Month: November 2019

Weihua Zhou to Present Friday Seminar Talk

The College of Computing (CC) will present a Friday Seminar Talk on November 15, at 3:00 p.m. in Rekhi 214. Featured this week is Weihua Zhou, assistant professor of Health Informatics. He will present his research titled: “Information retrieval and knowledge discovery from cardiovascular images to improve the treatment of heart failure.” Refreshments will be provided. Abstract: More . . .

Mechatronics Engineering Lab Spotlighted in Donald Engineering Newsletter

An article about the future Mechatronics Engineering Lab was included in the November 2019 issue of The Pilothouse, published by Donald Engineering, an engineering and distribution company headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The article is reproduced below. ———————————————————————————————— Michigan Tech University is currently making space for a new Mechatronics Engineering Lab that we refer to as The . . .

Alex Sergeyev, NMC Featured in Article about Robotics Manufacturing in Michigan

Robotics manufacturing shows Michigan’s automation leadership In August 2019 Michigan Tech and Northwestern Michigan College (NMC) formalized a partnership and seven new articulation agreements designed to expedite degree completion for engineering students transferring to Michigan Tech from NMC. Under the 2+2 agreements, which took effect with the fall 2019 semester, engineering students are able to complete their first . . .

Kevin Erkkila, ’15, Featured in Midland Daily News Article

Michigan Tech Computer Science and ROTC alumnus Kevin Erkkila ’15, was featured in the article “Midland Remembers First Lieutenant Kevin Erkkila, Operation Inherent Resolve in the Middle East,” in the Midland Daily News. In addition to earning a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Erkkila completed the Army ROTC program at Michigan Tech and was commissioned . . .

Dependable and Secure CPS and (IoT) Course Offered Next Semester

Dependable and Secure Cyber Physical Systems (CPS) and Internet of Things (IoT) CS 5090 | TR | 2:05-3:20 pm | Spring 2020 | CRN 12738 | Max class size: 30 students Instructor: Dr. Ali Ebnenasir | Department of Computer Science | aebnenas@mtu.edu A course on the theoretical and practical aspects of developing dependable and secure Cyber Physical Systems . . .

Dean Minerick a Guest on Copper Country Today

College of Computing Dean Adrienne Minerick was a featured guest on the Keweenaw Report radio program Copper Country Today, hosted by Todd VanDyke. The segment aired on Sunday, November 3, 2019, on the station 97.7 The Wolf. Listen to a recording of the segment here: http://www.keweenawreport.com/c-c-today/copper-country-today-november-3-2019/attachment/cct-11-03-a-adrienne-minerick/.