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James Sanderson

James Sanderson

'73

James L. Sanderson, a native of Hanover, Michigan, earned a bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering from Michigan Tech in 1973 and, while working, obtained an MBA in long term finance from Central Michigan University in 1981. After graduating from Michigan Tech, he began his career at Dow Corning Corporation where he worked for 36 years before retiring in 2009. Jim enjoyed a diverse career at Dow Corning, working . . .

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Christopher Copeland

Christopher Copeland

'05, '07

Dr Copeland was born and raised in the small town of Shaftsburg in mid-Michigan. Upon completion of his Bachelors in Chemical Engineering at Michigan State University, he enrolled at Michigan Technology University to pursue graduate studies in August of 2003. Working under the guidance and leadership of Professor S.K. Kawatra in the Chemical Engineering Department, Chris designed a developed a new laboratory test . . .

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John Smuk

John Smuk

'55

A native of Aurora, MN, John attended St. Thomas College in St. Paul for two years prior to transferring to Michigan Tech to play football and complete his Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, with honors. He was initiated into the Phi Lambda Upsilon honorary chemical engineering and Sigma Xi. After graduation in 1954, John joined the graduate program in chemical engineering at the University of Wisconsin, receiving . . .