Alumni

Christine Roberts graduated from Michigan Tech in 1991 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. She holds a Masters Certificate in Project Management from George Washington University, and earned her MBA in International Business from Kellstadt Graduate School of Business at DePaul University. Christine has also acquired certificates in Advanced Statistical Process Control and Six Sigma methodologies. . . .

Why did you choose Michigan Tech? Growing up in Metro Detroit, the Keweenaw environment (including the snowfall) was a huge draw. My father, who had graduated from U of M, spoke highly of the engineering program at the university and even his own desire to attend there but could not due to the distance and travel constraints for him and his family. It simply felt like the right place to go and I am thankful I did . . .

Dr. James C. Gerdeen (BSME '59) retired as Professor and Department of Mechanical Engineering Chair from the University of Colorado - Denver. After graduation, Jim worked in industry before completing his MS in 1962 from Ohio State University and later his PhD from Stanford in 1965, both in mechanical engineering. He returned to Michigan Tech as a faculty member from 1968 to 1989. He received his M. Divinity, Theology, . . .

Maurice "Morry" M. Taylor (BSME ’68) was first employed by General Motors as a mechanical engineer in Saginaw. A few years later he joined Morweld Steel Products and, in 1972, became part owner of the American Steel Impact Corp. in Detroit. Then, in 1974, he started Maurice Taylor amp; Associates and was a representative for steel products manufacturers. In 1983, Morry became President/CEO of CanAM Industries. . . .