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1. Researcher Studies Hockey and Football Concussions: Is it Time for Major Changes? |
by Dennis Walikainen, senior editor
Imagine ice hockey without body checking and football with less hitting. What might sound blasphemous to fans and players of hockey and football has more support than you may imagine. And a Michigan Tech researcher is a large part of that conversation.
Syd Johnson, assistant professor of philosophy and adjunct professor of kinesiology and integrative physiology, has studied the impact of concussions. As a result, she is joining those who urge revolutionary changes in hockey and football.
"I'm most interested in changes in the way hockey and football are played for the recreational and junior players who won't make professional leagues," Johnson says. "As adults, we need to protect kids from injury."
"Helmets don't really help," Johnson goes on to say. "A concussion occurs when your skull goes one way and your brain the other. Helmets help with skull fractures, but they don't help for concussions, though players still think they do."
Another radical change she favors is banning fighting in hockey, a practice that is accepted in the NHL and North American junior leagues but illegal in European and Olympic hockey.
For the full story, see Johnson. |
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2. Karim, Candidate for Dean of Engineering, Visits |
Nazmul Karim, a professor from the Department of Chemical Engineering at Texas Tech University, will be on campus Monday, Feb. 6, and Tuesday, Feb. 7, to interview for the position of dean of the College of Engineering.
Karim will host an open forum from noon to 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 7, in Rekhi G05.
The open forum will be video recorded for later viewing on the website.
His curriculum vitae can be viewed at the Candidates/Open Forums. An ISO login is required.
The Dean Search Committee encourages the campus community to interact with each candidate during the interviews and to provide feedback by completing the anonymous comment form.
Comments and opinions may be submitted online at Dean Search, or by contacting members of the search committee. A listing of the committee members can also be found on this website.
For more information, contact Julie Hendrickson, College of Engineering, at 487-2005 or at julie@mtu.edu . |
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3. Summer 2012 Finishing Fellowship Nominations Open |
Nominations for summer 2012 Finishing Fellowships are now open. Applications must be submitted to the Graduate School by 4 p.m., Wednesday, March 14.
Students are eligible if all of the following criteria are met:
* Must be a PhD student.
* Must expect to finish in summer.
* Must have submitted no more than one previous request for funding.
* Must be eligible for Research Only Mode.
Previous recipients of a Finishing Fellowship are not eligible.
To apply, see Fellowship.
For more information, contact Debra Charlesworth at ddc@mtu.edu . |
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4. Reminder: Worek, Candidate for Dean of Engineering, Visits |
William Worek, professor in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering at the University of Illinois at Chicago, will be on campus Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 1 and 2, to interview for the position of dean of the College of Engineering.
Worek will host an open forum from noon to 1:30 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 2, in Rekhi G05.
His curriculum vitae can be viewed at Dean Search. Click on the "Candidates/Open Forums" link. An ISO login is required.
The open forum will be video-recorded for later viewing on the website.
The Dean Search Committee encourages the campus community to interact with each candidate during the interviews and to provide feedback by completing the anonymous comment form.
Comments and opinions may be submitted online at Feedback. Or contact members of the search committee, who are listed on this website.
For more information, contact Julie Hendrickson, College of Engineering, at 487-2005 or at julie@mtu.edu . |
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5. Women's Film Series Presents "Killing Us Softly 3," "The Strength to Resist: Media's Impact on Women and Girls" |
by Danny Messinger, student writer
The Spring 2012 Women's Film Series will present two films on the effects of media on women from 7 to 9 p.m., today, in Fisher 139.
"Killing Us Softly 3" looks at the impact of print and television advertising on women-focusing on destructive gender stereotypes. The film, created by Jean Kilbourne, looks at the relationship between advertising and identity, sexism and gender violence.
"The Strength to Resist: Media's Impact on Women and Girls" includes responses of women and girls (and leading authorities) to topics such as eating disorders, gender studies, violence against women and media literacy. The film analyzes practical solutions to these issues.
Following the films, Associate Professor Diane Shoos (Humanities) will lead a discussion about the impact of advertising on our concept of gender.
Each film is 30 minutes long. Pop and popcorn will be provided.
The event is free and open to the public and is hosted by the Center for Diversity and Inclusion, the Women's Programming Committee, the Women's Leadership Council, the Society of Women Engineers and Sexual Aggression and Violence Education (SAVE). |
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6. The Office of Compliance, Integrity and Safety Holds Session on Biosafety at Michigan Tech |
The Office of Compliance, Integrity and Safety will hold an educational session, "Biosafety at Michigan Tech," from 12 to 1 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 8. Location information will be provided at the time of registration. Registration ends at 5 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 7.
REGISTER FOR BIOSAFETY
This session is designed to provide faculty, postdocs, and research/program staff with resources and guidelines for conducting biological and recombinant DNA research at Michigan Tech.
The Biosafety program at Tech is evolving to meet the needs of researchers. Learn about the resources available with the new online system used for registration of biological and recombinant DNA research. Other topics of discussion will include autoclave performance verification, MIOSHA approved disposal of sharps and biomedical waste and laboratory safety.
Some of the topics covered will include:
* Required documentation
* Available verifications and certifications
* Laboratory safety regulations
Beverages and desserts will be available; bring your lunch.
For more information, contact David Dixon at 487-2131 or dcdixon@mtu.edu . |
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7. SFHI Candidate Visits |
The Department of Social Sciences will host a visit by Emma Norman, who is interviewing for a position in the Water Systems Strategic Faculty Hiring Initiative. Norman will present "Water without Borders? Governing Water in a Multi-scalar (and Multi-disciplinary) World" at 4 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 2, in Rehki G006. She will also be on campus Thursday and Friday to meet with students and faculty.
Norman is a geographer with a PhD from the University of British Columbia currently teaching at the Northwest Indian College in Bellingham, Wash. Her current research focuses on trans-boundary water governance on the US-Canadian border, including the complexities arise when these boundaries also bisect Native American lands. |
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8. Reminder: Lunch and Learn on Social Emotional Development |
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Benefits and Little Huskies Child Development Center will host a Lunch and Learn today from noon to 1 p.m., Monday, Jan. 30, in Memorial Union Alumni Lounge B. Susan Donnelly, child psychologist, will present "Social Emotional Development from Birth through Adolescence." All employees are welcome. Bring your lunch; beverages will be provided. |
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9. Notables |
Executive Chef Eric Karvonen (Dining Services) recently passed an extensive written examination of culinary knowledge and a practical examination of skill proficiency to become one of only five Certified Executive Chefs in the UP.
This certification through the American Culinary Federation is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies and is designed to identify those chefs who have demonstrated a level of culinary competence and expertise through their education, work experience, culinary knowledge and skills that is consistent with the executive chef level. |
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