Chem Stores Inventory Closure

Chem Stores will be closed June 26-30 for our annual inventory. During this time, we won't be able to conduct transactions except for critical needs, such as liquid nitrogen. Please continue to submit orders as usual, and we'll process them after inventory concludes.

We appreciate your help in planning ahead to complete your purchases and pick up items by June 25.

Please contact us at chemstores@mtu.edu if you have any questions or concerns.

Summer 2025 Finishing Fellow: Palas Kamlakar Borkar

Please join the Graduate School in congratulating Michigan Tech's Summer 2025 Finishing Fellows.

Palas Kamlakar Borkar began his journey at Michigan Tech in 2016 by enrolling in the master’s program in chemical engineering, which he completed in 2018. After gaining valuable experience outside academia, he returned in 2021 to pursue a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering. His Ph.D. research focuses on developing cost-effective bioleaching methods for manganese recovery from low-grade ores. He has also worked on extracting iron from iron ore tailings using bioleaching and has contributed to battery recycling projects aimed at recovering critical metals such as manganese, nickel and cobalt.

Read more about Borkar’s journey at Michigan Tech on the Graduate School Newsblog.

Summer 2025 Finishing Fellow: Yuguang Wang

Please join the Graduate School in congratulating Michigan Tech's Summer 2025 Finishing Fellows.

Yuguang Wang's experience at Michigan Tech began in 2013 as an undergraduate student. As an electrical engineering major, Wang quickly discovered a passion for programming and chose computer engineering as a second major. Joining the Human-Computer Interaction Lab as a third-year student began Wang's research journey. Inspired by these undergraduate experiences to continue pursuing research, Wang officially began studying toward a Ph.D. in Computer Science in 2018, advised by Zhenlin Wang, and, later, co-advisor Junqiao Qiu.

Read more about Wang’s journey at Michigan Tech on the Graduate School Newsblog.

No Tech Today Next Monday

Tech Today will not publish next Monday, May 26, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.

Submissions for publication in Tech Today next Tuesday, May 27, are due by noon on Friday, May 23.

Summer Programs Library Instruction

Are you overseeing a student research program or teaching this summer? The library is here to help your students gain the skills they need to succeed! Schedule a library instruction session where your students will learn how to find, evaluate, use, and create information in your field. This can range from sessions on using specialized databases to creating posters and conference presentations that stand above. Scheduling one-on-one library consultations is also a great option for students and faculty alike as you tackle new ideas.

Email library@mtu.edu to learn more.

Henes Worshop on Computational and Applied Mathematics

This Thursday and Friday, May 22-23, the Henes Workshop on Computational and Applied Mathematics will be held at Michigan Tech in Fisher 328.

The Henes Workshop on Computational and Applied Mathematics is designed to bring together leading researchers to discuss cutting-edge developments in the field, including the integration of machine learning and AI. This workshop will focus on recent advances in the use of computational techniques to solve complex mathematical problems, with applications spanning stochastic controls, dynamical systems, characterization of high dimensional data, inverse problems, approximation methods, etc.

Details of the workshop can be found online

The workshop is organized by Jiguang Sun and Qian Zhang (Math) of Michigan Tech and sponsored by the Henes Professorship in Mathematics, the Center for Applied Mathematics and Statistics (CAMS), and the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Michigan Tech.

Mineral Museum Voted 'Best Rainy Day Fun' in Keweenaw Choice Awards

You voted and the A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum won! The museum was chosen as the “Best Rainy Day Fun” in the inaugural Keweenaw Choice Awards, and we want to express our enormous gratitude for all of your support and love! Engaging with the community is a cherished part of our mission and crucial to the museum’s success.

To show our appreciation, we will have a 15% off* sale in the Gift Shop on Wednesday, May 21, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

With an array of items such as mineral jewelry, lamps, figurines, raw and polished specimens, games, gifts, etc., there’s something for everyone.

Thank you again for your continued support! Be sure to check out the other winners of the Keweenaw Choice Awards, organized by Visit Keweenaw.

* Some exclusions apply. Discounts do not stack.

On-Campus Dining this Summer

The Food Hall at Wadsworth Hall has begun renovations to update food service and seating areas within the dining hall space. The project is scheduled to be completed for the Fall 2025 semester. During these renovations, The Eatery at McNair Hall is open and is serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner during weekdays, and lunch and dinner on weekends. Their hours of operation can be found on the Dine on Campus website, and daily menus, nutritional, and allergen information can be found on the What’s on the Menu webpage.

Located in the Memorial Union Building, Brkfst & Co., is also open this summer weekdays from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. They offer a variety of breakfast foods, burgers, sides, beverages, milkshakes and slushies, along with quick grab-and-go options like fruit, salads, sandwiches, wraps, snacks and desserts. They offer quick service with self-ordering kiosks and the option of ordering through Boost Mobile ordering service.

The Portage Lake Golf Course is also open for the season, with food options available at the Par & Grill. They offer a variety of burgers, hot dogs, paninis, quesadillas, grab-and-go options, beverages, and more for golfers or visitors.

Velodrome Coffee Company in the Van Pelt and Opie Library is also open this summer. Their hours are Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., and Saturday and Sundays, 12-5 p.m. They carry an assortment of seasonal beverages, hot foods, desserts, grab-and-go options, local bakery items, candy, and snacks.

Job Postings

Job Postings for Monday, May 19, 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.

Manager - Business Systems, Information Technology. Apply online

​Building Mechanic III #25129 (first shift, 12 months), Facilities Operations
(AFSCME posting dates May 19 to May 23, 2025 — 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.

Building Mechanic III #25130 (second shift, 12 months), Facilities Operations (AFSCME posting dates May 19 to May 23, 2025 — 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.

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.

In the News

Michigan Tech was mentioned by the Daily Mining Gazette and WLUC TV6 in stories about a memorial ceremony honoring regional law enforcement officers who fell in the line of duty. The memorial was held May 15 at the Student Development Complex. 

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ExecutiveGov mentioned Michigan Tech in a story about work done by the IT Oxygen Enterprise team in collaboration with the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) to develop an artificial intelligence-powered automation tool able to analyze and scan publicly available corporate documents for potential indicators of foreign influence. The story was picked up from DCSA, which quoted Victoria Walters (AC) and Nagesh Hatti (Enterprise).

Reminders

Personalized Greeting Cards Now Available at the Campus Store

Looking for a thoughtful, last-minute way to say “Congrats,” “Happy birthday,” or “Good luck on finals”? The Campus Store now offers custom greeting cards with our brand-new Ink’d greeting card machine, exclusively available right here on campus!

With Ink’d, you can:

  • Choose from a variety of card designs for any occasion
  • Add a personalized message right on the spot
  • Include a digital gift card for an extra-special touch

Whether you’re celebrating a friend, thanking a professor or sending a pick-me-up, it’s never been easier to create a one-of-a-kind card in minutes.

Stop by the Campus Store today and try it for yourself!

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Finance Self Service Functions Moving to Experience Today

As of today, May 19, all of the Finance Self Service functions available in Banweb are moving to Experience.

You will find the new Finance Self Service link on the Finance card in Experience. FSO has posted instructions on the new requisition process on our Purchase Order Requisitions webpage. The Banweb Finance tab will be updated to forward to Experience.

Ellucian Experience is an inclusive interface with a mobile-accessible, user-friendly design that allows you to customize a central dashboard and access your information and campus services with a single sign-on.

If you have any questions, please contact Purchasing at 906-487-2510.