University of Wisconsin-Superior's Transportation and Logistics Day

Collage of four images. Top left: a student places a jar on a floor map of the Great Lakes. Top right: a presenter speaks with students at their table. Bottom left: MNSG's Kelsey Prihoda helps students with an activity. Bottom right: a presenter stands next to a table with colorful cards on it while students look on. Credit: C. Dettmann/MNSG.
October 24, 2025. High school students from across the region learn with Minnesota Sea Grant Great Lakes Transportation Extension Educator, Kelsey Prihoda, about Great Lakes shipping at the University of Superior Transport & Logistics Day. Image credit: C. Dettmann/MNSG
The University of Wisconsin-Superior is hosting the first annual Transportation and Logistics Day at the Yellowjacket Union, featuring a presentation by Minnesota Sea Grant on marine transportation. 
 
High school students from around the Duluth and Superior region will learn about rail, marine, pipeline and truck transportation from professionals in the industry. Students will rotate through four stations representing each of the modes of transportation, talking with professionals about what they do and participating in a hands-on activity to enhance learning. 
 
This event is only open to registered high school students.
 

When
Friday, October 24, 2025
9:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. CDT

Where
University of Wisconsin-Superior Yellowjacket Union
1600 Catlin Ave.
Superior, WI 54880

Event Presenters

  • Kelsey Prihoda, Great Lakes transportation extension educator, Minnesota Sea Grant
  • Alan Brew, outreach program manager, University of Wisconsin-Superior Lake Superior Research Institute
  • John Phelan, Sadie Ann captain, University of Wisconsin-Superior Lake Superior Research Institute
     

Event Hosts & Collaborators

This event is hosted by the Link Center, in collaboration with the Transportation and Logistics faculty at the University of Wisconsin-Superior.

Contact
Kelsey Prihoda, Great Lakes transportation extension educator, Minnesota Sea Grant. [email protected].

Image credit: A. Shie/MNSG.