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09/25/2026

🌋 Fieldwork, but with a view!

The Michigan Tech Department of Geological & Mining Engineering & Sciences team spent part of the summer in Iceland’s remote Westfjords, collecting samples for NSF-funded paleomagnetic research while getting a firsthand look at some spectacular geology (and goats!) along the way.

Rugged hikes, lava flows, long days in the field, and yes, plenty of Atlantic puffins. 🐧

Check out their photos and read more about their Iceland adventure on the Geonews blog: https://blogs.mtu.edu/geo/

Michigan Tech Blogs

09/09/2026

📊 About 228 zettabytes of data are projected to be created, captured, copied, and consumed worldwide in 2026.

That’s a LOT of data. Enough data to drown the world. So, somebody has to figure out what it all means and what to do with it.

That’s where math, statistics, and data skills come in.

What can you do with a math degree? More than you might think.

Our latest Michigan Tech Global Campus blog sums up five data-driven career paths for math majors: statistician, data scientist, actuary, financial analyst, and market research analyst.

👉 Explore the careers:
https://blogs.mtu.edu/globalcampus/2026/09/careers-for-math-majors-five-top-job-paths/



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Explore 5 in-demand careers for math majors. Discover how applied statistics and quantitative thinking can open new opportunities.

09/08/2026

Amazing crowd for the today. Shout out to any Michigan Technological University people who shared this awesome experience!

Michigan Department of Transportation

An estimated 34,000 people participated in the today, on the upper end for turnout in recent years, which has ranged from 21,000 to 35,000 since 2018. About 33,000 walked the in last year’s event.

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day! 🇺🇸🛠️

For many of us, today means barbecues, family, friends, and one last long summer weekend. But Labor Day is also a time to recognize the people whose skill, determination, creativity, and hard work help build our communities and keep them moving.

And this year, September 7 brings a fun bit of American history along with it.

On this day in 1813, the United States reportedly gained one of its most famous nicknames: Uncle Sam.

The story goes back to Samuel Wilson, a meat packer from Troy, New York, who supplied beef to U.S. troops during the War of 1812. Barrels stamped “U.S.” became associated with “Uncle Sam.” And this nickname eventually evolved into one of the country’s most enduring symbols.

It seems especially fitting that a symbol so closely tied to America has its roots in the story of an everyday worker simply doing his job.

Happy Labor Day to the Michigan Technological University community. And to everyone whose work, ideas, and dedication keep things moving. 🇺🇸⚙️💻🏗️



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09/03/2026

🎓 A practical public policy credential. Now with more flexibility.

Michigan Tech’s 100% online Graduate Certificate in Public Policy now lets you choose three of four courses, giving you more control over how you shape the credential.

Missed the first fall start? You can still begin October 19 with Policy Analysis and continue in Spring 2027 with The Policy Process and Program Evaluation.

Learn from faculty with deep experience in policy, government, and nonprofit work while you build skills you can put to use right away.

✅ 9 credits
✅ Accelerated, 7-week courses
✅ 100% online
✅ Earn the certificate quickly.

Learn more about the certificate:
https://www.mtu.edu/globalcampus/programs/certificates/public-policy/

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Earn a 9‑credit online Public Policy Certificate from Michigan Tech. 3 courses, 7‑week terms. No GRE. Finish in 1–2 semesters.

09/01/2026

Are you interested in taking your innovative idea, technology, or process to the market? Entrepreneurially minded students, faculty, staff, alumni, and local community teams are invited to join the next Great Lakes Region NSF I-Corps Hub cohort. Click Here

09/01/2026

Great recognition for Michigan Technological University research!

Bo Xiao and his team are using both AI and generative AI to help make construction sites safer. Their work has been recently highlighted by the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) Pilot.

🏗️ AI is helping build a safer future for construction.

Research by Michigan Tech’s Bo Xiao has been highlighted by the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource (NAIRR) Pilot!

Xiao’s research explores the use of AI and generative AI to improve construction safety, including helping construction professionals more easily access and understand safety information and identify potential workplace hazards.

Congratulations to Bo and his team on this exciting national recognition!

Learn more: https://nairrpilot.org/projects/highlights/transforming-safety

08/17/2026

Supply chains generate a lot of data. 📊 But data is useful only if you know how to turn it into better decisions.

Statistics can help organizations forecast demand, manage risk, uncover inefficiencies, and prepare for disruptions.

This article covers some of the ways statistical thinking supports smarter supply chain management, which is becoming increasingly valuable across industries.

Want to build stronger data-analysis skills? Michigan Technological University’s online Applied Statistics graduate program can help you take the next step.

👉 Read the article: https://www.mtu.edu/globalcampus/programs/degrees/applied-statistics/articles/disciplines/



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This article describes how an advanced master's degree in applied statistics can help people become supply chain managers.

08/17/2026

08/13/2026

Michigan Tech’s online Electrical and Computer Engineering program just got even more flexible. ⚡🎓

Students can build a customized academic path around their interests and career goals. And now they can take that path all the way to a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering, newly available online.

From power systems and robotics to AI, cybersecurity, communications, and more, the online program is designed for engineers who want a personalized graduate education that fits where they’re headed.

Learn more: https://www.mtu.edu/globalcampus/programs/degrees/electrical-computer-engineering/



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Earn an Online Master's or PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Michigan Tech: a industry-centric, research-focused degree. Focus on power systems to prepare for tomorrow's challenges.