October 6, 2022

To present in this year's 3MT (Three Minute Thesis) competition, please fill out and submit the 3MT 2022 Registration form. The deadline to register is today (Oct. 6).

Michigan Tech's 2022 3MT competition will be held Oct. 13 at the MUB Ballroom. For more information on the competition, please see the 3MT page on the Graduate Student Government (GSG) website.

Participating in the  can be a way for graduate students to develop important communication and research skills, and to participate in the building of research culture at Michigan Tech. Cash prizes are also available to the top competitors and the people's choice.

In addition, the winners of the local 3MT competition are given a chance to represent Michigan Tech at the next level of competition, and potentially even national and international 3MT competitions, which provides an excellent networking and professional development opportunity.

3MT 2022 Cash Prizes:

• First Place — $300
• Second Place — $150
• People's Choice — $100

Do you have questions about graduate school? Join Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering (CEGE) faculty and graduate students, as well as the MTU Graduate School, for Grad Info Night on Monday (Oct. 10) at 6 p.m. in Dow 875 or virtually via Zoom (use passcode 372825).

Learn about why you should consider graduate school, the accelerated and online M.S. program, application process, financial aid and much more.

This event is sponsored by Chi Epsilon, CEGE, and the MTU Graduate School.

Come join us for our Spirit Friday Sale! Tomorrow (Oct. 7), all school colored apparel is 25% off!

The sale is valid at the Campus Store, University Images and online.

The Campus Store is located in the Memorial Union Building and University Images is located in the Student Development Complex. Store hours for the sale will be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for both locations.

The Biological Sciences Seminar by Marc Cadotte, originally planned for today (Oct. 6) at 3 p.m. at the Great Lakes Research Center, has been canceled.

You are invited to the second meeting of the Sustainable and Resilient Communities Social Network and Research Collaborative (SRC-Squared) for the 2022-23 academic year!

SRC-Squared is hosted by the Tech Forward Initiative for Sustainability and Resilience, and the goal is to build community around research collaborations centered on sustainability and resilience. SRC-Squared meets monthly throughout the academic year.

This meeting of SRC-Squared is focused on circular economy research. A panel of researchers will each share a specific research project focused on some aspect of circular economy research, and a discussion will follow, focusing on opportunities for collaboration and how our work could be expanded in this area.

The panel members for this meeting are Erin Syth (VPR), Rebecca Ong (ChE), David Shonnard (ChE), Shan Zhou (SS) and Tim Eisele (ChE).

Details:

• What: SRC-Squared Panel Discussion on Circular Economy Research, hosted by the Tech Forward Initiative on Sustainability and Resilience
• When: Thursday, Oct. 13, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
• Where: Dow 875 or via Zoom

Michigan Tech football meets Wayne State University for Homecoming 2022 on Saturday (Oct. 8) at 1 p.m., as the Huskies celebrate their 100th season of football.

Last season in Detroit, the Huskies slipped by the Warriors on a game-winning field goal 30-27. Now, both teams seek to right the ship after opening GLIAC play with a loss last week. 

Festivities for the 100th season celebration commence today (Oct. 6) with a welcome reception, and include a golf outing, tour of Kearly Stadium, golf scramble, dinner with the football team and customary pregame tailgate party at the Ajax Paving Industries Champions Pavilion for registered alumni.

Saturday, radio pregame on Mix 93.5 FM and pasty.net begins at noon with Josh Ylitalo and various special alumni guests. The game will be streamed on FloSports. 

Read about the teams at the Michigan Tech Athletics website.

The Michigan Tech soccer team starts a four-game homestand this weekend.

The Huskies will host No. 6 Grand Valley State tomorrow (Oct. 7) at 7 p.m. and Davenport at noon on Sunday (Oct. 9).

Friday's contest will serve as community night, with an invitation for the local soccer clubs (both Copper Country Soccer Association and Houghton FC) to attend.

Fans can catch both games on FloSports, as part of the four-year media partnership with the GLIAC beginning this fall.

Read about the teams at the Michigan Tech Athletics website.

Michigan Tech Athletics and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan have teamed up to promote the #MIKidsCan Campaign. Local Copper Country youth will have an opportunity to be a part of the pregame ceremony for football, hockey and basketball.

Lucky participants for hockey and basketball will be announced with the Michigan Tech starting lineup. Football participants will take part in the coin toss and bring the game ball to the officials.

Fill out the 2022-23 #MIKidsCan Player of the Game registration form to enter your student for a chance to become a Huskies #MIKidsCan Player of the Game. Students must be in kindergarten through eighth grade. Participants will be randomly selected.

Read more about #MIKidsCan at the Michigan Tech Athletics website.

Job Posting for Thursday, Oct. 6, 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.

Assistant Professor, Computer Science. 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.

Petra Huentemeyer (Physics/EPSSI) is the principal investigator (PI) on a project that has received a $590,584 research and development grant from the National Science Foundation.

The project is titled "WoU-MMA: Understanding the Strongest Accelerators in our Galaxy by Combining Data from the HAWC Observatory and Other Instruments."

This is a potential three-year project.

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Michael Sayers (MTRI) is the PI on a project that has received a $190,000 research and development co-op joint agreement from the University of Michigan - Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research (CIGLR).

The project is titled "Leveraging New Satellite Assets to Improve Satellite and Modeling Tools for Monitoring and Prediction of Nearshore Water Quality in the Great Lakes."

This is a potential one-year project.

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Julia Burton (CFRES/ESC) is the PI on a project that has received a $10,000 research and development co-op/joint agreement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, U.S. Forest Service Northern Research Station.

The project is titled "Forest management strategies in a changing world."

A bar of soap created by Anne Beffel (VPA) was at the heart of a Relationships & Family editorial published by Shondaland.com written in honor of Yom Kippur, the annual holy day of atonement in Judaism.

Beffel gave away more than 5,000 of the soaps, which featured the words “I’m sorry,” as part of the 9/11 recovery effort.

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Brad King (ME-EM) was quoted by WLUC TV6 in a story about his company, Orbion Space Technology, opening a rocket factory in Houghton. 

University President Rick Koubek, who took part in a roundtable discussion held before the factory opening ceremony, was also mentioned in the story.

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WLUC TV6 and the Mining Journal picked up a Michigan Tech Athletics press release about the University’s 2022 Sports Hall of Fame inductees.

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WLUC TV6 picked up a Michigan Tech Athletics press release about soccer goalkeeper Gracie VanLangevelde being named the GLIAC Defensive Player of the Week.

ICC Distinguished Lecture

As part of its Distinguished Lecturer Series, the Institute of Computing and Cybersystems (ICC) will present a virtual talk by Zahra Motamed, McMaster University, at 3 p.m. tomorrow (Oct. 7).

Motamed’s interests are in the areas of translational and basic cardiovascular mechanics. In her interdisciplinary research, she collaborates extensively with engineers, clinical scientists, surgeons and cardiologists in Canada, the United States and Europe.

Join the Zoom meeting.

Find out more about Motamed and read the abstract on the ICC Blog.

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Physics Colloquium: Templated Synthesis of Low-Dimensional Materials

Shuchen Zhang of Purdue University will be presenting at the next Physics Colloquium.

The seminar will be presented virtually only at 4 p.m. today (Oct. 6). Please join us via Zoom.

Zhang's presentation is titled "Templated-Synthesis of Low-Dimensional Materials and their Optoelectronic Properties."

Read the abstract on the University Events Calendar.

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Graduate School, Van Pelt and Opie Library Hosting First Friday Social

Faculty, staff, graduate students and Michigan Tech retirees are invited to join the Graduate School and Van Pelt and Opie Library in the Opie Reading Room from 4-6 p.m. tomorrow (Oct. 7). Complimentary drinks and snacks will be served.

The social will highlight the services available for graduate students through the Graduate School and the Library. In addition, other departments from across campus who provide student support and services will be in attendance to share information.

Started in 2006, First Friday University Socials provide a casual setting for members of the campus community to meet new people, learn about other schools and departments, and share work and interests with colleagues.

If your department is interested in hosting a social during the 2022-23 academic year, please email business-support@mtu.edu or call 906-487-2543.

View the complete 2022-23 First Friday University Social Schedule.

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This Week's C3 Luncheon

Menu for Thursday (Oct. 6):

• Pot Roast (Gluten-Friendly)
• Black Bean Stuffed Peppers (Gluten-Friendly, Vegan)
• Baked Sweet Potato (Gluten-Friendly, Vegan)
• Jalapeno Cheddar Cornbread (Vegetarian)
• Creamy Ranch Pasta Salad (Vegetarian)

Dining Services presents this week's C3 Luncheon being held from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Memorial Union Alumni Lounge (MUB 107). All faculty and staff, along with their guests, are invited.

The C3 lunch buffet menus are created and prepared by executive chef Michael Landini and his culinary team. As the name suggests, the meals are meant to foster conversation, community and collegiality. Attendees may bring their lunch instead of purchasing the buffet. Fruit-infused water, coffee, tea, cookies and fruit are available free to all attendees.

The buffet lunch is $12 per person. Cash, credit cards and gift cards are accepted. Gift cards can be purchased in the Memorial Union office (MUB 101). You can submit C3 feedback using our Google form. To join the C3 Google group and receive weekly menus, email business-support@mtu.edu.

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

The Rozsa Galleries Present: Arabesque

Thursday, October 6, 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...

CDI Resource Tour - Student Mental Health & Well-being and Equal Opportunity Compliance and Title IX

Thursday, October 6, 3 p.m.–4 p.m. | Hamar House Center for Diversity and Inclusion, Center for Diversity and Inclusion Lobby

The Center for Diversity and Inclusion is planning the CDI Resource Tour for this coming semester. Join to be entered to win one of our weekly prizes, including gift cards,...

Physics Colloquium - Dr. Shuchen Zhang

Thursday, October 6, 4 p.m.–5 p.m.

Shuchen Zhang of Purdue University will be presenting at the next Physics Colloquium. Please join the zoom-only presentation at 4:00 PM EST Thursday (October 6): ...

The Mechanics of the Pepper Experiment

Thursday, October 6, 4 p.m. | R. L. Smith Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics Building (MEEM), 112

ME-EM Graduate Seminar Speaker Series proudly presents John Dolbow, PhD Duke University Abstract When a densely-packed monolayer of hydrophobic particles is placed on a...

Trails Relay

Thursday, October 6, 4:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m. | Tech Trails

Registered teams will compete in a relay race at the Tech Trails. Stop by to enjoy an afternoon in the woods while you support your favorite team!

Adult Huskies Swim Lessons Fall 2022 Session 1

Thursday, October 6, 5:00 p.m.–5:50 p.m. | Student Development Complex (SDC), Pool

Adult Huskies Swim Lessons provides aquatic education for the beginner to the intermediate swimmer who is looking to become more comfortable in the water and learn the...

Adult Huskies Swim Training Fall 2022 Session 1

Thursday, October 6, 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 Music Presents: New Music in the Mine

Thursday, October 6, 6 p.m. | Quincy Mine, Quincy Mine Hoist

MICHIGAN TECH MUSIC PRESENTS NEW MUSIC IN THE MINE PART OF NEW MUSIC AT MICHIGAN TECH'S NEW MUSIC WEEKEND The seating for this show is general admission. PROGRAM Run Time...