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Bethel Tarekegne presents her plan for research on just energy access in sub-Saharan Africa.

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Erin Burkett presented her dissertation research today. Great job!

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All kinds of Beings are signing up for the Sustainability Science and Society program!

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Great group of incoming first year students!

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Emily Prehoda evaluates community solar as step toward energy justice in her PhD dissertation defense.

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Dr. Angie Carter participated in an engaging panel discussion on environmental justice as part of World Water Day at Michigan Tech.

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Dr. Richelle Winkler accepts the Community Contributor of the Year award from the Keweenaw Chamber of Commerce for her community-engaged research!

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Erin Burkett introduces participants in her “Women who fish” photovoice research project at a reception in Houghton’s Carnegie Museum. Great photos!

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Roman Sidortsov gives a presentation on teaching large classes. One take away: even more important to make the content relevant.

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Commissioner Rachael Eubanks (of the MI Public Energy Commission) spent the afternoon discussing energy related issues with faculty at Michigan Tech.

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Dr. Jonathan Robins and Dr. Don Lafreniere are officially appointed as Associate Professors with tenure at the Board of Trustees meeting. Congratulations!

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Bruce Seely is appointed Dean and Professor Emeritus at the Board of Trustee’s meeting. Well deserved!

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Kyla Valenti and Cameron Burke present on the social responsibility aspects of autonomous vehicles as part of Prof. Sidortsov’s Topics in Sustainability course. Focus was on rural America. Dry run for a presentation in Arizona. Interesting!

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Roman Sidortsov is recognized at the Dean’s teaching showcase for his excellent first year of teaching. Congratulations!

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Nancy Langston receives award for distinguished service from the American Society for Environmental History! @mtu_SocialSci

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Work has begun on the 2018 Dept of Social Sciences’ Winter Carnival snow sculpture!

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Congratulations to our new PhDs: Dr. Erik Nordberg (2nd from left); Dr. John Arnold (3rd from right); and Dr. Erin Pischke (not in photo)! @mtu_socialsci

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International trade game in progress during Chipo Hungwe’s Global Issues class. Very enlightening!

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The 41north film festival about to start with The Voices of Light/The Passion of Joan of Arc.

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Admiral Titley speaking at Michigan Tech: climate predictions match the trends. Taking the science seriously is crucial to national security