Robotics and Controls Day— 11 a.m Wednesday (Sept. 14). Robotics and controls are everywhere—manufacturing, engines, medicines and more. Students will learn how these marvels make everything work and speak with industry reps about their companies and job opportunities. Located in the CareerFEST Tent. Participating companies include Kimberly-Clark, Plexus, Georgia-Pacific, Miller Welders, Whirlpool, Leidos and Industrial Control.
Construction and Building Systems Day
This event is geared to those who love to build and design. Industry reps will be on campus to meet you from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday (Sept. 8).
Meet the creative and forward-thinking engineers of Aerospace, learn about their industry and how you and your major can fit from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. tomorrow (Sept. 7).
The EPA named Michigan Tech the new home of its Region 5 environmental finance center, a recognition that comes with a six-year grant of up to $5.6 million. EPA Region 5 covers Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio.
An EPA team will be at Tech to conduct a site visit on Sept. 13-14, 2016.
“The depth of engineering resources that we have, our business school’s involvement and the fact that a multidisciplinary approach is the norm here all made our application stand out,” says Tim Colling. The principal investigator on the EPA center, Colling also directs Tech’s Center for Technology and Training (CTT), part of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE). There are several co-PIs from various University departments, centers and institutes, including CEE, the Sustainable Futures Institute, Michigan Tech Transportation Institute (MTTI) and the School of Business and Economics.
Energy Day— 11 a.m. Friday (Sept. 16). Students will learn about the diverse aspects of the energy industry, including oil and gas, electric and alternative energies. Company reps will be there to tell you about their industry, company and job opportunities. Campus Mall and CareerFEST Tent. Participating companies include Marathon, DTE Energy, Wolverine Power Cooperative, WEC Energy Group, ITC, MISO, ATC, MacLean-Fogg, Systems Control, Detroit Stoker Company, Flint Hills Resources, HDR Inc., and Mortenson Construction.
From Tech Today, by Career Services.
Presenters are sought for a water festival for students in grades four through eight. The festival takes place on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2016, at Michigan Tech’s Great Lakes Research Center.
Consider being a presenter and sharing your expertise and passion for the Great Lakes and STEM careers.
A total of 20 presenters are needed for the 8:45 to 11:35 a.m. Morning Session and 20 presenters for the Afternoon Session, noon to 2:55 p.m. Those interested can present at either or both sessions.
If interested in presenting, reply at your earliest convenience via email to Joan Chadde or call the office at 7-3341.
Tell us your topic, a short description (2-3 sentences) and if you’re available morning, afternoon or both.
Michigan Tech submitted its official fall enrollment figures to the state last night.
Undergraduate enrollment totaled 5,827. New first-year undergraduate enrollment rose 8 percent over last year with 1,580 students starting classes last week, 119 more than last year. This is the largest incoming undergraduate first-year class since 1983.
Majors in computer science, general engineering, environmental engineering, mechanical engineering technology and forestry saw some of the biggest gains. The academic profile of the entering class has never been higher, with an average ACT composite score of 27.2, compared to 26.8 last year. And Michigan Tech has never had a more domestically diverse undergraduate entering class, with 9 percent of this year’s entering class composed of underrepresented populations.
MySanAntonio, a web site featuring news about San Antonio, Texas, people, published an article about Melanie McCoy, an engineer and the only female power and water supervisor in Texas. McCoy mentioned Michigan Tech’s Summer Youth Program and its influence on young people going into STEM fields. Read the article here.
From Tech Today.
Sebewaing supervisor is only woman to hold such position in state
“Back then, and even now, there are very few female engineers. That is a shame — it’s an open field (for jobs) for everyone,” she said. “The focus now is to get more girls and woman interested in STEM academics and in engineering jobs.”
An education in STEM classes can go for engineering, manufacturing, agriculture, chemical fields, among others.
“Engineering has some of the best jobs in the world. I love it,” McCoy said.
“Each summer, Michigan Tech (college) hosts a program on STEM for juniors and sophomore students,” said McCoy. “About 65 percent of those to attend the program go on to college.”
IndiaWest, a newspaper for and about Indian Americans, reported that Bhakta Rath, a 1958 Michigan Tech alumnus and supporter who established the Bhakta Rath Research Award, is one of three Indian Americans honored by ASM International.
TAPPI Informational Meeting Monday
Michigan Tech now has a chapter of the Technical Association of the Paper Products Industry (TAPPI), and it’s looking for members.
The first 15 students to sign up, will receive a waiver of the membership fee to the TAPPI national organization.
Aside from technology-based meetings, the chapter will organize critical thinking and leadership development activities with fun.
If you want to learn more, come to the next and final informational meeting 5:30 p.m. Monday (Sept. 12) in Chem Sci. 201. Some cookies and drinks will be provided.
For more information, contact Gerard T. Caneba (ChE), the TAPPI-MTU advisor.
From Tech Today, by TAPPI-MTU Chapter.
Tech Forms TAPPI Chapter
Michigan Tech now has a chapter of the Technical Association of the Paper Products Industry (TAPPI), and they’re looking for members.
The first 15 students to sign up will be provided with a waiver of the membership fee to the TAPPI national organization.
Aside from technology-based meetings, the chapter will organize critical thinking and leadership development activities with fun.
If you want to learn more, come with your lunch to the first informational meeting from 12:15 to 1 p.m. Tuesday (Sept. 6) in Chem Sci 201.
We might be able to provide some dessert and drinks. For more information, contact Gerard T. Caneba (ChE) the TAPPIMTU advisor.