Student may join brother Feb 1, 2008
" Gilpatrick, who is vice president of his senior class, also applied for a ROTC scholarship at Michigan Technological University in Houghton. His mother, Claudia Gilpatrick, said her son dreamed as a young boy of flying and serving in the military. "Eric has traveled extensively, spending two exciting summers in Europe with his older brother and his family, experiencing firsthand the life of a military family," his mother said. The academy notified the office of U.S. Rep. John Conyers (D-14th... (The News-Herald)
Sarah Brittan is new Miss Mattawan Jan 29, 2008
A senior at MHS, she plans to attend either Michigan Technological University or Lake Superior State University, pursuing a degree in biology or environmental engineering. She has served as a volunteer mentor at Mattawan Later Elementary, helping special needs students, and has served as a coach for Mattawan Little League and Mattawan High School softball clinics. (Paw Paw Courier Leader, MI)
Politicians never cease to amaze me Jan 25, 2008
Roger Rogge, manager of operations, Ford Forestry Center, Michigan Technological University, retired. Don Singleton, Staff Engineer, IBM Development Laboratory, retired. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Forests Could Benefit When Fall Color Comes Late Jan 25, 2008
Writing in the current issue of the journal Global Change Biology, Michigan Technological University Professor David F. Karnosky and colleagues from two continents present evidence that rising carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere act directly to delay the usual autumn spectacle of changing colors and falling leaves in northern hardwood forests ... Michigan Technological University is a leading public research university, conducting research, developing new technologies and preparing students... (Science Daily)
Hirees will be a mixture Jan 19, 2008
The other two are at Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Mich. and the other is at Kansas State University at Manhattan, Kan. (Rolla Daily News, MO)
SAE International Offers February Seminars in Birmingham, Ala. Jan 18, 2008
The seminars include: -- Lead-time Reduction: Concept to Market When: Feb. 4, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Instructors: Robert A. Ayres, Adjunct Faculty, Wayne State University and Donald E. Malen, Adjunct Faculty, Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan -- Introduction to Metallurgy and Its Practice When: Feb. 5-7, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Instructor: Darrell W. Smith, Metallurgy and Materials Consultant and Professor Emeritus of Metallurgical Engineering, Michigan Technological... (PR Newswire)
Stillwater Names Greg R. Struble Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Jan 17, 2008
Commenting on Mr. Struble's appointment, Frank McAllister, Stillwater's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said "We are very pleased to welcome Greg to our management team. He brings to Stillwater significant underground mining experience and a hands-on style of management that should complement the Company's continuing efforts to optimize operations at the Stillwater and East Boulder Mines." McAllister continued, "Greg is a well-respected manager, and we feel his talents should enable us to... (PR Newswire)
WSU's Malette Earns GLIAC Commissioner's Award Jan 11, 2008
The six female student-athletes to receive the Fall 2007 GLIAC Commissioner's Awards are: of Wayne State University; Melissa Bartlett of Hillsdale College; Rebecca Heintzman of Mercyhurst College; Amy Palmgren of Michigan Technological University; Katy Tafler of Grand Valley State University; and Lynsey Warren of Ashland University. The six male student-athletes to receive the Fall 2007 GLIAC Commissioner's Awards are: Vince Cashdollar of Ashland University; Nick Gurica of Hillsdale; Chris... (Wsuathletics.com)
Wohlk, Petersheim Receive Outstanding Holstein Boy, Girl Honors Jan 11, 2008
Slattery is a senior in college at Michigan Technological University majoring in mechanical engineering with a minor in structural materials. The highlight of Slattery s showing career was taking grand and reserve grand champion of the District 4 Junior Holstein Show. (Agri-View, WI)
V.I.O. Inc. and U.S. Army Research Laboratory Collaborate to Advance Wearable Video Technology for Military and Law ... Jan 10, 2008
V.I.O. Inc. and U.S. Army Research Laboratory Collaborate to Advance Wearable Video Technology for Military and Law Enforcement. " V.I.O. has received strong support from Michigan House and Senate representatives in support of the ARL agreement. "I am pleased that V.I.O. Incorporated will be playing a role in the development of wearable video technology for our military," stated Senator Carl Levin (D-MI), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee. "This technology could aid troops in... (Yahoo News -- Auto Racing)
Prehistoric Forest Emerges From Farmer's Pond Dec 1, 2007
Miller, who had been preparing a management plan for the forested sections of Myllyla s property, was a 2000 graduate of Michigan Technological University s School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science, and he knew just whom to call ... (Credit: Michigan Technological University). (Science Daily)
First-ever 'State Of The Carbon Cycle Report' Finds Troubling Imbalance Nov 18, 2007
10, 1998) Michigan Technological University researchers are studying ecosystem responses to global climate change in old growth forests in an attempt to find a part of the solution to the greenhouse effect. . (Science Daily)
What some schools are doing Nov 5, 2007
Among other schools where NSSE data suggest students benefit from learning communities: Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Westminster College in Salt Lake City and Elon (N.C.) University. G.J.M.. (USA Today)
Participating colleges Nov 5, 2007
Michigan Technological University. Middlebury College. (USA Today)
Biopharmaceutical Infrastructure Key To Lower Drug Development Costs Oct 29, 2007
22, 1999) Researchers at Michigan Technological University are developing ways to use wastes from the aluminum industry to manufacture a variety of commercially valuable products. (Aug. (Science Daily)
Hiking: A Backpack That Charges Your IPod? Oct 24, 2007
Researchers at Michigan Technological University have designed a strap that will capture the energy generated by the up-and-down movement of a hiker's pack and turn it into enough voltage to power small electrical devices. "It's pretty cool," says Henry Sodano, an adjunct professor of engineering "mechanical engineering -- engineering mechanics, who recently accepted a faculty appointment at Arizona State University. "We are harnessing free energy that would normally be lost. (Science Daily)
Fifty Years Of Wolf-Moose Research Oct 24, 2007
(Credit: Michigan Technological University) ... 14, 2002) The lack of winter weather explains many of the changes in the annual wolf-moose survey at Isle Royale National Park, according to Michigan Technological University's Rolf Peterson. (Science Daily)
Power Potent Piezoelectric Packs Oct 11, 2007
Mechanical engineers from Michigan Technological University and Arizona State University, teaming with Blacksburg, Virginia company , have designed backpack straps that will convert the action of the straps rubbing on shoulders and backs into electrical energy that can power or recharge portable electronic devices in the wilderness, where power may be in short supply or even non-existent ... Mechanical engineers Jonathan Granstrom and Joel Feenstra from Michigan Technological University, Henry... (Suite101.com)
Public forum to dig deep into wind energy issues Oct 3, 2007
The commission spent more than two years researching issues related to wind farms and enlisted the assistance of experts from Michigan Technological University, Michigan State University and MIT to establish policies to resolve growing public concerns pertaining to view impact, flicker, decommissioning and noise. Based on their studies, noise was identified as a key problem. (Cadillac News, MI)
What is Mascoma Corporation? Sep 29, 2007
Mascoma chose Michigan for the new plant based on the abundance of forestry and agricultural materials and the expertise found at Michigan State University and Michigan Technological University, which will partner with Mascoma on the project to develop and hone scientific processes and Michigan feedstock materials for cellulosic ethanol production, according to the July 19 press release. Announced in a Sept. 27 press release available through Mascoma s Web site, the company also plans on... (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
SRC to host Science Cafe event Sep 19, 2007
D. from the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and studied lake ecology at Michigan Technological University, has pursued two post doctorate research appointments examining the role of microorganisms in aquatic systems at the University of Alabama. He served as Assistant Professor of Biology and Assistant Director of the Environmental Studies Graduate Program at Pace University in New York. (Canton Daily Ledger, IL)
Birch Trees To Edge Out Aspens In Warming World Sep 8, 2007
Other authors of the Global Change Biology paper are from Michigan Technological University, North Carolina State University, and the U.S. Forest Service. Note: This story has been adapted from a news release issued by University Of Michigan. (Science Daily)
HoVal teacher goes on rustic adventure in Lake Superior wilderness Sep 7, 2007
Michigan Technological University, the National Park Service, the National Science Foundation and Earthwatch, Inc. are major supporters of the study. "The purpose of the study is to see if wolves and moose can co-exist," Mr. Guise said. (South Brunswick Post, NJ)
Space: Dreams of the new space race Aug 30, 2007
Michigan Technological University. Houghton, Michigan 49931 United States. (Nature News Service)
N.D. to pursue a new snow record this winter Aug 26, 2007
Since there's never been such a record, Snyder technically would only need two people to participate, but of course she wants many more so that the pesky Michigan Technological University people and other world-record interlopers won't have an easy time of it if they want to take this one away. Snyder got the idea at the snow-angel event when she saw people, just for the fun of it, start a snow wave. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Wolf bones touted as climate tool Aug 25, 2007
Wolf bones like the skull here are amore reliable measure ofcarbon levels over timethan tree rings, researchers atMichigan Technological University report ... Bones less noisy Seeking to compare alternative approaches, scientists at Michigan Technological University speculated that the bones of certain predators would reveal the same trends in atmospheric changes without picking up the same noise because carnivores often sit at or near the top of food chains. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Wolf bones good indicator of climate change Aug 25, 2007
Michigan Technological University scientists speculated the bones of certain predators would reveal the same trends in atmospheric changes without picking up the same noise because carnivores often sit at or near the top of food chains. "Wolves consume many prey animals a minimum of 150 to 200 moose contribute to an Isle Royale wolf's diet over the course of its lifetime and the prey consume a whole lot of plants," said study leader Joseph Bump, a graduate student at Michigan Tech. (Xinhuanet, China)
Global Warming Threatens Moose, Wolves Aug 23, 2007
And if it is, a Michigan Technological University scientist places the blame squarely on the human race ... (Credit: Image courtesy of Michigan Technological University) ... Note: This story has been adapted from a news release issued by Michigan Technological University. (Science Daily)
Bones Beat Trees As Markers For Environmental Change Aug 21, 2007
Environmental change in the Earth s atmosphere is clearly writ in the bones of wolves, scientists from Michigan Technological University have discovered. Wolf bones have proved a more reliable measure of environmental atmospheric change than tree rings, researchers at Michigan Technological University have discovered ... Note: This story has been adapted from a news release issued by Michigan Technological University. (Science Daily)
Click here to read more Aug 11, 2007
" People laughed with him, too. Once, Moore said, Hall asked him for his advice before making a speech at a wedding. "I said, 'Ben, just use your greatest attribute--your sense of humor,'" Moore said. When Hall worked at a movie theater, he said, he wore fake glasses with a big nose and mustache--just to make people smile. Hall went to high school in Woodbridge, but spent six weeks in Fredericksburg with his parents before training at Fort Benning, Ga. He would return here while on leave. After... (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Campus Notes Aug 11, 2007
She has a Bachelor of Science degree in biology from Michigan Technological University in Houghton. - Advertisement - Dr. Crudo is interning at Genesys Regional Medical Center in Grand Blanc in internal medicine. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Foundation awards $20,000 in scholarships Aug 4, 2007
Mathew Edwards, GHS, received an Education Committee Scholarship from Hole-In-One Golf Coupon Books; he will attend Michigan Technological University and major in engineering. Robert Lampert, GHS, received an Education Committee Scholarship from Hole-In-One Golf Coupon Books; he will attendi Purdue University and major in engineering. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Soldier with local ties killed 1st Lt. Benjamin Hall, 24, died from combat wounds July 31 in Afghanistan. (4:10 p.m.) Aug 3, 2007
The second of four children, Hall ran cross country at Hylton High School in Woodbridge and majored in political science at Michigan Technological University. He was top of his cadet class in ROTC and was commissioned in 2005. (Fredericksburg.com, VA)
Ethanol plant location still a question mark Jul 21, 2007
According to that release, Mascoma selected Michigan because of the abundance of forestry and agricultural materials and as well as the expertise found at Michigan State University and Michigan Technological University, who will partner with Mascoma to develop and hone scientific process and Michigan feedstocks for cellulosic ethanol production. The MEDC is helping Mascoma identify a plant site within the state that will be strategically located to provide ready access to the feedstock needed... (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
Tuition raised 9.6 percent Jul 12, 2007
Michigan Technological University has set a 9. 51 percent increase for the fall term, costing the average student $10,578 a year, according to the Detroit Free Press. (The State News, MI)
'Stars' Honored at FFA Convention Jun 26, 2007
s future plans include attending Michigan Technological University in the fall majoring in mechanical engineering. Once graduating he hopes to work for a tractor company and possibly open his own engineering firm in the future. (Agri-View, WI)
Paul Korpi Appointed Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Jun 23, 2007
Mr. Korpi has a Bachelor of Science degree in Metallurgical Engineering from the Michigan Technological University. Len Homeniuk, President and Chief Executive Officer of Centerra said, "I welcome Paul to the Centerra Toronto team. I am confident that Paul will advance our best practice process, for safety, health and prudent environmental stewardship.". (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
Tiffin accepts invitation to join GLIAC Jun 22, 2007
The GLIAC's members in Michigan include: Ferris State University, Grand Valley State University, Hillsdale College, Lake Superior State University, Michigan Technological University, Northern Michigan University, Northwood University, Saginaw Valley State University, and Wayne State University. The University of Indianapolis competes as an associate member in the GLIAC in football and men's and women's swimming g. Lewis University (Ill. (Lssulakers.com)
Chlopek named to Michigan Tech dean's list Jun 21, 2007
Jason M. Chlopek, a 2003 graduate of Chetek High School, has been named to the spring 2007 dean's list at Michigan Technological University. Chlopek is majoring in electrical engineering. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Stars’ Honored at FFA Convention Jun 21, 2007
Greenburg s future plans include attending Michigan Technological University in the fall majoring in mechanical engineering. Once graduating he hopes to work for a tractor company and possibly open his own engineering firm in the future. (Agri-View, WI)
Concrete Canoes Float to Victory in Seattle Jun 18, 2007
The 2007 ASCE National Concrete Canoe Competition teams in order of final rank are: 1) University of Wisconsin-Madison 2) University of Florida 3) University of Nevada, Reno 4) Western Kentucky University 5) California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo 6) New Mexico State University 7) University of Oklahoma 8) California State Polytechnic University, Pomona University 9) University of Wisconsin-Platteville 10) Michigan Technological University 11) University of Washington 12) Ohio... (PR Newswire)
Black gold: The scoop on poop Jun 10, 2007
Gage, who will be a sophomore in environmental engineering at Michigan Technological University this fall, and his family raise beef cattle and a garden, and sell the aged manure scraped from the rot-down where they keep and feed their cattle throughout the winter. The family sells the aged stuff which they have mixed with topsoil and other organic matter at the Sault Farmers Market each Wednesday evening. (Sault Ste Marie Evening News, MI)
2007 GHS valedictorians, salutatorian May 24, 2007
FUTURE PLANS: Michigan Technological University majoring in Biomedical Engineering. NAME: Jake Graham. (Gaylord Herald Times, MI)
More of this story May 22, 2007
Charlie plans to attend Michigan Technological University and study chemical engineering. Cheboygannews. (Cheboygan Daily Tribune, MI)
Scientists protest Bush stance on species May 2, 2007
Nelson and John Vucetich, a wildlife biologist at Michigan Technological University, circulated the letter. Interior spokesman Hugh Vickery said senior career biologists who run the program are supportive of the proposal and believe it will enable them to focus their limited resources on areas where species are truly threatened or endangered. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Legal ruling may put endangered species in danger May 2, 2007
"It is clear that Congress intended 'range' to be the historic or former range of the animal," said John A.Vucetich, an assistant professor of population ecology in the School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science at Michigan Technological University, Houghton, Michigan ... Michigan Technological University is a leading public research university of international stature, conducting research, developing new technologies, and preparing students to create the future for a prosperous and... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Broadcast plus iPod equals new craze: Podcasts Apr 29, 2007
"My concern is students not taking notes will have a lasting effect on their true mastery of the material,'' Michigan Technological University humanities professor William Kennedy told The Detroit News. UCSB grad students and KCSB 91.9 FM hosts Ja'Nean Palacios and Bob Ngo podcast their weekly pop culture and entertainment show "Pop Life" -- they call it "a smarter, more critical version of 'Entertainment Tonight' '' -- while the Campus Crusade for Life puts its message in a "to-go" format in a... (Santa Barbara News-Press)
OHS names Class of 2007 honor graduates Apr 25, 2007
He plans to attend Michigan Technological University to study mechanical engineering. LaLonde has received the Michigan Merit award, Elks Club scholarship, Michigan Tech Presidential Scholarship and the TIP Merit award. (Oscoda Press, MI)
Chinese woman cited for rescuing US campus students Apr 24, 2007
She obtained a Master's degree in Applied Mathematics from Michigan Technological University and a Master's degree in Computer Science from the University of Windsor. She is now working on her PH.D at the College of Engineering at Virginia Tech and concurrently serves as an assistant professor. (People's Daily Online, China)
Council ponders proposed water tower remedy Apr 4, 2007
The Council took no formal action on Schlehuber's proposal, pending a review by consulting engineers and an analysis of the tower steel content by Michigan Technological University. Holding the floor for an extended analysis of the tower and its constituent parts, Schlehuber said the tensile strength of the failed tem section of the tower was only a fraction of the strength specified in original engineering specifications. (Sault Ste Marie Evening News, MI)
• N.D. flies away with snow angel record Mar 29, 2007
But about a year ago, Michigan Technological University mustered up 3,784 people to do the same, and took away what Snyder thinks should be North Dakota's. The North Dakota Senate celebrated the achievement, with senators waving their arms in an arc as they endorsed a resolution praising the state's record. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Great Escape Ends Just Six Feet From Freedom Mar 29, 2007
North Dakota's snow figure turnout bested the earlier record of 3,784, set at Michigan Technological University on Feb. 10, 2006. North Dakota set the first record in the category in 2002, with 1,791. (Fox News -- Views)
North Dakota snow angel record confirmed Mar 29, 2007
North Dakota's turnout beat the earlier record of 3,784, set at Michigan Technological University last year. North Dakota set the first record in 2002, with 1,791. (USA Today -- News)
Money matters Mar 23, 2007
" Eastern Michigan University, Ferris State University, Grand Valley State University, Lake Superior State University, Michigan Technological University, Oakland University, Saginaw Valley State University and Western Michigan University join Central Michigan as TEAM members. The plan would cost the state $1.8 billion, with nearly $300,000 of that going to MSU. Caught in the middle Mike Boulus, executive director for the Presidents Council, State Universities of Michigan, represents all of the... (The State News, MI)
Chlopek takes part in engineers' challenge Mar 15, 2007
Jason Chlopek, originally from Chetek and a student at Michigan Technological University, will be representing Michigan Tech in the Society of Automotive Engineers' Clean Snowmobile Challenge. Chlopek is the son of Mike Chlopek and Cindy Schulz of Chetek, and a graduate of Chetek High School. (Chetek Alert, WI)
Wolves, moose in decline on Mich. island Mar 8, 2007
"All we found were the skull and a radio collar," Rolf Peterson, a wildlife research professor at Michigan Technological University, said Wednesday. Because of its isolation, the Isle Royale National Park is an ideal setting for wildlife study - and researchers are noting a troubling development: the island's wolf and moose populations are declining. (Bakersfield Californian -- Nation)
• Angel record to stand Feb 22, 2007
Students at Michigan Technological University eclipsed that mark about a year ago with 3,784 snow angels. "We kind of smashed that record," Snyder said Wednesday. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Doctors Urged To Measure Carbon Footprint Of Their Conference Activities Feb 18, 2007
(December 10, 1998) -- Michigan Technological University researchers are studying ecosystem responses to global climate change in old growth forests in an attempt to find a part of the solution to the greenhouse effect. . (Science Daily)
• VIDEO: Bismarck reclaims snow angel record in big way Feb 18, 2007
Paul Judge, the Michigan Technological University student who organized that event, was very impressed with Bismarck s turnout Saturday. It doesn t sound like they broke it it sounds like a smashing, Judge said in a phone interview. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Debtors Search for Discipline via Blogs Feb 18, 2007
Tricia said her credit problems began in her freshman year at Michigan Technological University, when she opened a Visa account in return for the campus signup premium, a large candy bar. Since then, she said, she has rarely made more than minimum payments. (Shoals TimesDaily)
8,900 N. Dakotans make snow angels Feb 18, 2007
Marilyn Snyder, curator of education for the State Historical Society of North Dakota, said 8,910 people registered for Saturday's attempt to break the record of 3,784 set by students at Michigan Technological University in Houghton. MOST READ STORIES. (AZCentral -- News)
Snow Angel Mission Creates Quite A Flap Feb 18, 2007
" More than 8,900 people flapped their arms and legs on the state Capitol grounds Saturday to try to reclaim the record, which was snatched away about a year ago in Michigan. The Guinness Book of Records must confirm the number. The snow angel category was created in 2002 when 1,791 people made angels on the North Dakota Capitol grounds. Marilyn Snyder, curator of education for the State Historical Society of North Dakota, said 8,910 people registered for Saturday's attempt to break the record... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
• Storm stalls N.Y. snow angel record attempt Feb 15, 2007
North Dakotans will get their turn Saturday in Bismarck to try to beat the mark of 3,784 snow angels set by students at Michigan Technological University in Houghton about a year ago. The Michigan mark topped the record of 1,791 snow angels set in Bismarck in 2002. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Snow angel record at risk Feb 12, 2007
Students at Michigan Technological University in Houghton topped that mark about a year ago with 3,784 snow angels. Cooper said organizers in Syracuse hope 4,000 people will turn out. (USA Today -- News)
Neighbors in the News Feb 11, 2007
Fogle is a 1998 graduate of Sycamore High School and received a Bachelor of Science in biological sciences in 2003 from Michigan Technological University in Houghton, Mich. and a doctorate in physical therapy in 2005 from St. Augustine University in St. Augustine, Fla. (DeKalb Daily Chronicle, IL)
