CEGE Undergraduate Advising Blog

Author: Julie Ross

Fall 2024 CEGE Senior Design Colloquium

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The Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering Department is pleased to invite the University community to attend the fall 2024 senior design team presentations. This semester students have undertaken a wide range of projects to fulfill the Department’s senior design requirement.

Friday, December 13, 2024

8 am – 12 PM | DOW 641

MDOT: M-26 MASS CITY ROADWAY & M-123 Paradise Reconstruction

Michigan Department of Transportation invites innovative and experienced firms to submit proposals for the design and engineering of two crucial infrastructure projects: the M-26 Mass City Roadway and the M-123 Paradise Reconstruction. These projects are vital components in addressing both regional transportation and environmental challenges, while also improving the quality of life and sustainability in these communities.

Advisor: Ms. Andrea Andres

https://michigantech.zoom.us/j/6063655732

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2025 UNOLS-MATE MARINE TECHNICAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

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The University-National Oceanographic Laboratory System (UNOLS) is pleased to announce the 2025 UNOLS-MATE MARINE TECHNICAL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

APPLICATION DEADLINE: MONDAY, JANUARY 6, 2025

This is an incredible opportunity to work onboard research vessels at-sea and in the shipyard, and be exposed to a wide range of marine technologies, equipment and marine technical professionals.


Internship Description: The U.S. Academic Research Fleet of UNOLS-designated research ships will host 1 long-term (approximately 6 months) and 12-14 short-term (2-12 weeks each) marine technical internships in 2025. Departure dates will depend on the schedule of each research cruise. We will first select candidates for internships starting in Winter, Spring, and then in Summer and Fall. Applications will stay on file the entire year until all positions have been filled.


The selected interns will work with marine technicians and other crew members on shore and at sea and learn how to operate and maintain a variety of scientific and navigational equipment in support of shipboard scientific research. The program will pay a stipend of $600 per week plus airfare, lodging and other approved travel expenses. Interns will work, eat, and sleep aboard the research vessel, and be provided lodging and a meal plan off ship as needed. Internship projects will vary from one hosting organization to another and correspond to the objectives set by each specific cruise mission. Shipboard sleeping arrangements vary vessel to vessel. Previous interns have worked on cruises to support science projects ranging from chemical oceanography to marine biology, seafloor mapping surveys, geological studies, ROV missions, and much more! Many successful internships have resulted in job offers. Please email Maria Osiadacz, Program Manager, maria@unols.org, with questions about the program and life aboard research vessels.


To apply, read the requirements listed below, prepare your documents and complete the online application:

ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

Requirements:
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals or U.S. permanent residents.
• A valid U.S. passport is required for internships that require international travel.
• Applicants must be enrolled in or a recent graduate from an accredited higher education institution in the U.S.
• Applicants should be interested in the field of Marine Technology in support of oceanographic research.
• Previous time at sea is not required, but highly desirable. Being on a multi-week research cruise is not a good time to learn you are not able to manage motion sickness.
• Applicants may be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination and be tested before boarding the ship.

Required references and supporting documents (in PDF or Word format only):
• Contact information for three (3) professional references.
• Your most current professional resume.
• A letter of recommendation from an instructor or a supervisor, preferably someone who has knowledge of your technical skills. If your professional reference prefers to submit a letter directly to the Program Manager, please share this link with them: 2025 UNOLS-MATE Internship Recommendation Form
For more information, visit www.marinetech.org/internships

Read about past intern experiences: https://www.marinetech.org/internship-blog/

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SENSE Enterprise Info Session – November 7th @ 4 pm

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Hello Michigan Tech!

Strategic Education through Naval Systems Experiences (SENSE) Enterprise is searching for talent from all majors and all years. Our projects typically focus on designing, building, and testing systems with a focus on Department of Defense Naval applications. It only makes sense for you to come to our info session to learn more!

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH AT 4:00 PM IN DOW 642.

We’ll have free food, current SENSE Enterprise members to talk to, and more information about who we are and what we do. Our advisor and Director of the GLRC, Dr. Havens, will then give us a tour of the GLRC!

Projects you could join this year:

  • MECC (Marine Energy Collegiate Competition) – Advance the marine energy industry through competition with other collegiate teams. Design, Prototype, and test a Wave Energy Converter in the MTU wave tank.
  • RAUB – Modify a BlueROV2 to develop robust autonomy in a tethered underwater vehicle involving sensors, localization, mapping, and path planning.
  • MEOWS – Mechatronic Electro-Optical Warehouse Systems. Using an “Off-the-shelf” vision hardware module to detect where a forklift is relative to its surroundings while visualizing itself in a virtual workplace.
  • OISTAR – Ocean Infinity Subaquatic Terrain Autonomous Research Implementing a Sound Velocity Profiler to an 8m Ocean Infinity ASV for lakebed mapping and research
  • N.E.E.C. – Evaluate the reliability/security vulnerabilities in an autonomous marine vessel system and design a systematic solution.

See the attached flyer for more information. If you can’t attend the info session and/or would like to join our email interest list, fill out this form.

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LEED Training Webinar Student Discounts

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Exciting news! Due to the overwhelming interest in sustainability through LEED, we’ve expanded our workshop offerings to supply even more opportunities for students and faculty to delve into this vital field. Your students can also use the discount code ‘green’ for $100 off the course price!

LEED Green Associate (GA) Training

Distinguish your resume by acquiring the esteemed sustainability credential: LEED Green Associate! Just as buildings can achieve LEED Certification, individuals can attain LEED Accreditation, showcasing expertise in sustainable practices. This accreditation assures employers and clients of your certified knowledge in the field of sustainability.

Benefit from our training workshops, which have successfully guided over 13,000 students and professionals to think critically about the material, resulting in an impressive passing rate. Recognizing that the exam itself presents a formidable challenge, enrolling in our course offers the best pathway to secure your designation. Seize the opportunity to invest in your success!

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:

1. November 16 2024 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EST
2. December 14 2024 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EST
3. January 18 2025 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EST
4. February 15 2025 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EST
5. March 15 2025 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EDT – OR –
6. On-demand recordings completed at your own pace

The above options (1-6) are all identical.

Register for a live webinar or start today with our on-demand recorded workshop completed anytime at your own pace here – https://leadinggreen.com/online

Explore the easiest method to grasp the material with our webinars – complete with comprehensive training, practice exams, valuable tips, and a textbook. Facilitated by a USGBC Faculty member, this is the most cost-effective and efficient way to acquire knowledge without straining your budget!

Cost: $200 with the code ‘green’ for students (non-students $300)

Save your seat by registering here for our live or self-paced options – https://leadinggreen.com/online

Please contact the instructor Lorne directly with any questions at info@leadinggreen.com

Regards,

Lorne Mlotek BASc., LEED AP BD+C, O+M
Head LEED Trainer at LeadingGreen
+1-416-824-2677

USGBC Faculty

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Internships: Next Step Ministries Construction Internships!

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This is John Michael Greenwood, Senior Project Manager with Next Step Ministries. Thanks so much for fielding our last email regarding our available construction internships. We’re beginning to game plan many of our service projects for this summer. 

Once we gauge the knowledge and skill level of this year’s incoming construction staff, we’ll be able to hone in on the scope of projects for the summer. We have been blessed to lead tens of thousands of hours of service work in 12 different communities across the United States every summer for over a decade now. 

Our construction intern alumni will attest to the impact this internship has had on their experience level and resume development. See a few of them and what they are doing now in the links below! 

We have positions for various experience levels. Next Step provides training and support, and we place hired construction staff on a team in one of 12 partner communities. Interns get to live in Christian community with fellow young adults, and get to be examples to the younger generation of what it looks like to put their faith into action. 

Details:

  • Positions available: Construction Project Manager (CPM), Construction Site Supervisor (CSS)
  • Full Time Position: May 19 – August 5, 2025, (Lodging and meals included)

A Few Next Step Alumni highlight: 

If your students are interested in applying for this opportunity they can apply here, or email me (john.greenwood@nextstepministries.com).

Thank you,

John Michael Greenwood

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ASCE General Meeting – Nov 4 @ 7 pm (Presentation by Stu Kogge – GEI)

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ASCE is hosting a presentation from Stu Kogge from GEI Consultants on November 4th @ 7 pm in Dillman 320. Stu is a legendary figure in the environmental coordination sector for Michigan and beyond. Stu has experience in pretty much every aspect of wetland management including wetland identification and delineation, aquatic biome health, mussel surveys, and government regulation requirements. For more information on Stu, please see his bio found here: https://www.geiconsultants.com/?team=stuart-kogge

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MTU – Hiring Orientation Executive Staff

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https://www.mtu.edu/ttoday/?issue=20241014#hiring-orientation-executive-staff

The Waino Wahtera Center for Student Success is looking for students who are passionate, outgoing and great student leaders to serve as Orientation Executive Staff (OES).

Students who hold OES positions spend the summer planning fall Orientation. We are looking for five students to fill the roles of our team.

Find more information on these roles at the Wahtera Center’s Hiring page. Please submit applications no later than next Monday, Oct. 21, by 5 p.m.

Available OES Positions:

Lead OES — Responsible for mentoring, role modeling and assisting other members of the OES at Michigan Tech.

Communication OES — Leads the design, production and distribution of key electronic and printed documents about Orientation at Michigan Tech.

Logistics OES (LC-OES) — Leads the creation of O-Week Teams, vehicle and room reservations, and the production of the University Welcome for Orientation at Michigan Tech.

Training OES — Leads the creation of training for all Orientation Team Leaders (OTLs), who will work with the incoming class for Orientation at Michigan Tech.

Programming OES — Leads the creation of O-Week programming for all of the Orientations at Michigan Tech.

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