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Michigan Technological University prepares students to create the future.
At Michigan Tech, Husky smart students do. They invent, design, code, create, and
compete. Their discoveries make humans healthier and technology smarter. Together
with researchers, faculty, and industry partners, Huskies create the future through
research—here's how:
Turn plastic waste into protein powder for disaster relief and sustainability efforts
Research fruit fly genetics to inform innovative human cancer treatment options
Develop cleaner, quieter snowmobiles
Test and launch a low-Earth orbit nanosatellite
Track predator-prey on Isle Royale
Our mission
to create a just, prosperous, and sustainable world is expressed through our entrepreneurial
spirit—equal parts curiosity and grit. It infuses everything we do. The lifeblood
for an MTU Husky? Battling the North wind, trudging through 200+ inches of snow each
winter, and staying late in the lab to discover that one, new piece of the puzzle.
It's hard work that fuels us.
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Campus in the 1890's.
MTU Fast Facts
University Type:
Public
Established:
1885
President:
Richard J. Koubek
Leadership:
President's Council
Campus Size:
925 acres
Ford Center (Alberta, MI):
4,609 acres
Faculty:
498
Staff:
1,271
Students:
7,411
Undergraduates:
6,022
Graduates:
1,402
Faculty/Student Ratio:
13:1
Student Organizations:
260+
Total Alumni:
81,136
Living:
60,672
Research Expenditures:
$124.2M
Sponsored Programs Awards:
$109.3M
Major Research Centers:
15
School Colors:
Metallic Silver and Gold
Spirit Colors:
Black and Gold
Nickname:
Huskies
Also Known As:
Michigan Tech, Tech, MTU
Mascot:
Blizzard T. Husky
Downloads/Swag:
Logos and Templates
Digital Decorations
Social Media Assets
[
more university facts
]
Programs Offered
Request Information
Apply Now
Academics
Our
Colleges and Schools
develop, apply, and communicate science, engineering, technology, and mathematics
in more than 185 undergraduate and graduate
degree programs
.
Diffy Q, Chem I, Thermo, Orgo—we don't do easy. Gifted faculty guide motivated students
in rigorous studies through deep engagement, design thinking, and
leadership
committed to the transformative power of STEM education. From bring-your-own-device
active learning classrooms to arts and humanities curriculum, we accelerate creativity,
cultural competency, and critical thinking.
"I strive to create a classroom where students are eager participants and where students
and I learn from each other, sometimes by explaining basic concepts and sometimes
by engaging in deep and difficult conversation. All of my classes are built with the
goal of creating inclusive classroom communities characterized by mutual trust and
respect."
Amy Marcarelli, Professor of Biological Sciences and 2023 recipient of a
Michigan Tech Distinguished Teaching Award
Undergraduates research
opportunities begin right away. Through
Enterprise
,
Senior Design
,
Pavlis Honors College
, and
The Alley Makerspace
, students learn, build, and do. Michigan Tech creates the future.
We turn recycled water bottles into plastic filament, wood scraps into doorknobs,
and make hybrid solar energy accessible for Upper Michigan residents.
We monitor volcanoes, and work with residents on their slopes to create two-way understanding
of socioeconomic and environmental impacts.
Programs Offered
Request Information
Apply Now
Colleges and Departments
Our colleges and schools develop, apply, and communicate science, engineering, technology,
and mathematics in more than
185
degree programs
.
College of Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Engineering Fundamentals
Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences
Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology
Materials Science and Engineering
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
College of Computing
Computer Science
Computer Network and System Administration; Mechatronics, Electrical, and Robotics
Engineering Technology; Health Informatics
College of Business
College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science
College of Sciences and Arts
Biological Sciences
Chemistry
Psychology and Human Factors
Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
Humanities
Mathematical Sciences
Physics
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
Air Force ROTC
Army ROTC
Pavlis Honors College
Graduate School
Global Campus
"I get an adrenaline kick when I go to class and interact with the students. That's
definitively the highlight of my day."
—Thomas Werner, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences and
Michigan Association of State Universities Distinguished Professor of the Year, 2021
Research
Here on the Keweenaw Peninsula, the northernmost point of Innovation Shore,
Michigan Tech researchers
leverage our unique location for interdisciplinary, place-based research. From our
advanced laboratories on campus, to the diverse ecosystems in our own backyard, to
the farthest reaches of space—we're an
R1 flagship technological research university
on a mission to create the future.
Watch Falling for Science: Research to Help Us Live Better, Longer video
Falling for Science: Research to Help Us Live Better, Longer
Watch No Rider Needed: Autonomous Waverunner Goes Solo for Great Lakes Research video
No Rider Needed: Autonomous Waverunner Goes Solo for Great Lakes Research
"Sharing knowledge is magic. Asking questions is key to that magic. I'm a regular
beneficiary of others' sharing. I just hope to contribute in return."
John Vucetich, Distinguished Professor in the College of Forest Resources and Environmental
Science and 2025 recipient of the
Michigan Tech Research Award
We work across disciplines to investigate dark matter, cloud droplets, gamma rays,
industrial archaeological sites, and quantum mechanics. We dig into peat mesocosms.
Build and launch nanosatellites. And partner with institutions like NASA, the National
Science Foundation, and the Environmental Protection Agency.
More than $100 million in research expenditures
101,000+ hours of paid undergraduate research last year
One-on-one graduate-to-faculty research projects
You can learn more about our research by reading
Tech Magazine
,
Unscripted: Science and Engineering Research
, and
Michigan Tech News
website. Support faculty and student research projects and scholarships through our
Giving website
.
311K
square feet of research labs on campus
311K
million in research expenditures
15
official research centers and institutes
Student Life
Michigan Tech isn't on the way to anywhere—and Huskies wouldn't have it any other
way. When students aren't in class or conducting research, they participate in more
than 260 student organizations, music and fine arts, and cultural events including
the Upper Peninsula of Michigan's largest multicultural festival, the
Parade of Nations
. Whether it's the All-Nighter frenzy to complete a
Winter Carnival snow statue
, or chasing the Northern Lights right outside your dorm, there's
a lot to do
at MTU.
Our 15
varsity athletic teams
includes our NCAA Division I men's ice hockey, NCAA Division II men's and women's
sports, and esports. Plus, students have access to club and intramural sports (fact:
one-third of MTU students play in
broomball leagues
). Go Huskies!
Human Ice Bowling
? You have to see it—or do it—to believe it.
Experience Tech's
indoor and outdoor adventures on our very own ski, snowboard, and tubing hill, golf
course, hiking and biking trails, recreational forest, and waterways.
Design, duct-tape, and race a cardboard boat on the Keweenaw Waterway.
Housing and Residence Life
offers 2,410 beds in four halls, each with its own personality, 348 apartments, six
live-in master's level professionals, more than 70 resident assistants, and an intentional
strategy to help Huskies grow and succeed, including theme communities. We're not
a suitcase school—students stay here on the weekend.
Greek Life
is about friendships, and service to campus and community. Nineteen fraternities
and sororities are scholars and leaders on campus.
Arts, entertainment, and recreation opportunities all around you.
Our performing arts theatre, the
Rozsa Center
, can hold an audience of more than 1,000. Near by
McArdle Theatre
hosts, concerts, music festivals, and more. Hundreds of
campus events
take place throughout the year. Our 35 km trail system, located right across the
street from the
Student Development Complex
, is nationally recognized for quality, variety of terrain and maintenance. This includes
7.5 km of lighted trail and year-round access to walking, running, biking, snowshoeing,
cross country skiing and snow biking. You will have countless choices for entertainment
and to stay fit at Michigan Tech.
Bound together by snow and STEM.
There is nothing easy about Michigan Tech—the classes nor climate. Not to worry. Faculty,
staff, and peers track
student success
and offer programs and resources that put Huskies ahead of the pack.
Visit and Explore
Our campus, located in Houghton in the heart of the Keweenaw Peninsula, blends nature
and technology. The best way to experience Tech is to see it for yourself!
Schedule a campus tour
during a weekday or Saturday visit, or at our annual
Open House
held every summer.
Can't make it to campus? Take a
360° virtual tour
, explore our
interactive campus map
, or take a peek at our
live webcams
throughout campus to see what’s happening right now.
Schedule a Visit
About Our Campus
Husky Traditions
Winter Carnival snow statues. Lake Superior waves on K-Day. And home games with the
loudest pep band in the nation. Each year Michigan Tech hosts numerous husky traditions,
involving students, faculty, staff, and even the local community. Check out the
events calendar
for what's next and
plan your visit
today.
Husky Traditions
Watch Husky Traditions video
Husky Traditions
Watch Student Life in Photos video
Student Life in Photos
Campus and Community
Our beautiful campus in Michigan's Upper Peninsula overlooks the Keweenaw (say "Kee-Wah-Nah")
Waterway and is just a few miles from Lake Superior. The area's waters, forests, and
snowfall (200 or more inches annually) offer skiing, snowboarding, hiking, biking,
and paddling opportunities. Historic downtown Houghton is active with locally owned
shops, eateries, high-tech companies, music festivals, and parades. We embrace our
size, climate, sense of adventure, and originality. Michigan Tech wouldn't be the
same anywhere else on earth—and we wouldn't have it any other way.
Our Campus
Learn More
Our Community
Learn More
The Copper Country
Learn More
15
varsity athletic teams
21
runs on our very own ski hill one mile from campus
58%
of our students participate in more than 260 student organizations
150
Study Abroad locations around the world
Husky History
Michigan Mining School, 1885
Michigan Technological University started as the Michigan Mining School in 1885, with
a mission to train mining engineers in Upper Michigan's Copper Country.
From its roots—four faculty members and 23 students on the second floor of the old
Houghton Fire Hall on Montezuma Avenue—Michigan Tech evolved into Michigan's flagship
technological university and a leading public research institution.
Learn more about our husky history through the
lens of the nine presidents in our 130-year-plus history
.
Husky History
Alumni Notables
Melvin Calvin, 1961 Nobel Prize Winner
Our Michigan Tech Family of more than 84,000 alumni and friends celebrates traditions
and creates connections. A few of our notable alumni include:
Melvin Calvin—won the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 1961.
David Edwards—is a biophysicist, founder, and CEO of Sensory Cloud Inc. His research
has developed inhalable medicines and vaccines.
Tony Esposito—Hockey Hall of Fame goaltender who, after helping Michigan Tech to a
national championship in 1965, played 15 seasons for the National Hockey League's
Chicago Blackhawks. The winner of three Vezina Trophies as the NHL's best goalie,
Esposito had his jersey number retired by the Blackhawks in 1988.
Charlotte Field—the senior vice president of National Communications Engineering and
Operations for Comcast Cable won the 2005 Women in Technology Award.
Julie Fream—is President and CEO of the Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA),
a trade association for automotive suppliers.
David House—he is responsible for Pentium Processor and the "Intel Inside" campaign.
Suzanne Jurva—the film credits for this former executive for Steven Spielberg's DreamWorks
Studios and founder of Starcut, Ltd. include
Men in Black
,
Peacemaker
(with the world premier in Houghton), and
Saving Private Ryan
.
Marty Lagina—had a successful career as an entrepreneur in the energy sector before
producing and starring in the History Channel's long-running series, The Curse of
Oak Island.
Charles Nelson—invented paintball.
John Opie—he is vice chairman for General Electric, and he and his wife are major
supporters of the John and Ruanne Opie Library.
Chang Park—founded Universal Remote Control, Inc. (URC), which develops, produces,
and distributes remote controls and home automation products.
Frank Pavlis—the former vice president at Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (Fortune
500) is the namesake of Michigan Tech's Pavlis Leadership Institute.
Doug Smith—the wildlife biologist leads the Wolf Reintroduction Program at Yellowstone
National Park.
Lina T. Taskovich—made significant contributions to the development of transdermal
patches, an accomplishment recognized in
Newsweek and People
.
81,136
degreed alumni of record (incl. deceased)
29,623
alumni in Michigan
4.1%
alumni annual giving participation rate
Join Husky Nation
Admissions
Grad School
MTU Jobs
Thinking of Relocating to the Keweenaw?
Michigan Technological University is located in
Houghton
. Michigan Tech and the Copper Country have a small-town feel. Students and community
members say it’s just right—not so big that it’s easy to get lost, but not too small,
either. An ideal place to call home,
Niche.com ranks Michigan Tech one of the safest public colleges in Michigan.
The area is home to 12,000 residents, and active with locally owned shops, eateries,
high-tech companies, music festivals, and parades. Students, staff, and the community
enjoy the University-owned
ski, snowboard, and tubing hill
,
golf course
, and
recreation trails
, and other outdoor adventure opportunities the
Keweenaw Peninsula
offers.
Apply for Admission
Michigan Tech Jobs
Helpful Links
Local Jobs
Partner Engagement Program
Keweenaw Information
Public Schools
Child Care:
Little Huskies
|
BHK
|
Great Start Collaborative
City of Houghton
Houghton County
Real Estate
More Community Info
News
All News
Magazine
Subscribe
Webcams
All Webcams
Facebook
Instagram
Snapchat
Twitter
Linkedin
Youtube
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About Michigan Technological University
Home
About Us
Academics
Research
Student Life
Visit and Explore
Traditions
Campus and Community
History
Alumni Notables
Relocation Resources
Michigan Technological University prepares students to create the future.
At Michigan Tech, Husky smart students do. They invent, design, code, create, and
compete. Their discoveries make humans healthier and technology smarter. Together
with researchers, faculty, and industry partners, Huskies create the future through
research—here's how:
Turn plastic waste into protein powder for disaster relief and sustainability efforts
Research fruit fly genetics to inform innovative human cancer treatment options
Develop cleaner, quieter snowmobiles
Test and launch a low-Earth orbit nanosatellite
Track predator-prey on Isle Royale
Our mission
to create a just, prosperous, and sustainable world is expressed through our entrepreneurial
spirit—equal parts curiosity and grit. It infuses everything we do. The lifeblood
for an MTU Husky? Battling the North wind, trudging through 200+ inches of snow each
winter, and staying late in the lab to discover that one, new piece of the puzzle.
It's hard work that fuels us.
Request Information
We won't fill your inbox with stuff you don't need—you'll only get information about
Michigan Tech that's helpful to your college decision. Select an
area of study
to get started:
Form loading . . .
Campus in the 1890's.
MTU Fast Facts
University Type:
Public
Established:
1885
President:
Richard J. Koubek
Leadership:
President's Council
Campus Size:
925 acres
Ford Center (Alberta, MI):
4,609 acres
Faculty:
498
Staff:
1,271
Students:
7,411
Undergraduates:
6,022
Graduates:
1,402
Faculty/Student Ratio:
13:1
Student Organizations:
260+
Total Alumni:
81,136
Living:
60,672
Research Expenditures:
$124.2M
Sponsored Programs Awards:
$109.3M
Major Research Centers:
15
School Colors:
Metallic Silver and Gold
Spirit Colors:
Black and Gold
Nickname:
Huskies
Also Known As:
Michigan Tech, Tech, MTU
Mascot:
Blizzard T. Husky
Downloads/Swag:
Logos and Templates
Digital Decorations
Social Media Assets
[
more university facts
]
Programs Offered
Request Information
Apply Now
Academics
Our
Colleges and Schools
develop, apply, and communicate science, engineering, technology, and mathematics
in more than 185 undergraduate and graduate
degree programs
.
Diffy Q, Chem I, Thermo, Orgo—we don't do easy. Gifted faculty guide motivated students
in rigorous studies through deep engagement, design thinking, and
leadership
committed to the transformative power of STEM education. From bring-your-own-device
active learning classrooms to arts and humanities curriculum, we accelerate creativity,
cultural competency, and critical thinking.
"I strive to create a classroom where students are eager participants and where students
and I learn from each other, sometimes by explaining basic concepts and sometimes
by engaging in deep and difficult conversation. All of my classes are built with the
goal of creating inclusive classroom communities characterized by mutual trust and
respect."
Amy Marcarelli, Professor of Biological Sciences and 2023 recipient of a
Michigan Tech Distinguished Teaching Award
Undergraduates research
opportunities begin right away. Through
Enterprise
,
Senior Design
,
Pavlis Honors College
, and
The Alley Makerspace
, students learn, build, and do. Michigan Tech creates the future.
We turn recycled water bottles into plastic filament, wood scraps into doorknobs,
and make hybrid solar energy accessible for Upper Michigan residents.
We monitor volcanoes, and work with residents on their slopes to create two-way understanding
of socioeconomic and environmental impacts.
Programs Offered
Request Information
Apply Now
Colleges and Departments
Our colleges and schools develop, apply, and communicate science, engineering, technology,
and mathematics in more than
185
degree programs
.
College of Engineering
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil, Environmental, and Geospatial Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Engineering Fundamentals
Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences
Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology
Materials Science and Engineering
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
College of Computing
Computer Science
Computer Network and System Administration; Mechatronics, Electrical, and Robotics
Engineering Technology; Health Informatics
College of Business
College of Forest Resources and Environmental Science
College of Sciences and Arts
Biological Sciences
Chemistry
Psychology and Human Factors
Kinesiology and Integrative Physiology
Humanities
Mathematical Sciences
Physics
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
Air Force ROTC
Army ROTC
Pavlis Honors College
Graduate School
Global Campus
"I get an adrenaline kick when I go to class and interact with the students. That's
definitively the highlight of my day."
—Thomas Werner, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences and
Michigan Association of State Universities Distinguished Professor of the Year, 2021
Research
Here on the Keweenaw Peninsula, the northernmost point of Innovation Shore,
Michigan Tech researchers
leverage our unique location for interdisciplinary, place-based research. From our
advanced laboratories on campus, to the diverse ecosystems in our own backyard, to
the farthest reaches of space—we're an
R1 flagship technological research university
on a mission to create the future.
Watch Falling for Science: Research to Help Us Live Better, Longer video
Falling for Science: Research to Help Us Live Better, Longer
Watch No Rider Needed: Autonomous Waverunner Goes Solo for Great Lakes Research video
No Rider Needed: Autonomous Waverunner Goes Solo for Great Lakes Research
"Sharing knowledge is magic. Asking questions is key to that magic. I'm a regular
beneficiary of others' sharing. I just hope to contribute in return."
John Vucetich, Distinguished Professor in the College of Forest Resources and Environmental
Science and 2025 recipient of the
Michigan Tech Research Award
We work across disciplines to investigate dark matter, cloud droplets, gamma rays,
industrial archaeological sites, and quantum mechanics. We dig into peat mesocosms.
Build and launch nanosatellites. And partner with institutions like NASA, the National
Science Foundation, and the Environmental Protection Agency.
More than $100 million in research expenditures
101,000+ hours of paid undergraduate research last year
One-on-one graduate-to-faculty research projects
You can learn more about our research by reading
Tech Magazine
,
Unscripted: Science and Engineering Research
, and
Michigan Tech News
website. Support faculty and student research projects and scholarships through our
Giving website
.
311K
square feet of research labs on campus
311K
million in research expenditures
15
official research centers and institutes
Student Life
Michigan Tech isn't on the way to anywhere—and Huskies wouldn't have it any other
way. When students aren't in class or conducting research, they participate in more
than 260 student organizations, music and fine arts, and cultural events including
the Upper Peninsula of Michigan's largest multicultural festival, the
Parade of Nations
. Whether it's the All-Nighter frenzy to complete a
Winter Carnival snow statue
, or chasing the Northern Lights right outside your dorm, there's
a lot to do
at MTU.
Our 15
varsity athletic teams
includes our NCAA Division I men's ice hockey, NCAA Division II men's and women's
sports, and esports. Plus, students have access to club and intramural sports (fact:
one-third of MTU students play in
broomball leagues
). Go Huskies!
Human Ice Bowling
? You have to see it—or do it—to believe it.
Experience Tech's
indoor and outdoor adventures on our very own ski, snowboard, and tubing hill, golf
course, hiking and biking trails, recreational forest, and waterways.
Design, duct-tape, and race a cardboard boat on the Keweenaw Waterway.
Housing and Residence Life
offers 2,410 beds in four halls, each with its own personality, 348 apartments, six
live-in master's level professionals, more than 70 resident assistants, and an intentional
strategy to help Huskies grow and succeed, including theme communities. We're not
a suitcase school—students stay here on the weekend.
Greek Life
is about friendships, and service to campus and community. Nineteen fraternities
and sororities are scholars and leaders on campus.
Arts, entertainment, and recreation opportunities all around you.
Our performing arts theatre, the
Rozsa Center
, can hold an audience of more than 1,000. Near by
McArdle Theatre
hosts, concerts, music festivals, and more. Hundreds of
campus events
take place throughout the year. Our 35 km trail system, located right across the
street from the
Student Development Complex
, is nationally recognized for quality, variety of terrain and maintenance. This includes
7.5 km of lighted trail and year-round access to walking, running, biking, snowshoeing,
cross country skiing and snow biking. You will have countless choices for entertainment
and to stay fit at Michigan Tech.
Bound together by snow and STEM.
There is nothing easy about Michigan Tech—the classes nor climate. Not to worry. Faculty,
staff, and peers track
student success
and offer programs and resources that put Huskies ahead of the pack.
Visit and Explore
Our campus, located in Houghton in the heart of the Keweenaw Peninsula, blends nature
and technology. The best way to experience Tech is to see it for yourself!
Schedule a campus tour
during a weekday or Saturday visit, or at our annual
Open House
held every summer.
Can't make it to campus? Take a
360° virtual tour
, explore our
interactive campus map
, or take a peek at our
live webcams
throughout campus to see what’s happening right now.
Schedule a Visit
About Our Campus
Husky Traditions
Winter Carnival snow statues. Lake Superior waves on K-Day. And home games with the
loudest pep band in the nation. Each year Michigan Tech hosts numerous husky traditions,
involving students, faculty, staff, and even the local community. Check out the
events calendar
for what's next and
plan your visit
today.
Husky Traditions
Watch Husky Traditions video
Husky Traditions
Watch Student Life in Photos video
Student Life in Photos
Campus and Community
Our beautiful campus in Michigan's Upper Peninsula overlooks the Keweenaw (say "Kee-Wah-Nah")
Waterway and is just a few miles from Lake Superior. The area's waters, forests, and
snowfall (200 or more inches annually) offer skiing, snowboarding, hiking, biking,
and paddling opportunities. Historic downtown Houghton is active with locally owned
shops, eateries, high-tech companies, music festivals, and parades. We embrace our
size, climate, sense of adventure, and originality. Michigan Tech wouldn't be the
same anywhere else on earth—and we wouldn't have it any other way.
Our Campus
Learn More
Our Community
Learn More
The Copper Country
Learn More
15
varsity athletic teams
21
runs on our very own ski hill one mile from campus
58%
of our students participate in more than 260 student organizations
150
Study Abroad locations around the world
Husky History
Michigan Mining School, 1885
Michigan Technological University started as the Michigan Mining School in 1885, with
a mission to train mining engineers in Upper Michigan's Copper Country.
From its roots—four faculty members and 23 students on the second floor of the old
Houghton Fire Hall on Montezuma Avenue—Michigan Tech evolved into Michigan's flagship
technological university and a leading public research institution.
Learn more about our husky history through the
lens of the nine presidents in our 130-year-plus history
.
Husky History
Alumni Notables
Melvin Calvin, 1961 Nobel Prize Winner
Our Michigan Tech Family of more than 84,000 alumni and friends celebrates traditions
and creates connections. A few of our notable alumni include:
Melvin Calvin—won the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 1961.
David Edwards—is a biophysicist, founder, and CEO of Sensory Cloud Inc. His research
has developed inhalable medicines and vaccines.
Tony Esposito—Hockey Hall of Fame goaltender who, after helping Michigan Tech to a
national championship in 1965, played 15 seasons for the National Hockey League's
Chicago Blackhawks. The winner of three Vezina Trophies as the NHL's best goalie,
Esposito had his jersey number retired by the Blackhawks in 1988.
Charlotte Field—the senior vice president of National Communications Engineering and
Operations for Comcast Cable won the 2005 Women in Technology Award.
Julie Fream—is President and CEO of the Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA),
a trade association for automotive suppliers.
David House—he is responsible for Pentium Processor and the "Intel Inside" campaign.
Suzanne Jurva—the film credits for this former executive for Steven Spielberg's DreamWorks
Studios and founder of Starcut, Ltd. include
Men in Black
,
Peacemaker
(with the world premier in Houghton), and
Saving Private Ryan
.
Marty Lagina—had a successful career as an entrepreneur in the energy sector before
producing and starring in the History Channel's long-running series, The Curse of
Oak Island.
Charles Nelson—invented paintball.
John Opie—he is vice chairman for General Electric, and he and his wife are major
supporters of the John and Ruanne Opie Library.
Chang Park—founded Universal Remote Control, Inc. (URC), which develops, produces,
and distributes remote controls and home automation products.
Frank Pavlis—the former vice president at Air Products and Chemicals, Inc. (Fortune
500) is the namesake of Michigan Tech's Pavlis Leadership Institute.
Doug Smith—the wildlife biologist leads the Wolf Reintroduction Program at Yellowstone
National Park.
Lina T. Taskovich—made significant contributions to the development of transdermal
patches, an accomplishment recognized in
Newsweek and People
.
81,136
degreed alumni of record (incl. deceased)
29,623
alumni in Michigan
4.1%
alumni annual giving participation rate
Join Husky Nation
Admissions
Grad School
MTU Jobs
Thinking of Relocating to the Keweenaw?
Michigan Technological University is located in
Houghton
. Michigan Tech and the Copper Country have a small-town feel. Students and community
members say it’s just right—not so big that it’s easy to get lost, but not too small,
either. An ideal place to call home,
Niche.com ranks Michigan Tech one of the safest public colleges in Michigan.
The area is home to 12,000 residents, and active with locally owned shops, eateries,
high-tech companies, music festivals, and parades. Students, staff, and the community
enjoy the University-owned
ski, snowboard, and tubing hill
,
golf course
, and
recreation trails
, and other outdoor adventure opportunities the
Keweenaw Peninsula
offers.
Apply for Admission
Michigan Tech Jobs
Helpful Links
Local Jobs
Partner Engagement Program
Keweenaw Information
Public Schools
Child Care:
Little Huskies
|
BHK
|
Great Start Collaborative
City of Houghton
Houghton County
Real Estate
More Community Info
News
All News
Magazine
Subscribe
Webcams
All Webcams
Snapchat
Youtube
©