Alumni

Birgit earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from Michigan Tech, graduating summa cum laude in 1991. She then earned a MSEE degree from MIT, and later an MBA from the University of Michigan. Birgit is the Global Business Manager for Powertrain Installations at Ford Motor Company, based in Dearborn, Michigan. Her 20-year career at Ford has included research on sensors for electrical power assist . . .

Dave House ‘65, a longtime supporter of Michigan Technological University and the College of Computing, was inducted into the College of Computing Honor Academy on April 4, 2022. He is recognized for his profound and long-term commitment to computing and Michigan Tech. House’s influence, vision, and support were key to the formation of the College of Computing. He funded the first-ever endowed deanship at Michigan Tech . . .

From her time as a student at Michigan Tech throughout her professional career, Jessica Engwis Swan has dedicated her life and career to the excellence of women in STEM. Swan chose Michigan Tech because of its reputation as a premier engineering school and its small town feel. She graduated from Michigan Tech in 2008 with her BS in Electrical Engineering and a minor in Spanish. In addition to her Tech degree, Swan earned . . .

Arick Davis graduated from Michigan Tech in 2016 with his Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering. An active member of the Michigan Tech Alumni Board of Directors, Arick volunteers to help the next generation of students. "Michigan Tech provides opportunities to see the world while doing what I love," he said. "Each year, students find their way up to Houghton and I just want more of them to succeed and reach their . . .