Alumni

Ann graduated from Michigan Tech in 1981 with a Bachelor of Science degree in metallurgical and materials engineering. She then began her career at TRW as a quality engineering assistant. She remained at TRW until 1989 holding a variety of positions with increasing responsibilities. During this period she also earned two additional degrees: a AAS in metrology and calibration from Macomb County Community College in . . .

It was a well-timed phone call from a trusted advisor that brought Andrew Baker to Michigan Tech. "I had an offer to go work for Boeing Rotorcraft in Pennsylvania," says Andrew. However, he was contacted by his undergraduate advisor, Steve Kampe, who had moved to Tech. Kampe asked Andrew to join him and help set up a lab. The reply: "Count me in!" While pursuing his graduate studies, Andrew served as his department’s . . .

William J. Bernard, Jr. '69 is tenacity personified. A local boy without resources to afford schooling and living expenses elsewhere, he stayed close to home and worked nearly 40 hours a week while completing his studies. He's been with the same company for more than 40 years, recently ascending to sole owner and CEO. The CEO amp; Chairman of Surface Combustion, Inc. chose Michigan Tech because he could work year 'round . . .