Category: Forestry

Fall 2018 After School Science and Engineering Classes

Starting Oct. 1 through Nov. 6, there will be six hands-on explorations taught by Michigan Tech science and engineering students and staff from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at the Great Lakes Research Center, room 104. These classes are for grades one through five. Gr. 1-2  Forest Fun, Mondays Students will engineer seed get-aways, investigate animal tracks, design feeders to help . . .

Fall 2017 Science Investigations Field Trips Now Available!

Using the outdoors as a classroom is a great way to get students excited about science and make connections to the real world! Since 2001, the Western Upper Peninsula Center for Science, Math & Environmental Education, in partnership with the Center for Science & Environmental Outreach at Michigan Technological University, offers outdoor learning experiences in . . .

Natural Resource and Engineering for Genesee County Students

High School Students Can Win A FREE 6-Day Trip to: Explore Natural Resources & Engineering at Michigan Technological University (Michigan Tech) in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan!! Monday – Saturday, July 10-15, 2017 (includes free transportation, meals & lodging) STUDENT REGISTRATION FORM ONLINE | STUDENT REGISTRATION FORM PRINT | VIEW THE FLYER OPEN to all . . .

Cleaning Dirty Water Competition Winners Announced

The winners of the Cleaning Dirty Water Competition shouldn’t come as a surprise. The winners are three members of the Michigan Tech chapter of the Society of Environmental Engineering — seniors no less — Joseph Doyle, Kyle Mischler and Jeremy Luebke. The winning trio had stiff competition from the runner up team, “The Insolubles,” three . . .

3rd Annual Natural Resource and Engineering Career Explorations at Michigan Tech and UP

High School Students Can Win A FREE 6-Day Trip to: Explore Natural Resources & Engineering at Michigan Technological University (Michigan Tech) in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan!! Mon. – Sat, June 26 – July 1st, 2017 (includes free transportation, meals & lodging) STUDENT REGISTRATION FORM ONLINE | STUDENT REGISTRATION FORM PRINT | VIEW THE FLYER . . .

2017 Spring Outdoor Science Investigations Field Trip Program Registration Now Open!!

Using the outdoors as a classroom is a great way to get students excited about science and make connections to the real world! Since 2001, the Western Upper Peninsula Center for Science, Math & Environmental Education, in partnership with the Center for Science & Environmental Outreach at Michigan Technological University, offers outdoor learning experiences in . . .

2017 Green Film Series Schedule

Green Film Series: Issues & Dialogue ~ (mostly) 3rd Thursdays, January – May 2017 Time: 7:00-8:30 pm; enjoy coffee, dessert and facilitated discussion Location: G002 Hesterberg Hall, Michigan Tech Forestry Bldg. (all films) Cost: FREE, $3 suggested donation FREE films promoting sustainability & environmental awareness! Green Film Series Schedule http://wupcenter.mtu.edu/ January 19: After Coal and . . .