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Melissa Parks

Melissa Parks

'83

Melissa received her bachelor’s degree in Metallurgical & Materials Engineering in 1983. She received her master’s in Materials Science & Engineering from the University of Cincinnati in 1992. Melissa began her career in Jackson, Mississippi, with Sperry Vicker AMD as a Plant Metallurgical Engineer. In 1984 she joined GE’s Aircraft Engines Division as a Materials Applications Engineer. She . . .

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Melissa Baumann

Melissa Baumann

'83

Why did you choose Michigan Tech? I chose Michigan Tech because of the quality engineering program and the beautiful Copper Country setting where I could study and ski. Tell us about a memorable experience you had with a class or about a favorite professor? My favorite professor was Tom Courtney. Professor Courtney gave the most inspiring and mid-blowing lectures. He showed us the power of Materials Science Engineering . . .

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James Graham

James Graham

'70

Jim Graham, a resident of Centennial, Colorado, is a 1970 graduate of Michigan Tech’s Department of Metallurgy and Materials Engineering. Jim began his career as process engineer for Texas Gulf in Moab, Utah. In 1973, he moved to the coal fields of West Virginia for Zapata Corporation and through a series of promotions moved to Lexington, Kentucky as Vice President Engineering. His next move in 1992 was to General . . .

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