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Seminar: Submitting your Thesis or Dissertation to the Graduate School

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Students planning on finishing a thesis or dissertation fall 2011 or spring 2012 are invited a seminar designed to help students understand the submission process and answer questions about it.

Once you register, you will receive a confirmation with the location and a reminder of the date and time.

If you are unable to join us, a taped version of this seminar is available online from our May 19th presentation.

Students who are interested in learning more about the formatting requirements and resources available to assist them should visit our formatting web page and refer to our January 27 seminar.

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New theses and dissertations available in the Library

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The Graduate School is pleased to announce new theses and dissertations are now available in the J.R. van Pelt and Opie Library from the following programs:

  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Civil Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Forest Ecology and Management
  • Geological Engineering
  • Geology
  • Geophysics
  • Industrial Archaeology
  • Mathematical Sciences
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics
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How to Get Hired, Stay Hired, and Win in Corporate America

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Thursday, September 15, 2011

6:30 – 7:30 pm

Memorial Union, Ballroom B

Dessert Social to follow

How to Get Hired, Stay Hired, and Win in Corporate America

The Michigan Tech campus community is invited to an interactive presentation given by Erin Zimmer, Adjunct Professor at Northwood University, former Michigan Tech recruiter and employee for Dow Corning Corporation, and Michigan Tech alum.

Erin will provide useful, no-nonsense tips from her recruiting and professional experiences.  Topics will include:

  • Approaching and speaking to recruiters at the career fair
  • Obtaining an interview
  • Interviewing advice
  • Sample questions

Erin will also provide a roadmap for students to use to excel in their first job and throughout their career.  A question and answer session will follow the presentation.

A dessert social will follow at 7:30 pm.  Students will have the opportunity to speak with Erin and other members of the Michigan Tech Presidential Council of Alumnae who will be on campus for their annual meeting.

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THE FULBRIGHT PROGRAM:

  • Is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State
  • Is the largest U.S. international exchange program offering opportunities for students, scholars, and professionals to undertake international graduate study, advanced research, university teaching, and teaching in elementary and secondary schools worldwide
  • Was established in 1946 by the U.S. Congress to “enable the government of the United States to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and the people of other countries”
  • Awarded approximately six thousand grants in 2010, at a cost of more than $322.3 million, to U.S. students, teachers, professionals, and scholars to study, teach, lecture, and conduct research in more than 155 countries, and to their foreign counterparts to engage in similar activities in the United States
  • Supports approximately 1,700 U.S. citizens to engage in study, research, or teaching assistantships abroads via the U.S. Student Program

Deadline: 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on October 17, 2011.

Application information: http://us.fulbrightonline.org/applynow.html

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National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship Program

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The National Science Foundation’s Graduate Research Fellowship Program (GRFP) helps ensure the vitality of the human resource base of science and engineering in the United States and reinforces its diversity.  The program recognizes and supports outstanding graduate students in NSF-supported science, technology, engineering, and mathematics disciplines who are pursuing research-based master’s and doctoral degrees at accredited US institutions.  The NSF welcomes applications from all qualified students and strongly encourages under-represented populations, including women, under-represented racial and ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities, to apply for this fellowship.

Eligibility:

  • be a US citizen, US national, or permanent resident
  • be in a research-focused Master’s or Ph.D. program in an NSF-supported field
  • be attending an accredited United States institution
  • have completed no more than twelve months of full-time graduate study (or the equivalent)

Benefits:

  • Three years of support
  • $30,000 annual stipend
  • $10,500 cost-of-education allowance
  • International research and professional development opportunities
  • TeraGrid Supercomputer access
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Department of Defense SMART

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The Science, Mathematics And Research for Transformation (SMART) Scholarship for Service Program has been established by the Department of Defense (DoD) to support undergraduate and graduate students pursuing degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines.

Eligibility:

  • a U.S. citizen at time of application,
  • 18 years of age or older as of August 1, 2012,
  • able to participate in summer internships at DoD laboratories,
  • willing to accept post-graduate employment with the DoD,
  • a student in good standing with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (as calculated by the SMART application) and,
  • pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in one of the disciplines listed on the About SMART page.

Benefits:

  • Full tuition and education related fees (does not include items such as meal plans, housing, or parking)
  • Cash award paid at a rate of $25,000 – $41,000 depending on prior educational experience (may be prorated depending on award length)
  • Paid summer internships
  • Health Insurance reimbursement allowance up to $1,200 per calendar year
  • Book allowance of $1,000 per academic year
  • Mentoring
  • Employment placement after graduation
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Graduate School Dean Reappointed, New Titles Announced

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After a highly favorable review of her second three-year term as dean of the Graduate School, Jacqueline Huntoon has been reappointed to another three-year term, Provost Max Seel announced. She will have a new title: associate provost for graduate education and dean of the Graduate School. The new title highlights the role of the graduate dean as advocate for quality graduate education across campus and brings the title in line with other graduate deans at peer institutions, Seel explained.

At the same time, Christa Walck’s title has been changed from assistant provost to associate provost. Her new title reflects expanded responsibilities. In addition to leading the on-going accreditation by the Higher Learning Commission, Walck will be chairing the Assessment Council and directing outcome assessment, as well as chairing the Advising Council, working with academic advisors, COMPASS and ExSEL to coordinate and assess academic advising. She also will have responsibility for coordinating and assessing faculty mentoring and serve as liaison to IPS.

by Jennifer Donovan, director of public relations
Published in Tech Today

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Volunteers Sought for Program that Helps International Students

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The Intensive English as a Second Language (IESL) program is looking for volunteers to participate in its “Conversation Partners” initiative. The program offers international students the opportunity to team up with faculty, staff and students to practice speaking and listening in one-on-one, informal sessions.

Here is how the program works:

  • Participants sign a contract with IESL that requires them to meet their partner in public places on campus for one hour each week.
  • IESL matches international students with volunteers; the goal is to pair people of the same gender; IESL will check with prospective partners before matching those of the opposite gender.
  • IESL introduces the partners to each other at an initial meeting.
  • Though partners meet independently, Listening and Speaking teachers will often check in with students to monitor concerns or problems.

Why apply? Organizers say the rewards are many:

  • Make a new friend.
  • Help an international/multilingual student understand American culture and society.
  • Experience the emerging global landscape from the perspective of an international/multilingual student.
  • Develop a deeper cultural awareness and understanding.
  • Promote rewarding international relations and cross-cultural dialogue on campus

At times, participants may have to explain English language points, but they are not asked to be an English as a Second Language teacher.

At the program’s preliminary meeting, IESL can provide ideas for weekly meetings.

Here’s what they’re saying about this opportunity:

  • “I learned about myself, my international friend, and the American culture in which we live.” (Alanna, an undergraduate student)
  • “I feel enriched by the experience of getting to know a bit about these exceptional students and their cultures as well.” (Carole, staff)
  • “You make a difference in a very tangible way.” (Brian, graduate student)

Those in the campus community who are interested in participating are asked to apply online.

For more information about the IESL program, email esl@mtu.edu or see IESL.

Published in Tech Today.

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Huskies Teams Announce Ticket Kickoff

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The Huskies are hosting their first-ever, community-wide Season Ticket Kickoff to get ready for an exciting year of athletics from 4 to 7 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 9, at the SDC. Some activities include:

  • purchasing tickets
  • meeting players and coaches
  • enjoying free food and beverages
  • winning prizes–season tickets, Huskies gear, gift certificates and more
  • bringing the family and playing games against your favorite Huskies

For hockey fans, the Kickoff includes the first-ever, Select-a-Seat event, where you can check out the view from a seat before you reserve it for the season. There are special, new ticket options for all sports, too. If you can’t make it, reserve your seat by calling 487-2073.

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