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1. Everyone Knows It's Windy |
by Marcia Goodrich, magazine editor
And now they have the data to prove it. The middle of Lake Michigan is a vast, untapped reservoir of wind energy.
The data come from a six-ton buoy that was deployed at three locations in the lake: two points near the Muskegon shoreline and about 35 miles off shore. Loaded with scientific equipment, it has provided the first direct measurement of wind over the Great Lakes at the height of commercial turbines.
Michigan Tech is analyzing the information from the project, which is led by Grand Valley State University. The next step will be to find out if it can be harvested economically without harming the environment.
For more information, see the full press release at Windy. |
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2. In the Market for a New Car? Chrysler, Ford, GM Offering Discounts |
Ford, General Motors and Chrysler are offering vehicle discounts to Michigan Tech employees and retirees.
For more information on the programs, visit General Motors, Ford or Chrysler.
For the company codes for the supplier discount, contact the Benefits Office, at 487-2517 or benefits@mtu.edu. |
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3. Steelcase Desks Available |
An assortment of Steelcase desks is available.
If you are interested, please contact Jackie Ellenich at 487-2008 or jmelleni@mtu.edu.
University property may only be transferred between departments. It may not be given or sold to individuals. |
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4. In the News |
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Professor David Flaspohler (SFRES) is writing a blog on his work for the New York Times feature called "Scientist at Work." His first post was published on May 23. |
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