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Reminder – LEED Training – Houghton – Spring Webinars

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Boost your career prospects with the prestigious LEED Green Associate designation! LEED is the benchmark for green building certification, and having this accreditation demonstrates to employers and clients that you have a certified expertise in the field. With the LEED Green Associate exam having a less-than-stellar pass rate, the value of having these extra letters behind your name is sure to give you an edge in the job market.

Our webinars have been successful in helping 10,000+ students and professionals learn the material thoroughly and pass the exam with an impressive passing rate. The LEED Professional Designation has been beneficial in securing internships and jobs for past participants and now is the ideal time to add this credential to your resume.

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. March 25 2023 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EDT
2. April 15 2023 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EDT
3. May 6 2023 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EDT
4. June 3 2023 – 1:00PM – 5:30PM EDT – OR –
5. On-demand recordings completed at your own pace
A. LEED AP BD+C (Level 2) – On-Demand

The above options (1-7) 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

Advance your career today and take advantage of the USGBC’s reduced fee of $100 to take the exam online from the comfort of your own home. With instruction from a USGBC Faculty member, this is the most efficient way to ace the test and make a positive impact on your professional life. Don’t miss out—reserve your spot now!

Cost: $200 – Students can use the coupon code ‘green’ for $50 off (Discounted course price $150)

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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Multiplanetary INnovation Enterprise (MINE) Info Sessions – 3/23 & 3/27 6pm – MEEM 111

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Hello All,

Multiplanetary INnovation Enterprise (MINE) has begun recruiting for the Fall 2023 semester. If you are interested in supporting our goal to develop technologies that can withstand the harsh environments on Earth or across Space then MINE is the right place for you!

Information Session

If you are interested and would like more information please come see us at our info session on Thursday, March 23rd, 6-7pm in MEEM 111 or Monday, March 27th, 6-7pm in MEEM 111. We will have pizza at both info sessions!

Our application will open after our first info session. So after attending a session, feel free to fill out the application here, or find it on our website: mine.geo.mtu.edu

Please complete the application by Friday, March 31st.

Who We Are

The Multiplanetary INnovation Enterprise (MINE) is a student-led group that is focused on giving students hands-on experience designing, building, and testing remotely operated vehicles to run in extreme environments, including an annual competition run by NASA. The enterprise offers students independence in their learning and strengthens their skills in communication, time management, problem solving, presentation and technical writing skills, project management, and leadership. While our hands-on projects focus on building skills and learning concepts, we emphasize small groups, collaboration, and teamwork.

We are currently working on 3 projects: 

·  Lunabotics Astro-Huskies are developing and building a lunar rover for NASA’s annual robotic mining competition. This year our focus was developing a robot to mine icy regolith on the moon however in the future our goal will be more construction oriented.

·  DIVER (Deep Investigation Vehicle for Energy Resources) aims to impact the energy industry by providing it with an inspection vehicle for the exploration of flooded mines. The technical challenges of this project include making the vehicle capable of withstanding extreme water-pressure, navigating dynamic currents, and the collection of water-quality and spatial data.

·  Lunar Trencher is building and testing a bucket ladder excavator attachment for a lunar field rover where the goal is to make it space rated. The team is currently working on getting the trencher into a vacuum chamber that simulates lunar conditions, to demonstrate that it could operate on the moon.

Contact

Enterprise Manager – Brian Geiger (bigeiger@mtu.edu)

Lunabotics Manager – Karson Linders (kjlinder@mtu.edu)

DIVER Manager – Gabe Allis (grallis@mtu.edu)

DIVER Manager – Ethan Baker (etbaker@mtu.edu)

Trencher Manager – Parker Bradshaw (psbradsh@mtu.edu)

Faculty Advisor – Dr. Paul van Susante (pjvansus@mtu.edu)

mine.geo.mtu.edu

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CSMHW Anxiety Screening and Resources for Students

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Coming up next Friday, we have an Anxiety Screening event.

Have you ever felt like your worries and fears are too overwhelming? Is anxiety making it difficult for you to get things done or interact in social situations?

From 10am – 2pm in the Library 243, students can take the anxiety screening for free. There is no appointment needed, but you can sign up online if you prefer! You can then chat with a clinical counselor about more information and additional resources. Here is where you can find more information about this event and others. 

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US Army Corps of Engineers Virtual Hiring Event

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My name is Maria Pascual and I represent the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Mississippi Valley Division. We are hosting a Virtual Hiring Event on March 7 & 8 and would like to extend the invitation to your organization and students. Registration for the event is open from February 7 to February 27.

Attached is our flyer with a QR code sending the student directly to the registration page.

Attached is our Public Notice with a detailed description of the vacancies and locations and general information.

For more information about our organization, visit us at: https://www.mvd.usace.army.mil/

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Innovation Week lineup – registration open

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Husky Innovate is hosting innovation-themed events during Week 2 (Jan. 17-20) of the spring semester. Innovation Week celebrates innovation and entrepreneurship by hosting speakers and events to inspire and support innovation and entrepreneurship. These events are a great way to connect with alumni, students, faculty and the community.

Check the Innovation Week webpage for full event descriptions. Pre-registration is required for each event. Join us for one event or several!

Keynote Speaker: Leading Innovation with Charles Nwatu — Tuesday, Jan. 17, 4-5 p.m. via Zoom

Our keynote speaker, Charles Nwatu, head of security technology assurance and risk at Netflix, will kick off Innovation Week by discussing how diverse perspectives lead to innovation. He will share his journey as an intrapreneur developing innovative solutions within a company, and how his mindset has led to an impactful Silicon Valley career at LinkedIn, Twilio, Stitch Fix and now Netflix.
Register now — Deadline: Jan. 13

New Venture Creation with Eric Roberts — Wednesday, Jan. 18, noon to 1 p.m., MUB Ballroom A 

Eric Roberts, MTU alum and executive director of Traverse City business incubator 20Fathoms, has spent a long, diverse career innovating in spaces from Silicon Valley tech start-ups to mobile giants like Motorola and Blackberry. He will talk entrepreneurship and intrapreneurship, and share experiences with launching new ventures (both successful and unsuccessful). Tips and strategies will be offered for all types of innovators.
Register now — Deadline: Jan. 15

Reverse Pitch Presentation with Nate Yenor — Thursday, Jan. 19, noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom 

Nate Yenor, director of tech business incubation with the Office of Innovation and Commercialization at Michigan Tech, will report on applied research’s top teams poised to launch their innovation into a start-up. Teams may be looking for talent, champions and industry-specific advice during this reverse-pitch event. Interesting and valuable for innovators, entrepreneurs and MTU community members who want to know what’s new and innovative at Tech. Make connections and support our innovation and entrepreneurship community!
Register now — Deadline: Jan. 17

15th Bob Mark Business Model Pitch Competition — Thursday, Jan. 19, 5-7:30 p.m., MUB Ballroom A 

Michigan Tech graduate and undergraduate students will pitch their business model for a chance to win cash prizes. This legacy event is a tribute to late Professor of Practice Bob Mark. Faculty, staff, students, alumni and the community are invited to attend in person or virtually. Refreshments will be served and a pre-event mixer will begin at 4:30 p.m.

Student contestants: Register now — Deadline: Jan. 13

Attendees: Register now to attend remotely

Financing Your Venture Panel Discussion — Friday, Jan. 20, noon to 1 p.m. via Zoom

Hear what investors look for when deciding whether to invest in your company — during both early-stage commercialization and late-stage buy-outs. Experts will share real-world experiences and insight into how investment decisions are made. This talk is helpful for anyone interested in commercializing their venture or for investors who want to hone their skills. Panelists John Rockwell (CEO and president, Accelergy Corporation) and Jeff Helminski (co-founder and managing partner, Auxo Investment Partners) are both Tech alumni and successful venture capitalists, and they will share their insight into venture financing.
Register now — Deadline: Jan. 18 

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Bob Mark Business Model Pitch Competition – register by Friday

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Husky Innovate collaborators, Pavlis Honors College, the College of Business and the Office of Innovation and Commercialization invite Michigan Tech graduate and undergraduate students from across campus disciplines to pitch their business model to a panel of judges for a chance to win cash prizes in the Bob Mark Business Model Pitch Competition. 

Our judges represent Michigan Tech’s innovation and entrepreneurship (I&E) ecosystem — their expertise will provide helpful feedback for students to move their ideas forward. 

This legacy event recognizing student entrepreneurial spirit and paying tribute to the late Professor of Practice Bob Mark will be held Jan. 19 from 5-7:30 p.m. in MUB Ballroom A. Faculty, staff, students, alumni and the community are invited to attend in person or virtually. Refreshments will be served. In addition, a pre-event mixer will begin at 4:30 p.m.

Bob Mark Business Model Pitch Competition prize categories:

  • First Prize: $2,000 — sponsored by Rick and Jo Berquist
  • Second Prize: $1,000
  • Third Prize: $500
  • Honorable Mention: $250
  • Audience Favorite: $250 — sponsored by Dan Green (MTU alum and principal, BlackFin Group)
  • Breakthrough Innovation Award: $1,000 — sponsored by MTEC SmartZone and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation
  • Social Impact Award: $1,000 — sponsored by Gates Professor Elham Asgari (COB)

Student contestants can register to pitch their business model through Friday (Jan. 13).

Virtual attendees, please register to watch the event remotely.

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Fall 2022 Senior Design Colloquium

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FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2022
8 AM – 12 PM | DOW 641

8 AM: ASHLAND SUBDIVISION RAILROAD IMPROVEMENTS
ADVISOR: MR. DAVE NELSON
HTTPS://MICHIGANTECH.ZOOM.US/J/684962359

10 AM: FLOOD HAZARD MITIGATIONS
ADVISOR: DR. CHRIS VANARSDALE
HTTPS://MICHIGANTECH.ZOOM.US/J/88232042215

11:30 AM: WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM FOR MOCAMBO ARRIBA, PANAMA
ADVISOR: DR. DAVID WATKINS
HTTPS://MICHIGANTECH.ZOOM.US/J/85829894694

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Save the Date for Innovation Week 2023

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January 17-20th, the second week of the spring semester, Husky Innovate will host innovation-themed talks and events including the Bob Mark Business Model Pitch Competition.  Started by Michigan Tech’s University Innovation Fellows (UIFs) in 2015, Innovation Week is a celebration of innovation across our Tech Community.  Students, faculty, staff, and community are invited.  

Check out our lineup here .  Register early for locations and Zoom links.

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27th Annual LeaderShape Institute

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One of the Student Affairs division values states, “We inspire the leadership needed for all individuals to boldly push everyday boundaries while serving others.” For over 25 years, Michigan Tech has hosted the LeaderShape Institute as a way to do just that.

LeaderShape Institute is a four-day retreat that helps students identify their values and gain confidence in their leadership skills through self-assessment, intensive small group discussions, team building challenges and more. By leading with passion, integrity and a healthy disregard for the impossible, participants explore who they are and the impact that they want to have on their communities. 

LeaderShape Institute 2023 will be held Jan. 4-7 at the Ford Center in Alberta, Michigan, just prior to the start of the spring 2023 semester.

Are you a student who is involved across campus? Do you have a passion for a specific cause or concern? Are you still figuring out the direction you hope to pursue in life? We know leaders have a wide variety of experiences and don’t need to hold a position or a title to impact their community.  The program could benefit any student.

Applications are available online now through Nov. 14.

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