September 28, 2022

Please join Michigan Tech's Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Michigan group service liaison, Tamara Yates, as she helps you understand your Michigan Tech employee BCBS health plan.

Yates will be on campus from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday (Oct. 4) in MUB Alumni Lounge A (MUB 107A) to educate you on all or some of the following:

• BCBS health benefits
• BCBS claims
• Using the BCBS website
• Understanding your explanations of benefits

No appointment is necessary—simply show up!

The next Environmental Engineering Graduate Seminar will take place at 3 p.m. Monday (Oct. 3) in the Great Lakes Research Center, GLRC 202.

Brian P. Chaplin, Department of Chemical Engineering, Institute of Environmental Science and Policy, University of Illinois-Chicago, will present "Electrochemical Reduction of Water Contaminants Utilizing Novel Porous Electrode Design."

Read the abstract on the University Events Calendar.

Faculty members Lan (Emily) Zhang (ECE) and Jun Dai (COB) will present a lecture on Friday (Sept. 30) from 3-4 p.m. in person in MEEM 403 and virtually via Zoom. (Please note the change of location from Rekhi 214.)

The lecture is part of the new faculty lecture series presented by the Institute of Computing and Cybersystems (ICC) and the College of Computing (CC).

Zhang's research interests span the fields of distributed machine learning, wireless communications and cybersecurity in various cyber-physical systems (CPS) and Internet of Things applications. Dai's research interests lie in applying new technologies such as blockchain, Industry 4.0 and data analytics in the auditing profession.

Join the Zoom meeting.

Read more on the ICC Blog.

Wednesday (Sept. 28)
• Valorant vs. Kansas State, 7 p.m., NACE Starleague. Watch the Twitch stream.
• League of Legends vs. Juniata College, 7 p.m., NECC

Thursday (Sept. 29)
• Smash Bros vs. Davenport, 7 p.m., NACE Starleague. Watch the Twitch stream.

Friday (Sept. 30)
• CSGO vs. Northeastern, 7 p.m., NACE Starleague. Watch the Twitch stream.

Sunday (Oct. 2)
• Rocket League A & B CRL Qualifiers Round 2

Job Postings for Wednesday, Sept. 28, 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.

Dining Services Assistant Manager, Associate Manager or Manager, Dining Services. Apply online.

Catering Manager, Dining Services. Apply online.

Retail Dining Supervisor, Dining Services. Apply online.

Building Mechanic III (12 months/ 40 hours/ first shift) #22280, Facilities (AFSCME posting dates Sept. 28 to Oct. 4, 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.

Custodian (12 months/ 40 hours/ first shift) #22281, Facilities (AFSCME posting dates Sept. 28 to Oct. 4, 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.

Assistant Research Scientist – Geospatial Ecology, Michigan Tech Research Institute (MTRI). 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.

The Daily Mining Gazette covered a moment of silence and gathering held by Iranian students at Michigan Tech to honor Mahsa Amini on Monday (Sept. 26).

Amini, 22, died after being detained by Iran’s morality police for allegedly wearing her hijab improperly. Her death has sparked protests and calls for reform throughout Iran.

Ph.D. students Khatere Kashmari and Rasoul Bayani (both mechanical engineering-engineering mechanics) were quoted in the story.

*****

The Duluth News Tribune and 16 other regional outlets mentioned Michigan Tech in a story on reactivating drained peat bogs’ ability to store vast amounts of carbon dioxide by restoring their original water depth and vegetation.

Undergraduate research assistant Max Wegner (applied ecology and environmental sciences) was pictured recording bog measurements in one of the story’s accompanying images.

*****

MIT's Department of Materials Science and Engineering mentioned Michigan Tech in a story about the results of the ASM Materials Education Foundation’s 2022 Undergraduate Design Competition. 

According to the story, Michigan Tech students won first prize in the competition for a project on the material characterization, modeling and optimization of aluminum-cerium-magnesium alloys for extrusion.

POW/MIA 5K Bridge Run

Michigan Tech's TSgt. Robert E. LaMotte Squadron of the Arnold Air Society presents the annual 5K POW/MIA Bridge Run, which will be held Saturday (Oct. 1) at 11 a.m.

The run honors POW/MIA individuals and raises money for the Hubbell VFW. All proceeds support veterans in the area.

The registration fee for this event is $20. Participants can register in advance or in person the morning of the run. Electronic payments can be made via Venmo to our financial management officer, @LillyBolliger, or you may bring a check or cash the day of the event.

Check-in and registration will take place Saturday at the ROTC Building (next to the R. L. Smith Building, aka the MEEM) on Michigan Tech's campus starting at 9:30 a.m.

The first 50 registrants receive a free T-shirt. Pre-register now!

*****

ROBOT101 Event: Creating a Comic Adaptation of R.U.R.

Nick Johnson and Chris Murray of the University of Dundee will present a talk about their comic adaptation of Karel Čapek’s 1920 science fiction play, "R.U.R.: Rossum's Universal Robots," which introduced the word robot to the English language.

The talk will take place at noon tomorrow (Sept. 29) in the Michigan Tech library.

Most ROBOT101 events are held both in person and via Zoom webinar. Find more information and register for the webinars at the ROBOT101 website.

ROBOT101 events are supported by:

Institute of Computing and Cybersystems | College of Computing | College of Sciences and Arts | College of Engineering | College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science | Department of Cognitive and Learning Sciences | Department of Computer Science | Department of Engineering Fundamentals | Department of Humanities | Department of Social Sciences | Department of Visual and Performing Arts | 41 North Film Festival | Institute for Policy, Ethics, and Culture | Pavlis Honors College

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

The Rozsa Galleries Present: Arabesque

Wednesday, September 28, 8 a.m.–8 p.m. | Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts, Rozsa Galleries A-Space

THE ROZSA GALLERIES PRESENT ARABESQUE AN ART EXHIBITION OF THE WORKS OF CLEMENT YEH AND TOMAS CO FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 THROUGH FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2022 GALLERY HOURS: M-F 8...

Negotiations

Wednesday, September 28, 12 p.m.–1 p.m. | Administration and Student Services Building, 220 Career Services

A STARTUP JOURNEY with Edward Kim

Wednesday, September 28, 4 p.m.–5 p.m.

New Venture Creation: A STARTUP JOURNEY with Edward Kim Join us on Wednesday, September 28th, 2022, 4:00-5:00 pm, Virtual Register here (Zoom) Ed is a serial tech...

Students For Life General Meeting

Wednesday, September 28, 5 p.m.–6 p.m. | Fisher 132

Students For Life General Meeting

WIBIT Wednesday

Wednesday, September 28, 5:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m. | Student Development Complex (SDC), Pool

MTU Students and SDC Access Pass Holders (minimum 1-month), come make a splash with our new inflatable pool obstacle course called the WIBIT! Events will be held this fall...

Little Huskies Boys' Basketball League

Wednesday, September 28, 6 p.m.–8 p.m. | Student Development Complex (SDC)

Hard work, teamwork, and most of all: fun! Our Little Huskies Boys’ Basketball League is a great opportunity for younger kids to start learning and enjoying the sport. Build...

MTU Alumni & Friends Bowling Social

Wednesday, September 28, 6 p.m.–8 p.m. | Grand Rapids, MI

Strike up the fun while socializing with fellow Michigan Tech alumni and friends! The MTU Alumni & Friends Bowling Social will be held at Clique Lanes, located at 553 Stocking...

The Rozsa and Michigan Tech Music Present: Dr. Samantha Ege Piano Workshop

Wednesday, September 28, 6 p.m. |

THE ROZSA CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS AND MICHIGAN TECH MUSIC PRESENT SAMANTHA EGE PIANO WORKSHOP "accomplished and absorbing guide." - BBC Music Magazine Free