Alumni Resources

Howard Zollinger is a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. After receiving his BSEE from Michigan Tech in 1951, Howard joined Westinghouse Electric Corporation in Pittsburgh. While working he attended the University of Pittsburgh and received his MSEE in 1958 and a Business Management Certificate in 1961. Mr. Zollinger’s career has been in the field of bulk material handling. He started, grew, and managed the Computer . . .

Dorothy (Daavettila) Ruohonen had a strong connection to Michigan Tech prior to her attending the University in 1982. Dorothy’s father, Donald Daavettila, was named Michigan Tech Professor Emeritus of Physics in 2000. Working as a nurse while attending Michigan Tech, Ruohonen graduated in 1985 with a degree in Mechanical Design Engineering Technology. By 1987, Ruohonen was President and Owner of Hawk Technologies, executing . . .

1911–1999 Walter Wickstrom, Sr., was the epitome of the Michigan Tech engineer. Wickstrom graduated from Michigan College of Mines and Technology with a degree in mining engineering in 1937. Upon graduation, he joined Inland Steel Company, ultimately serving as mine captain responsible for the operation of the iron ore mine. In January of 1947, he joined Drummond Dolomite as an assistant superintendent. Later that year . . .