Category: Events and Lectures

Genesis Systems on Campus, Weds., Sep. 11

Genesis Systems will be on campus Wednesday, September 11, starting at 6:00 pm –in Fisher Hall, Room 129. If you’d like to attend,  please email your RSVP to robots@genesis-systems.com.

Genesis Systems, an IPG Photonics Company, is a recognized leader in robotic systems integration. In business since 1983, Genesis specializes in factory automation with robots for integrated robotic arc, spot and laser welding/cutting, non-destructive inspection, including robotic ultrasonic inspection of carbon fiber composites, adhesive application, material removal and material handling. Located in Davenport, IA. Genesis has designed, engineered, manufactured and supported integrated robotic solutions for over 36 years. www.genesis-systems.com

DEKA Research and Development on Campus September 12

DEKA Research & Development is coming to campus at Michigan Tech! Please join us at DEKA’s special recruiting info session for engineering and computing students. Both events will take place on Thursday, September 12.

Interested in career opportunities with DEKA? Be sure to bring your resume!

DEKA Special Recruiting Info Session, with pizza lunch

Meet DEKA’s Talent Acquisition Team

RSVP

12:15-1:15 pm

Memorial Union Building, Ballroom A

Meet Dean Kamen, President of DEKA and founder of FIRST® Robotics.

RSVP

3-3:30 pm Dean Kamen presentation

3:30-4 pm Mingle/chat with Dean and the DEKA Talent Acquisition Team

Opie Van Pelt Library, Opie Reading Room

SPECIAL NOTE TO STUDENTS: Can’t make the first session due to your class or work schedule? Please feel free to come to the second session—or vice versa.

MORE ABOUT DEAN KAMEN

Dean Kamen holds 440 US and foreign patents, including the Segway, the self-balancing personal transporter, and the first-ever drug infusion pump. At the age of 30, Kamen sold his first company, AutoSyringe. He then founded DEKA to focus on innovations aimed to improve lives around the world. It started small and has now grown to a group of over six hundred. Celebrating over 30 years in business, DEKA is a leading R&D company, birthplace of some of the most innovative and life-changing products of our time. Kamen continues to push DEKA to be a place where no idea seems too big and where creativity and crazy cool gizmos reign supreme.

Curious to learn more about DEKA? Check out DEKA’S website. Follow DEKA on LinkedIn!

Undergraduate Workshop: Finding a Research Mentor, Sept. 10 and 13

Finding a Research Mentor Workshop for Undergrads, Sept. 10 and 13

Tuesday, September 10th 4-5pm in Fisher 133
or
Friday, September 13th 12-1pm in Fisher 133
Are you interested in conducting research? Are you unsure how to locate a faculty member to work with?  Please join this interactive discussion featuring practical advice and tips for finding and approaching a faculty member for a research position. In addition, learn about paid research internship opportunities at Michigan Tech and beyond.