Alumni Resources

Why did you choose Michigan Tech? I chose Michigan Tech because of the quality engineering program and the beautiful Copper Country setting where I could study and ski. Tell us about a memorable experience you had with a class or about a favorite professor? My favorite professor was Tom Courtney. Professor Courtney gave the most inspiring and mid-blowing lectures. He showed us the power of Materials Science Engineering . . .

Jill graduated from Michigan Tech in 1988 with a bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering and began an eighteen year career with Universal Oil Products (UOP) LLC in Des Plaines, Illinois. Her first position with UOP was as Development Engineer, followed by advancing positions of Technical Advisor, Modular Systems Product Engineer, Modular Systems Product Manager, and Alkylation amp; Oxygenates Technology Manager. Since . . .

Hal began his career as a geologist with the U.S. Geological Survey in Denver, Colorado where he performed geologic mapping and mineral resource evaluation for two years. He then returned to his home state and joined the Michigan Geological Survey where he worked as Field Inspector, Groundwater Specialist, and District Supervisor. In 1996, Hal became Chief of the Geological Survey Division of the Michigan Department . . .