Story Archives

Search the database below for stories and news items about what students and faculty from the Engineering Technology department have been up to.

2009

Equipment Upgrades

The Engineering Technology Department has upgraded equipment in two key labs. Read how a new tensile test machine and a new computer numerical control lathe and mill will give students experience with industry-standard machines.

2008

NMU Students Compete in International Baja Race

For the third time in four years, NMU Society of Automotive Engineers Baja Team sent a Baja car to the biggest competition around. The team overcame a faulty transmission (twice), a broken steering column, and more mud than was ever meant to touch a moving vehicle. With this experience, the all-rookie team is already planning a return trip to the competition next year. Click here for full story.

Career and Technology Teachers

NMU has received approval from the Michigan Department of Education to offer a program intended to prepare career and technology teachers for Provisional/Professional Certificate endorsements and Interim Occupational Certificates in Vocational Technical education. 

Some candidates admitted to the program may receive an Interim Occupational Certificate to teach in a specific occupational area, while previously certified secondary teachers may be recommended to receive the additional Vocational Technical teaching endorsement.

The program is offered through the School of Education. Read more