Alumni

Following his graduation from MTU, he took position with Wolverine Tube Inc (Decatur, AL) and worked there for nine years in Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality Engineering Management and Marketing Management positions. In 1980, he joined Detroit Center Tool (DCT), a company started by his father in 1966. DCT and its several subsidiaries conducted business in the area of manufacturing automation (robotics), automotive . . .

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 . . .

Brenda Ryan earned a Bachelor of Science in Metallurgical Engineering from Michigan Technological University in 1976 and went on to a remarkable career as an entrepreneur and leader in industry. Ryan started her career with General Motors Central Foundry Division in Saginaw, Michigan, where she served in management roles in the Metallurgy Laboratory and Product Engineering. Upon completion of a Master of Science degree . . .