There will be an information session for International Senior Design (iDesign) on Wednesday, October 24th at 7 pm, in Dow 875. If you can’t make the meeting and would like more information, please let Dr. Watkins (dwatkins@mtu.edu) know.
Five incredible Michigan Tech alumni, under the age of 35, who are following their dreams will visit campus to inspire and energize the student body. We invite deans, chairs, faculty, students and the community to join us at the Rozsa Center at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, November 14 for a facilitated panel discussion.
Below are brief bios about our outstanding alumni speakers:
Amy Storer (’10 Social Science) is an Intelligence Analyst for Homeland Security Investigations in Savannah, Georgia and is a professor of American Government at Savannah State University and the College of Coastal Georgia. She earned two master’s degrees from Harvard University (’17) and Johns Hopkins (’12).
Ben Almquist (’04 Materials Science & Engineering) is an assistant professor in Bioengineering at Imperial College London. Ben leads a research group that straddles the interface between nanotechnology and biology. His research has led to recognition as a 2017 Emerging Investigator by the journal Biomaterials Science, along with invited talks around the world at conferences such as the World Economic Forum.
Kevin Moran (‘10 Mechanical Engineering) manages manufacturing operations and is the lead mechanical designer at H3D gamma, a new company working to revolutionize the way we identify and localize gamma-ray sources. Prior to his current position, he worked for Manoj Bhargava, the founder of 5 hour energy, and scaled Mt. Denali during its worst summit in 30 years.
Sarah Carlson (‘03 Chemistry) is an assistant professor of surgery at Boston University and a vascular surgeon at the Boston VA Medical Center. She has a passion for complex aortic aneurysm repair and mentoring young surgeons in training.
David Vennie (‘05 Electrical Engineering) is a partner in Worldwide Power Products (WPP) in Houston, Texas, a top provider of power-generation solutions to clients around the world. He has worked at WPP for eight years and is the Vice President of Sales and Engineering.
The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) is currently seeking a Transportation Engineer, located in Crystal Falls, Michigan.
As the recognized resource, position functions as multi-disciplinary for the utilities and permit coordination for the geographical area covered by the Crystal Falls TSC. Responsibilities including providing technical advice and consultation to utilities, the TSC’s permit agent, contractors, and other customers for timely completion of permit work and utility relocation activities in the area. This position acts as a liaison between MDOT and utility companies/agencies during the design and construction phases, and is responsible for recommending final sign-off on plans for approval and utility clearance. This position maintains project records, communications and other relevant project information regarding utility and permit operations. This position will also assist with the development and construction of MDOT road projects, and provide technical support to the TMC 12.
Possession of a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering or in civil and environmental engineering OR Will be obtained by December 31, 2018 is required.
You may view the job posting here: Transportation Engineer.
The student chapter of the Society of Technical Communicators has put together a series of workshops that are available to all students. The workshops focused on professional development.
Each workshop is held at 5 p.m. in Walker 109 twice a month on Fridays. Our first workshop is this Friday on “Industry Tools for Documentation.” There are always snacks!
Strand Associates will be on campus to conduct interviews on Thursday, October 11. A job description and interview details are available on the Career Center/Handshake website. They are looking to hire full-time civil and environmental engineers at all of their 10 locations. Strand is hosting an information session on Wednesday, October 10 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM in Dillman Room 214. Attached is a firm profile with additional details.
Learn More about Michigan Tech’s Engineering Management Major
A degree in engineering management from Michigan Tech positions students for management careers in the engineering field. By blending engineering know-how with a foundation in business, graduates help meet industry demand for this sought after major (offered by only two schools in the state). As a dual degree, engineering management enhances other disciplines by providing a solid backing of management, and STEM skills and hands-on experience.
Huskies of all majors are invited to network with engineering management students and faculty from 4 to 5 p.m. October 10 in Academic Office Building (AOB) 101. You’ll learn about internship experiences, student organizations and courses and career options.
Contact Professor Dana Johnson (dana@mtu.edu) with questions. Pizza and pop will be served.
Carl Blair (SS), Dana Van Kooy (HU) and Libby Meyer (VPA) will host an information session for Cumbria 2019, a faculty-led study abroad program in northern England and southern Scotland: summer, Track B. The session will take place from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday (Oct. 10) in Fisher 130.
We welcome students from across campus. This program offers students an opportunity for foreign travel and for fulfilling HASS (humanities, arts and social sciences) and other General Education requirements in the fields of history, literature, music and archaeology. This session will provide students with information about course offerings, field trips, the application process, costs and scholarships.
The D80 Conference is a dialog and celebration of our efforts to solve issues that confront the world’s poorest 80 percent. The Michigan Tech campus hosts this annual conference each fall to give a platform to the voices of university students serving communities in need, both domestically and abroad.
Our conferences highlight service and research work done by students from Michigan Tech and elsewhere, and are open to anybody interested in development, design and discovery for the poorest 80 percent of humanity. The public is always welcome, but registration is required, so register today and let us know you’re coming.
We are very excited to welcome Erna Grasz, co-founder of the Asante Africa Foundation, as our featured keynote speaker.
The 2018 conference will be held Saturday (Oct. 13) in the Memorial Union Ballroom. More information regarding the conference and registration can be found online.
This year’s conference is sponsored by Michigan Tech’s D80 Center, the Sustainable Futures Institute, Pavlis Honors College and the Visiting Women and Minority Lecturer/Scholar Series (VWMLSS) which is funded by a grant to the Office of Institutional Equity from the State of Michigan’s King-Chavez-Parks Initiative.
Town & Country Engineering, Inc. is seeking an Entry Level Municipal Staff Engineer for our Rhinelander office. We have been very successful in the past filling our intern, co-op, and entry level engineer needs at Michigan Tech and are once again reaching out to you to inform qualified engineer graduates of this opportunity.
Information about the position can be found in the link below. The position is also posted on the Michigan Tech Career Services Site – Handshake.
Entry Level Municipal Staff Engineer Position(Rhinelander)
Sandy Juelich, HR Administrator
Town & Country Engineering, Inc.
2912 Marketplace Drive, Suite 103
Madison, WI 53719
(608) 273-3350 Fax: (608) 273-3391
Attached is a flyer for Enterprise Day, which is happening tomorrow (10/5) from 11am to 2pm in the Career Fest area between the EERC & Chem Sci. This is a great opportunity for any students interested in Enterprise to talk with the Enterprise teams and get more information prior to joining. If you could please distribute this within your department that would be much appreciated!