Michigan Tech News and Stories

The Colleges of Computing and Engineering at Michigan Technological University are teaming up to launch a new doctoral fellowship that attracts and nurtures top-tier researchers from both fields.

Data science is everywhere, a driving force behind modern decisions. When a streaming service suggests a movie, a bank sends a warning about unusual activity on an account, or a weather app predicts the rain, these are all examples of data science at work. If the internet creates data, data scientists are the ones who make that data useful. Data science is the practice of using information to mak…

From targeting cancer cells to engineering 3D tissue, Michigan Tech's Biomedical Micro-Devices Lab operates at the intersection of biology and precision engineering. The next big advancements in physiology and cell biology are happening at the micro-level. In Michigan Technological University's H-STEM Engineering and Health Technologies Complex, Associate Professor Smitha Rao and her students in …

With broomball's 2026 season wrapped at Michigan Technological University, Hieu Theriault, the Inter-Residence Hall Council broomball special task manager, looks back on the highlights and ahead to a new season of coursework and extracurriculars. Michigan Tech student Hieu Theriault knows that in both accounting and broomball, the details are where you win. In addition to balancing ledgers, he sp…

Students and faculty with a passion for robotics are making Michigan Tech a destination for all things robots and automation. To meet the needs of a quickly evolving industry, the University's scholars and researchers are using their multidisciplinary acumen to find solutions for real-world challenges in autonomous machinery. In the process, they're inspiring a new generation of robotics enthusia…

Today, Handshake is the career app of choice for every Fortune 500 company, every Ivy League school, and 92 percent of the nation's top-ranked colleges and universities. Valued at $3.5 billion, the company is leading the revolution in connecting talent with employers in the artificial intelligence economy. Fifteen years ago, Handshake was just an idea that no one believed would work—no one except…

For more than seven decades, the Copper Country has been a hub for engineering, manufacturing, testing, and research aimed at national security. Now, Michigan Tech and local business leaders have banded together to strengthen their collective voice amid the United States' booming defense industry. The modern battlefield is evolving as fast as technology advances, and both the United States and th…

In 25 years of performances at the Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts, Huskies have put in an incalculable number of hours bringing stories to life onstage. After the cast takes their final bows, audience members gather their coats and playbills and exit through the Rozsa Lobby into the cool night air. They might discuss the acting, the music, a particular dramatic scene—but often, some of the …

Students learn best when they do real work that matters. Undergraduate research at Michigan Tech is built on this simple idea. It shapes classrooms and labs across campus and field sites around the region, where undergraduates are encouraged to engage directly in discovery. It is a defining part of the Michigan Tech experience and one that sets our students apart. Research experiences are availab…

Hands-on, practical education is the hallmark of engineering education at Michigan Tech. So when Samantha Cooper '27 saw the opportunity to conduct research with Assistant Professor Maria Gencoglu in a part of the chemical engineering field unfamiliar to her, she jumped at the chance. Cooper understands how valuable experiences are in addition to her coursework as a Husky. Having enjoyed chemistr…

In Michigan Tech's biology teaching lab, undergraduate students research potential cancer cures with help from the humble worm. At Michigan Tech, undergraduate students join the quest for new cancer treatment under the guiding hand of Paul Goetsch, a biological sciences assistant professor focused on inspiring a passion for research. Many biological sciences students contribute to an ongoing rese…

Prepare for an Advanced Career in Computer Science Graduate programs in the Michigan Tech Department of Computer Science pave the way to exciting, well-compensated career opportunities. You'll be well-prepared through Michigan Tech's high-quality educational experience, which blends fundamentals, cutting-edge technologies, and innovative research. Computer Science faculty and students apply compu…

This isn’t business as usual. The Business Administration—Tech MBA® can be completed in just three semesters. Accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business International (AACSB), we meet a strict set of standards designed to ensure quality in education and research. Fewer than five percent of business schools worldwide hold this accreditation. You mean business—and we ca…

Prepare to be a Leader of AI-driven Automation in Organizations The on-campus Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Business Information Systems Certificate is designed to help you understand, at an intuitive level, how AI works, how you can lead AI initiatives, and what business problems are best suited for AI intervention. Our project-focused curriculum helps you develop the skills that tomorrow nee…

Computer Engineers Unlock Tomorrow's Technology At Michigan Tech, graduate opportunities in Electrical and Computer Engineering are designed to launch your next big breakthrough. You will join a close-knit academic community with accomplished faculty dedicated to mentoring students. The Department’s research is funded by multiple agencies and corporations, including the NSF, the US Army and Air F…

There has never been a more exciting time to become a biologist. The graduate masters and doctoral program in biological sciences at Michigan Tech frequently draws upon additional expertise in the areas of forestry, chemistry, mathematical sciences, mechanical engineering, and civil, environmental, and geospatial engineering—making for a stimulating, interdisciplinary, and intellectual atmosphere…

Variables at other schools are always givens at Michigan Technological University. Our combination of outstanding faculty and facilities gives you the opportunity to excel in your chosen area of expertise in computer science through research and studies with hands-on experience in the lab and friendly, collegial atmosphere. Are you ready? Accelerated Master's Program is available for current Mich…

Understand scientific and engineering challenges. Realize the computational theories and methods behind the solutions. Computational Science and Engineering (CSE) at Michigan Technological University is a PhD program engaging faculty and students in interdisciplinary research and teaching, focusing on computational aspects of science and engineering. Tackle Emerging Problems This distinctive degr…

Pursue Your PhD in Atmospheric Sciences at Michigan Tech Are you ready to tackle some of the most pressing challenges in climate, air quality, and atmospheric dynamics? At Michigan Technological University, our PhD program in Atmospheric Sciences equips you with unparalleled research opportunities, advanced analytical tools, and interdisciplinary expertise to make a real impact. - Address Critica…

Our research looks at natural and human-dominated ecosystems. We model nitrous oxide, track carbon cycling, and dig deep to understand mitigate critical climate-changing interactions. We seek solutions to restore and sustain world biomes. Are you ready? Program Overview Humans have impacted huge amounts of our planet. A master's in applied ecology at Michigan Tech examines and addresses the ecolo…