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1. Steam Shutdown Update |
By Dave Taivalkoski, energy manager
Maintenance work on the steam generation and distribution systems will be complete in the evening on Tuesday, May 8. If this proves to be the case, we will begin firing up our boilers about 3 a.m. on Wednesday, May 9. Normal steam pressure should be restored around noon. |
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2. Free Summer Trial of Turnitin.com Available |
Michigan Tech has a free trial of the Turnitin.com plagiarism detection software for use during Tracks A and B of the summer session. This has been obtained as a result of numerous requests and inquiries by faculty about this service.
"In the last two academic years we have seen a substantial increase in academic integrity incident reports," said Pat Gotschalk, director of student judicial affairs. "This is in line with national trends as reported in the media."
Michigan Tech had a license for Turnitin software several years ago, but it was not widely used, so the service was dropped. "We are trying to determine if there is renewed interest across campus for this service," said Gotschalk.
For additional information and to obtain an account password, contact Gotschalk at studentaffairs@mtu.edu or 487-2212. |
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3. Board Approves New Degrees |
The Board of Control gave final approval Friday to two new degree programs, a PhD in Atmospheric Sciences and a BS in Health and Physical Education.
The interdisciplinary doctoral program will take advantage of the growing number of faculty and grad students working in atmospheric sciences, in physics, geology and environmental engineering.
The BS degree will "provide students with a broad scientific, theoretical and practical foundation in health and physical education." It will be offered by the Department of Exercise Science, Health and Physical Education.
Both programs will begin enrolling students in the fall.
The board also approved a proposal to change the name of the MS in Mineral Economics to MS in Natural Resource Economics, to reflect ongoing changes in the program.
The board approved a request by the Department of Education to change its name to Department of Cognitive and Learning Sciences. |
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4. Michigan Tech Enterprise SmartZone Seminar May 23 |
William Abbatt, a patent attorney with Brooks Kushman, P.C., will conduct a seminar, "Strategic Management of Intellectual Property," on Wednesday, May 23, in the Advanced Technology Development Complex from 3 to 5 p.m. The cost is $20 per person. Individual consultations are available on Thursday, May 24, by appointment. Registration for seminars and appointments is required. For more information, contact Jonathan Leinonen, MTEC SmartZone program manager, at 487-7004.
Abbatt will lead a roundtable discussion focusing on the essential steps to developing a strong patent position, including the process for patent disclosures, how to make decisions on patentability, approaches to filing for patent protection, ways to monitor for patent infringement and competitive actions, strategies for enforcing patent rights, processes for reviewing patents, evaluating licensing opportunities, enhancing internal company awareness, policies and handling of patent issues.
The seminar is funded in part by the Michigan Technology Tri-corridor. |
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5. On the Road |
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Assistant Professor William "Deak" S. Helton (Education) presented a paper, "Sustained Attention to Response with Global and Global-Local Letter Targets," at the annual meeting of the Midwestern Psychological Association in Chicago on May 3. |
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6. MTU Notables |
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Professor Barry Solomon (Social Sciences) was named a member of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation's new Research Council as one of two representatives from the UP. The purpose of the Research Council is to act as an information-sharing community that allows economic development and planning partners in the state to engage in a forum for the free exchange of ideas and to act as an advisory body in collaboration with MEDC research staff on matters pertaining to the development of economic research activities. |
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7. Last Chance--McNair Hall Furniture for Sale |
Submitted by Beth Wagner, Housing and Residential Life
Need some extra chairs for that holiday dinner table? How about a desk for your student scholar? Or maybe a twin bed for an extra guest at home or the camp house?
East McNair Hall still has student room furniture available for purchase. You could buy a single bed (no mattress), a bolster bed/bouch (no mattress) or a student desk for $5 each or a desk chair for $1.
Stop by the Housing Facilities Office, DHH G044, to sign up and pay for your purchase no later than 4 p.m. on Thursday, May 10. Payment is required at time of purchase. Buyer is responsible for pick up, loading and transportation. |
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8. Study Cubicles Free from Housing Facilities |
Twelve study cubicles with desk chairs are available free to any campus department. If you are interested, contact the Housing Facilities Office at 487-2740 by Thursday, May 10.
As always, university property may only be transferred between departments. It may not be sold or given to individuals. |
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