Alumni Resources

Why did you choose Michigan Tech? My college interest focus was on Engineering and I learned about Michigan Tech, then the Michigan College of Mining and Technology, from a former Monroe high school alum attending there while he was home on break in December of 1948. I had considered U of M based on academics and Ypsi because of a Track fellowship, but I chose Tech for academics and the North country. I'd crafted a pair . . .

John Haro, originally from Pelkie, Michigan, came to Michigan Tech in 1945 and completed two years in the civil engineering program. He found the years at Michigan Tech significant in broadening his vision and disciplining his approach to problem solving. He credits Wilfred Polkinghorne, a Professor of Civil Engineering, with encouraging his interest in architecture. He transferred to complete a Bachelor of Architecture . . .

Chris Yakes is the Vice President of Global Engineering at Oshkosh Corporation. He is responsible for matrix teams that support the Oshkosh Corporation with subject matter expertise in areas including: Advanced Controls, Data Analytics, Telematics, CAE groups, Autonomy and Active Safety, Advanced Suspensions, Powertrains, Geared Products, Material and Processes, Advanced Products Development, and other advanced technology . . .