Since 2007, Michigan Tech has been exploring how to increase interdisciplinary research through a series of discussions called Tech Talks Research & Scholarship. Faculty propose a theme and invite others to share their expertise at a Tech Talks session hosted by the Offices of the Provost and Research.

PURPOSE: The purpose of the Tech Talks Research & Scholarship series is to:

bring together faculty and staff from across Michigan Tech,
share and discuss research expertise,
facilitate the formation of interdisciplinary teams to pursue research opportunities,
identify both existing resources (facilities and expertise) and well as new resources needed for success, and
develop proposals for strategic faculty hiring initiatives.

STRATEGIC FACULTY HIRING INITIATIVE (SFHI)

Some successful Tech Talks Research & Scholarship themes were the seeds for SFHI. In 2012, we will revisit four themes that led to SFHIs, review our accomplishments and consider new directions. Tech Talks will be held in the East Reading Room of the Van Pelt and Opie Library.

Sustainability October 17, 2012 3:30 pm
Computational Discovery October 31, 2012 4:00 pm
Health and the Human/Environment Interaction November 14, 2012 4:00 pm
Energy December 5, 2012 4:00 pm

Additional proposals have included:

To propose new topics, see:

NEW FACULTY & OTHER TOPICS

Tech Talks have been used to introduce new faculty and to provide other useful information to the campus community:

New Faculty Presentations
Women Faculty - PCA 2010
Working with Graduate Students to Build Your Research Team

FORMAT

The format for Tech Talks is simple: We begin with brief presentations (1-2 slides, 1-2 minutes) by faculty or staff about their expertise and interest in working collaboratively on a research team. Presentations are followed by small group breakout sessions and a large group discussion about future directions.

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