July 29, 2025

Career Services is hosting an on-campus jobs expo on Aug. 26 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Alumni Lounge in the MUB. Students are encouraged to come check out the job opportunities available right here on campus. Many Michigan Tech departments will be represented. This is a great way to connect with students early and fill your open positions quickly. Get access to top student talent right at the start of the semester by reserving your table now!

If your department has not signed up and would like to attend, please contact Career Services at careerfair@mtu.edu.

Additionally, Career Services maintains a list of departments that frequently hire students (scroll to the bottom of the linked page). In order to help us keep the list up to date, we would greatly appreciate if departments would take a few moments to fill out our On Campus Employment 2025-26 form.

A guide with updated instructions on how to post on-campus jobs in Handshake is forthcoming! If you have questions about getting employment opportunities onto the platform, feel free to reach out to us at career@mtu.edu.

We are excited to share that Hasnaa Hossam Abo Shosha, a Ph.D. student in Atmospheric Sciences within the Department of Physics at Michigan Technological University, has been awarded the 2025 Women in Physics (WiP) Graduate Scholarship, funded by the Elizabeth and Richard Henes Center for Quantum Phenomena.

This recognition highlights Hasnaa's exceptional academic achievements, dedication to research, and commitment to fostering a supportive scientific community.

Beginning last academic year, WiP launched two scholarship categories — one for graduate students and one for undergraduates in the physics department. The $2,000 award is designed to financially support students while recognizing their efforts to promote well-being and success in the academic community. This initiative underscores WiP’s dedication to building a campus culture that values opportunity, community and leadership.

Hasnaa joined Michigan Tech in August 2024 as a Ph.D. student in Atmospheric Sciences under the mentorship of Professor Claudio Mazzoleni. She is originally from Giza, Cairo, Egypt, and holds a bachelor’s degree in space science from Helwan University. She also completed graduate-level coursework in astrophysics. Prior to coming to Michigan Tech, Hasnaa worked as a physics teaching assistant at the American University in Cairo, Canadian International College, Helwan University. Her earlier research in Egypt focused on the morphology of ionospheric irregularities, particularly plasma bubbles that can affect satellite communications.

Hasnaa’s application for the WiP Scholarship was selected through a rigorous two-round review process. A team of four independent reviewers evaluated all submissions anonymously using a detailed rubric. Applicants were required to submit an essay addressing their scientific aspirations, challenges within their academic communities, strategies for promoting collaboration, and the specific skills they hoped to gain through the scholarship. When the final review resulted in a tie, the reviewers were asked to vote, and Hasnaa received the most votes.

“The applicant presents a clear and well-organized vision that ties their academic goals to outreach, mentorship, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Their statement is thoughtful and demonstrates how the scholarship would directly support their growth and contributions to the Michigan Tech community,” one reviewer commented.

This scholarship marks a significant milestone in Hasnaa’s academic journey and reflects WiP’s broader mission to empower students and cultivate a more collaborative scientific environment at Michigan Tech.

Women in Physics is a registered student organization at Michigan Tech dedicated to fostering a supportive environment for all individuals. Membership is open to all undergraduate and graduate students, regardless of major or background. Through workshops, mentorship, outreach and community-building events, WiP supports students across campus in their academic and professional journeys. WiP has organized numerous events, and one of its most notable accomplishments was successfully hosting the APS Conference for Undergraduate Women and Gender Minorities in Physics (CUWiP) in January 2025.

WiP's current executive includes Fathima Farheen Nambipunnilath Siddique, president; Hasnaa Abo Shosha, vice president; Emma Boston, secretary; Grace Nelson, treasurer; Alyssa Horne, scholarship secretary; Krishna Teja Vedula, colloquium secretary; and Nayana Suresh Palaparambil, social media coordinator.

The Cashier's Office/Student Billing Office, located within the Student Financial Services Center, will be closed next Wednesday, Aug. 6, from 8:30-11 a.m. for a department meeting. The office will reopen at 11 a.m.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

A Banner production system maintenance window is scheduled for Aug. 10 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. The following production services will be unavailable during that time:

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If you have any questions or concerns, we can help. Email IT at it-help@mtu.edu or call 906-487-1111.

Job Posting for Tuesday, July 29, 2025

Staff and faculty job descriptions are available on the Human Resources website. For more information regarding staff positions, call 906-487-2280 or email humanresources@mtu.edu. For more information regarding faculty positions, contact the academic department in which the position is posted.

Senior Office Assistant, ​College of Engineering (UAW posting dates July 29 to Aug. 4, 2025 — external applicants are encouraged to apply; however, internal UAW applicants are given first consideration if they apply during the internal UAW posting dates). Apply online.

Michigan Technological University is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Equal Opportunity Employer that provides equal opportunity for all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Accommodations are available. If you require any auxiliary aids, services, or other accommodations to apply for employment, or for an interview, at Michigan Technological University, please notify the Human Resources office at 906-487-2280 or humanresources@mtu.edu.

Ishi Keenum (CEGE/GLRC) is the principal investigator on a project that has received a $76,000 research and development contract from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM).

The project is titled "NASEM Early Career Fellowship Human Health and Community Resilience."

This is a potential one-year 11-month project.

The Grand Haven Tribune quoted Hayden Henderson (GLRC) in a story exploring how Great Lakes programs could be affected by proposed federal budget cuts. Henderson highlighted the importance of buoy data for commercial shipping and the need for continued funding of monitoring systems like the Great Lakes Observing System. The story was picked up from the Detroit News.

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John Jaszczak (Museum) was a special guest for a Great Lakes Now livestream event about rockhounding around the Great Lakes. The July 23 livestream, titled “Rockhounding with Chris Cooper feat. Copper,” featured Michigan native copper and promoted the A. E. Seaman Mineral Museum.

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Site Selection mentioned Michigan Tech in a story about the state’s top research universities and their impact on innovation and industry. The story highlighted MTU’s recent R1 designation and our new membership in the Research Universities for Michigan (RU4M) consortium.

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Master's Defense: Kathleen Bershing

Tuesday, July 29, 2:30–3:30 p.m. | U. J. Noblet Forestry Building, 144

Forest Ecology and Management Advisor: Tara Bal RISK OF OAK WILT EXPANDING NORTHWARD: EXAMINING NITIDULIDAE VECTOR COMMUNITIES AND HOST PHENOLOGY BEYOND THE CURRENT DISEASE...