We’re hosting an informational meeting about the 2026/2027 SURF and URIP programs on Wednesday, November 5th, from 4-5pm, in the MUB Alumni Lounge.
During the meeting we will discuss:
– Application deadlines
– How to find a mentor
– Proposal application elements (including pointers and the rubric!)
We’ll provide a light snack (pizza) and refreshment (assorted soft drinks).
Chris Hohnholt
Michigan Technological University
Pavlis Honors College | mtu.edu/honors
(906) 487-1843 | cahohnho@mtu.edu
This summer, Los Alamos National Laboratory will be hosting the twenty-seventh edition of the Los Alamos Dynamics Summer School (LADSS) – a 10-week research and education program held in Los Alamos, NM. Links to more information are available at https://ladss.lanl.gov, including payment information for the fellowship appointment and instructions on how to apply.
We are seeking students with academic focuses in engineering (including mechanical, aerospace, structural, civil, electrical, and nuclear), as well as those in computer science, physics, and applied math. Please pass this solicitation on to prospective students and directly encourage those which you feel are well suited for the program to apply. Offer letters will be given to accepted applicants on a rolling basis throughout the early application period, so we encourage students to apply early to have the greatest chance of securing a position in the program.
LADSS aims to motivate U.S. citizens to attend graduate school and establish a pipeline for LANL career opportunities. Therefore, the students you solicit need to be U.S. citizens (dual citizenship accepted), and they should be of sufficient academic standing to be credible candidates for graduate school. As a reference point, the 400+ students that have taken part in the first twenty-six schools had undergraduate GPA’s ranging from 3.0 – 4.0, with a mean undergraduate GPA of approximately 3.8.
If you have any questions about the summer school, please contact us at ladss@lanl.gov and we will be happy to answer them.
Thanks,
LADSS Co-Leads
Samantha Ceballes, Ph.D. Shannon Danforth, Ph.D.
Engineering Analysis Group Test Engineering Group
As students are considering spring and summer schedules, we’d like to share information about the faculty-led summer Track A program to Costa Rica. Students can earn 9-10 credits that meet Essential Ed or HASS/PE requirements. Please reach out to Richelle Winkler (rwinkler@mtu.edu) with questions or to discuss options. For students who need an internship instead of Essential Ed courses, there is potential for that with consent of instructor and our local partner the Monteverde Institute.
Costa Rica summer 2026 study away program is a chance to earn 9-10 credits in almost 6 weeks abroad in summer Track A 2026. Courses include: SS 3960 (Cultural Immersion- an Experience course), SS4390 (Seminar in Sustainability), and SS3260 (Latin American Cultural History- an Intercultural Competency course), plus Hiking and Yoga options. All levels of Spanish speakers are welcome. Students live in homestays with local families in the Monteverde region (on top of a mountain in the cloud forest), and have opportunities to engage with students at the University of Costa Rica in San Jose. The program is based on experiential learning – with dozens of field trips, dozens of local speakers, and hands-on activities like reforestation activities, processing coffee and sugar cane, and collecting water quality data. There are significant focuses on conservation, tropical ecology, and renewable energy. This program is in partnership with the Monteverde Institute and supports local community initiatives in the Monteverde region.
Come to the Info Session Nov 11, 6-7pm in EERC 216. Pizza provided. Or contact Richelle Winkler, rwinkler@mtu.edu.
WTS Minnesota 2026 Scholarships are now open to applicants! Visit the link for each scholarship, fill out and submit your completed form for consideration. Forms must be submitted by Sunday, November 30, 2025.
The WTS Minnesota women scholarships are competitive and are based on the applicant’s specific transportation goals, academic record, and transportation-related activities or job skills. Applicants of varying background and experiences are encouraged to apply. Financial need is not a primary consideration.
Questions? Contact Kaitlyn Denten.
Apply here: https://www.wtsinternational.org/chapters/minnesota/scholarships
Every year, WTBA awards two different types of scholarships to deserving college students studying in transportation construction industry fields. Winners receive their scholarships during WTBA’s Contractor-Engineer Conference in January.
Why do we do it? WTBA recognizes how much time, effort, and money students eyeing a career in transportation construction commit toward earning their degrees and beginning their careers. Scholarships are both a celebration of that hard work and a helping hand to reach ultimate goals.
Apply here: https://wtba.org/scholarships/
The deadline to apply is Friday, Nov. 7, 2025
Applications are now open for the 2026 SmithGroup Design a Better Future Scholarship program. The scholarship’s mission is to create a more inclusive design industry by providing students with opportunities to pursue their academic and professional goals. Students committed to advancing inclusion in the design industry are encouraged to apply.
The scholarship provides a one-time award of $6,000 to five students studying either architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, urban planning or engineering, to help offset their tuition. Each recipient will also serve as a paid summer intern at any SmithGroup office in the United States where their discipline is located.
The deadline for applications is Monday, December 8, 2025.
Apply here: https://www.smithgroup.com/become-an-intern
Scholarship Award
Eligibility
Key Dates & Deadlines
• September 1, 2025: Scholarship open for submissions
• November 30, 2025: Deadline to submit applications and supporting materials for the 2026 Scholarship
• Month of February 2026: Finalists are notified, and interview dates scheduled
• Month of March/April 2026: Interviews with finalists
• Month of May 2026: Winners notified
Apply here: https://www.ohm-advisors.com/about/ohm-advisors-scholarship
Soils & Structures will be presenting at our November meeting for ASCE. Soils & Structures is a Michigan-based engineering & consulting firm that specializes in Geotechnical Engineering, Structural Engineering, Pavement Design Services, Construction Materials Testing, and Structural Steel Detailing.
They will be talking about job opportunities, like full-time, part-time, and internship positions. Everyone is welcome and we’d love to see you there! Food and beverage will be provided and the meeting starts at 7pm on Monday, November 3rd, in Dillman 214.
The miSWCS is offering a $750 Scholarship to eligible applicants through the Michigan Scholarships in Conservation Program for the Fall 2025 – Spring 2026 Academic Year.
We are writing to share an exciting opportunity for your students and faculty this fall: new LEED training workshops. With the LEED exam changing in 2026, these sessions are an excellent way for students to build their expertise in sustainability and earn their credentials before the new, more challenging exam is implemented.
We would be grateful if you would share this invitation with your students and faculty in The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Michigan Technological University. As a friendly reminder, your students can use the code ‘green’ to receive a $100 discount.
We appreciate you distributing the information below, as past students have found these workshops to be incredibly valuable. Please CC or respond to this message once it has been distributed.
LEED Green Associate Certification: Fall Enrollment
Our workshops focus not just on passing the test, but on providing a deep understanding of the material to ensure that your knowledge is solid and practical. This approach significantly improves your chances of success, especially considering the exam’s historically low pass rate.
LEED Green Associate (GA) Training – Webinar and Online self-paced options:
I will be offering live webinars that can be streamed on any of the following dates:
October 4 2025 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EDT
November 15 2025 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EST
December 20 2025 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EST – OR –
On-demand recordings completed at your own pace
The above options are all identical.
Register for a live online seminar or start today with our on-demand recorded workshop completed anytime at your own pace here – https://leadinggreen.com/online
Both options offer comprehensive training, practice exams, valuable tips, and required textbooks – all led by a USGBC Faculty member. It’s the most efficient and affordable way to master the material without breaking the bank!
Cost: $200 with the coupon code ‘green’ for $100 off! (Non-students $300)
Please contact the instructor Lorne directly with any questions at info@leadinggreen.com
Have a great rest of your semester,
Lorne Mlotek BASc., LEED AP BD+C, O+M
Head LEED Trainer at LeadingGreen
USGBC Faculty+1-416-824-2677
