and field. He will also assist in promoting Michigan Tech Recreation, the Outdoor Adventure Program and intramurals. He began his duties July 25.

"I'm excited to add Matt to our communications team for Michigan Tech Athletics and Recreation," Assistant Athletic Director Calvin Larson said. "As a former Division II student-athlete, he understands the demands of our coaches and student-athletes and his skill set will help us tell the stories of the Huskies — especially in our endurance sports."

"Houghton is a special place, and I am excited to be able to tell the stories of Michigan Tech's student-athletes," Taylor said. "I'd like to express my gratitude to Athletic Director Suzanne Sanregret and Assistant Athletic Director Calvin Larson for this opportunity."

Read more at the Michigan Tech Athletics website.

Job Posting for Monday, Aug. 1, 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.

Humanities Digital Media Specialist, Humanities. 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.

Roohollah (Radwin) Askari (GMES/EPSSI) is the principal investigator (PI) on a project that has received a $255,000 EAGER award from the National Science Foundation.

The project is titled "EAGER: Development of Remote Sensing of Seismological Signals via the Enhanced Moiré Technique."

Durdu Güney (ECE) and Greg Waite (GMES/EPSSI) are co-PIs on this potential two-year project.

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Haiying Liu (Chem) is the PI on a project that has received a grant of $469,500 from the National Institutes of Health.

The project is titled "Near-infrared Fluorescent Probes for Sensitive Detection of NADH in Live Cells."

Rudy Luck (Chem) is a co-PI on this potential three-year project.

The project's research goals are to design and prepare near-infrared fluorescent probes for the precise and quantitative analysis of NAD(P)H concentration changes in mitochondria of live cells in the glycolysis pathway, different metabolic processes and during mitophagy caused by cell starvation and drug treatment for an insightful understanding of physiological and pathological processes.

MLive mentioned Michigan Tech in a story about a road paving pilot project in Muskegon that will be the first in the state to use scrap tire rubber in concrete. 

Michigan Tech will work with the city on the project in summer 2023. During the repaving of Sherman Boulevard’s five lanes, one lane will be paved with a concrete/rubber mix. The lane will be compared with the other four for durability as part of MTU's testing of the concrete mix.

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The Daily Mining Gazette picked up a Michigan Tech Athletics press release about the promotion of Cindy Pindral to the position of assistant head coach with MTU volleyball.

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The Manistee News Advocate and Huron Daily Tribune mentioned Michigan Tech in a story about two new river rangers in the Huron-Manistee National Forest.

According to the story, one of the rangers is currently studying forestry at MTU.

Logo Contest for Sustainability Demonstration House

The MTU Sustainability Demonstration House (SDH) is in search of an official project logo!

MTU students, faculty, staff and members of the Keweenaw community are invited to submit logo designs. We have over $60 in prizes available, including gift cards to Refill U.P. and the Keweenaw Co-op.

Logos are due Aug. 14. For more information, see the official contest guidelines.

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Updates from International Programs and Services

As you may know, the COVID-19 pandemic resulted in United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) temporary rule changes for F-1 nonimmigrant students. It is important to note that these rule changes only apply to nonimmigrant students who were actively enrolled at a U.S. school on March 9, 2020, and are otherwise complying with the terms of their nonimmigrant status. Therefore, students who began their studies after this date are subject to standard USCIS rules and regulations.

Graduate students must enroll in 9 credits, and 6 of these credits must be in traditional, on-campus courses. F-1 students can count 3 online credits toward their full-time enrollment requirements during fall and spring semesters.

Undergraduate students must enroll in 12 credits, and 9 of these credits must be in traditional on-campus courses. F-1 students can count 3 online credits toward their full-time enrollment requirements during fall and spring semesters.

International students must enroll in the proper CO-OP course during their CPT semester to meet the full-time enrollment requirement from USCIS. IPS staff highly recommend that students do not take additional online courses during CPT. Students should consult with the IPS staff before making this decision. All guidelines for maintaining immigration status while studying at Michigan Tech can be found on the IPS website. Please encourage students to visit this page for more information.

The IPS staff are dedicated to helping international students and scholars understand and comply with government requirements during their time at Michigan Tech and beyond. If you have questions or concerns about working with international students, contact IPS staff at ips@mtu.edu or by calling 906-487-2160.

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MS Defense: Zachary Stanchina, ME-EM

M.S. in Mechanical Engineering candidate Zachary Stanchina will present their master's defense at 11 a.m. today (Aug. 1) in person in the APSRC Conference Room and virtually via Zoom.

Stanchina's defense is titled "An Experimental Study of Fuel Selection for a Gasoline Multi-Mode, Spark Ignited - Compression Ignition Engine."

Stanchina is advised by Jeffrey Naber.

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Master's Defense: Olivia Bailey

Monday, August 1, 9–10 a.m.

Applied Ecology Advisor: John Vucetich Senescence Related Pathologies in Moose (Alces alces) Bones: Why Do Some Moose Wear Out Their Teeth Faster Than Others Given Their...

Master's Defense: Zachary Stanchina

Monday, August 1, 11 a.m.–12 p.m. | Advanced Power Systems Research Center, Conference Room

Mechanical Engineering Advisor: Jeffrey Naber An Experimental Study of Fuel Selection for a Gasoline Multi-Mode, Spark Ignited - Compression Ignition Engine Attend...

Master's Defense: Jordan Kelley

Monday, August 1, 4 p.m.–5 p.m. | Great Lakes Research Center (GLRC), 202

Environmental & Energy Policy Advisor: Nancy Langston The Decline of Lake Superior’s Woodland Caribou: A Historical GIS Analysis Attend Virtually:...

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

Monday, August 1, 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...

Michigan Tech Hosts NSF-CBMS Summer Workshop on Parallel Time Integration

August 1, all day | Fisher Hall

The Department of Mathematical Sciences at Michigan Tech is excited to host a free summer workshop on parallel time integration, Aug 1 - 5th, 2022. The primary focus of the...