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Innovation thrives in the Copper Country, where Michigan Tech succeeds by doing what we've always done best. Read how Huskies are poised to reshape the automotive industry in Driving Force. Explore old mines' new potential to power our future in Inclined to Innovate, then Meet the Intelligent Fleet and dive into new frontiers in marine autonomy. These stories and more in the latest issue of Tech Magazine.

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Kyle Kukkonen: Why I Play Hockey for Michigan Tech

“It’s such a family experience. Everyone shows up for the team.” Michigan Tech hockey forward Kyle Kukkonen, a 2021 Minnesota Mr. Hockey Award finalist, shares why the hard work and dedication are worth it, and how he found his sense of belonging at Michigan Tech.

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Discover Oil-eating Bacteria that Serves the Greater Good

The solution to plastic pollution? Feed it to oil-eating bacteria and transform it into nutritious protein powder. In the award-winning Techtmann microbiology lab, students work alongside the faculty researcher to identify microbial communities that could clean up oil spills, munch up plastic waste, and break down non-edible plant biomass to solve two world challenges: hunger and pollution. “Once we get the technology approved and the FDA gives the thumbs-up that we can eat this stuff, then we bring in the marketing to make it appealing and smell less like vegemite and more like sugar cookies,” says researcher Stephen Techtmann.

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