- Faculty "TechTalks"
- Monday, September 11, from 12:00 - 1 pm.
- These talks will feature 2-minute faculty presentations focused on their research interests.
- This will be a great chance to learn more about your professors!
- ASPEN Meeting
- Association of Students For People, Environment and Natural (ASPEN) will be holding their first meeting of the semester.
- Tuesday September 12th at 7:00 p.m. on the Annex 2nd Floor.
- Caterpillar Beyond Engineering Event
- Caterpillar is interested in hiring students from all majors and they want to speak to you!
- Wednesday September 13 2:30-3:30 pm Fisher Lobby
- Study Away Fair
- Please join us at the Study Away Fair on Thursday September 14 from 10 am to 2 pm.
- The fair will be located between the library and the EERC.
- Many of our study away trips will be represented there.
- Department Welcome at Hancock Beach
- Mark your calendars for Friday Sept 15 at 5:30 p.m.
- The Forge Food Truck will be serving us again, however this time we will also have some vegetarian options available.
- This event is a great opportunity to meet all the new students in the department.
- We will have some games, volleyball, and lots to drink.
- If you need a ride to Hancock Beach, please send a short note to Chris at csflood@mtu.edu and we will ensure you get a ride.
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Congratulations to Mercedes Asamani (EEP) who has been invited by the Swiss Federation of Youth Associations to a Swiss funded Womentoring Project Week in October.
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- New Sustainable Communities graduate student Nyasha Milanzi shares her journey from Ashesi University in Zimbabwe to Michigan Tech, her story is here on Medium.
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James and Larissa Juip have created an awesome lending library with over 200 hundred titles to borrow! Amidst all these books you may even find some of your required class reading materials or your next favorite book. To check out a book for find out more email Larissa at lajuip@mtu.edu.
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Social Scientists in Action
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Dr. Chelsea Schelly will be part of a panel discussion on Ecovillages and Climate Action on September 28 at 5:00 pm. Registration ahead of time is required.
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Other Student Announcements
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- Write-D
- These sessions are interactive peer led sessions for students to focus on their research work, provide experiential learning to peers, and a space to vent!
- Thursdays from 3:00 pm- 6:00 pm in AOB 204
- Career Fair
- The MTU career fair will be held September 19th from 12-5 p.m. at the SDC, all social science students are encouraged to attend.
- A number of state department's will be in attendance looking for students in the social sciences!
- Be sure to look in Handshake for internships and permanent positions they are hiring for in advance of the career fair.
- Manoomin Rice Camp
- 9 am- 4pm Saturday, September 30th
- Please consider attending this hands-on educational event to learn more about wild rice processing.
- The event will be held in L'Anse at the KBIC Teaching Center.
- Law Club Weekly meetings: Mondays at 6:00pm in Library 103 (Starting Sept 11. 2023). Contact Johannah Greene if interested Jhmcneil@mtu.edu
- The American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) is gathering support and donations to host a powwow on November 4, 2023 at the Gates Tennis Center.
- Please consider attending this powwow or otherwise supporting by making a donation.
- If you are interested in becoming a member of AISES contact aises-l@mtu.edu or reach out to Robert Hazen.
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Upcoming Conferences, Webinars, and Talks
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- Visiting Professor Program
- Language and Power by Dr. Talia Bugel, a professor of sociolinguistics.
- Wednesday September 20th at 5 pm in GLRC 201.
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Jobs and Other Opportunities
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- Department of Computer Science Research Assistant
- The Department of Computer Science urgently need interested students willing to apply for a remote position with a weekly pay of $350.00 as compensation for research.
- This offer is open to Students from any department of the Institution and tasks can be carried out remotely.
- Slots are limited and consideration will be given on a first come first serve basis.
- Ability to carry out instructions on time remains an important factor in the qualification process.
- To proceed with the application process, please contact Dr. Bo Chen via text on +1(316) 334-2316 stating your full name, email address, department and year of study regarding the job description and further application requirements.
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- Associate Teaching Professor in GIS at University of California, Santa Cruz.
- This position will entail three key roles intended to support a growing geospatial program in the Department of Environmental Studies:
- 1) lead GIS Master’s program
- 2) teach undergraduate, graduate, and professional development courses in Geographic Information and Spatial Data Science
- 3) maintain Center for Integrated Spatial Research (CISR) facilities and support geospatial research in the department.
- Mendenhall Postdoctoral Research Opportunity
- The U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Coastal and Marine Hazards and Resources Program is seeking candidates for a remote social science coastal-related fellowship research opportunity.
- This postdoctoral researcher will help advance fundamental Coastal Change Hazards research, guide and improve coastal hazard assessment capabilities, and advance knowledge of coastal processes to meet the needs of coastal stakeholders around the Nation.
- SEEKCommons Fellowship
- The Socio-Environmental Knowledge Commons (SEEKCommons) are seeking 9 fellows for the inaugural 2024 SEEKCommons Fellowship.
- The fellowship aims to bring graduate students, post-doctoral researchers, and professionals from community-based organizations to socio-environmental research with open technologies.
- The Fellowship is meant to supplement other commitments, will be nine months in duration, and fellows will receive either a $8,000 or $12,000 stipend.
- Tenure-Track Assistant Professor at the University of Washington Seattle
- The successful candidate will teach a large introductory course and upper-level courses, including courses focusing on environmental justice.
- This position is part of multiple hires aimed at enhancing the Department of Law, Societies and Justice's excellence.
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- September 15th
- Last Day to Drop Full Semester Courses Without a Grade Appearing on Academic Record
- November 3rd
- Last Day to Drop Full Semester Courses with a Grade of 'W'
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