May 7, 2025

From April 10-12, Houghton became a city of civil engineers, as 16 competing universities and more than 450 student competitors arrived at Michigan Tech to participate in the Eastern Great Lakes ASCE Student Symposium. The event was hosted by Michigan Tech’s student chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE).

In addition to their responsibilities as hosts, Tech's student teams walked away with wins in three competitions, two qualifications for nationals, a Spirit of the Competition Award, and a wealth of experience.

“Hosting the 2025 ASCE Eastern Great Lakes Student Symposium has been the most rewarding challenge I've faced during my time at Michigan Tech,” said Brendan Tanner, civil engineering student and MTU ASCE chapter president. “This has been an incredibly gratifying experience that I will carry with pride for the rest of my life.”

Learn more about the competitions and the students who made it all possible at Stories from Husky Nation.

Navigating the world of career readiness can be daunting for both students and instructors, but you don’t have to tackle it alone! Career Services is here to help. As you plan for summer and fall courses, we invite you to include a career development presentation or workshop.

Career Services can speak to your students on a variety of topics, including:

• Artificial intelligence and the job search
• Resumes, cover letters and interviews
• Overcoming networking anxiety
• Reflection, exploration and goal-setting
• Building an engaging LinkedIn profile

Have another idea? Let us know! We are open to working with you on a tailored topic for your group. Presentations fit within class times, so it is easy to include us in your syllabus. Our team can come to you, or you are welcome to bring your group to our office (Admin 220) to connect them most directly with the space.

We are now planning for the fall semester and would love to work with you. Please use our Career Services Presentation request form to request a presentation today, or reach out to Melissa Michaelson at mmichael@mtu.edu with any questions or new ideas.

Applications for Fall 2025 Finishing Fellowships are being accepted and are due no later than 4 p.m. on June 4 to the Graduate School. Please email applications to gradschool@mtu.edu.

Full instructions on the application and evaluation process are found online. Students are eligible if all of the following criteria are met:

1. Must be a Ph.D. student.
2. Must expect to finish during the semester supported as a Finishing Fellow.
3. Must have submitted no more than one previous application for a Finishing Fellowship.
4. Must be eligible for candidacy (tuition charged at Research Mode rate) at the time of application.
5. Must not hold a final oral examination ("defense") prior to the start of the award semester.

Finishing Fellowships provide support to Ph.D. candidates who are close to completing their degrees. These fellowships are available through the generosity of alumni and friends of the University. They are intended to recognize outstanding Ph.D. candidates who are in need of financial support to finish their degrees and are also contributing to the attainment of goals outlined in the Michigan Tech Strategic Plan.

The Graduate School anticipates funding up to 10 fellowships with support ranging from $2,000 to full support (stipend plus tuition). Students who receive full support through a Finishing Fellowship may not accept any other employment. For example, students cannot be fully supported by a Finishing Fellowship and accept support as a GTA or GRA.

Benefits Services would like to remind you to use your staff service award days so you don't lose them. The deadline to use them is the end of the current fiscal year, June 30.

To see your current available balance, log into Banweb. Under the Employees tab, click Leave Balances. Your hours will be listed as "Service Award Recognition." They can be entered as Payroll Earn Code 430 or listed as "Service Award Day" on your timesheet.

Registration for summer 2025 Michigan Tech Aquatics programs opens today, May 7, at 8 a.m.! Swimming programs are offered at the SDC for all ages and ability levels. We hope to see you at the pool!

• Adult Huskies Swim Training (ages 18 years and older)
• Adult Huskies Swim Lessons (ages 18 years and older)
• Huskies Group Swim Lessons Parent & Child Aquatics (ages 6 months to 3 years)
• Huskies Group Swim Lessons Preschool Aquatics (ages 4-5 years)
• Huskies Group Swim Lessons Learn to Swim Levels 1-5 (ages 6-17 years)
• Huskies Swim Training (ages 6-17 years)

Questions? Contact Aquatics Manager Annie Bengry at ambengry@mtu.edu or 906-487-2995.

If the class you are looking for is full, please fill out the waitlist form or contact Aquatics Manager Annie Bengry at ambengry@mtu.edu or 906-487-2995. We will try to add additional sections based on demand.

Job Posting for Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Staff and faculty job descriptions are available on the Human Resources website. For more information regarding staff positions, call 906-487-2280 or email humanresources@mtu.edu. For more information regarding faculty positions, contact the academic department in which the position is posted.

Assistant Hockey Coach, Athletics. 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 humanresources@mtu.edu.

Bridge Michigan mentioned Michigan Tech in a story about earmark requests for the Center for Convergence and Innovation building and the Mass Timber Research and Demonstration Structure.

A Cup of Joe with the Safety Crew

Michigan Tech’s Safety Team — Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) and the Office of Risk, Insurance, Safety, Security, and Compliance (RISSC) — will be hosting our next monthly Safety Round Table: a place for all Huskies to share a cup of coffee and learn about the importance of campus health and safety.

We invite you to join us today, May 7, from 9-10 a.m. in the MUB Alumni Lounge.

Topic: The EHS team will discuss the new upcoming regulations on using products containing methylene chloride (also known as dichloromethane and abbreviated as DCM).

In addition to numerous laboratory uses, methylene chloride was historically used in a variety of cleaners, degreasers, adhesives and other solvent-based products. At this presentation, we will outline what products need to be methylene chloride-free, the regulations for continued laboratory use, and the implementation deadlines for the new rules. There will also be an informal opportunity to talk with our campus safety professionals about other safety related questions and issues.

If you have a topic you want discussed, please email ehs-help@mtu.edu. We would be happy to present on a safety topic you are interested in!

So mark your calendars! Come ask the questions you have always wanted to ask and get the answers you need about Michigan Tech safety programs, legal compliance issues and additional resources…and have a cup of Joe with the Safety Crew!

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Summer 2025 Finishing Fellowship Winners

The Michigan Tech Graduate School is thrilled to announce the winners of our Summer 2025 Finishing Fellowship! This prestigious award recognizes the hard work and dedication of doctoral students in the final stages of their research.

The following students have been selected to receive the 2025 Summer Fellowship:

• Gustavo Bejar-Lopez — Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences
• Md Mutasim Billah — Mathematical Sciences
• Palas Borkar — Chemical Engineering
• Abid Danish — Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences
• Shiwei Ding — Computer Science
• Grace Dykstra — Chemical Engineering
• Ashley Hawke — Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
• Seth Kriz — Chemical Engineering
• Kenny Larsen — Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering
• Dilka Liyana Arachchige — Chemistry
• Aman Poovalappil — Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• Raj Santhosh — Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
• Megh Raj Subedi — Mathematical Sciences
• Kan Wang — Biomedical Engineering
• Yuguang Wang — Computer Science

For more details about recipients, visit the Graduate School Newsblog for student profiles.

Wishing you all the best from the MTU Graduate School!

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Changes to Microsoft Services Login Screen

Tomorrow, May 8, Michigan Tech IT will be making an adjustment to the login process for Microsoft Services, such as Office 365, microsoft.com, Microsoft Azure Dev Tools, etc. These changes will result in a slight appearance change to the login screen.

Please review our “Changes to Microsoft services login screen” Knowledge Base article for more information.

If you have any questions, we can help. Email IT at it-help@mtu.edu or call 906-487-1111.

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Janet's Planet - Rozsa Class Acts

Wednesday, May 7, 9:30 a.m. | Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts, Black Performance Hall

CLASS ACTS EVENT Tickets available by request for education groups serving Pre-K and/or K-12 Blast Off with Janet’s Planet traveling at the “speed of thought,” introducing...

Magdalena: An Art Installation for Grief, Comfort, and Hope Premieres at Trinity Episcopal Church

Wednesday, May 7, 12–5 p.m. | Trinity Episcopal Church

Hosted by Trinity Episcopal Church Trinity Episcopal Church will host the art installation Magdalena, an exhibition supporting grief, comfort, care, and hope by artist Lisa...

Michigan Tech Parent and Family Panel

Wednesday, May 7, 7:30–8:30 p.m.

Join us to meet parents of our current Huskies! They'll tell you about their student's experiences at Michigan Tech and how to navigate the whole process as a parent.