Category: Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

SWE at Michigan Tech Receives Awards, Honors, and Job Offers at Annual Conference

Published December 5, 2024

Gretchen Hein ‘96, Skyler Brawley, and Amanda Smies ‘18 pose with their awards from SWE’s annual WE24 conference.

In the final weekend of October, the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) hosted WE24, the world’s largest conference for women in engineering and technology. SWE at Michigan Tech supported the travel of 19 students to the conference in Chicago, Illinois where they attended sessions, participated in the career fair, and met with Michigan Tech alumnae from the Chicago area and SWE at large.

The WE24 Career Fair is the largest career fair for women in the world. This year, students in attendance had 17 interviews and 4 internship offers just from participating in this event. Most of the students who interviewed will be hearing in the next few weeks regarding internships and full-time offers.

As part of the conference, WE24 held a robust awards ceremony where engineers from Michigan Tech received awards for their achievements and contributions.

The recipients included these Huskies:

Julie Huffman ‘87, electrical engineering, received the Resnik Challenger Medal Award for visionary contributions to space programs
Skyler Brawley, senior in computer engineering, received the Outstanding Collegiate Member Award for contributions to SWE, their community, and their campus
Amanda Smies ‘18, materials engineering, received the Trailblazer Award for outstanding technical performance and/or leadership in a technical field
Gretchen Hein ‘96, environmental engineering, and Presidential Council of Alumnae Member, retired associate teaching professor and SWE Advisor at Michigan Tech for 26 years, received the Distinguished Educator Award for significant contributions for at least 20 years, with at least 10 years of instructional experience in the fields of engineering and engineering technology

“The national SWE conference is something I look forward to every year. This year was extra special because Gretchen Hein and I had the honor of being recognized by SWE and receiving awards. It was truly a fantastic experience.”
Skyler Brawley, senior in computer engineering, Outstanding Collegiate Member Award recipient

Julie Huffman ‘87, SWE Secretary Kaitlyn Bunker ‘10 ‘12 ‘14, Skyler Brawley, and Amanda Smies ‘18 at WE24.

Joining in their celebration was Kaitlyn Bunker ‘10 ‘12 ‘14 who currently serves as SWE Secretary. In addition, Tory Cantrell, senior in mechanical engineering, received the IPG Photonics SWE Scholarship and Carissa Best, junior in mechanical engineering and SWE at Michigan Tech president, received the Martha Maxwell Scholarship.

“This was the second SWE National Conference that I have had the privilege of attending and it always amazes me just how empowering it is to be surrounded by so many talented women in science, technology, and engineering. I had a wonderful time getting to know all the amazing women who came with me from Michigan Tech and it was quite amazing to watch them all become empowered as young woman engineers by the sessions they attended and the environment they were experiencing.”
Carissa Best, junior in mechanical engineering, Martha Maxwell Scholarship recipient.

SWE at Michigan Tech would like to thank the support of their generous sponsors, which enabled them to cover the travel costs for all participating Michigan Tech students. Congratulations to our outstanding engineers!

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Our engineering graduate degree options include master’s and PhD programs, along with robust online certificate programs for busy professionals. Follow Michigan Tech Engineering on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter for the latest happenings.

College of Engineering Welcomes New Faculty Members

Published November 7, 2024

By Coby-Dillon English

Dean Michelle Scherer in a group with the sixteen new faculty. — Earlier this semester, Dean Michelle Scherer welcomed 16 new faculty members to the College of Engineering.

The Michigan Tech College of Engineering is pleased to welcome 16 new faculty members across eight departments this year. These new faculty members bring a wide range of specializations in robotics, geomechanics, cancer tissue engineering, snow hydrology, and more. These brilliant educators and researchers join us from all over the world, including five Michigan Tech College of Engineering alumni. Welcome Huskies!

Department of Biomedical Engineering

Sunyoung Ahn, Instructor

Sunyoung “Sunny” Ahn is an instructor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering specializing in biostatistics. Sunyoung Ahn has previously taught courses in calculus, biostatistics, and statistical methods for biomedical engineers.

Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Fengying Dang, Assistant Professor

Fengying Dang is an assistant professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering specializing in robotics sensing, perception, and control. Before joining Michigan Tech, Dang received his PhD in electrical and computer engineering from George Mason University and was a postdoctoral research associate with the University of Michigan’s Transportation Research Institute.

Department of Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences

Xiang Li, Assistant Professor

Xiang Li is an assistant professor in the Department of Geological Mining Engineering and Sciences specializing in geological and geotechnical modeling. Li received his PhD in geotechnical engineering from Northwestern University. Prior to joining Michigan Tech, Li served as a postdoctoral scholar at the University of California, Los Angeles. His research has been featured in the Los Angeles Times and Physics.org, as well as being recently published in Geophysical Research Letters.

Department of Chemical Engineering

Aytug Gencoglu, Assistant Professor

Aytug Gencoglu is an assistant professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering specializing in microfluidics, electrokinetics, and cell sorting and identification. Gencoglu received his PhD in chemical engineering from Michigan Tech in 2012 and was a postdoctoral fellow at the Rochester Institute of Technology. Gencoglu has returned to Michigan Tech after working as an engineer at Bio-Rad Laboratories.

Maria Gencoglu, Assistant Professor

Maria Gencoglu is an assistant professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering specializing in cancer tissue engineering and cellular processes. Gencoglu received her PhD in chemical engineering from Michigan Tech in 2014 and was a postdoctoral research associate at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Gencoglu has returned to Michigan Tech after working as a member of the Clinical Diagnostics Group at Bio-Rad Laboratories, where she worked on developing molecular diagnostics products using PCR technologies.

Robert Handler, Assistant Professor

Robert Handler is an assistant professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering specializing in sustainability assessment, sustainable water and energy systems, and life-cycle thinking. Handler received his PhD in civil and environmental engineering from the University of Iowa in 2009 and went on to work as a postdoctoral researcher with the Michigan Tech Sustainable Futures Institute. Handler is also an affiliated assistant professor with the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering, the Department of Social Sciences in the College of Sciences and Arts, and serves as faculty advisor for Green Campus Enterprise.

Department of Engineering Fundamentals

Alden Adolph, Assistant Professor

Alden Adolph is an assistant professor with a joint appointment in the Department of Engineering Fundamentals and the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering specializing in snow, firn, and ice physics and snow hydrological processes. Prior to joining Michigan Tech, Adolph received her PhD in engineering sciences from Dartmouth College and previously worked as an associate professor of physics at St. Olaf College.

Department of Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology

Anis Fatima, Assistant Professor

Anis Fatima is an assistant professor in the Department of Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology specializing in digitization of manufacturing processes, sustainable manufacturing, and human factors engineering. Fatima received her PhD in mechanical engineering from the University of Manchester in 2015.

Amna Mazen, Assistant Professor

Amna Mazen is an assistant professor with a joint appointment in the Department of Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology and the Department of Applied Computing in the College of Computing. Mazen specializes in robotics, autonomous vehicles, and machine learning. She received her PhD in robotics from University of Detroit Mercy in 2024.

Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering

John Bean, Associate Teaching Professor

John Bean is an associate teaching professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering specializing in geodetic control engineering, structural and environmental monitoring, and spatial analysis. Bean received his MS in civil and structural engineering from the University of Connecticut. His work has taken him to Antarctica, the North Slope of Alaska, and the Mojave Desert, among other places. John is currently involved in geospatial activities supporting coastal erosion research in Utqiagvik (formerly Barrow), Alaska.

Sai Sandeep Chitta, Assistant Professor

Sai Sandeep Chitta is an assistant professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering specializing in granular mechanics, bio-mediation techniques for soil improvement, and bio-inspired geotechnic. Chitta received his PhD in civil engineering from the City University of Hong Kong. Before joining Michigan Tech, Chitta was a postdoctoral researcher at Oregon State University, where he co-led industry-sponsored projects focused on field-scale calibration of DEM models and contributed to biocementation techniques for coastal dune protection, funded by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Zach Fredin, Associate Teaching Professor

Zach Fredin is an associate teaching professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering specializing in road and rail design, bridge design, and bridge load rating. Fredin received his MS in civil engineering from Michigan Tech. Prior to his new role with the College of Engineering, Fredin was a research engineer for Michigan Tech, serving as project lead and lead engineer for bridge design and load rating projects for the Michigan Department of Transportation.

Yi Zhu, Assistant Professor

Yi Zhu is an assistant professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering specializing in adaptive and reconfigurable structures, computational mechanics, and origami engineering. Zhu received his PhD in civil engineering and structural computing from the University of Michigan, where he also served as a research fellow.

Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Chloe He, Assistant Teaching Professor

Chloe He is an assistant teaching professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering specializing in heat transfer, chemical surface treatment techniques, and microfluidic devices. Chloe He received her PhD in mechanical engineering-engineering mechanics from Michigan Tech. Chloe He is currently highly interested in and actively working on engineering implementation on human health, especially in improving the treatment and care of Type 1 Diabetes.

Fei Long, Assistant Professor

Fei Long is an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering specializing in sustainable manufacturing, waste characterization and recycling, and nano materials. Long received his PhD in biomedical engineering from Shanghai Jiaotong University in 2011 and joined the College of Engineering in 2013, first as a research associate, and then as an assistant teaching professor. In 2021, he received the Mechanical Engineering Teacher of the Year Award, an honor given by Michigan Tech mechanical engineering students.

Wei Wei, Associate Professor

Wei Wei is an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering specializing in additive manufacturing, sustainable manufacturing and design, and advanced materials for electrochemical applications. Wei received her PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from Michigan Tech in 2017. Prior to joining Michigan Tech, she was an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Wichita State University.

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Spring 2024 REF Awards Announced

Published May 23, 2024

The Vice President for Research Office (VPR) announces the Spring 2024 Research Excellence Fund (REF) award recipients. Congratulations to each of the awardees.

The REF team also wishes to thank the individual REF reviewers and review panelists, as well as the deans and department chairs, for their time spent on this important internal research award process.

The principal investigators of the awarded projects include:

Research Seed Grants:

Dylan Gaines (CS)
Jiehong Guo (CEGE)
Yixin Liu (ChE)
Erich Petushek (CLS)
Bhisham Sharma (ME-EM)
Richard Canevez (HU)

Joint ROTC Commissioning Ceremony April 26, 2024

Published April 22, 2024

Cadets and officers on stage for the ceremony.

The Air Force and Army ROTC invite you to the Spring 2024 Commissioning Ceremony on Friday (April 26) at 7 p.m. at the Rozsa Center.

This semester, we have 10 Air Force cadets and four Army cadets commissioning. Those commissioning are from the following programs:

By Air Force and Army ROTC.

SWE Hosts Girl Scout Engineering Days 2024 at MTU and Grand Rapids

Published April 18, 2024

NASA Earth Observatory satellite image of the Upper Peninsula and northern Wisconsin.

Girl Scouts Engineering Day at MTU

On March 9, the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) section at Michigan Tech hosted their annual Girl Scouts Engineering Day for over 35 scouts in the Upper Peninsula and northern Wisconsin.

The Brownies and Daisies “Molded the Future,” using Play-Doh to create robotic gripper designs to pick up unique shapes. The scouts then used a digital scanner to see what their models looked like on a computer and learned about the 3D printing process. This session was led by Shane Oberloier, assistant teaching professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE).

The Juniors and Cadettes participated in sessions sponsored by MTU’s Applied Cognitive Science and Human Factors (ACSHF) program and ECE. In one session, the scouts learned about human factors under the guidance of Kelly Steelman, chair and associate professor in the Department of Cognitive and Learning Sciences (CLS), while the second session, “FANtastic Controllers,” focused on computer programming, microcontrollers and circuit building. The scouts assembled a circuit that included an Arduino board, a power supply module, a logic chip and a DC motor to create a working fan. Next, they engaged in programming the circuit, gaining insights into the fundamentals of computer science and serial communication.

To make this event successful, Tech students from Blue Marble Security Enterprise and the Open Source Hardware Enterprise volunteered. SWE appreciates the support we received from ACSHF and ECE. Planning has already begun for the 2025 Girl Scout event!

Engineering Days in Niles and Grand Rapids

SWE members Tory Cantrell (mechanical engineering) and Carsyn Boggio (environmental engineering), ECE students Skyler Brawley (computer engineering) and Emily Roth (electrical engineering), and SWENexter Jenna Beaudoin, a Lake Linden-Hubbell High School senior, worked with Girl Scouts and Ring Lardner Middle School students in Niles, Michigan, on April 6. Sophie Owen ’22 (B.S. Electrical Engineering) helped the students construct their circuits.

In Grand Rapids, Michigan, Amy (Palmgren) Rokos ’08 (B.S. Computer Engineering) joined us and helped with the event. Lilly, a fourth grader and Junior Girl Scout, commented, “I liked the programing. I had to do math, but it was fun! I’m excited to do more things with my kit at home.” (Every participant not only used components, but was given an Arduino kit to take home.)

SWE sends a huge shoutout to Brawley and Beaudoin, who worked hard to design this integrated outreach activity, and to academic advisor Lauren Huested (ECE), who obtained the funding for this trip through a grant from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation. The funds needed to be used on K-12 outreach that would teach students about EE concepts (specifically motors), making the Arduino/motorized fan kit a perfect fit!

Thanks to our vice president for Global Campus and continuing education, David Lawrence, who permitted us to use the grant funding, we were able to pay for the cost of supplies and travel for the events.

SWE also thanks the College of Engineering and the ECE department for their support, along with the CLS department. Outreach events are exciting opportunities for us to interact with future Michigan Tech Huskies!

By Jaclyn Johnson and Gretchen Hein, Advisors, Society of Women Engineers.

2024 World Water Day: GLRC Student Poster Award Winners

Published April 4, 2024

22 March World Water Day 2024 Water for Peace banner.

Congratulations to the Great Lakes Research Center (GLRC) Student Poster Award winners, in recognition of World Water Day 2024.

The GLRC winner for the Undergraduate Research and Scholarship Symposium coordinated by the Pavlis Honors College on March 22 was:

Cailin Bishop — Environmental Engineering, advised by Noel Urban

A big thank-you to our graduate student judges: master’s students Hunter Roose and Ryan Heines (both Biological Sciences) and Cassandra Reed-VanDam (Applied Ecology).

The GLRC winners at the Graduate Student Government (GSG) Graduate Research Colloquium on March 26 placed as follows:

First Place: Cassandra Reed-VanDam — Applied Ecology, advised by Valoree Gagnon
Second Place: Hunter Stoddard — Chemical Engineering, advised by Rebecca Ong
Third Place: Ayush Chutani — Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, advised by Ana Dyreson

Thank you to all the student participants and their GLRC-affiliated advisors.

By the Great Lakes Research Center.

Dean’s Teaching Showcase: Jaclyn Johnson

Published March 18, 2024

Dean Audra Morse has selected Jaclyn Johnson, associate teaching professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics (ME-EM), for this spring’s Deans’ Teaching Showcase. Johnson will be recognized at an end-of-term luncheon with other spring showcase members and is a candidate for the CTL Instructional Award Series.

“Dr. Johnson’s passion for helping students succeed is evident not only inside the classroom but also within extracurricular activities, where her success in mentoring students impacts students across campus,” Morse said.

Johnson serves as advisor for Engineering Ambassadors (EA) at Michigan Tech, a group that focuses on K-12 outreach while providing professional development for our students. EA is a national network spanning over 40 institutions, and Johnson holds the position of vice-chair of the Membership and Best Practices Committee in the national organization. Locally, Johnson imparts essential skills with her teaching of the assertion-evidence method of slide presentations and engaging with students during outreach visits to K-12 schools.

“Dr. Johnson is instrumental in helping future engineers hone their communication skills while igniting enthusiasm for engineering among younger generations,” a recent EA alum stated. Since 2012, she has collaborated with 114 EA members, collectively reaching nearly 7,000 students through visits to 11 local K-12 schools.

Another EA alum reflected on Johnson’s impactful mentorship: “As one of the leaders of EA at Michigan Tech, I knew we could count on her for invaluable feedback on building and delivering effective presentations. Even now, I often reflect on the coaching I received from Dr. Johnson through EA when I am asked to present information to colleagues, supervisors and customers.”

More recently, Johnson played a pivotal role coordinating EA and the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) in launching an outreach initiative known as Engineering Day. This half-day program at local elementary schools depends on planning and seamless coordination among the student groups. Our students not only learn the intricacies of event organization, but also cultivate essential skills in collaboration and teamwork. Since its inception in fall 2022, Engineering Day has successfully conducted six events, reaching nearly 1,100 local K-6 students.

“Jaclyn’s approach with EA and SWE is impressive,” a SWE member stated. “She guides students from behind the scenes, allowing them to grow into their leadership roles. We are excited to work with Jaclyn as we grow our outreach programs with local and regional schools, and the Girl Scouts.”

“Jaclyn has truly excelled as an advisor for SWE and EA, going above and beyond by being exceptionally accessible in helping me develop outreach activities,” another student noted. “Her commitment to educating the future generation is truly inspiring. As an undergraduate engineer, I consider her a significant influence in my leadership development.”

Whether inside the classroom or in extracurriculars, Johnson is an inspiring and engaging role model. As a recent MTU alum put it, “Dr. Johnson’s influence has had a profound impact on my life, both professionally and personally. It’s something I can’t quantify, but it’s definitely shaped who I am today.”

Michigan Space Grant Consortium Awardees for 2024–2025

Published March 8, 2024

NASA Lunabotics experiment with moon dust.

A diverse, multitalented group of Michigan Tech students and faculty have been awarded fellowships and grants totaling an impressive $71,728 from the Michigan Space Grant Consortium (MSGC) for its 2024-25 cycle.

The MSGC, which consists of 52 consortia, is sponsored by the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA). The MSGC promotes awareness, research and education in “space-related science and technology in Michigan.” To achieve this goal, the organization not only funds fellowships and scholarships for students pursuing STEM careers but also financially supports curriculum enhancement and faculty development.

Michigan Tech Undergraduate Students Who Received $4,000 for Faculty Led Fellowships

Grace Hoeppner (biomedical engineering): “Effects of Microgravity on Predisposing Factors for Atrial Fibrillation Thrombosis Risk”
Grace Murray (social sciences): “Cultivating Healthy Communities: A Mixed-Methods Analysis of Female Eponyms in Heirloom Plant Varieties and their Impacts in Community Food Networks”

Michigan Tech Graduate Students Who Received $5,000 Graduate Fellowships

Alexander Apostle (Chem): “Improved Synthesis and Application of Human Telomeres”
Matthew Beals (ME-EM): “Advancing Adaptive Aerostructures: Utilizing Steady-State Traveling Waves for Drag Reduction and Sustainable Aviation”
Grady Boyle (CFRES): “Using High Resolution Multitemporal Imagery for Ash Inventory and EAB Invasion Mapping in the Upper Great Lakes Region”
Jacob Jackson (BioMed): “Cell-Specific Adaptive Deep Brain Stimulation in the Subthalamic Nucleus of a Parkinson’s Rat Model”
Benjamin Mohrhardt (ECE): “Investigating and Predicting the Formation of Toxic Nitrogenous Byproducts from Phenolic Compounds in the Presence of Nitrate under Far-UVC Irradiation from KrCl* Excilamps”
Ian Norwood (Physics): ”Constraining Frictional Charging on Coarse-Mode Atmospheric Dust Particles”
Eleanor Serocki (CFRES): ”Estimating Trace Gas Flux Dynamics in Boreal Wetlands”
Tanner Sether (Physics): ”Toward a Deep Learning Approach for Fast Galaxy Catalog Generation”
Matthew Sisson (MSE): ”Micromagnetism of Self-Assembled FeSi2 Nanoislands”
Caitlyn Sutherlin (SS): ”Community- and Nature-Led Adaptation in El Salvador”
Kyle Wehmanen (KIP): ”Human Powered Locomotion on Variable Terrain: a Continuing Investigation for how to Move on Mars”

Michigan Tech Faculty and Staff Members Who Received $5,000 or More for Hands-On NASA-Oriented Experiences for Student Groups (HONES) or Research Seed Grants

Paul van Susante (ME-EM): HONES — “NASA Lunabotics Competition”

The Graduate School is proud of these students for their outstanding scholarship. These awards highlight the quality of students at Michigan Tech, their innovative work, their leadership potential and the incredible role played by faculty in students’ academic success.

Michigan Tech SWE Section, ME-EM Researchers Judge Inventions at Baraga Elementary

Published February 26, 2024

Baraga Elementary School students inventions include: Catnip Paw Covers. Shoes that would grow as the wearer grew. Kai’s Numbing Hair Gel. Hover car that would move based on the placement of magnets in the road. Pollution Vacuum Filtering Device. And many more!

The Henry Ford Invention Convention Worldwide

On February 15, 2024, the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) and the MTU Waste Valorization Research Group volunteered to judge third- through fifth-grade Invention Convention projects at Baraga Elementary School.

Invention Convention Worldwide is a K-12 invention education program that teaches students problem-identification, problem-solving, entrepreneurship and creativity skills and builds confidence in invention, innovation and entrepreneurship for life. Prior to the competition, the Baraga students developed inventions that would impact their community.

SWE Advisor Gretchen Hein and members Skyler Brawley (senior, computer engineering) and Maci Dostaler (junior, software engineering) paired up with Assistant Teaching Professor Fei Long (ME-EM) and Research Engineers Shiying Cai and Adeyinka Adekunle (both ME-EM) to evaluate the inventions. The judges were impressed with the students’ excitement when describing their projects and the range of creative solutions.

The inventions included:

Snow plow for a strider bike
Snow plow for a remote controlled car
Motorized fishing lure that moved in the water
Shoes that would grow as the wearer grew
Multistation pencil sharpener
Hover car that would move based on the placement of magnets in the road
Pollution Vacuum Filtering Device
Basket Land board game
Handy Dandy Light Switch
Magic Pen 55
Spectacular Butter Lipstick
Upside Down gaming controller accessory for kids
Phone Holder 5000
Catnap Paw Covers
Keep-Away Can to keep dogs away from the trash can
Safari board game
Kai’s Numbing Hair Gel

The judges thank the teachers and staff, along with the enthusiastic student inventors, for inviting us to look over and judge at the Invention Convention. SWE and the MTU Waste Valorization Research Group would enjoy returning to evaluate projects next year.

Free Lunabotics Exploration for Middle and High School Students Coming Up on Saturday, Feb. 17

Published February 9, 2024

Multiplanetary INnovation Enterprise (MINE) team at Michigan Tech

Learn more about MINE at Michigan Tech.

Michigan Tech’s Multiplanetary INnovation Enterprise (MINE) team will host a free STEM engagement event for middle and high school students on Saturday (Feb. 17) from 1-5 p.m. in Fisher 133. Programming experience is not required. Participants will learn about the challenges associated with robotics in lunar environments, and the MINE team will share their experiences building robots for NASA’s Lunabotics Challenge. Following, students will engage in hands-on activities, including programming activities with Zumi robots.

Michigan Tech undergraduate students John Dagg (mechanical engineering) and Ben Bistline (computer engineering) are developing the Zumi robot cars and activities for the event. They are part of the Zumi Undergraduate Research Group (ZURG), which is advised by faculty member Leo Ureel, Department of Computer Science.

Register for the Free Event

Students in the Multiplanetary INnovation Enterprise (MINE) seek to design, test, and implement robotic technologies for extracting and using local resources, construction, and characterization in extreme environments. These environments currently include Lunar, Martian, and flooded subterranean environments on Earth.

MINE’s Lunabotics Rover enjoys a day at the beach, following an intensive NASA Lunabotics competition event.

The event is presented as part of the MINE Enterprise team’s participation in NASA’s Lunabotics Challenge. The team is advised by Mechanical Engineering Professor Paul van Susante, whose lab on campus is called Huskyworks.

Enterprise at Michigan Tech is when students—of any major—work in teams on real projects, with real clients, in an environment that’s more like a business than a classroom. With coaching and guidance from faculty mentors, Michigan Tech’s 26 Enterprise teams work to invent products, provide services, and pioneer solutions. Students can join an Enterprise team as early as their first year in college.

Read more about Saturday’s free event on the Computing news blog.

Hope to see you there!

“Meet Zumi, the car that learns as you learn,” by Robolink

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