Category: Info Meetings

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

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

SS Accelerated MS Degree Info Session

Interested in pursuing a master’s degree? Did you know it can be done in only one year? If you are a rising junior or senior (from any major on campus), this is the time to explore your options.

The Department of Social Sciences (SS) will be hosting an information session from 4-5 p.m. on Monday (March 20) in the Academic Office Building Commons (second floor of the AOB) for the following programs:

  • Accelerated M.S. in Environmental and Energy Policy
  • Accelerated M.S. in Industrial Heritage and Archaeology
  • Accelerated M.S. in Sustainable Communities

Drop in and learn about the various curriculums, how to double count undergraduate courses toward a graduate degree, how to use the senior rule, and the all-important information on funding your graduate degree. Advisors will be available to answer any other questions you may have.

If you are interested but unable to attend the information session, I encourage you reach out the appropriate accelerated M.S. advisor:

  • Accelerated M.S. in Environmental and Energy Policy: 
    Adam Wellstead at awellste@mtu.edu 
  • Accelerated M.S. in Industrial Heritage and Archaeology: 
    Laura Rouleau at lwrouleau@mtu.edu 
  • Accelerated M.S. in Sustainable Communities: 
    Chelsea Schelly at cschelly@mtu.edu 

COB Graduate Programs Night

Join faculty and current students from the Michigan Tech College of Business (COB) on March 22 from 4-5 p.m. in the Academic Office Building, AOB 101, to explore more about graduate program options in business.

Featured programs will include the Master of Science in Accounting, the TechMBA, the Master of Engineering Management and the Master of Science in Applied Natural Resource Economics. A representative from the Graduate School will also be present.

Info Session Today: Summer Track B Study Abroad Program in England

Looking for a great study abroad opportunity? Look no further than the Summer Track B 2023 Crossing Borders: Study Abroad in England! A program information session is being held today (Feb. 22) in the Department of Social Sciences Commons on the second floor of the Academic Office Building (AOB 209) at 4 p.m.

This four-week program takes in the history and archaeology of northwestern England and Southern Scotland and includes six credits of (HASS) coursework. Visit the program website for more details and to submit your application. There is no cost to apply; a $500 deposit is due March 15.

Questions? Email Dan Trepal at djtrepal@mtu.edu.

Sustainability Demonstration House Open House

The Sustainability Demonstration House tenants invite you to attend our open house during Carni Week! The house is open to students, their families, and community members on Thursday, February 9th, from 4-7pm. Please come to tour the house, see our systems, and learn how you can practice sustainable living too! Please find our poster attached. The house is located at 21680 Woodland Rd, two houses down from McNair and Hillside Place. Back from pre-covid times, we will have free pizza available while supplies last! We hope to see you there! 

Engineering Ambassadors Program – Info Session Monday – 6pm – Fisher 132

Please see the below/attached flyer for the Michigan Tech Engineering Ambassadors program – a group whose mission is to excite local K-12 students about STEM and share your passion for STEM, while improving your own communication skills! Please join us Monday January 16 at 6 PM in Fisher 132 for our Info Session to learn more about the program. Our first meeting is Monday January 23 at 6 PM in Fisher 132. Bring a friend! If you have any questions or would like to be added to the email list, please let us know – ambassadors@mtu.edu.

Save the Date for Innovation Week 2023

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.

Prague Study Abroad – Info session (Dec 8)

An information session regarding study abroad to Vienna, Prague, and Dresden will be on Thursday, Dec. 8 at 5:30 pm in Rozsa 120.
This study abroad program will focus on imagination, creativity, theatre, arts, and architecture, with substantial time spent at the Prague Quadrennial, one of the largest theatre and design festivals in the world.

All of the courses offered will be HASS courses, and all majors are welcome on the trip. With the trip’s focus on design, architecture, and creativity, we think it may be both useful and exciting to students of many different majors. Email gordillo@mtu.edu with any questions.

Info Session – SENSE Enterprise

The SENSE Enterprise is hosting an Informational Session and Tour of the Great Lakes Research Center (GLRC) on October 19th! 

Event: SENSE Enterprise Info Session and Great Lakes Research Center Tour

When: Wednesday October 19th @ 6:30  – 8:00 pm

Where: Meet at the GLRC (Short cut, go into DOW head up to the 7th-floor walk to the back of the building take the elevator by the student lounge to the ground floor and out the back door)

What: Meet the SENSE team, overview of current projects, learn about Department of Defense civilian opportunities, tour of the Great Lakes Research Center with Dr. Havens (and free food!)

SENSE stands for Strategic Education Through Naval Systems Experiences and we are advised by Dr. Timothy Havens and Dr. Hassan Masoud. The goal of our enterprise is to provide students with hands-on experiences with naval application projects, explore interests and careers in the Department of Defense, and enhance teamwork and communication skills.

For more information about SENSE, current projects, and how to apply, please see the attached flyer. If you can’t make it to the info session and/or would like to join our email interest list, fill out this form.

It only makes sense for you to come to our info session to learn more! You can check out our LinkTree for other SENSE Resources.

If you have any questions feel free to contact:

Program Manager – Elizabeth Donoghue – ehdonogh@mtu.edu

Co-Advisor – Dr.Timothy Havens – thavens@mtu.edu

Co-Advisor – Dr. Hassan Masoud – hmasoud@mtu.edu