Don’t Judge A Book By Its Cover. But What About Viruses?

We’ve all heard the old adage “don’t judge a book by its cover.” Dr. Caryn Heldt, Director of the Health Research Institute here at Michigan Tech, is reversing that old adage to fight viruses. Making quick judgments based on superficial features can introduce biased perceptions of others. But when it comes to viruses, Dr. Heldt’s . . .

Jennifer Becker in Dean’s Teaching Showcase

Originally posted in Tech Today. In the midst of all of the challenges we’re facing, it’s important to continue to recognize the dedication of so many excellent instructors on Tech’s campus. That’s why Janet Callahan, dean of the College of Engineering, has selected our ninth Deans’ Teaching Showcase member: Jennifer Becker, an associate professor in . . .

GLRC and ADVANCE Co-Sponsor Virtual Coffee Hour for World Water Day

Michigan Tech’s Great Lakes Research Center and the ADVANCE Initiative are co-sponsoring two virtual coffee hours next week with World Water Day Keynote Dr. Joellen Russell. Coffee Hours will be held via Zoom. Bring your own coffee. Zoom Links are below. 3/23 at 9am: https://michigantech.zoom.us/j/236505056 3/24 at 10am: https://michigantech.zoom.us/j/768523682

3/10/2020 ADVANCE Weekly Roundup

Addressing the critical issue of representation of women in STEM Leadership positions, this book examines the policies, inequities, and disparities facing women in higher education. The author reviews the influence of socio-economic events such as the Suffrage Movement and implementation of Title IX and how they have increased access to higher education for women. A . . .

March 2, 2020 ADVANCE Weekly Roundup

Intersectionality is a term used to describe the ways in which people’s social identities overlap and impact their access to resources. Understanding how identities overlap is critical to ensuring that programming and policy designed to promote equity truly achieve their goal. Time magazine published an interview this week with Kimberle Crenshaw, a law professor who . . .

Becker Elected AEESP Foundation Chair

Jennifer G. Becker (CEE) has been elected chair of the Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors (AEESP) Foundation. She was elected to the AEESP Foundation Board of Directors in 2019, and her three-year term as chair of the Foundation began last month. AEESP is an international organization with more than 800 members, most of whom . . .