Category: Graduate Students

Michigander Scholar Exchange Is July 31

We are happy to announce our first Michigander Scholar Exchange!  It will be held on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, from 2-5:30 pm at the MSU Management Training Center, 811 West Square Lake Road, Troy, MI.

We are looking forward to connecting students who are Active in the Michigan Scholars Program with key MS employers and companies of interest before heading back to campus.  This event serves as both an educational conference and a networking opportunity for students and company representatives.  Scholar companies expected to attend include Bosch, DENSO, Ford, General Motors, KLA, Magna, Mahle, Nissan, Toyota, Ultium Cells, and more.

Registration is required. We have made registration “private” so you must have the exact link to register.

Register to attend here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-michigander-scholar-exchange-tickets-940350412397  – Registration is FREE!

This networking opportunity is for Michigander Scholars with scholar approved companies.  The event is hosted by The five Michigan Scholar Schools — Kettering, Michigan, Michigan State, Michigan Tech and Wayne State University. MEDC will also be supporting.

Parking is free (on-site parking);  Dress is business casual;  Snacks and beverages will be provided during networking sessions. Instructions will be included in your confirmation and/or event reminder email.

Questions” Please contact James Hill, Michigan Tech industry fellow, at jameshil@mtu.edu.

GLAS Summer Schedule

Are you a current or incoming international students who wishes to practice their English conversation skills during the summer? If so, the Graduate Language Assessment and Support (GLAS) Track A schedule is now available. Students may sign up for a weekly recurring online appointment by visiting the GLAS webpage.

GLAS is a free program designed for international graduate students who wish to improve their English oral communication skills. Through small-group conversations, students gain experience participating in class discussions, responding to questions, and listening effectively. GLAS coaches work with students to help them better understand US university expectations and gain insight into what students and instructors expect from each other in classrooms. GLAS students who are already teaching can practice lectures or lab presentations with their coach.

All international Michigan Tech graduate students are welcome to attend and participate in the program.

Submission and Formatting 101: Master the Dissertation, Thesis, and Report Process


Students who are completing a dissertation, thesis, or report are invited to join the Graduate School to learn about the resources available to them to assist in scheduling their defense, formatting their documents, and submitting their documents.  In one afternoon, you can learn everything you need to be successful and complete your degree in a timely fashion!  Faculty and staff who assist students with submissions are also welcome to attend.  Attend the entire event, or stop in for the seminar that interests you.