Psychology and Human Factors Archives

Tech’s Summer Youth Programs Offer Ample Opportunities in Sciences, Arts

Published February 20, 2026

Two Summer Youth Program students view exhibits of mining and lumber history and tools with joyous curiosity at a local museum. — Learning meets adventure as participants in Tech’s Summer Youth Programs discover the wonder, history, art, and nature of the Keweenaw Peninsula.

Registration is now live for Michigan Tech’s 2026 Summer Youth Programs. Each summer, nearly 1,000 middle and high school students from around the world immerse themselves in hands-on learning through week-long career explorations designed to help them discover college pathways and real-world opportunities. Whether they’re noodling over neuroscience, curious about chemistry, or enthusiastic about ecology, the extraordinary courses include many offerings in the College of Sciences and Arts (CSA).

Michigan Tech Alumni Share Magical Career Experiences at Disney

Published February 16, 2026

By Windy Veker

A photo of a street in Disney World’s Magic Kingdom, with Cinderella’s castle haloed by the pink glow of a setting sun in the background and the park’s store and attraction lights twinkling in the foreground under a blue sky. — From the iconic Cinderella castle at Disney World’s Magic Kingdom to Disney English classrooms in Shanghai, Tech alumni are getting career boosts from one of the largest entertainment companies in the world.

With a business portfolio that extends far beyond theme parks, the Walt Disney Company is a multi-billion-dollar corporation with job opportunities across most fields. For at least two Tech alumni, the company was an important stepping stone on their journeys to the most magical place on earth — a fulfilling career.

College of Sciences and Arts Welcomes New Faculty, Celebrates New Appointments

Published October 8, 2025

By Windy Veker

Students walking on campus by the Walker Arts and Humanities Center sign. — The new academic year brings new students and new faculty to the College of Sciences and Arts.

The College of Sciences and Arts announces nine new faculty appointments for this academic year. These faculty bring a wide variety of knowledge and skills to the College, our students, and our research. Their individual areas of expertise include dark-room photography, photonics characterization techniques, human-AI interactions, political science and jazz history. Please join us in welcoming these Huskies to their new positions!