Biological Sciences Alumni

Dr. Leann Nitschke M.D. graduated from Michigan Tech in 1984 with a B.S. in Biological Sciences. She and fellow alum, Matthew Nitschke (‘84) married 3 weeks after graduation. They were married for nearly 31 years before Matthew’s passing in 2015. She joined the Army National Guard in 1987, serving as a company commander and assistant state surgeon/acting deputy commander of the state health directorate (IL).  Nitschke . . .

Richard Faleschini is Vice President and General Manager for American Medical Systems Gynecology (AMSG), a newly formed business unit of American Medical Systems. Rick joined American Medical Systems in November, 1999, as Vice President of Marketing and Sales and served in that position until he assumed his current role in 2003. Rick has 30 years of experience in medical device sales, marketing, and general management . . .

Christine graduated from Michigan Tech with a bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences in 1990. Growing up in the Keweenaw, Christine has had a lifelong passion for the outdoors and protecting our natural environment. She always knew she wanted to pursue a career that combined her love of both science and writing. After two years as a staff writer at the Consumers Energy headquarters in Jackson, Michigan, she went on . . .