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James Sorenson

James Sorenson

'61, '60

Jim Sorenson earned a B.S. with honor in Mechanical Engineering in 1960 and a M.S. in Engineering Mechanics in 1961, both from Michigan Tech. Following graduation, he joined the staff of Battelle Memorial Institute as a research engineer and spent his career with the organization. After six years with the organization he was promoted to engineering management. Sorenson held the titles of Section Manager, Manager of . . .

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Pete Moutsatson

Pete Moutsatson

'88

Why did you choose Michigan Tech? MTU was the right blend of educational challenge, "adventurous distance" from home, and outdoor recreation options. And when my college acceptance letter arrived hand-signed by the Director of Admissions (unlike the photocopied letters from other schools), I knew Michigan Tech would provide the personal approach I'd appreciate. Tell us about a memorable experience you had with a class . . .

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Joe Azzarello

Joe Azzarello

'78, '80

Why did you choose Michigan Tech? I wanted to study engineering and Michigan Tech was and still is the best University in Michigan to attend for an engineering degree. Tell us about a memorable experience you had with a class or about a favorite professor One of my favorite classes was taught by Dr. Kahn [back in the 70's] on machining. He was friendly, knowledgeable and very funny. Now, how about a memorable experience . . .

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Martha Sullivan

Martha Sullivan '80

Martha Sullivan earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan Tech in 1980 and has since completed studies towards a master’s in Business Administration at the University of Michigan. She started her career with Texas instruments in 1984 and is now the Chief Operation Officer and Vice President of Sensata Technologies, Inc. in Attleboro, Massachusetts. Sensata Technologies is the former . . .

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“He had a finite elements program. I was helping him debug his program, and I didn't really know what I was doing. I kept telling him that. But he would teach me.”Marty Lagina '77 on Bill Predebon, past chair of the ME-EM department