Month: February 2016

Congratulations Dave Poplawski!

Dave Poplawski has been identified as one of only 91 instructors who received an exceptional “Average of 7 dimensions” student evaluation score during fall 2015 semester. Dave’s score was in the top 10% of similarly sized sections across all courses/sections on campus. This great achievement reflects Dave’s lifelong devotion to teaching and service to the . . .

Dr. Myounghoon Jeon receives 2nd year Initiative Funding from MTU Transportation Institute

Congratulations Philart on receiving the 2nd year Initiative Funding, $20,000 from Michigan Tech Transportation Institute, for a 3 year project entitled, “Building the ENGIN (Exploring Next Generation IN-vehicle INterfaces) Consortium at MTTI”.  This project aims to promote interdisciplinary driving research and education curriculum across campus and to secure external funding for driving research.  

Ali Ebnenasir receives nomination of University’s 2016 Distinguished Teaching Award!

Congratulations Ali on receiving the nomination of University’s 2016 Distinguished Teaching Award! According to the University’s Center for Teaching and Learning, Ali has been chosen as one of the five finalists from among all Michigan Tech teaching faculty. Selection as a finalist automatically enrolls Ali as a member of the Michigan Tech Academy of Teaching Excellence. . . .

Pacesetters and Michigan Tech

University selected for program targeted at women in computer science HOUGHTON — A national organization is committed to inspiring young women to enter the field of Computer Science and Michigan Tech is taking part in the effort. Michigan Tech Professor Computer Science Dr. Linda Ott said, “We’re faced with a situation that most students haven’t . . .