Assistant Professor of Psychology Edward Cokely and colleagues have published on risk literacy as communicated through the use of graphs and other visual aids. The work has received the attention of several European and American newspapers and websites. One of the publications earned a Best Paper Award by the American Psychological Association… [read more]
While the Civil Air Patrol is most recognized for its search and rescue efforts and disaster relief, Mission Pilot Kevin Cadeau said they also perform flights for the American Red Cross and provide flight instruction for the U.S. Air Force ROTC students at Michigan Technological University, among other programs… [read more]
Will Cantrell, associate professor of physics, received Michigan Tech’s 2012 Distinguished Teaching Award in the professor/associate professor category. Said one of his students, “He is committed to the classroom and goes beyond expectations to help any student. He always provides positive feedback and constructive criticism…” [read more]
25 Years: David Chesney, Chemistry, Marilyn Cooper, Humanities, Bruce Seely, CSA, Max Seel, former CSA dean
30 Years: Judy Anderson, CLS, Judy Fynewever, KIP, Karen Salo, CSA
35 Years: Bahne Cornilsen, Chemistry, Thomas Snyder, Biological Sciences, Donald Wareham,Chemistry
Retirees: Robert Keen, Biological Sciences, with 35 years of service and Gilbert Lewis, Mathematical Sciences, with 35 years of service… [read more]
Dr. Jason Carter and graduate student Huam Yang of the Department of Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology are researching how our nervous system reflects the state of our bodies health, and how we can improve it with non-pharmaceutical methods… [watch the video]
Lanrong Bi and Nazmiye Yapici are shining new light on the hidden processes within cells. For their groundbreaking research, Bi, an assistant professor of chemistry, and PhD candidate Yapici have received the Bhakta Rath Research Award. Working together, Bi and Yapici have developed fluorescent dyes with powerful new properties… [read more]
Like recent graduates, the class of 2012 comes of age during tough economic times and an uncertain job market. “A lot of diverse, diversity in terms of people coming from all nations from all over the world, but also diversity in terms of opportunities to engage with people from various backgrounds,” reflected Tsitsi Hungwe, a Molecular Biology and Biochemistry major… [read more]