August 25, 2022

For the first time in two years, researchers were able to conduct the rigorous fieldwork they’re accustomed to on Isle Royale. In addition to population estimates, updates about the lives of wolves and moose are included in the 2021-2022 Winter Study published by Sarah Hoy, John Vucetich and Rolf Peterson (CFRES).

Researchers observed two healthy wolf packs gaining a foothold on the island, with at least five litters of pups born since the translocation of gray wolves in 2018-19. They also estimated a 28% decline in a moose population experiencing more vigorous predation, pest challenges and food scarcity. Wolf kills accounted for 8.7% of the moose mortalities. Other contributing factors include blood-sucking winter ticks and a spruce budworm infestation weakening the island’s population of balsam fir.

Read more and access the 2021-22 report at Michigan Tech News.

Researchers in all Michigan Tech departments are invited to submit research posters for a poster session Oct. 10 in MUB Ballroom A.

Hosted by the College of Computing and the Institute of Computing and Cybersystems, the poster session is part of the fall 2022 Computing[MTU] Showcase. Prizes will be awarded at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

The deadline to submit posters is Sept. 30 at midnight. Submit posters through the Computing[MTU] Poster Entry form.

Read more on the Computing News Blog.

President Koubek will continue to hold regularly scheduled open office hours this semester for all faculty, staff and students on Wednesdays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Please contact Heather Herman at hlherman@mtu.edu if you would like to schedule an appointment.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics (ME-EM) main office will be closed today (Aug. 25) for the annual department retreat.

The advising office in MEEM 204 will remain open for any undergraduate advising questions.

All department offices will be open again at 8 a.m. tomorrow (Aug. 26). We apologize for any inconvenience.

The Department of Humanities (HU) will be closed today (Aug. 25) for a department retreat.

We're sorry for any inconvenience. We will reopen tomorrow (Aug. 26) at 8 a.m.

The Graduate School is assisting graduate students who wish to apply for the National Science Foundation’s (NSF's) Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP). Support includes Zoom workshops, support via Canvas modules and one-on-one writing support.

Fellowship recipients earn an annual stipend of $37,000 and a $12,000 cost-of-education allowance. To be eligible, applicants must be a U.S. citizen, national or permanent resident, have never previously applied to GRFP while enrolled in a graduate degree program, have never earned a master’s or professional degree in any field, or completed more than one academic year in a graduate-degree-granting program. Applications are due between Oct. 17 and Oct. 21.

Workshop Details:

• NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program Workshop 1: Overview and tips
  
  • Date and time: Wednesday, Sept. 7, from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Presenter: Sarah Isaacson, NSF GRFP support coordinator
  • Co-presenter: Deb Charlesworth, NSF GRFP reviewer
    Register for Workshop 1.
    
    
• NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program Workshop 2: Crafting your statements (content and organization)
  
  • Date and time: Tuesday, Sept. 13, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
  • Presenter: Sarah Isaacson, NSF GRFP support coordinator
  • Co-presenter: Deb Charlesworth, NSF GRFP reviewer
    Register for Workshop 2.

See the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program website for more details. Questions? Contact Sarah Isaacson, NSF GRFP support coordinator, at sisaacso@mtu.edu.

The Great Lakes Research Center (GLRC) welcomes visiting scholar Zhen Xu, Ph.D. candidate at the University of Florida.

Xu will give a seminar presentation, titled "Exploring Technology-Assisted Scaffolds to Support Visuospatial Thinking," on Monday (Aug. 29) at 4 p.m. in GLRC 202.

Through about 60 years' research, visuospatial ability has been identified as a salient psychological characteristic of those who achieved advanced STEM degrees and STEM occupations. Research also recognizes the importance of STEM education in developing qualified STEM workforces to promote science advancement and technology innovation and cultivating STEM-literate citizenry to participate in a productive economy.

However, the importance of visuospatial thinking is under-recognized in practice, especially in K-12 education. Visuospatial thinking is barely addressed in the design of learning materials and curricula. Digital technologies have the potential to scaffold visuospatial thinking and create visuospatially rich learning environment due to their flexible, animated and interactive affordances.

This talk presents research studies that explore technology-assisted scaffolds to support visuospatial thinking in learning.

Michigan Tech soccer takes to the road to open the season, facing Minnesota Duluth tonight (Aug. 25).

The Huskies will return to action at home against St. Cloud State on Saturday (Aug. 27).

The match against Minnesota Duluth is slated for 7 p.m. at James S. Malosky Stadium, while the contest against St. Cloud State will take place at 1 p.m. at Husky Stadium.

Read more about the matchups at the Michigan Tech Athletics website.

Job Postings for Thursday, Aug. 25, 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.

Manager of Budget and Planning – Auxiliary Services, Budget and Planning. Apply online.

Assistant Director for Career Services and Employer Relations, Career Services. Apply online.

Custodian (12 months/ 40 hours/ first shift) #22250, Sports and Recreation (AFSCME posting dates Aug. 25 to Aug. 31, 2022 — external applicants are encouraged to apply; however, internal AFSCME applicants are given first consideration if they apply during the internal AFSCME posting dates). Apply online.

Senior Administrative Aide, Registrar's Office (UAW posting dates Aug. 25 to Aug. 31, 2022 — external applicants are encouraged to apply; however, 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.

John Jaszczak (Physics/Mineral Museum) delivered two invited presentations in August.

Jaszczak gave a keynote lecture titled "120 Years of the A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum" during the 46th Annual Upper Peninsula Gem and Mineral Show sponsored by the Ishpeming Rock and Mineral Club on Aug. 6.

He also gave an invited talk on "Criminal Minerals: Investigating Minerals that Break the Laws of Classical Crystallography" at the Dallas Mineral Collecting Symposium, held in Dallas on Aug. 20.

Open Office Hours for Husky Innovate and Enterprise

Husky Innovate, Tech's innovation and entrepreneurship resource center, and the Enterprise Program are hosting office hours this week (today and tomorrow, Aug. 25 and 26) from 10 a.m. to noon in the Van Pelt and Opie Library, to the right of the circulation desk.

Advisors and faculty, please share this information with your students.

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Now Available: GLAS Fall 2022 Appointment Schedule

Graduate Language Assessment and Support (GLAS) is a free program designed for international graduate students who wish to improve their English speaking and listening skills. 

Through one-on-one and small-group conversations that matter, students gain experience participating in class discussions, responding to questions and listening effectively. GLAS coaches work with students to help them better understand U.S. university expectations and gain insight into what students and instructors expect from each other in the classroom. GLAS students who are already teaching can practice lectures or lab presentations with their coach.

All international graduate students are welcome to participate in the program.

The GLAS Fall 2022 appointment schedule is now available! Visit our webpage to schedule an appointment.

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

Husky Innovate Office Hours

Thursday, August 25, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. | J. Robert Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Library, First Floor Exhibit Space

Husky Innovate will be hosting Office Hours at the Library during O-Week Have a question for Husky Innovate? Interested in entrepreneurship or innovation? Stop...

Men's League ABC/Banquet

Thursday, August 25, 3 p.m. | Portage Lake Golf Course

Men's League ABC/Banquet *Some events and times may change

(Women's Soccer) Michigan Tech at Minnesota Duluth

Thursday, August 25, 5 p.m.–8 p.m.

Women's Soccer: Michigan Tech at Minnesota Duluth, James S. Malosky Stadium

Film Board Presents: Shrek 1

Thursday, August 25, 9:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m. | Walker Lawn

Join Film Board as we kick off the new semester with a movie on Walker Lawn! Shrek 1 will be showing at 9pm on Thursday, August 25th and will be Free for all who join! Free...

Film Board Presents: Shrek 2

Thursday, August 25, 10:30–12:00 a.m. | Walker Lawn

Join Film Board as we kick off the new semester with a Free O-Week film on Walker Lawn. Join us at 10:30pm on Thursday, August 25th to watch Shrek 2! Free popcorn included!

Mu Kappa Mu 65th Reunion

August 25, all day | Mu Kappa Mu

The brothers of Mu Kappa Mu are excited to host the 65th Reunion from August 25, 2022, to August 28, 2022. There are several great activities each day. Please contact Chris...