Alumni

Why did you choose Michigan Tech? My parents are both from the east end of the UP and I spent a lot of time visiting "the yoop" . During my childhood. I knew I wanted to be an engineer since a young age, and after visiting Tech during a summer family camping trip in 7th grade I knew where I was supposed to be. Tell us about a memorable experience you had with a class or about a favorite professor Vibrations with Van . . .

Gary Lawrey earned a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Tech in 1979. He continued his education at the University of Detroit towards an M.S. degree in Engineering Management in 1986. Gary began his career in the automotive industry with Ford Motor Company in 1979 as a Process Engineer. He advanced to Plant Manager in 1996 at Ford's Berlin Plant in Berlin, Germany. Upon his return to the United States . . .

Mary received her bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences in 1983, a second bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1991, and a master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1993. Following her "First" graduation, Mary worked as a high school math teacher in Stephenson, MI and then as a computer science teacher at Menominee High School. After returning to Tech and receiving her next two degrees, . . .

Stephen Williams earned his BS degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1986 from Michigan Tech. Steve came to Michigan Tech from Cadillac, MI after he graduated from Cadillac High School in 1982.  He went on to earn a MBA degree in Finance and Marketing in 1992 and a MS degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1996, both from Wayne State University. After graduation from Michigan Tech, Steve began his career in his hometown . . .