Alumni Resources

Why did you choose Michigan Tech? I lived in Houghton. My dad works at Michigan Tech. It made the most sense. Please tell us about a memorable experience you had during your time at Tech. I really enjoyed my time spent with the African Students Organization and being involved with African Night and other events. I also enjoyed getting to know people in the Chemistry Department. How well did Michigan Tech prepare you . . .

Tonya Moore-Bouchard graduated from Michigan Tech in 1996 with her Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering. After hearing from her high school counselor that it was the best engineering school in Michigan, Tonya knew that Michigan Tech was the school for her. Currently, Tonya is a senior supplier quality engineer and global lead for switches and cameras at General Motors. Combining two of her passions—teaching . . .

Alums Team up to Engineer a Better Beer Chas Thompson '91, computer science, had a good reason for becoming a brewer. "I was thirsty," he says, pouring beers from the Schmohz Brewery counter at the recent Grand Rapids alumni tailgate party. Jim Schwerin '87, owner and brewer at Schmohz (pronounced shmoes), had a similar reason. "I couldn’t find a beer I liked," he says. So, he bought an old building near . . .