May 16, 2018

The Take-Away from Whole-Tree Logging: More Plant Biodiversity

When it comes to timber harvesting, removing the whole tree—from stump to twigs—doesn’t reduce plant diversity any more than old-fashioned logging, which leaves tree branches behind in the woods. Read More

May 09, 2018

Guest Blog: Chemical Kim

Kim Hilton, AKA Chemical Kim, offers teaching advice and the lessons she's learned since she graduated from the Department of Cognitive and Learning Sciences at Michigan Tech. Read More

April 30, 2018

Practice, Props and Proofing Make Perfect

The intricate and ambitious Senior Design and Enterprise Team projects unveiled at Michigan Technological University's Design Expo don't materialize overnight. Two teams share their behind-the-scenes prep leading up to the big day. Read More

April 26, 2018

Sap Rising and the Borer Returns

The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is a widespread ecological pest. But in his guest blog, Joe Shannon highlights why ecologists focus on solutions rather than fixating on the problem. Read More

April 24, 2018

Take Me Home, Country Roads: The Future of Autonomous and Electric Vehicles in Rural Areas

Autonomous vehicles hold a lot of promise. But what about in rural communities? Undergraduate students look into the environmental, social and economic impacts of advanced vehicle technology. Read More