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 . . .

Showcase of LSSI Projects at Upcoming Community Events

Summer 2017 Find out what Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative (LSSI) teams are doing. Many are partnered with Michigan Tech faculty and departments, including CEE, SFRES, etc. The public is invited to attend one of these upcoming LSSI-sponsored community events. Contact Joan Chadde or the lead teacher for more information or directions. Noon to 1 p.m. May . . .

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 for January 19: After Coal and Half Life

2017 Green Film Series Schedule View the Flyer FREE films promoting sustainability & environmental awareness! Enjoy refreshments and facilitated discussion Bring Your Own Mug! The films begin at 7 p.m. with a discussion facilitated by Roman Sidortsov (SS) to follow. Coffee and dessert will be served. There is no admission but a $3 donation is . . .

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 . . .