Biological Sciences Alumni

Derhun Sanders is a decorated Army civilian leader, strategist, and STEM champion whose career has spanned more than 25 years of public service. He currently serves as Chief of Domestic Industry and Academia Partnerships at the U.S. Army’s Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Headquarters, where he leads enterprise-wide initiatives to transition innovative technologies from academic, industry, and federal . . .

Dr. Shepherd earned his B.S. in Biology in 1969 from Michigan Tech followed by a B.S. in Pharmacy from Ferris State University in 1975, a M.S. from the University of Rhode Island in 1978, and a Ph.D. from Purdue University in 1980. Currently, he is Professor and Chairman of the Pharmacy Practice and Administration Division and Director of the Center for Pharmacoeconomic Studies of the College of Pharmacy at the University . . .

Cynthia Manninen Kring graduated from Michigan Tech in 1978 with a bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences. She continued her education at Michigan State University, earning a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree in 1981. Cindy is currently a family practice physician with Kalkaska Family Practice in Kalkaska, Michigan. Following her internship at Mt. Clemens General Hospital, she moved to Wisconsin where she . . .