Tracks to the Future

 

Welcome to the Tracks to the Future program in Railroad Engineering, a summer program for students entering grades 9-12. This site is developed for faculty/teachers interested in learning more about the curricula, or potentially even use some of the materials/activities in their classroom. Students can also explore the materials, although we highly encourage those eligible for participating in the Tracks to the Future to visit our web site and look for the next time it's being offered. The modules 1-6 provide a great majority of the educational materials covered during the program. Modules 1-4 were completed as a synchronous session via Zoom and Canvas platforms, while Modules 5-6 were on-campus activities conducted in laboratory environment. We have tried to provide the materials

 

Enjoy the ride on the Tracks to the Future!! If you have further questions on the program, please visit our web site or email rail@mtu.edu

 

 

Railroads, the high tech and environmentally sensitive transportation mode!  Don’t believe us?  This course will help you learn why railroads remain the most energy-efficient transportation mode and what forms modern railroad track, equipment, and communications/control systems might take.  Learn how rail compares with other modes and leads the charge in reducing transportation greenhouse gas emissions!  Find out how it all works: classroom/virtual sessions, hands-on activities, and plenty of field visits to all sorts of railroad facilities!  See below for description of traditional (on-campus) and hybrid program options.