Michigan Tech Magazine | Volume 61 | 2025 Edition Tech researchers go where challenges call — from the depths of Lake Superior to skies above, solving real-world problems along the way. As an R1 research institution, formally placing Michigan Tech among the top research universities in the United States, our commitment to innovation is matched by a drive to make a difference. Tech research isn’t confined to labs or lecture halls. It’s rooted in real-world impact, powered by collaboration and ins