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Robert Monica
'50Bob Monica attended Michigan Tech after serving in the United States Army during World War II, and in 1950 he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. He continued his education at Princeton University, earning a Master of Science degree in Plastics Engineering in 1952. That same year Bob began his successful career with The Dow Chemical Company as a Plastics Technical Service Engineer. . . .
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Chris Yakes
'95Chris Yakes is the Vice President of Global Engineering at Oshkosh Corporation. He is responsible for matrix teams that support the Oshkosh Corporation with subject matter expertise in areas including: Advanced Controls, Data Analytics, Telematics, CAE groups, Autonomy and Active Safety, Advanced Suspensions, Powertrains, Geared Products, Material and Processes, Advanced Products Development, and other advanced technology . . .
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Sheryl Sorby
'91, '85Sheryl is currently Professor of Engineering Education at the University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio. She is currently President of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE). Prior to her current appointment she was Professor of Engineering Education from 2015-2017 and Professor of Teaching and Learning from 2014-2015, both at The Ohio State University. She was a Fulbright Specialist from September—November . . .
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James Vorhes '47
Jim Vorhes earned a BS in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Tech in 1947 and immediately began a 39 year career with General Motors. Following a series of sales and service assignments in the Pontiac field organization, he served as a zone manager in a number of locations. He became assistant general sales manager of western area field operations in 1970 and was named general sales manager of the Pontiac Division . . .

