Biological Sciences Alumni

Rebecca Ong (Garlock) graduated Summa Cum Laude from Michigan Tech in 2005 with her BS in Chemical Engineering and Biological Sciences. She continued her education at Michigan State University and completed her PhD in Chemical Engineering in 2011. As a student at Michigan Tech, Ong received the MTU Board of Control Scholarship, the National Merit Scholarship, and the Michigan Merit Scholarship. Earning her place on the . . .

Danna Kasom ‘14 is a health science specialist at the Department of Veteran Affairs, contributing her expertise to research teams dedicated to the evaluation and implementation of complementary and integrative health therapies as nonpharmacologic options for Veterans and addressing healthcare disparities among vulnerable Veteran populations, ensuring equitable access to quality care. Kasom graduated from Michigan Tech . . .

Dr. Steve Short recently entered his ninth season with the Denver Nuggets and currently serves as the vice president of sports medicine. He joined Denver in fall 2014 as the team’s physical therapist and assistant strength and conditioning coach. He is responsible for leading the development, collaboration, and integration of multidisciplinary evidence-based services delivered by the organization’s high-performance unit . . .