Category: Academics

Jiangqiu Shen to Present Dissertation Proposal Defense December 2

Graduate student Jiangqiu Shen (PhD in Computer Science) will present their dissertation proposal defense on Monday, December 2, at 11 am in Rekhi 101 and via Zoom. The title of Shen’s proposal defense is, “Efficient Proccessing-in-Memory Accelerator Designs for LLM Generative Inference.” Abstract Large Language Models (LLMs) are widespread adoption across various domains including natural . . .

Joshua Alele-Beals, Computer Science, to Present Master’s Defense November 21

Graduate student Joshua Alele-Beals (computer science) will present a master’s final oral examination (defense) on Thursday, November 21, at 1 pm in Rekhi 101. The title of the defense is “Exploring consequences of statutory law through lightweight modeling.” Defense Abstract This thesis describes the design, implementation, and use of the Expungement Eligibility Checker, a novel . . .

Cecilia Schmitz to Present Master’s Defense November 21

Graduate student Cecilia Schmitz (MS in Computer Science) will present a master’s defense on Thursday, November 21, at 11 a.m. in MEEM 303. The title of the defense is “The Impact of Eye-Tracking on Mixed Reality Typing.” Defense Abstract: Accuracy and speed are pivotal when typing. We hypothesized that the lack of tactile feedback on . . .

Tomorrow’s Needs: National Security

From Michigan Tech News; by Andrew Barnard and Susan Janiszewski; published October 23, 2024 This is the fourth in a series of opinion pieces from leaders around campus on the role that Michigan Tech innovators will play to define the world’s emerging needs. Research is the backbone of the technological advantage the U.S. has held . . .

Eric Houck ’20 ’22 Joins Denver Skiing as Assistant Nordic Coach

From University of Denver Sports, by Ron Knabenbauer; published October 15, 2024 DENVER – University of Denver Skiing announced today that Eric Houck ’20 ’22 (BE, Mechanical Engineering; MS, Mechatronics) has been named assistant Nordic coach of the program. “I am thrilled to bring on Eric Houck as the new Nordic ski assistant coach for what is slated to . . .

Michigan Tech earns DCSA Donnelly Award for Counterintelligence

From myupnow.com; by Thomas Fournier; publlshed October 11, 2024 HOUGHTON, Mich. (WJMN/WBUP) — Michigan Technological University’s campus gathers important research and creates significant innovations. One of the areas the university has focused on is counterintelligence. While Michigan Tech and federal agencies cannot always disclose the advancements faculty and students work on, university leadership can boast . . .