Alumni Resources

Why did you choose Michigan Tech? I knew I wanted to go to engineering, so that really focused the schools I looked at. Then I looked into the activities I could do. At Tech I was able to be on the Track and Field team and be in the Huskies' Pep Band. And that finalized it for me, a good education and two of the activities I wanted to continue. Tell us about a memorable experience you had with a class or about a favorite . . .

Tim Hoeffner graduated from Michigan Tech with a baccalaureate degree in civil engineering in 1980, and began his career with the Michigan Department of Transportation. In 1990 Mr. Hoeffner’s career at MDOT shifted focus from road design to rail. His current position as the Director of the Office of Rail at MDOT is the highest office dealing with rail issues in the State of Michigan. Mr. Hoeffner has been involved . . .

President Eastern Alloys, Inc. BS EMY 1974 1974 graduate with degree in Metallurgical Engineering Currently President of Eastern Alloys, Inc., located in Maybrook, New York. Eastern Alloys is a manufacturer of zinc alloys which supply the die casting, nonferrous foundry and continuous steel galvanizing industries. Has been a strong supporter of the department and the Innovative Casting Enterprise. Has supported several . . .