Date: Fri, 26 Oct 2007 14:56:45 -0400
From: Donna Michalek <donna@mtu.edu>
To: acadforum-l@mtu.edu
CC: Glenn Mroz <gdmroz@mtu.edu>, Dave Reed <ddreed@mtu.edu>,
        T McGrew <smcgrew@mtu.edu>, Dale Tahtinen <drtahtin@mtu.edu>,
        Ellen Horsch <eshorsch@mtu.edu>, Leslie Cook <lpcook@mtu.edu>,
        Daniel Greenlee <ddgreen@mtu.edu>
Subject: Tech-Talks Research Announcement

Please forward to the faculty and staff in your unit.

Thanks.

Tech-Talks Research

Do you enjoy talking about your research and want to play a key role in
determining topical themes for upcoming strategic faculty hires?  If so,
then plan to participate in Tech-Talks Research.  This discussion series
has two main purposes: (1) to bring together faculty and staff who share
some interests and might be good collaborators on new and existing
projects, and (2) to develop strategic themes for the next few rounds of
the strategic faculty hiring initiative.

Tech-Talks Research is a series of semi-structured research discussions
during which individuals from across the University will gather to
formally and briefly present their expertise and interest in working on
collaborative research teams.  These presentations will be followed by
small group breakouts and a large group discussion.  Each Tech-Talks
research session will focus on a broad theme to bring together a diverse
gathering from across the University.  There will be a cash bar, and
munchies will be provided.

The purpose of the Tech-Talks Research series is to
        • bring together faculty and staff from across Michigan Tech,
        • share and discuss research expertise,
        • facilitate the formation of interdisciplinary teams to pursue
          research opportunities, and
        • develop proposals for themes of future strategic faculty                    hiring
initiatives.

Interested in participating?  Please prepare a two-page (yes, only two
PowerPoint slides) presentation describing your areas of expertise and
the contributions you can make to a collaborative research effort.  A
recommended template and example are attached and will soon be available
on WebCT (http://newcourses.mtu.edu).

Stay tuned to your email inbox and Tech Today for details on topics,
opportunities to volunteer to make a Tech-Talks Research presentation,
dates, times, and locations.  Questions can be directed to Assistant
Provost Donna J Michalek (donna@mtu.edu).  The Tech-Talks Research
series is sponsored by the Provost’s Office and the Vice President for
Research.