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Shane Oberloier Selected for Deans’ Teaching Showcase

Published January 30, 2025

Shane Oberloier with a Van De Graaf generator and a yellow explosion graphic that says “ZAP!” — Shane Oberloier’s enthusiasm for the maker community engages students in the classes he teaches, the Makerspace he directs, and beyond! (Photo courtesy Shane Oberloier)

College of Engineering Dean Michelle Scherer has selected Shane Oberloier, assistant teaching professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, for this spring’s Deans’ Teaching Showcase.

Oberloier will be recognized at an end-of-term event with other spring showcase members and is a candidate for the CTL Instructional Award Series.

Jason R. Blough Named Chair of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department

Published January 20, 2025

By Coby-Dillon English

Jason Blough standing next to the Husky Statue. — Jason R. Blough, distinguished professor and MTU alum, has been named the chair of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.

Distinguished Professor Jason R. Blough has officially been named the chair of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE), effective Jan. 6. Blough has served in the role since July 2022.

Blough is a full professor in the department whose distinguished career includes a thriving research group and many honors in recognition of his work. He was named a distinguished professor at Michigan Tech in 2021.