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Katherine Baker
Email: klbaker1@mtu.edu
Hometown: McAlester, OK
Year: Fifth
Interests: knitting, skiing, swing dancing
Experiences: co-op, resident assistant (RA), resumes, campus employment, student resources, ChemE
student orgs
During my first few years at Michigan Tech, I’ve been able to take advantage of some of the many opportunities for growth on campus. I work as an RA in the dorms, have gone on an eight month co-op at a paper mill, give tours of the Unit Operations Lab, and am involved in a ton of student orgs. I’m super excited to meet new students and work as a peer mentor to share resources and experiences to support them through their time at Tech.
Shaney Czyzio
Email: spczyzio@mtu.edu
Hometown: Flushing, MI
Year: Third
Interests: Rugby, Hiking, Hockey, Skiing
Experiences: Internships, resumes, campus employment, study abroad
Minor: Mathematical Sciences
In my first years at Tech I have been involved mainly in the Women's Rugby Club and Mitch's Misfits. I have loved skiing at Mt. Ripley and hiking in the Keweenaw peninsula. I also studied abroad in the spring 2025 for a semester in Germany. I am looking forward to working as a peer mentor and helping students/sharing my knowledge!
James Hays
Email: jdhays@mtu.edu
Hometown: Walled Lake, MI
Year: Fourth
Interests: internships, resumes, minors, research
Experiences: campus employment, enterprise, internships, minors, resumes, summer classes, summer
jobs, undergraduate research
Minor: Physics
Michigan Tech is a great place for students to explore their interests and learn in
a supportive
community. I have experience with 2 internships, undergraduate research, and several
clubs
around campus. I'm excited to be a part of the peer mentor team and help students
find their place
here at Michigan Tech.
Karenine Orvevil
Email: kiornevi@mtu.edu
Hometown: Lansing, MI
Year: Fourth
Interests: Running, Cooking/Baking, Linguistics, Music Education, Outdoor Activities
Experiences: Transfer Student, Co-op and Internship, Enterprise, Student Organizations/Clubs, Summer
Classes, Undergraduate Research
With the extensive opportunities for development at Michigan Tech, I have been able to take advantage of a few of the resources and experiences over the last couple of years. While some of my experiences range from an R&D Co-op role in the flexible packaging space, a Process Engineering Internship in the oil and gas industry and contributing to an emerging Enterprise project, I hope to share what I have found to be the most helpful to incoming and returning students. I am happy to be a point of contact, bridging students to their futures as professional individuals. Feel free to reach out!
Katie White
Email: karwhite@mtu.edu
Hometown: Grosse Ile, MI
Year: Third
Interests: Hiking, Travel, Hockey, Sports
Experiences: Campus Employment, Internships, Summer Classes, Summer Employment, Study Abroad, Resumes,
Career Fair
During my time at Tech, I have taken advantage of various opportunities available to students, including summer classes, campus employment, summer employment, and study abroad. I also have experience working as a TS&D intern for Dow in Midland. Michigan Tech has so many opportunities and resources available to students, as a peer mentor, I am excited to help other students navigate their way through Tech by sharing what I have learned along the way!