Category: Undergraduate Students

Undergraduate Researcher for AR Project


Dave House Associate Professor Keith Vertanen, Computer Science, is looking to hire an undergraduate research assistant to work on a project involving text input on a Microsoft HoloLens v2 augmented reality (AR) headset. The research assistant will assist in developing and extending an existing AR application written in Unity. The RA may also be asked to help conduct a user study. The position starts immediately with the possibility of continued work in Spring 2025. Apply here.

Requirements:

  • Must be a current Michigan Tech undergraduate
  • Experience with Unity development platform
  • Programming experience outside of your classes
  • Demonstrated ability to learn new tools and technologies
  • Able to work at least 8 hours per week during term

Questions? Contact Keith Vertanen at vertanen@mtu.edu.

Free Microchips and Robotics Training Camps

Michigan Tech is pleased to offer free Microchips and Robotics training camps for high school and community college students. If you are passionate about the future of technology, don’t miss this opportunity to join our hands-on learning camp, where you will explore advanced fields in microchip programming, industrial robotics, and cybersecurity. Gain real-world experience, collaborate with peers, and prepare for exciting careers in STEM!

Michigan Space Grant Consortium (MSGC) Fellowships and Seed Grants

Applications for the Michigan Space Grant Consortium (MSGC) graduate fellowships, undergraduate fellowships and faculty seed grants are open.

  • See this link and look under funding for affiliates.
  • Please also consult this page.

Graduate students are eligible for $5000 in funding, and the Graduate School will match this funding for PhD students with the following conditions:

  • The funding is used for summer support in 2025 (stipend)
  • The department or the PI agrees to pay the tuition

Undergraduate Research Opportunity in Applied AI and Medical Imaging/Informatics

Are you looking for an exciting research experience in applied artificial intelligence and medical imaging/informatics? The MIIL Lab (Laboratory of Medical Imaging and Informatics) is hiring undergraduate student research assistants. We focus on developing innovative computational methods and analytical techniques to address significant healthcare challenges and improve clinical practice. For more information about our research projects, please visit our website.

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.