“Psi Chi is an international honor society in psychology,” Mayra said. “We’re hosting it for them so we can raise some money for their program.” Seeing as this is the first fundraiser for the relatively new program at Tech, Mayra said she hopes to see people come out to the pancake breakfast, slated for 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 14 at Houghton Elementary School. READ MORE
Sue Hill is the Digital Content Manager for the College of Engineering.
Assistant Professor John Hill (ME-EM/MTTI) and Associate Professor Paul Ward (CLS/MTTI), “Optimizing Backup Response Systems for Rural Policing Models,” National Institute of Justice. READ MORE
As new chair of the General Education Council, Associate Provost Christa Walck will be assuming responsibility for coordinating General Education effective July 1. In that role, Walck follows Brad Baltensperger, chair of the Department of Cognitive and Learning Sciences, who chaired the General Education Council since 2007 as representative of the Provost.
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The public is invited to venture onto Chassell Bay to learn how scientists assess the health of a lake during four free scientific excursions on the R/V Agassiz during the Chassell Strawberry Festival from 1 to 4 p.m., Saturday, July 7. “We encourage Copper Country residents and visitors to learn how scientists study the Great Lakes and what factors contribute to a healthy lake,” said Joan Chadde, education program coordinator.
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K-12 teachers explore science during institute
Marty Auer was one of many who is offering his professional services all week for the Great Lakes Watershed Investigations Summer Teacher Institute held at Michigan Tech this week.
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The Great Lakes Watershed Investigations Teacher Institute at Michigan Tech focused on water technology and studies. Teachers of all levels and backgrounds attended sessions to learn about wetlands, inland lakes, and maintaining a healthy watershed in the Great Lakes.
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Institute leaders include Professors Alex Mayer and Marty Auer (CEE); Joan Chadde of the Center for Science, Math and Environmental Education; Bonnie Hay, program director of the Gratiot Lake Conservancy; and graduate student James Bass.
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Middle and high school teachers from Michigan and Ohio are spending the week at Michigan Technological University, at a 5-day Great Lakes Teachers Institute. Twelve teachers from Michigan, Indiana and Minnesota attended a five-day Global Change Teacher Institute at Michigan Tech last week.
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Michigan Technological University and the Michigan Alliance for Environmental and Outdoor Education are sponsoring the teacher training.
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The institute will run from June 18 to 22 at the Belle Isle Nature Zoo and Belle Isle Flynn Pavilion. The teachers will learn about forest soils, urban forestry, forest health (insects and diseases), enhancing wildlife habitats, forest management and measurements, and how to identify trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants. They will work together to apply what they’ve learned to their classrooms.
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