Category: Applied Computing

PhD Student Sunyoung Ahn to Present Final Oral Exam November 19

Graduate student Sunyoung Ahn (Ph.D. in Computational Science and Engineering) will present a final oral examination (defense) on Tuesday, November 19, from 11:30 am-1:00 pm in MEEM 405 and via virtual meeting. The title of Ahn’s defense is “Bayesian Inference of Longitudinal Binary and Ordinal Data Utilizing Multivariate Probit Models.” Defense Abstract This dissertation explores . . .

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 . . .

Mechatronics Goes to DC: Michigan Tech Educators Share Workforce Training Program with National Policymakers

From Michigan Tech News; by Karen Johnson, published October 7, 2024 Michigan Technological University’s influence on artificial intelligence education and workforce development took the national spotlight as faculty members traveled to Washington, D.C., for the Congressional Artificial Intelligence Caucus. Alex Sergeyev and Vinh Nguyen represented Michigan Tech at the nonpartisan, education-focused event on Sept. 19, discussing their $999,930 . . .

William Starke, David Hale Inducted to College of Computing Honor Academy

The College of Computing is pleased to announce that William Starke ’90 and David Hale are this year’s inductees to the College of Computing Honor Academy. The Honor Academy recognizes Michigan Tech graduates who have distinguished themselves in their professions as well as other notable professionals who have made extraordinary contributions to the advancement of . . .