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Robotic Systems Enterprise Info Session, Weds., Sept. 11, 7 pm

Prometheus Borealis Self-driving Car

Robotic Systems Enterprise (RSE) is recruiting CS and Software Engineering students of all years. Our projects involve self driving software development and robot hardware development. If you are interested, come down to our information session tonight! Jon Gohl from GM will be speaking about GM’s vision of self driving cars with a reception afterwards for those that wish to learn about RSE and GM.

Where: EERC 214
When: 7PM Wednesday, September 11th, 2019
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Study Abroad Fair is Sept. 18, 10-2

The Michigan Tech Study Abroad Fair will take place on September 18th, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm on campus under the Career Fest Tents (between EERC and Chem Sci). 
 
The Study Abroad Fair is an opportunity for you to meet program representatives from the following:
In addition, you can meet with exchange students from Europe and Australia, mingle with study abroad alumni, and learn more about Michigan Tech modern languages.
Vienna Chapin
Study Abroad Coordinator, Michigan Technological University
906-487-1876 | vrchapin@mtu.edu
avlis Honors College, Minerals and Materials Bldg 722

NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program Info Session, Thurs., Sep. 12, 4 pm

As many of you are already aware, the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) solicitation has been published and the NSF GRFP website has been updated (http://www.nsfgrfp.org/).  To prepare our students for submission, the Graduate School and Pavlis Honors College will be partnering to offer an informational seminar and a guided Canvas course aimed at advising current or prospective Michigan Tech students in developing competitive GRFP application packages.
If you are aware of a student who you believe has the potential to produce a competitive application for this program, please use the form below to provide that student’s name and email to be added to our communication list.  Please submit these individuals via this form and share the details of the information session below with them.
Our offices will send out a special/individual invitations letting students know they have been identified as “a competitive candidate” for the NSF GRFP. The invitation is often received as a positive recognition in itself, as it should be. In the past, this type of invitation has given students the confidence and motivation to put the time and effort into applying for the GRFP.
Our first session will be held on Thursday, September 12th at 4:00 pm in Admin 404 (Graduate School Conference Room). This session will be a general overview of the NSF GRFP.
To be competitive, we encourage students to apply who have:
  • a 3.5 GPA or higher
  • research and outreach experience
  • strong faculty references – letters of recommendation will need to be exceptional
Graduate students who already have internal University/department funding are strongly encouraged to apply.  This, in turn, will free up internal funds for less competitive students.
Below are more details about eligibility, deadlines and links to the solicitation.
Sincerely,
Lorelle A. Meadows
To be eligible for the NSF GRFP, students must:
  • Be a U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident
  • Intend to enroll or be enrolled full-time in a research-based graduate degree program in an eligible Field of Study in STEM or STEM education (See Appendix and Section IV.3 for eligible Fields of Study)
  • Have never previously accepted a GRFP award
  • If previously offered a GRFP award, have declined by the deadline
  • Have never previously applied to GRFP while enrolled in a graduate degree program
  • Have never earned a doctoral or terminal degree in any field
  • Have never earned a master’s, professional, or bachelor’s-master’s degree in any field, unless (i) returning to graduate study after an interruption of two (2) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the deadline, and; (ii) are not enrolled in a graduate degree program at the application deadline
 Award benefits:
  • a three-year annual stipend of $34,000
  • $12,000 cost of education allowance for the cost of tuition

PROGRAM GUIDELINES: Solicitation  19-590

DUE DATES:

  • October 21, 2019 – Life Sciences, Geosciences
  • October 22, 2019 – Computer and Information Science and Engineering, Engineering, Materials Research
  • October 24, 2019 – Psychology, Social Sciences, STEM Education and Learning
  • October 25, 2019 – Chemistry, Mathematical Sciences, Physics and Astronomy

SYNOPSIS
The purpose of the NSF Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) is to help ensure the vitality and diversity of the scientific and engineering workforce of the United States. The program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students who are pursuing full-time research-based master’s and doctoral degrees in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) or in STEM education. The GRFP provides three years of support for the graduate education of individuals who have demonstrated their potential for significant research achievements in STEM or STEM education. NSF especially encourages women, members of underrepresented minority groups, persons with disabilities, veterans, and undergraduate seniors to apply.

HIDE Enterprise to Host Info Session on Weds., Sep. 11, 6 pm

Humane Interface Design Enterprise will host an info session on September 11 at 6:00 pm in Rekhi 214. If you have questions, please contact hide-management-l@mtu.edu
 
Hello from HIDE!
Do you want free pizza?
Interested in joining an Enterprise next semester?
Looking to gain real world programming experience?
Do you have a passion for design and application development?
Join HIDE for an open informational meeting and pizza!
Wednesday September 11th @ 6pm in Rekhi 214
HIDE is open to ALL majors and years.
First and Second years are welcome!
Join our team to gain leadership experience, learn industry programming techniques, and refine your programming skills with real world development.
Why you should check us out:
·      Real Project Experience
·       Leadership Opportunities
·       Company Sponsored and Challenging Projects
For any further questions and information please contact hide-management-l@mtu.edu

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

Kendall College Wege Prize Applications Being Accepted

You want to do work they’re passionate about. Here’s an opportunity that speaks to the desire to rethink the way we produce and consume, to redesign the way economies work, and to build a better future. The Wege Prize is a global design competition that enables students to collaborate with others around the world and develop products, services, business models, or other solutions that can help us create a circular economy.
In addition to competing for $30,000 USD in total cash prizes to help move your ideas forward, students will expand their perspective and their professional network, hone their creative problem-solving skills, and learn directly from experts in the circular economy, sustainable development, design thinking, materials science, user experience design, biomimicry, and more.
Beginning August 26, Kendall College of Art and Design will be accepting accept team applications for Wege Prize 2020. Visit wegeprize.org for more information.

Ohio State Is Accepting Applications for Graduate Engineering Open House

Ohio State’s College of Engineering is now accepting applications for our annual Graduate Engineering Open House, a one day graduate student recruitment event that will be held on Friday, October 18th. Please share the event information with your undergraduate students who are considering graduate studies. Attached is an event flyer for distribution.

The Ohio State University and its College of Engineering are committed to recruiting the best and brightest students for our graduate engineering programs. We recognize the critical importance of a diverse student body and are strongly committed to fostering and enhancing diversity within our graduate programs and in the field of engineering. We welcome and encourage applications from undergraduates from a variety of backgrounds and with varied experiences, including, but not limited to, applicants who are from historically underserved and underrepresented populations, female, racial and ethnic groups (African-American/Black, Hispanic/Latinx, Native American and Native Alaskan) historically underrepresented in STEM fields, veterans, LGBTQ+, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Travel awards available, apply today!

Majors that are encouraged to apply:

  • Chemistry
  • Computer Science
  • Engineering
  • Mathematics
  • Physics

Thank you,

Nina

Nina Parshall, M.S.
Director, Graduate Recruitment and Support

Office of Graduate Education
The Ohio State University | College of Engineering
Smith Laboratory, room 5044 | 174 W. 18th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210
614-292-6320 Direct / 614-292-2651 Main
parshall.8@osu.edu engineering.osu.edu

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. 

Summer Advising

Over the Summer Sarah is not regularly in the office May 5-Aug 24. Regular advising hours begin again during Orientation week Aug 27. Sarah can help through email, but plan ahead as she will be traveling and not always available to help you immediately.

If you would like advising help through email, include your M number and all the details needed to help you.

  • CS Advisor Email: csadvisor@mtu.edu
  • CS 24/7 Advising Help: HERE
  • Transfer Help: HERE If you are a new incoming transfer student, send me an email and I can start helping you before you arrive!
  • Suspension/Dismissal/Appeal/Reinstatement Info: HERE (Suspension Appeal May 11 deadline for Summer 18, Reinstatement deadline July 24 for Fall 2018)

Incoming First Year Students:

  • Please complete your registration in July, you will be placed in CS, Math and Composition or Global issues course.  Everything is based on Math placement. Look for emails from the registrar with directions and suggested courses to pick from in early July. You will send an email from your MTU email and including your student M number to schedule@mtu.edu with your choices. Choices will include:Lab Science and 2000 level CORE General Education courses, Physical education courses etc. Your credit total should be between 14-16 credits by the end of Orientation week.
  • AP/IB/CLEP help HERE
  • CS Knowledge Assessment info HERE Students should take the assessment in June, there is an opt out point for students with no prior programming experience.
  • To change your major before arriving on campus: Contact admissions mtu4u@mtu.edu
  • Parents of incoming First Year students, students should be the primary contact moving forward. Please have the student email me themselves through their MTU account.