Alumni

Michigan Tech is mourning William "Bill" G. Jackson, who passed away peacefully on March 1 in Scottsdale Arizona. Jackson graduated from Michigan Tech in 1958 with a BS in Electrical Engineering. His generosity is a perfect example of the impact a single individual can have. Jackson made multiple transformational gifts that continue to make a lasting and dramatic positive impact on campus. Jackson’s first gift . . .

Barry Van Veen earned the degree Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Michigan Technological University in 1983, and the degree Doctor of Philosophy in Electrical Engineering from the University of Colorado in 1986. He has been with the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering since 1987 and is currently the Lynn H. Matthias Professor.   Barry's research involves . . .

Following distinguished military service in World War II, Mack Johnson attended Michigan Tech and graduated 1950 with dual BS degrees in Electrical Engineering and Engineering Administration. His career began as a sales engineering trainee at Square D, and he soon advanced through various positions, becoming district manager. In 1958, he became marketing manager for the Federal Pacific Electric Company, earning promotion . . .

An automotive industry veteran with over 29 years of experience Mike has spent the majority of his career at Ford Motor Company in various Body Engineering disciplines. On July 1, 2014, Mike was named Global Director for Ford's Vehicle and Enterprise Sciences, Ford's Research and Innovation Center. Previously, Mike served as Engineering Director responsible for leading Global Ford Body Interior Engineering.  In this . . .