- There will be a study abroad fair for this year's faculty led trips happening on Thursday, October 20th, in Walker 201A from 4-6. Stop by for some Pizza and to hear about lots of great opportunities for the coming semesters, including our own Mexico Spring Break, Amtrak, Cumbria, and Greece!
- Friday Brown Bag - Noon October 21 in AOB 201: Sustainability and Equity in Study Abroad. Dr. Richelle Winker and students from the Monteverde, Costa Rica 2022 Study Abroad program and Drs. Mark Rhodes and Kathryn Hannum and students from the 2022 Amtrak Tourism program all share their experiences. Zoom link: https://michigantech.zoom.us/j/81119113331
- Enterprise Day will be happening Tuesday, October 18, from 6-8 p.m. in the Rozsa Lobby. During this time, students will learn more about Enterprise by talking with program staff and students from various Enterprise teams, all in one place. Teams will be spread out across the Rozsa Lobby.
- Robot 101 Events Continue (Weds Oct 19 @ Noon w Free Lunch) in the Library East Reading Room (Ground floor). This week's noon lecture will show the power of fiction with regard to the future of work. And - final weekend for the MTU student production of Carl Capeks RUR at the McCardle Theature at 7:30pm, Thurs Fri and Sat.
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- Congrats to Dr. Shan Zhou who recently received a $146,920 research and development grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The project is titled "Design Innovative Policy Instruments to Promote Equitable and Effective Low-carbon Energy Infrastructure Investment in Rural Communities."
- Congrats to Dr. Roman Sidortsov and Dr. Tim Scarlett who have received a $79,998 grant from the National Science Foundation for a project entitled "Collaborative Research: NNA Incubator: Sustainable Transitions through Arctic Redevelopment (STAR)."
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New Feature: Guessing Game
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We are kicking off a fun new weekly feature. Starting this week an odd object found in our department archives will be displayed in the AOB commons. The object will also be posted here to the newsletter each week. If you think you can identify what this object is write your name and answer on a piece of paper and drop it off in the AOB commons. If you are able to guess correctly you will be placed in a weekly drawing to win a ten-dollar gift card.
This week's object is...
  
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Social Scientists in Action
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Other Student Announcements
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- A reminder that no Husky should go hungry! MTU's Husky Food Access Network (HuskyFAN) is open to all students, faculty, and staff, no questions asked. From January-October 2022, HuskyFAN has filled 132 pantry orders. From May-October 2022, the pantry has distributed 3,142 pounds of food. Those needing food can fill out a confidential online form and pick-up the food and other necessities they may need (diapers, personal hygiene products) from the pantry in Fisher Hall at a time convenient to them. If you don't always have access to food or the types of foods you need, or are cutting back on your grocery spending or skipping meals to pay for other bills, or are home sick and need some food, remember that the pantry is here to help.
- Dr. Mark Rouleau will be offering SS4009 / SS5003 Survey Methods this upcoming Spring semester instead of Statistics for Social Sciences. It will be offered T/TH 12:30-1:45. This course can be helpful in expanding your methodological skills.
- Applications are now being accepted for the 2023 Amtrak Tourism: Trains, Cities, and Sustainability faculty-led study away. The program is only $1000+Tuition and makes 6 stops over 19 days where students can earn 6-13 credits over the course of Summer A. Anyone interested is welcome to attend an informational session in the AOB Commons (Rm 209) at 5:30pm on October 26th. There will be snacks. You can also reach out to the faculty director and co-director, directly: Dr. Mark Rhodes (marhodes@mtu.edu) and Dr. Kathryn Hannum (khannum@mtu.edu).
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Upcoming Conferences, Webinars, and Talks
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- Oral History Workshop
Join the Social Sciences History faculty on the morning of Friday Oct. 28th, to participate in the Historical Society of Michigan’s "Word of Mouth: Conducting Oral History Projects” workshop. The workshop will include James Cameron and Brittany Fremion, from the Michigan Oral History Association. At the workshop you will learn why oral histories are important and the best practices for designing, administering, and archiving them.
The Social Sciences Dept. is a member of the HSM and will be showing this live, interactive workshop on the big screen in the conference/computer room on the first floor of the Annex. The workshop runs 9am-12pm, but please join us for whatever portion of that that you can. Handouts will be available. All Social Sciences students and staff have card access to the Annex via the door with the sign “Annex Rooms 101-106” above it: wave your ID card over the number pad and it should go green and unlock.
- Students and student teams are invited to be a presenter and/or sign up to attend the 2022 Global and Community Engagement (G&CE) Conference (formerly known as D80 Conference.) This is a student centered in-person conference at Michigan Tech on Saturday, October 29, 2022.
- The Michigan Sociological Association has extended its deadline for submissions to the fall conference located at Michigan State University November 4-5th. Colleagues, students and interested professionals are encouraged to submit a paper for the undergraduate paper competition or conference session. There is something for everyone this year as we will be hosting an adjunct panel, as well as an applied professional panel for those interested in exploring nonacademic careers. Our board is interdisciplinary, and scholars from all social sciences are welcome.
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Jobs and Other Opportunities
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The MIchigan Public Service Comission (MPSC) has the following vacancies for all applicants on the Civil Service website:
Student Assistant, Strategic Operations Division, Manager – Cathy Cole
Student Assistant, Energy Operations Division/Energy Security Section, Manager – Alex Morese
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- We have a rare opportunity to hire 4 new social science researchers in the EPA Office of Research and Development! These are permanent federal positions appropriate for recent graduates or experienced researchers. Researchers in ORD pursue research interests related to the environment, environmental health, environmental justice, climate change, risk perception and communication, and much more. There are also many opportunities to collaborate with other researchers, program office and regional office staff, as well as colleagues in other federal agencies. These new hires will have a unique opportunity to be part of building out capacity for social sciences research at EPA and charting new directions for research. To find out more information and apply click here. With any questions, please email Emily Eisenhauer a Social Scientist at the EPA Office of Research and Development at eisenhauer.emily@epa.gov.
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- Last day to Drop Full Semester Courses with a W - Friday Nov 4
- Last day for Seniors to register for graduation this upcoming May - get your application to the Registrar before the end of week 9 - Friday Oct 28
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