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Amy Clarke

Amy Clarke

'00

Growing up in Houghton and the child of alumni, choosing Michigan Tech was an easy choice. "In high school, I had a great experience working in what is now the Materials Science and Engineering Department. Professor Don Mikkola was an amazing mentor. I had hands-on experience working in his lab and performing research." Since graduating in 2000 with a BS degree in Metallurgical & Materials Engineering, Amy has built . . .

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Darel Hodgson

Darel Hodgson

'63

Darel Hodgson is a recognized authority and innovator in the materials science of shape memory alloys for medical devices. He is currently President of Nitinol Technology Inc. (Mountain View, CA), and former President and Chief Technical Officer for Shape Memory Applications (SMA) of Santa Clara, CA prior to its sale to and acquisition by Johnson Matthey. Prior to SMA, Darel was a Partner and the Chief Materials Scientist . . .

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Ben Almquist

Ben Almquist

'04

Benjamin D. Almquist '04 examines life at nano-scale, but thinks big. Currently a Lecturer at Imperial College London where he leads his own research team, Ben came to Michigan Tech as an undergraduate for the welcoming culture, easy access to faculty, excellent reputation, and area beauty. Here the award-winning researcher developed and refined an admirable life philosophy: "Leave the world a better place than when you . . .

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