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Ph.D. in inorganic chemistry, Wayne State University - distinguished career in corporate America - retired vice president and chairman of executive committee of Indium Corporation of America - nine patents. From 1996 Induction to the College of Sciences and Arts Academy

Caren received her bachelor's degree in Chemistry from Michigan Tech in 1994. She continued her education at the University of Rochester, earning a master's degree in 1996 and PhD in 1999 in Organic Chemistry. From 1999 until 2001, Caren held a teaching/research postdoctoral position in Medicinal and Organic Chemistry under the direction of G. Marc Loudon and Richard Borch. From 2002-2005 she was a National Institute . . .

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. . . .