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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 . . .

From "The Chemistry of Teaching: Modic ’84 Earns National Recognition," Michigan Tech Alumni and Friends Stories, May 2025 Like any successful chemical reaction, great teaching requires the right elements. For Amiee (Larchar) Modic ’84 (BS Chemistry), recipient of the 2025 James Bryant Conant Award in High School Chemistry Teaching, those elements include authenticity, enthusiasm, and a spark of inspiration. . . .

After graduating from Michigan Tech in 1966 with a B.S. degree in Chemistry, Robert Nelson started a distinguished business career working for several chemical companies. He also did graduate work at Wayne State University. In 1974 he began selling stock plastic shapes and finished goods for an industrial plastics distributor. Abbot Plastics, of which he is half-owner, co-founder, and current President, was started . . .