Category: Applied Computing

Computing Duo’s Musical Roots Run Deep

Professors, researchers, and university leaders Dan Fuhrmann and Tim Havens have full plates. But they make room in their lives for music as a way to create, connect, and cultivate community. The duo has been playing together since 2012, when Fuhrmann, then chair of Michigan Tech’s Department of  Electrical and Computer Engineering, hired Havens as . . .

From 1s and 0s to 10 Years Strong: ICC’s Decade of Data

The foresight to envision the rapid rise of everything computational and establish a hub for pioneering and expanding groundbreaking work in the field set Michigan Tech’s Institute of Computing and Cybersystems on its path 10 years ago. An ambitious goal to become “a $10-million institute” was set and has now nearly been met.

Copper Country Coders Invite Fellow Huskies to Join the Fun

It’s a building year for Copper Country Coders, and the students taking on stewardship of the group, which was established in 2011, are definitely up to the task. They remember what it was like to be captivated by coding at a young age. They enjoy hanging out with fellow Huskies. And they love to teach.

CRA Leadership Academy Cultivates Academic Leaders in Computing

Editor’s note: This article written by Computing Research Association (CRA) Communications Director Matt Hazenbush was published today in the March 2025 issue of Computing Research News. Thanks to CRA for allowing the College of Computing to share the story. On February 20-21, 2025, the Computing Research Association (CRA) hosted the 2025 CRA Leadership Academy at . . .

MTU RedTeam Earns More Accolades: Students Excel in National Cyber League Competition

When it comes to red teaming, Michigan Tech Computing Huskies are among the best in the nation. The MTU RedTeam earned an overall Cyber Power Ranking of 22nd in the nation from the National Cyber League (NCL). NCL said the ranking represents the ability of students to perform real-world tasks, including identifying hackers from forensic . . .