MiSTI

In 2005, SAFETEA-LU legislation authorized the funding for the formation of 60 centers seated at universities across the US. These centers each focus on areas of expertise in transportation research, education, workforce development, and technology transfer.

At Michigan Tech, the University Transportation Center for Materials in Sustainable Transportation Infrastructure (UTC-MiSTI), is exploring the role materials play in the sustainability of our transportation infrastructure.

Faculty and research staff with expertise in aggregates and soils, portland cement concretes, and asphalts, are exploring innovative materials and processes for creating a transportation infrastructure that meets our needs for maintaining global competitiveness, relies less on limited natural resources, is more economical to construct, repair and maintain, and promotes environmental stewardship without compromising mobility, safety, and accessibility.

Through distinctive educational programs and professional outreach, UTC-MiSTI is educating and developing a workforce of future sustainable transportation materials specialists ready to meet the demands of the transportation industry and the world.

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UTC-MiSTI Featured as the May 2010 UTC Spotlight by RITA

UTC-MiSTI is featured in the May 2010 UTC Spotlight publication by the USDOT's Research and Innovative Technology Administration for its recent technology transfer activites.

National Summer Transportation Institute 2010

The National Summer Transportation Institute (NSTI) was recently held on the campus of Michigan Technological University. It started on July 18 and ran through July 31, 2010. Michigan Tech's National Summer Transportation Institute was a two-week residential program that allowed students to explore career and educational paths supporting today's transportation industry and future needs.

Some of the topics and activities for this year included:

Learned about planes, trains, ships, and automobiles through cool hands-on activities and group projects.
Visited the Mackinac Bridge and get behind-the-scenes information about the "Mighty Mac"—the third-longest suspension bridge in the world.
Traveled to Sault Ste. Marie and learn firsthand about the largest waterway traffic system on earth— the Soo Locks shipping canal between Lake Superior and the lower Great Lakes.
Spent time with other smart students in a vibrant university setting.
Enjoyed great recreational activities and time outdoors in the beautiful Keweenaw Peninsula.

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2010 Michigan Construction Career Days

The 2010 Michigan Construction Career Days was held on April 27 & 28, 2010 at the Springfield Oaks County Park in Oakland County, Michigan.

Many of Michigan's construction professionals were on site to show young people how they can change the world with a career in construction.

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