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1. Michigan Tech Alumna Inaugurated as ASEE President |
Sarah Rajala, an electrical engineering alumna of Michigan Tech, was inaugurated as ASEE president for 2008-09 at the 2008 ASEE Annual Conference, held in Pittsburgh. Her President's Message can be viewed on ASEE's website at www.asee.org/about/Presidents_Message.cfm .
Rajala is dean of the Bagley School of Engineering at Mississippi State University. Previously, she was associate dean for research and graduate programs in the College of Engineering at North Carolina State University. She received a BS from Michigan Tech and MS and PhD degrees in Electrical Engineering from Rice University. |
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2. Tech Trails Continue to Improve |
by Dennis Walikainen, senior editor
That noise you hear in the woods adjacent to campus is a good thing.
Trees are being cleared in the project to connect the Michigan Tech Trails with the Nara Trails at the Nara Nature Park. Approximately 7-1/2 kilometers of new trails are being created this summer and will result in a trail system of more than 30 kilometers. The trailhead at the Nara Park will feature a chalet with a stone fireplace, restrooms and showers.
Funding to create the trails comes entirely from proceeds of the timber harvest, which is being managed by the School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science and a gift from local philanthropists. "We're extremely grateful to Bob and Ruth Nara for their vision of community recreation," says Mike Abbott, director of sports and recreation, "and for their willingness to put significant financial resources behind their ideas."
The timber harvest began this week and should be completed in about four weeks. Trail construction will start as soon as the harvest is complete and should be done by mid-October. The Michigan Tech Trails are groomed by Jeff Parker and Jim Meese. |
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3. Women's Basketball Boasts Nation's Second-best GPA |
by Wes Frahm, director of athletic marketing and communications
The Michigan Tech women's basketball team earned the second-best grade point average of any NCAA Division II women's basketball program, the Women's Basketball Coaches Association has announced. This is the second straight season the Huskies have ranked among the top five of the nearly 300 teams nationwide; they were fourth a year ago.
Michigan Tech boasted a team GPA of 3.639, which trailed by just a hundredth of a point to South Dakota's 3.649.
"I'm extremely proud of the team and what they've accomplished in the classroom," said head coach John Barnes. "It means even more that they won a conference regular season title and tournament championship."
Tech posted a 23-8 overall record in 2007-08 and claimed both the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference North Division title and tournament championship. The Huskies also qualified for the NCAA Tournament for the third time under Coach Barnes. |
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4. Palmgren Earns Academic All-American Honors |
by Wes Frahm, director of athletic marketing and communications
Michigan Tech women's tennis player Amy Palmgren has been selected to the 2008 ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America At-Large Second Team picked by the College Sports Information Directors of America. The Huskies' number one singles player has now earned Academic All-America honors twice—she was an at-large third team honoree last year.
A total of 45 student-athletes were selected to Academic All-America First, Second and Third Teams (15 to each team) from a national pool of candidates that included all non-NCAA Division I female student-athletes in the sports of bowling, crew, fencing, field hockey, golf, gymnastics, ice hockey, lacrosse, rifle, skiing, swimming, tennis and water polo.
Palmgren posted a 14-9 overall record in 2007-08, including a 12-8 record at number one singles. The team captain also compiled a 10-5 doubles record to help Michigan Tech to its third-ever appearance in the NCAA Tournament. The four-time All-Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference selection earned a 4.0 cumulative GPA in computer engineering.
To qualify for a nomination, a student-athlete must be at least a sophomore, have a minimum 3.20 cumulative GPA, and be a starter or top reserve. |
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5. Job Posting |
Staff job descriptions are available in the Human Resources Office or at http://www.admin.mtu.edu/hro/postings . For more information regarding staff positions, call 487-2280 or email jobs@mtu.edu .
Faculty job descriptions can be found at www.admin.mtu.edu/hro/facpers/facvac.htm . For more information regarding faculty positions, contact the academic department in which the position is posted.
Staff Job Posting
7/21/08-7/25/08
Administrative Aide (N7)
Sports and Recreation
UAW internal posting only
Faculty Position
Tenure-track Assistant Professor in Communication Studies
Department of Humanities
Michigan Technological University is an equal opportunity educational institution/equal opportunity employer. |
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6. Proposals in Progress |
Jeffrey Naber, Donna Michalek, John Beard, Abhijit Mukherjee, Jeremy Worm (MEEM/APSRC) and Jay Meldrum (KRC), "Development of an Improved-efficiency Low-emission DI-SI Ethanol Flex-fuel Powertrain for Hybrid Application," State of Michigan—Michigan Public Service Commission
David Nitz (Physics/RSI), Brian Fick (Physics) and Roger Kieckhafer (ECE), "Research and Development Activities for Northern Auger Observatory," Colorado State University
Jim Hwang, Jaroslaw Drelich and Yun Hang Hu (MSE/IMP), "Oil Shale Beneficiation," US DOE
Jason Keith (ECM/APSRC), "Modules to Modernize Undergraduate Heat and Mass Transfer Courses," NSF
Karla Korpela (Educational Opportunity), "Detroit Area Precollege Engineering Program Engineering Intensive Workshop," Detroit Area Precollege Engineering Program
Andrew Storer (SFRES/ESC), "Multistate Comparison of Emerald Ash Borer Trapping and Surveying Tools," USDA APHIS; "2008 Detection Survey for Sirex Noctilio in Michigan," USDA Forest Service; and "2008 Michigan and Wisconsin Emerald Ash Borer Detection Survey: Trap Trees and Purple Traps," USDA Forest Service
David Caspary and S. Komar Kawatra (Chemical Engineering), "Low-cost Dewatering and Production of Sustainable Liquid Fuels from Black Liquor," US DOE
Xiaodi (Scott) Huang and Jaroslaw Drelich (MSE/IMP), "Innovative Iron and Steel Production," UP Steel
Timothy Eisele and S. Komar Kawatra (Chemical Engineering), "Metallic Iron Production Using Renewable Biomass as Iron Reductant," US DOE
Julia King (Chemical Engineering), "Thermoelectric Polymer Nanocomposites for Alternative Energy," American Chemical Society—Petroleum Research Fund
David Watkins, Veronica Griffis (CEE/CWS), Alex Mayer (GMES/CWS), Colin Brooks and Robert Shuchman (MTRI), "Characterizing Human Health and Ecosystem Impacts of Increasing Sediment and Pollutant Transportation Induced by Climate Change in Great Lakes Watersheds," US EPA
Xiaodi (Scott) Huang, Jim Hwang and Jaroslaw Drelich (MSE/IMP), "Large-scale Manufacturing Demonstration and Proof of Commercial Feasibility of Innovative Lightweight Brakes," US DOE
David Shonnard (Chemical Engineering/SFI) and Susan Bagley (Biological Sciences/SFI), "C5 Ethanol Fermentation Improvement and C Footprint Reduction Project," American Process Inc.
Chris Gilbertson (CEE/MTTI) and Larry Sutter (MTTI), "Airfield Pavement Concrete Mix Proportioning Incorporating Fly Ash as Cementitious Material," Trinity Construction Management Services Inc.
Colin Brooks (MTRI), "Economic Development Impact of Transit Investments," Center for Automotive Research, and "Climate Change and Contamination in the Kalamazoo Area," Western Michigan University
Terry McNinch (MTTI), "LTAP 2009," Michigan Department of Transportation
Ryan Gilbert (Biomedical Engineering) and Michael Morley (TED), "Development of Methylcellulose/Agarose Blends that Solidify Quickly at Physiological Temperature (Hydro-gel)," Michigan University Commercialization Initiative
Margaret Gale (SFRES/FFRE), "Below-ground Ecosystem Ecologist," USDA Forest Service—Northern Research Station
Abhijit Mukherjee (MEEM/MuSTI), "High Heat Flux Air Cooling with Novel Heat Pipe Fins, Enhanced Microstructured Surfaces and MEMS Vortex Generators," RIT
Gretchen Hein, Amber Kemppainen (Engineering Fundamentals), Susan Amato-Henderson (Cognitive and Learning Sciences) and Rupak Rajacher (Biomedical Engineering), "First-year Innovation and Design in Engineering for Academic Success (IDEAS) Modules and Center," NSF
Michele Miller, Charles VanKarsen, William Endres and Edward Lumsdaine (MEEM), "'Big Problems' in Mechanical Engineering," NSF
Jean Mayo and Steven Carr (Computer Science), "Breaking Free of the UNIX Paradigm: Exploring Access Control Using Domained Type Enforcement," NSF
Simon Carn (GMES/RSI), "A Combined EOS Data and GEOS-Chem Modeling Study of the Direct Radiative Forcing of Volcanic Sulfate," University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Yu Cai, Guy Hembroff (School of Technology), Jindong Tan (ECE) and Kedmon Hungwe (Cognitive and Learning Sciences), "SOS: Infusing Introductory Programming Courses with Sustainability," NSF
Amlan Mukherjee, Veronica Griffis and Kurt Paterson (CEE), "Minds-on Learning: Integrating Abstract Theory with Qualitative Observation and Systems Thinking to Teach Engineering Design," NSF
Ching-Kuang Shene (Computer Science), "Visualization and Programming Environments for Undergraduate Cryptography Courses," NSF
Abdulnasser Alaraje (School of Technology), "Developing an Innovative Curriculum to Teach Digital Logic Design to Future Electrical Engineering Technologists—Bridging the Gap between Industry Needs and Academia," NSF
Pushpalatha Murthy, Martin Thompson (Chemistry) and Kedmon Hungwe (Cognitive and Learning Sciences), "Enhancing Active Learning: An Inquiry-based Laboratory in Biomolecular Chemistry," NSF
Joe Burns (MTRI), "Real Beam RADAR Phase II and III," Sensis Corp.
Alex Mayer, Matt Van Grinsven (GMES/CWS) and Casey Huckins (Biological Sciences/CWS), "Associations Between Groundwater–Surface Water Dynamics and Coaster Brook Trout Spawning Habitat in the Salmon Trout River, Marquette County, Mich.," Huron Mountain Wildlife Foundation
Erickson Tyler (MTRI), "MichiganView Consortium 2009 Support," AmericaView Inc.
Sarah Green (Chemistry/RSI), Nancy French, Colin Brooks (MTRI) and W. Charles Kerfoot (Biological Sciences/RSI), "Development of a GIS-based Information System for Supporting Decisions in the Management of Avian Botulism in Northern Lake Michigan," University of Michigan
Ossama Abdelkhalik (MEEM/MuSTI), "Toward More Accurate Estimation for Dynamic Systems Under Measurements and Process Noises," US DOD—AFOSR |
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7. Michigan Tech Notables |
Erik Nordberg (Van Pelt-Opie Library) was one of 25 archivists selected to participate in a leadership institute for archives professionals, held June 21-28 in Madison, Wis.
The weeklong event featured presentations by leaders both within and outside the archives profession, with the goal of examining the profession's leadership needs and preparing participants to influence policy and effect change on behalf of the profession. The program was directed primarily to mid-level to senior staff and archivists who aspire to leadership roles in their organizations and/or professional associations. |
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8. Memorial Union Menus |
Monday, July 21
The Grill--Breakfast, Sunrise Special (two eggs any style, hash browns, toast and coffee) $3.95; Lunch, Denver Sandwiches $2.95 (Make it a value meal with a small fry and a 20-ounce soda for $2 extra.)
Home Style Entrees--BBQ Chicken Full Meal $5.95, Chicken only $3.95, Herb-roasted Potatoes $1.50, Corn on the Cob $1.50
The Wok About International Display Cooking--all entrees $4.75; Shredded Beef Taco Salad, Chicken Caesar Salad
Soup by the Cup $2.99--New England Clam Chowder
Mubsterz Pizza--Chicken Alfredo Pizza, $2.99 by the slice
Peppers & Pickles Deli--Try this week's featured sandwich for $3.50, California Chicken Salad Subs.
Tuesday, July 22
The Grill---Breakfast, Meat Lovers' Omelet (ham, sausage, bacon and cheese), Toast and Coffee $3.95; Lunch, Tuna Melts $2.95 (Make it a value meal with a small fry and a 20-ounce soda for $2 more.)
Home Style Entrees--Beef Lasagna $3.95, Veggie Lasagna $3.95, Full Meal Deal $5.95 (includes two sides), Side Caesar Salad $1.50, Garlic Bread $1
The Wok About International Display Cooking--all entrees $4.75; Thai Peanut Chicken, Chicken Caesar Salad
Soup by the Cup--$2.99; Cheesy Vegetable Medley
Mubsterz Pizza--Philly Cheeze Steak Pizza, $2.99 by the slice
Wednesday, July 23
The Grill--Breakfast, Breakfast Pizza $2.99; Lunch, Hot Wing Basket $4.25 (includes hot wings, fries and coleslaw), Hot Wings only $2.95
Home Style Entrees--Bacon-wrapped Pork Chops Full Meal $5.50, Pork a la carte $3.95, Mashed Potatoes $1.50, Chef's Vegetables $1.50
The Wok About International Display Cooking--all entrees $4.75; Chinese Fried Rice, Chicken Caesar Salad
Soup by the Cup--$2.99; Minnesota Wild Rice
Mubsterz Pizza--Mexican Pizza, $2.99 by the slice
Thursday, July 24
The Grill--Breakfast, Breakfast Burritos (filled with eggs, peppers, green onions, cheese and your choice of sausage, ham or bacon) $2.95; Lunch, French Dip Sandwich $3.50 (delicious roast beef on grilled French bread, served with au jus; add fries and 20-ounce soda for $1.95)
Home Style Entrees--Carved Beef Eye of Round au jus, Ranch Potatoes and Zucchini $5.95, Beef only $3.95, Cream-cheese Ranch Potatoes $1.50, Zucchini $1.50
The Wok About International Display Cooking--all entrees $4.75; Italian Sausage and Pepper Pasta, Chicken Caesar Salad
Soup by the Cup--$2.99; Cream of Mushroom
Mubsterz Pizza--Greek Pizza, $2.99 by the slice
Friday, July 25
The Grill--Breakfast, Blueberry Pancakes (two pancakes and coffee) $2.95; Lunch, Cilantro Beef Soft Tacos (cilantro-seasoned roast beef, bell peppers, onions and sour cream, served with tortilla chips and salsa) $4.50
Home Style Entrees--Fish and Chips (crispy beer-battered pollack served with fried red potatoes, malt vinegar and lemon) $5.95, Fish Only $3.95, Fried Red Potatoes $1.50
The Wok About International Display Cooking--all entrees $4.75; California Chicken Salad, Chicken Caesar Salad
Soup by the Cup--$2.99; Wisconsin Cheese
Mubsterz Pizza--Barbecued Chicken Pizza, $2.99 by the slice
Peppers & Pickles Deli--Try this week's featured sandwich for $3.50, California Chicken Salad Subs. |
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9. In the News |
Rolf Peterson and John Vucetich's wolf-moose research on Isle Royale is featured in a slide show on the Scientific American website; see
www.sciam.com/article.cfm?id=the-wolf-and-the-moose . |
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