Category: Academics

This Graduation Celebration is All in The Husky Family

The nearly 100 Huskies who graduated with the Michigan Tech College of Computing Class of 2024 at mid-year commencement included cybersecurity major Abby Jurewicz. For her, the milestone is both a personal accomplishment and the continuance of a cherished family tradition. Jurewicz’s parents are both Tech grads. Mom Amy Jurewicz, ’94, earned her bachelor’s in . . .

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 . . .