Social Sciences Newsblog

Silver Award for Hugh Gorman

Published April 2, 2014

Gorman GAIA — CF Industries' Nitrogen Complex

Hugh Gorman, professor of environmental history and policy, won one of two second prizes awarded for GAIA Best Paper Award 2013, “Learning from 100 Years of Ammonia Synthesis. Establishing Human-Defined Limits through Adaptive Systems of Governance.”

From Tech Today.

GAIA Best Paper Award
One Gold, Two Silver

GAIA’s Editorial Board also agreed on two second prizes. They were awarded to Thomas Jahn, Wissenschaft für eine nachhaltige Entwicklung braucht eine kritische Orientierung and Hugh S. Gorman, Learning from 100 Years of Ammonia Synthesis. Establishing Human-Defined Limits through Adaptive Systems of Governance.

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Mary Durfee Interviewed on Ukraine Issue

Published March 28, 2014

By College of Engineering

News

Professor Mary Durfee speaks on Ukraine issue

Mary Durfee, Associate Professor of Government in the Department of Social Sciences, was interviewed by TV6 & FOX UP on Wednesday, March 26, 2014, on the situation in the Ukraine. Dr. Durfee mentions that sending in troops to help protect the border is a real possibility.

Watch the video interview of Mary Durfee with morning anchor Vicky Crystal.

Winkler’s Students and Minewater Geothermal

Published March 28, 2014

By College of Engineering

Guest article: Minewater Geothermal on the Keweenaw Peninsula

On December 12, 2013, a group of student researchers from Michigan Technological University presented their report on “Exploring the Social Feasibility of Minewater Geothermal in Calumet.” The students, led by Prof. Richelle Winkler, had spent their Fall semester devising and implementing a study to aid the Calumet community in the process of deciding whether and how we might best use this untapped resource.

Schwaiger and Mandelia Give Social Sciences Colloquia

Published March 26, 2014

By College of Engineering

Social Sciences graduate student Emma Schwaiger (IAH) and Civil and Environmental Engineering graduate student Ankita Mandleia (EEP) will present “An Interdisciplinary Approach to Understand Pollution: PCBs in Torch Lake,” which describes some aspects of their work (with professor Carol MacLennan, et al.) on the Torch Lake project– that seeks to document the historic mine production of copper and PCB waste. The presentation will be held Friday, March 28, at 4 p.m., in AOB 201.

From Tech Today.

President Mroz Appoints Susanna Peters as Ombuds Officer

Published March 25, 2014

By College of Engineering

Susanna Peters, a lecturer in law and society in Michigan Tech’s Department of Social Sciences, has been appointed the University’s new ombuds officer. Her appointment takes effect on April 15.

The ombuds officer provides informal conflict mediation services for faculty, staff and students, to help them resolve conflicts fairly and informally before initiating any formal grievance procedure. The Ombuds Office operates independently and confidentially.

Starting April 15, faculty, students and staff who would like to contact the Ombuds Office can email speters@mtu.edu or call at 7-2391 to set up an appointment.

Social Sciences Colloquia Series Friday, March 21

Published March 20, 2014

By College of Engineering

News

Emma Norman (SS) will present for the Social Sciences Colloquia Series, “The Power of Water Renegotiating the Columbia River Treaty,” Friday, March 21, 2014, from 4:00 – 5:30 pm in AOB 201.

From Tech Today.

Winkler Facilitates Gasland Discussion March 20

Published March 20, 2014

By College of Engineering

Events
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Green Film Series to present “Gasland” — part of World Water Day observance at Michigan Tech

The Green Film Series at Michigan Tech will present the film Gasland as part of several events scheduled on campus to observe World Water Day.

This 100-minute documentary will be shown from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday, March 20, in the Atrium and G002, Hesterberg Hall, in the Michigan Tech Forestry building. It will be followed by a discussion facilitated by Richelle Winkler, Michigan Tech assistant professor of sociology and demography. Coffee and dessert will be served. (Please bring your own mug.)

The event is free and open to the public; a $3 donation is suggested.

World Water Day events are sponsored by Michigan Tech Center for Water and Society, Sustainable Futures Institute, Lake Superior Stewardship Initiative, Keweenaw Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Keweenaw Land Trust, Great Lakes Research Center, Michigan Tech Dept. of Visual and Performing Arts, and Finlandia University. A grant/partial funding has been provided by the Consortium of Universities for the Advancement of Hydrologic Science, Inc. (CUAHSI)

Torch Lake Funding for MacLennan

Published March 18, 2014

By College of Engineering

Guy Meadows (GLRC) and Carol MacLennan (SS) have received $199,406 from the Michigan Department of Technology, Management and Budget and Environmental Quality, for a research project titled ” Source Identification of PCBs in Torch Lake.”

From Tech Today.

Audrey Mayer on Work-Life Balance Issues

Published March 18, 2014

By College of Engineering

News

Audrey Mayer will be joining the Staff Council at their regular monthly meeting on Thursday, March 20, 2014, to engage in a discussion about work-life balance issues at Michigan Tech.

Peace Corps Information Session Thursday, March 20

Published March 18, 2014

By College of Engineering

A Peace Corps information session will be held Thursday, March 20, at 6 p.m., in MUB Alumni Lounge B. Peace Corps Volunteers are making a difference all over the world in the areas of education, health and the environment. Stop by this information session to learn more about the benefits of service and how you can live, work and learn overseas after graduation.

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