As the deadline to complete a degree in summer 2012 approaches (theses and dissertations must be submitted by 4pm on August 24th, all other paperwork for all degrees and certificates must be complete by 4pm on August 31st), this essay on why deadlines matter offers some timely advice to all academics.
All of us in the Graduate School are excited to see you and help you succeed. Make sure to check your email frequently for any updates from the Graduate School. New this year, check the Graduate School Blog for updates, news, and funding opportunities!
Michigan Tech Experience
Take a moment to explore and bookmark the Experience page and make sure to save the “My Graduate Degree” card to your homepage (shown at right) for easy access and the “Dissertations, Theses or Report” card if you’re completing a research-based degree.
Things you will find on Experience:
- Registration and Class Details
- Forms and Deadlines
- Academic Audit
- Hold Information
- Billing Information
- Payroll and Direct Deposit Information
Make sure to bookmark your Degree Progress Checklist (or use the My Graduate Degree card in Experience to find it!) as it offers a list of resources to help you succeed in your graduate degree.
Additional Resources
Current Month Important Deadlines:
| Deadline Date | Description |
|---|---|
| September 25, 2025 | – Spring 2026 Finishing Fellowship Applications Due |
Next Month Important Deadlines:
- October 17th – 19th – Recess
- October 19th – Spring and Summer 2026 Registration Begins
- October 20th – Classes Resume
- October 31st – Last Day to Drop Full Semester Courses With a Grade of ‘W’
Fall Colors and Local Events
As September arrives, so do the breathtaking fall colors of the Upper Peninsula! While the foliage is truly a sight to behold right here on campus, a short trip can take you to some of the best viewing spots.
If you’re looking for a unique way to enjoy the scenery later in the season, consider a chairlift ride at a local ski resort. It’s a great way to get a bird’s-eye view of the stunning landscape, and no prior skiing experience is needed. We recommend checking out Mt. Ripley in Hancock or Mt. Bohemia in Lac La Belle.
For more ideas on how to spend your free time this fall, be sure to check out the Local Area Events Calendar and MTU Events Calendar. There’s something for everyone!
Beyond the Classroom
The Graduate Student Government (GSG) is your key to connecting with the grad student community. They organize tons of activities, from professional development workshops and the Graduate Research Colloquium to social events and mixers. Getting involved with the GSG is a fantastic way to meet people from different departments, share your ideas, and help shape a fun and supportive campus environment. To find out about upcoming events or to learn how you can participate, check out their website.
Have any questions? Please reach out to the Graduate School anytime via email: gradschool@mtu.edu, phone: (906) 487-2327, or visit us in the Admin Building on the 4th floor.
Nominations are now open for the 2024 Council of Graduate Schools (CGS)/ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Award. Please submit nominations to the Graduate School no later than 4pm, May 30, 2024, following our online instructions. This year, nominations are being accepted from dissertations in the fields of:
- Mathematics, Physical Sciences, and Engineering
- Social Sciences (note: history is classed within the humanities and is not a field of competition in 2024)
Michigan Tech may nominate one student in each field. PhD students who have completed all of their degree requirements between July 1, 2022, and June 30, 2024, are eligible. The fields of competition for 2025 will be Biological/Life Sciences and Humanities and Fine Arts (including history).
A nomination packet must be submitted by the department chair or college dean to our google form no later than 4 p.m. on May 30, 2024. Contact Debra Charlesworth (gradschool@mtu.edu) if you have any questions about the competition.
Deadline: 3/01/2011
The Phillips Fund of the American Philosophical Society provides grants for research in Native American linguistics, ethnohistory, and the history of studies of Native Americans, in the continental United States and Canada. Grants are not made for projects in archaeology, ethnography, psycholinguistics, or for the preparation of pedagogical materials. The committee distinguishes ethnohistory from contemporary ethnography as the study of cultures and culture change through time. The grants are intended for such costs as travel, tapes, films, and consultants’ fees but not for the purchase of books or permanent equipment.
Eligibility
The committee prefers to support the work of younger scholars who have received the doctorate. Applications are also accepted from graduate students for research on masters theses or doctoral dissertations.
The committee sometimes approves two awards to the same person within a five-year period.
Award and Duration
The average award is about $2,500; grants do not exceed $3,500. Grants are given for one year following the date of the award.
Deadline and Notification
Applications and letters of support are due by March 1. It is the applicant’s responsibility to verify that all materials, including the two required letters, reached the Society on time. Send an email inquiry to Linda Musumeci, Director of Grants and Fellowships, at LMusumeci@amphilsoc.org or call 215-440-3429. Notification is sent in May.
Nominations are now open for the 2019 Council of Graduate Schools (CGS)/ProQuest Distinguished Dissertation Award. Please submit nominations to the Graduate School no later than 4pm, June 6, 2019, following our online instructions. This year, nominations are being accepted from dissertations in the fields of:
- Biological and Life Sciences
- Humanities and Fine Arts
Michigan Tech may nominate one student in each field. PhD students who have completed all of their degree requirements between July 1, 2017, and June 30, 2019, are eligible. The fields of competition for 2020 will be Mathematics, Physical Sciences, and Engineering; and Social Sciences.
Nominations must be delivered to Debra Charlesworth in the Graduate School no later than 4 p.m. on June 6, 2019; e-mail nominations to gradschool@mtu.edu are preferred. Contact Debra Charlesworth (gradschool@mtu.edu) if you have any questions about the competition.
The library offers weekly workshops all semester on resources that lend an academic edge and save time. Workshops take place at 1 p.m. on alternate Tuesdays and Wednesdays in Library 244. Each workshop is offered twice to accommodate class schedules.
Margaret Phillips, reference and instruction librarian, will present a workshop, “Resources for ME-EM Graduate Students,” at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 22; and Wednesday, March 2, in Library 244. The workshop will focus on strategies to help ME-EM graduate students navigate engineering databases and locate theses, dissertations and reports related to their field of research.
Philips will explore the Compendex and Proquest Engineering Collection databases. Participants will set up an account in Compendex, be able to save searches and be notified of new literature additions in their particular areas of interest.
This spring’s workshops will focus on resume building, material science resources, managing citations and many more. The library welcomes feedback and ideas for future workshops. Email them at library@mtu.edu.
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Proposals are now being accepted for the 2011-2012 Kauffman Dissertation Fellowship Program. View the full Request for Proposals for details and to submit your dissertation proposal. All proposals must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Central Time on Wednesday, September 14, 2011.
The Kauffman Dissertation Fellowship Program is an annual competitive program that awards up to fifteen Dissertation Fellowship grants of $20,000 each to Ph.D., D.B.A., or other doctoral students at accredited U.S. universities to support dissertations in the area of entrepreneurship.
The J. Robert Van Pelt and John and Ruanne Opie Library presents a series of EndNote workshops.
EndNote is citation management software which allows anyone to easily collect, organize, and use their research references. Learn how EndNote can save you hours of time in your library research and document preparation process.
Seating for these workshops is limited and registration is required. Send an email to libraryworkshop@mtu.edu letting us know which session(s) you would like to attend. Please include your status (e.g. faculty or graduate student) and your department.
Note: Our sessions use EndNote X5 on PCs. Laptop users are encouraged to update their versions of EndNote prior to the session. See the library’s EndNote Download page. See also the Graduate School’s web page for links to output styles formatted for theses and dissertations.
Upcoming Sessions:
EndNote Basic I: Creating and Organizing an EndNote Library
In this 1 hour workshop participants will learn how to build a collection of citations (i.e. EndNote library) and manage an EndNote library.
- September 26th @ 12:00 PM In room 242
- September 28th @ 1:00 PM In room 242
EndNote Basic II: Cite While You Write (CWYW)*
In this 30 minute workshop participants will learn how to import specialized output styles.
* Attendance of EndNote Basic I or prior knowledge of building and managing an EndNote library is required.
- September 26th @ 1:00 PM In room 242
- September 27th @ 2:00 PM In room 242
EndNote Special Topics: Adding Graphics and Setting Preferences **
In this 30 minute workshop participants will learn how to add tables, charts and graphs to your library and include them in your writing process. You will also learn how to set your EndNote preferences to improve performance and learn short cuts.
** Attendance of our EndNote Basics I & II workshops or prior knowledge of creating an EndNote library and using CWYW are required.
- September 27th @ 2:30 PM In room 242
- September 28th @ 2:00 PM In room 242
Choose the session(s) that are best for you. Email: libraryworkshop@mtu.edu
The series has been updated to include additional, practical information and experience about patents with campus experts and the library’s Patent and Trademark Resource Center. Students gain an understanding also of copyright and authorship as it pertains to their theses and dissertations and other publication matters.
When: Thursdays, 5:30-7:00 Feb 19-April 5 (total of 3 sessions)
What:
- No credit and no cost
- Emphasizes academic publishing and patent searching
- Blended group learning experience using Canvas
- Dinner Served!
- Certificate of completion
- Funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF)
- This will be the final semester in this format.
For more information, see this flyer: NSF Poster Spring 2015v1 (2)
To register, go here
His dissertation, “Development of Measurement and Modeling Techniques to Quantify Atmospheric Deposition of Persistent, Bioaccumulative and Toxic Chemicals in the Great Lakes” developed an improved method, analysis technique, and model, for measuring the concentrations of persistent, bioaccumulative and toxic compounds in the atmosphere. These compounds impact the health of our ecosystem, and the safety of our food supply. Accurate measurements of these compounds in the atmosphere could yield better solutions to improve the environment. The measurement technology developed by Rowe and Perlinger is currently under consideration for patenting, with the potential for commercialization. Dr. Rowe is currently employed as a post-doctoral fellow for the United States Environmental Protection Agency, and is based in lower Michigan.
Mark Griep was selected as a finalist in the competition. Dr. Griep was advised by Dr. Craig Friedrich and was awarded a PhD in Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics in 2009. His interdisciplinary research examined the properties of quantam dots coupled with an optical protein with potential uses as a biosensor in medical applications. Dr. Griep is currently continuing his research as an Associate Fellow at the US Army Research Laboratory.
The committee to evaluate the nominees consisted of graduate faculty representing a broad range of graduate programs: M. Neuman (Biomedical Engineering), S. Martin (Social Sciences), R. Froese (School of Forestry Resources & Environmental Science), X. Wang (School of Technology) and G. Campbell (School of Business and Economics). The next competition for Mathematics, Physical Sciences and Engineering or Social Sciences will occur in 2012 and will consider applicants who have completed their degrees between July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2012. In 2011, the competition will accept nominations from candidates who completed their dissertations between July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2011 in the fields of biological sciences or humanities and fine arts. Please consider nominating your PhD graduates next year.