Alumni

Alexandra Tateosian, a mechanical engineering senior at Michigan Tech, left campus for Cartago, Costa Rica thinking she would be assisting with the construction planning of a center for disadvantaged youth as a volunteer for the non-profit organization UBELONG. Tateosian wanted to spend time abroad before beginning a full-time job at 3M. After tutoring many international friends in English while studying in Australia, . . .

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 . . .

Leanne Jensen is an Associate Technical Fellow at The Boeing Company focused on model-based human engineering. Her 20+ years' experience in product development and manufacturing environments provides a solid foundation for model-based enterprise and human performance. Her work has encompassed military and commercial programs to create high value design-build solutions and mitigate complex risks, issues, and costs using . . .

Vice Chairman, Board of Directors, Atlas-Copco Robbins, Inc. Richard J. Robbins graduated from the Michigan College of Mining and Technology (MCM amp;T) in 1956 with a BS in Mechanical Engineering. Since 1958, Dick has been a major contributor and a prominent influence in the mining and tunneling industry. In 1958, Dick joined The Robbins Company—established by his father, James S. Robbins, a 1933 MCM amp;T . . .