Category: Academics

Rajath Nagaraj ’21 to Present Talk on Project Management in Data Science and AI Innovations in Insurance on Sept. 23

Rajath Nagaraj ’21 MS in Data Science will present a talk by on Monday, September 23, 2024, from 12-1 pm, in MEEM 403. His talk is titled, “Nagaraj will discuss, “Navigating Project Management in Data Science and Exploring Al Innovations in Insurance.”

Faculty Profile: Victoria Walters, Professor of Practice, Applied Computing

The Department of Applied Computing is pleased to welcome Victoria Walters, a new professor of practice. Since spring 2022, Walters has been teaching in an adjunct capacity for the department. Walters has 25 years industry experience in information technology, cybersecurity, and corporate security and compliance. She is pursuing a PhD in Computational Science and Engineering . . .

Alex Sergeyev and Ving Nuygen to Meet with National Policymakers

Department of Applied Computing professor Alex Sergeyev and Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering assistant professor Vinh Nguyen will represent Michigan Technological University at an education-focused Congressional Artificial Intelligence Caucus (AI Caucus) event in Washington DC on September 19, 2024. The non-partisan AI Caucus brings together experts from academia, government and the private sector to . . .

Fully Funded PhD Opportunity in Mechatronics

Assistant Professor Amna Mazen, Departments of Applied Computing and Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology, is seeking applications for a Ph.D. position in mechatronics starting in spring 2025. The research will focus on leveraging mobile manipulators for tasks in healthcare and industrial applications. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.