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

CSMHW Anxiety Screening and Resources for Students

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. 

COB Graduate Programs Night (March 22)

College of Business is hosting a graduate programs night on 

Tuesday, March 22 @ 4 pm in 101 AOB

Come enjoy some pizza and learn about graduate school options; specifically Master’s of AccountingMaster’s in Engineering Management and our TechMBA®.

Contact information for each program is provided in the attached flier.

MITA Scholarship

The MITA Scholarship Fund offers financial support to individuals hoping to pursue a career in the heavy/highway construction industry. This scholarship is not only available for students that may be looking to get a 4-year degree in engineering etc., but also to those that are looking to attend a trade school. Anything heavy highway/construction related. 

Deadline: April 14

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.

New Venture Challenge prep-register by 3/1/23

Are you a student with a great business idea or do you want to team up with a student who has a great business idea?  If so, the New Venture Challenge provides an exciting venue to pitch your business, get valuable feedback, network with representatives within Michigan’s innovation & entrepreneurship ecosystem, and last but not least, an opportunity to win some valuable prize money!

For over a decade, Michigan Technological University and Central Michigan University have collaborated to offer Tech students the opportunity to compete at the New Venture Competition in Mount Pleasant, MI.  Students compete for over $100,000 of cash prizes and in-kind services.

We will host an information session and two prep sessions, we encourage you to attend all prep sessions if you plan to pitch.  The pitch competition itself will involve a trip to Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant where you will pitch your idea.  

If interested, register here  by 3/1/23.