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Jack Real
'37Jack Real began his aviation career two years after graduating from Michigan Tech with a BS in Mechanical Engineering in 1937. He joined Lockheed Aircraft as a design engineer in 1939, flew for Pan Am during World War II, then worked as a test pilot and flight test engineer for Lockheed until 1965, when he became vice president and general manager of the Lockheed Rotary Wing Division. He became Howard Hughes chief . . .
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John Westman
'99, '01John Westman graduated from Michigan Tech with an Associate's Degree in Mechanical Design Engineering Technology in 1999 and a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering Technology (Mechanical) in 2001. John states, "It is hard to put into words just how beneficial my education from Michigan Tech has been throughout my career. I have been extremely fortunate to have been provided with the opportunity to go into a multitude of . . .
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Tim Thomas
'81Tim Thomas has been an asset and ambassador for Michigan Tech long after his graduation with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering in 1981. His connection to his alma mater has included his time, talent and treasure and led to his recognition with the University's 2020 Alumni Award for Outstanding Service. Thomas started his career working for several companies using design, solid modeling, drafting and . . .
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Margaret Cobb '83
Margaret Cobb recently retired from Microsoft Corporation and established The Cobb Foundation, Northwest, a self-funded foundation dedicated to helping low-income students. As president of the Foundation, her mission is to provide students with access to educational opportunities not provided by public schools through funding music lessons, book clubs, athletic lessons and robotic workshops. The Cobb Foundation is dedicated . . .