Alumni and Friends

Ray Cross received his BS in chemical engineering and his MS in chemistry from Michigan Tech in January of 1935. He had a long and distinguished career as a metallurgist and service executive in the water quality improvement industry. The majority of his professional career was devoted to Culligan Water Conditioning, Inc. He started with Culligan in 1947 and retired from his position as president of the company in 19 . . .

Why did you choose Michigan Tech? I lived in Houghton. My dad works at Michigan Tech. It made the most sense. Please tell us about a memorable experience you had during your time at Tech. I really enjoyed my time spent with the African Students Organization and being involved with African Night and other events. I also enjoyed getting to know people in the Chemistry Department. How well did Michigan Tech prepare you for . . .

James Spain was born in Washington, D.C. and grew up in Arlington, Virginia.  At the age of 11, he moved to Florida, and at 17 to New Orleans, Louisiana, where he graduated from High School.  He earned a BS in Chemistry from Michigan College of Mining and Technology (now Michigan Technological University) in 1951.  He went on to earn his MS in Biochemistry from Virginia Commonwealth University in 1953 and his PhD in Chemistry . . .