Alumni and Friends

Laura earned her BS in Chemistry from the University of Costa Rica in 1991 and her PhD in Chemistry from Michigan Technological University in 1995. She was awarded a 3-year NIH grant to conduct research at Carnegie Mellon University. Next, she dedicated 9 years studying the biology of Zaire Ebola virus infection. From 1999 to 2003, she worked at the NIH, studying possible therapies for Ebola virus infection. In 2003, . . .

Kathy earned her Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry from Michigan Tech. After completing her course work at Tech, she went to the University of Wisconsin-Madison where she began studying for a master's degree, and in addition, worked as a teaching assistant. Kathy completed her master's degree in chemistry in 1995. She received a State of Michigan secondary certification through Michigan Tech in 1996-97, so she could . . .

Distinguished 40 year career in research and manufacturing at DOW Chemical Company - chief recruiter for DOW at Michigan Tech during the 1950's and 1960's - several patents - in charge of plant construction in Scotland and Japan. From 1996 Induction to the College of Sciences and Arts Academy