September 28, 2025 - Computing at Michigan Tech

September 28, 2025 - Computing at Michigan Tech

Author: Copper Country Today September 27, 2025 Duration: 25:37

On this segment of Copper Country Today, Dennis Livesay, Dean of the College of Computing at Michigan Tech, talks with host Todd VanDyke about the university's computing programs, the state of AI, and the upcoming MTU Computing Showcase.

Copper Country Today airs throughout Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday mornings at 7:00 on WOLV 97.7 FM, 8:00 on WCCY 99.3 FM and 1400 AM, 9:00 on WHKB 102.3 FM, and 10:00 on WHBS 96.3 FM. The program is sponsored by the Copper Shores Community Health Foundation. Copyright © 2025, ListenUpRadio, Houghton, MI.


Each week, Copper Country Today sits down for a conversation with a neighbor, an artist, a business owner, or a volunteer-the individuals whose daily lives and passions collectively shape the unique character of Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula. This isn't about headlines from afar; it's a series of personal, in-depth interviews that explore the stories happening right here, uncovering the motivations, challenges, and triumphs of the people who build this community. You'll hear from a teacher explaining what makes local classrooms special, a forester discussing the changing landscape, or a chef sourcing ingredients from a nearby farm. The conversations are meandering and genuine, offering a quiet space to listen and connect with the faces behind the places we know. Tuning into this podcast feels like pulling up a chair at a familiar kitchen table, where the discussion naturally turns to what matters most in this northern corner of the world: the deep connection to the land, the resilience required by the climate, and the shared effort to sustain a vibrant, welcoming home. It’s a weekly audio portrait of a region, painted one voice at a time.
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