• This event was planned in partnership between the Van Pelt and Opie Library and the Social Sciences International Relations class to increase opportunities for students of varying backgrounds to interact. Come to respectfully share and hear the viewpoints of their diverse classmates about life, major issues, and culture all over the world.
  • The event will begin with a moderated discussion including participants from the African Student Organization, Indian Student Organization, Bangladeshi Student Association, Nepalese Student Association, Graduate Student Government, among others.
  • Pizza and refreshments will be provided as well as time for more casual conversations. 
  • The event will be held Monday, January 30th and Thursday, February 2nd at 5 pm in the Library East Reading Room.
  • Registration is not required, but you can help us make sure we have enough pizza by registering for the Monday, Jan. 30th forum or the Thursday, Feb. 2nd forum. " 

• Join brown bag session this Monday Jan 30 @ Noon to learn more about Grace Ojala’s undergraduate research on the Hecla Cemetery, located near Calumet, Michigan.
  • This cemetery was used by the Calumet Mining Company’s Catholic workers and their families, and later by the broader Catholic population in Calumet, until the early 1900s. Since then, the cemetery has been only sporadically cared for, with many of the grave markers being lost, until a local group took interest in maintaining the site.

Each year, The Graduate School has the opportunity to select a master’s thesis to represent Michigan Tech in the Midwestern Association of Graduate School’s Distinguished Thesis Award competition. This year, Karuna Rana was nominated by their advisor, Chelsea Schelly, and will represent Michigan Tech in the regional competition.

“Karuna’s study was the first of its kind to quantify (and compare) the environmental impact of plastic-free straw types as alternatives to plastic straws,” noted Schelly.

Rana completed her master’s degree in summer 2020 as a Fulbright scholar. We encourage you to join the 8,400 people who have already looked at Rana's scholarship on Digital Commons by viewing her thesis on Digital Commons.

• The new Hancock pilot shuttle service will begin running on Monday, January 30th, until April 28th.
  • The shuttle picks up at the MUB and has four drop points in downtown Hancock. 
  • It runs every 20 minutes.
  • We are in desperate need for more public transit options so please consider this service to get to Hancock! The permanence of the service depends on its usage. 

• Please consider completing JoHannah Green's (BS student in Policy, Law & Society) survey on students' experiences with COVID19 policies. The survey is part of her research project of her PSY 3001 class. 

• The second annual campus sustainability leadership awards!
  • Self-nominations are welcome; nominations from others are encouraged.
    • Nominations are due by Feb. 15.
  • Award recipients will be informed by February 24 and recognized at an event in early April.
  • The awards will recognize a faculty member, a staff member, and a student on campus who has made significant contributions to advancing sustainability. 
• 2023 Undergraduate Research & Scholarship Symposium
  • The symposium gives undergraduate students the opportunity to present posters describing completed or ongoing research and receive feedback from faculty judges.
  • The symposium will take place March 24 in the Rozsa Lobby
  • Research submissions are due Feb. 7 at 11:59 p.m.
• Professional Development Mini-Grant
  • Grants of up to $500 per year are available.
  • These awards are competitive and will be awarded to the applicants who best make the argument that the professional activity will support the students’ learning, professional goals, and build important skills in ways that our usual curriculum cannot offer. Students with a strong history of departmental participation, academic achievement, and faculty support will be prioritized.
  • The Undergraduate Committee will evaluate proposals and announce grants in February.
  • Deadline: February 10

• Submission and Formatting 101: Master the Dissertation, Thesis, and Report Process
  • Students who are completing a dissertation, thesis, or report are invited to join the Graduate School to learn about the resources available to them to assist in scheduling their defense, formatting their documents, and submitting their documents.  In one afternoon, you can learn everything you need to be successful and complete your degree in a timely fashion!  Faculty and staff who assist students with submissions are also welcome to attend.  Attend the entire event, or stop in for the seminar that interests you.
  • When: Wednesday, February 8, 2023, 2 – 4pm (see detailed schedule on our blog)
  • Who: Students completing a dissertation, thesis or report; faculty and staff who assist students with submission
  • Where: Virtual and in-person (Admin 404 - limit for room is 35); (register to attend online and receive participation instructions)
    Registration: Please register to receive handouts via email or attend online. The seminar will be available online as well as on campus.
  • If you are unable to join us, the event will be taped and available online after the event. The previous semester’s seminars are always available online.
  • Information on submitting, formatting, and more can be found online for dissertations and theses or reports.

•  Undergraduate students with an interest in conducting sustainability relevant research should consider applying for the Summer Undergraduate Research Program (due Feb 10) and/or the Undergraduate Research Internship Program (Due March 24).
  • Thanks to the Tech Forward Initiative on Sustainability and Resilience, there is additional funding this year to support sustainability relevant research through these programs.
  • The program descriptions are quite detailed, but if you would like some extra support to help connect with potential faculty mentors, please reach out to Alan Turnquist at alturnqu@mtu.edu.
• Apply for Undergraduate Research Internships
  • The internship program will run from September 2023 through mid-March 2024 and is open to any undergraduate student on campus with an identified faculty research mentor. Faculty and students who are already working together are welcome to apply.
  • Pavlis Honors College will provide $960 in funding for the student intern, with the expectation that faculty will provide equivalent matching funds to be dispensed concurrently, resulting in a total of $1,920 paid hourly over the course of the internship.
• Michigan Sea Grant and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are still accepting applications for several major student funding opportunities for college and university students in Michigan. 
  • The Summer Internship Program deadline is coming up Tuesday Jan. 31!
• The Center for Biological Diversity seeks a full-time associate.
  • We use creative media, outreach, organizing and advocacy to highlight and address the connections between human population pressure, reproductive freedom, unsustainable consumption and the extinction and climate crises. The associate will support and lead multiple organizing and outreach campaigns that address patriarchy, capitalism and other systems of oppression.
  • Main duties: Event coordination, Volunteer training, Partnership building, Campaign creation including educational and outreach material, Spokesperson duties written and oral.
• Frank Chernosky Campus Climate Ambassador Award 
  • This award in his name consists of three forms of student support during the 2023-2024 school year:
    • a partial tuition scholarship ($8,000)
    •  funds for professional development and/or applied work (up to $1,600)
    • a formal mentorship by campus and/or external professionals. 
  • To be considered, an applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student at Michigan Tech having completed at least three semesters of full-time enrollment at Michigan Tech by the time the award begins. 
  • They must also have a minimum of two semesters of coursework remaining, though there is potential for flexibility to accommodate an internship or coop into the award timeframe. 
  • Applications are due March 15, but all applicants are encouraged to start early and consult with Alan Turnquist to help refine their ideas before applying.
• McNair Scholars Program: Want to go to Grad School for free?
  • The MTU McNair Scholars program allows students to
    • Earn money to do summer research in your field of study plus free room and board.
    • Receive support to present research at regional and national conferences.
    • Get loan-free support for graduate school.
  • Applications open soon for our first group of Scholars. Want to learn more? Please register for one of our information sessions:
    • Tuesday, January 24, 2 p.m. in MUB Alumni Lounge (Zoom option available)
    • For more information, please email mcnair@mtu.edu

• Senior Conservation Policy Analyst at Defenders of Wildlife, Washington, D.C.
  • Our focus is on developing innovative policy advocacy and research concerning imperiled species conservation, primarily in the United States.
  • You could work at the intersection of science, technology, and policy to pioneer creative, pragmatic conservation solutions for addressing threats to wildlife and habitats. 
  • As part of this innovation, you would lead and collaborate on original conservation policy, conduct policy-related research, and identify new applications for strengthening existing policy to improve conservation outcomes.
  • The salary is $92,000-$101,000.
• The Innovation & Research team of Trilateral Research is looking for a Senior Research Analyst in the domains of Climate, Energy & Environment
  • PhD (in hand or near completion) in Social Sciences, Sustainability, Energy, or related fields (or, alternately, Masters’ Degree in above mentioned fields with 3+ years research experience) is requested.  
  • Trilateral Research provides ethical AI solutions for tackling complex social issues, from human trafficking and child exploitation, citizen security in crisis to pollution and climate change.
• Michigan Sea Grant and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) are still accepting applications for several major student funding opportunities for college and university students in Michigan. 
  • The Summer Internship Program deadline is coming up Tuesday Jan. 31!
• Research Assistant job at UWE Bristol in Centre for Sustainable Planning and Environments
  •  The University of the West of England is appointing a Research Associate with a background in environment and planning to support these activities.
  • This role is specifically targeted at addressing the challenge of creating more healthy, resilient and equitable places through both existing research activities and supporting grant applications. It is a great opportunity as the RA post is fixed / funded for 2 years with a lot of opportunity and support for individual research development activities.
• Social scientist at Fraunhofer ISI in Germany
  • Candidates would work on and/or lead interesting projects in an interdisciplinary research team at the Competence Center Policy and Society in the field of developing solutions for research and innovation policies that contribute to sustainability, resilience and societal well-being. 
  • The position is limited to 5 years.
  • The weekly working time is 39 hours.
• Doctoral Students in Environmental Politics at ETH Zurich
  • The International Political Economy and Environmental Politics group led by Professor Thomas Bernauer is offering two fully funded positions in Zurich Switzerland. 
  • The research activity of the two doctoral students will be part of ongoing research projects that focus on public attitudes, behaviors and policy support with respect to climate change.
• Assistant Professor in Human Dimensions of Natural Resources at Colorado State University
  •  The successful candidate will teach courses in areas such as environmental conflict management as well as conservation and environmental governance, and/or other related topics based on the expertise of the successful applicant and the needs of the Department.
  • Full Consideration Date:  2/13/2023
  • Close Posting Date: 3/13/2023
  • Negotiable Start Date: August 16, 2023
• Applications for Summer 2023 Finishing Fellowships
  • Finishing Fellowships provide support to PhD candidates who are close to completing their degrees.
  • Students are eligible if all of the following criteria are met:
    • Must be a PhD student.
    • Must expect to finish during the semester supported as a finishing fellow.
    • Must have submitted no more than one previous application for a finishing fellowship.
    • Must be eligible for candidacy (tuition charged at Research Mode rate) at the time of application.
    • Must not hold a final oral examination ("defense") prior to the start of the award semester.
  • The Graduate School anticipates funding up to ten fellowships with support ranging from $2000 to full support (stipend + tuition).
  • Students who receive full support through a Finishing Fellowship may not accept any other employment.
  •  Applications are due no later than 4pm on March 1, 2023, to the Graduate School. Please email applications to gradschool@mtu.edu.
• KCP Future Faculty Fellowship
  • The purpose of the King-Chávez-Parks Future Faculty Fellowship Program is to increase the pool of academically and economically disadvantaged candidates pursuing faculty teaching careers in post-secondary education
  • Funding may begin in summer or fall of 2023.
  • Complete applications received by 4pm on March 15, 2023 will receive priority for consideration.
  • Pending availability of funds, applications received will be considered on a rolling basis until the state’s application portal closes on April 30, 2023.
  • Applicants will complete the following steps:
    • Review the eligibility criteria to ensure eligibility (see step 1)
    • Gather the materials needed for an application (see step 2)
    • Create an account on the MiLogin for Citizens portal (see step 3)
    • Submit an application on the MiLogin portal (see step 4)
  • Questions about eligibility or the application procedure can be directed to Dr. Debra Charlesworth.
• Summer 2023 PHF (Portage Health Foundation) Graduate Assistantships are being accepted and are due no later than 4pm, February 28, 2023, to the Graduate School.
  • Students are eligible if all of the following criteria are met:
    • Must be a PhD student conducting a research or outreach project that will promote and/or improve the overall health of Houghton, Keweenaw, Baraga, and Ontonagon communities.
    • Must be a PhD candidate at the time of application.
    • Must be 2 years after starting the graduate program at the time of application.
    • Must not be a prior recipient of a PHF Graduate Assistantship.
  • Preference will be given to applicants with long-standing local connections to Houghton, Keweenaw, Baraga, or Ontonagon County.
  • Non-resident students and international students are encouraged to apply if their health research is applicable to health needs and job shortages of our local community.
  • Applicants should be a catalyst for promoting and improving the overall health of Houghton, Keweenaw, Baraga, and Ontonagon communities through one of the following:
    • health research and technology development
    • health education or preventive and wellness initiatives
    • rural healthcare access, informatics, and assessment of care
  • Students who receive full support through a PHF Graduate Assistantship may not accept any other employment.

• Wednesday, February 8th, 2023, at 10 p.m.
  • Winter Carnival Recess Begins
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