Opportunities for Engineering Students and Postdocs

Michigan Tech Graduate Research Colloquium March 26–27, 2024

Published March 20, 2024

Each spring, GSG sponsors the Graduate Research Colloquium Poster and Presentation Competition. The GRC offers a unique opportunity for graduate students to showcase their research with the University community and work on their presentation skills for other professional events.

DATE
Mar 26 – 27 2024
TIME
8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
LOCATION
Rozsa Center, MTU

March 26 (9AM – 3PM) – Oral Presentations (MUB Alumni Lounge)
March 26 (5PM – 8PM) – Poster Presentations (Rosza Lobby)
March 27 (5PM – 8PM) – Banquet (Rosza Lobby)

Visit Keweenaw Spring ’24 Photo Contest

Published March 19, 2024

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The Capture the Keweenaw Spring Photo Contest challenges the area to submit its best photo capturing the emergence of spring into the Copper Country. Visit Keweenaw asks participants to submit a single photo from their collection, note where in Houghton or Keweenaw County the photo was taken, and complete a contest submission form by April 5th.

The top three photos will be awarded Keweenaw Cash prizes as follows: 1st Place: $150, 2nd Place: $75, and 3rd Place: $50. Winners will be notified via email and must comply with all requirements to claim their prize.

Michigan Tech PHC Invites Applications for Fall 2024 Soyring Foundation Scholarship

Published March 19, 2024

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The Soyring Foundation Scholarship is available exclusively for Pavlis Honors College (PHC) students through a generous gift from an alumnus of Michigan Tech with a passion for education and innovation.

The $1,000 scholarship is available to students expressing research and innovation interests in any of the three areas: water quality management, renewable energy, or solutions to prevent and cure cancer.

If you are interested in applying, please fill out the brief Soyring Scholarship Application form. A short essay is required and it can be uploaded as a Word document or PDF file. The application submission deadline is midnight on April 8.

We encourage all eligible students to apply and also kindly request your assistance in sharing this information with peers who may excel in these areas.

For more information about Pavlis Honors College and to stay updated on future opportunities, visit our website.

By Pavlis Honors College.

Applications Open: Climate Leaders Academy

Published March 18, 2024

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Applications are now open for the 2024 Climate Leaders Academy (CLA).

Students in the CLA will explore climate change challenges and solutions from a range of disciplines and perspectives, work directly with representatives from Oak Ridge National Laboratory to support a selected term project, explore the policy responses to climate change and travel to the COP29 climate negotiations.

The CLA has three primary components:

An intensive kickoff workshop on May 23-26
Enrollment in a 3-credit graduate-level course taught at Vanderbilt University by Leah A. Dundon
Participation at the international climate change negotiations (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan, in November 2024

All travel is supported. Applications are competitive; the class is limited to 12 students. Details are available on the application form.

Several Michigan Tech students traveled to Dubai, United Arab Emirates, with the 2023 CLA class for COP28 and had a fantastic experience.

The CLA is funded with support from the National Science Foundation (NSF) and is organized through Vanderbilt University and the NSF-supported Youth Environmental Alliance in Higher Education (YEAH) together with Michigan Technological University, Boston University and Tennessee State University.

The program is open to graduate students in any field. You must be a U.S. citizen, a U.S. national or a permanent resident of the United States.

By Sarah Green, Chemistry.

Give Your Presentation an Extra Boost with Michigan Tech Design Expo Workshops

Published March 7, 2024

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Give Your Presentation an Extra Boost with Design Expo Workshops
Prepare for Design Expo and other term-end presentations the right way — with peer support, pizza and help from dedicated Van Pelt and Opie Library and University staff! All sessions take place in the Library East Reading Room from 2-3 p.m.

Thursday, March 7: Posters, Images & Visualizations
We’ll cover principles you can use to ensure your posters and the images and data you display in them are readable and appealing, and run through tools you can use to design supporting images.
Wednesday, March 20: Video Creating & Editing
We’ll provide basic info on recording, available tools and tricks to make your production more professional and accessible. The last half of the hour will be devoted to questions and open work time. Handouts and a compilation of resources will be available to take with you!
Thursday, April 4: The Finishing Touches
Refresh on details about how to present your work for Design Expo and other end-of-year presentations. Get last-minute feedback for a winning project and work on the final details of your project and video to the company! Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

Student Input Requested for Michigan Tech Mitigation Plan

Published March 7, 2024

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Michigan Tech is updating our Hazard Mitigation Plan, and we are seeking input from students.

Student feedback will help us better understand your hazard concerns and help us identify mitigation activities that should help lessen the impact of future hazard events, including the impacts of climate change.

Please help us by completing our MTU Hazard Mitigation Plan survey by March 15!

All responses will be kept anonymous and confidential and will only be used to inform the committee when updating the plan.

By Facilities Management.

Fully-funded PhD Opportunities in Prof. Lei Pan’s Laboratory for Fall 2024

Published March 4, 2024

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Prof. Pan in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Michigan Technological University is recruiting at least two PhD students in Fall 2024. These two positions will be fully funded through research grants/contracts for at least 3 years. The stipend for year 1 will be $24,000 (also subjected to inflation adjustment), and 100% tuition support ($27,702) will be provided to the candidate. In year 3, the stipend will raise to ~$30,000 at least.

Apply to Participate in a Michigan Tech Grad Student Bootcamp, Feb. 29 – March 1

Published February 20, 2024

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We will hold a Bootcamp for Michigan Tech MS and PhD students over spring break. Apply to participate!

Program:

This I-Corps sponsored Bootcamp is intended for MS and PhD Students who are interested in exploring
tools of design and innovation applied to your career path.

Join a team of engaging I-Corps facilitators to:

Explore methods for building your career network and testing non-research hypotheses
Identify broader impacts of your research work
Apply innovation and lean start-up methods to grant writing, job search and career development
Gain an understanding of the NSF I-Corps program and how to engage

Eligibility:

MTU graduate students enrolled in Ph.D. or M.S. programs
No business idea or prior experience with I-Corps is necessary
Faculty advisor support is required

Bootcamp Benefits for Students:

Grow your network
Develop/improve your problem solving and identification capabilities
Improve your leadership skills
Explore career paths that use your knowledge and skills
Stipend of $300 is available upon successful completion of the program

Apply at: https://bit.ly/GradBootcamp2024

AI, Dine & Dialogue: Michigan Tech Graduate Student Roundtable on Artificial Intelligence Policy

Published February 20, 2024

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“Embark on a journey of intellect as we gather for an evening of thought-provoking conversations and delectable delights. Join fellow graduate students in shaping the future of our academic landscape by sharing your insights on AI policies,” says Chat GPT.

What do you think? Share your thoughts on AI policies for Michigan Tech at the Graduate Student Roundtable on Artificial Intelligence Policy.

Date: Wednesday, Feb. 21
Time: 6-8 p.m.
Venue: MUB Ballroom A

All graduate students are welcome. Dinner will be served!

Please register in advance.

By Graduate Student Government.

GSG hosts Michigan Tech Graduate Research Colloquium

Published February 13, 2024

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GSG will host our annual Graduate Research Colloquium on March 26th followed by a banquet dinner on March 27th for participants and judges. This is a great opportunity for graduate students to practice presentation skills and share their research with colleagues, faculty, and staff. Important time, dates and sign-up link for the poster session and/or oral session are provided below.

March 5 – Registration Closes

March 15 – Poster and Abstracts Due

March 26 (9AM – 3PM) – Oral Presentations (MUB Alumni Lounge)

March 26 (5PM – 8PM) – Poster Presentations (Rozsa Lobby)

March 27 (5PM – 8PM) – Banquet (Rozsa Lobby)

Graduate Student Registration here: https://gsg.mtu.edu/grc/

We need your help to make this event a success! Consider judging!

Faculty/Staff Judge Registration here: https://forms.gle/qo5PFgrbKsfVtEAZ6