MTTI Undergraduate Student Profiles
Undergraduate Summer Research Scholar with Benedict Laboratory conducting research in the area of freeze-thaw testing. Specifically, Duane is determining the compliance of Michigan Tech University's Freeze-Thaw testing equipment with ASTM standards. Dr. Tess Ahlborn is Duane's advisor.
Expected Graduation: May 2008
Home Town: Frankfort, Michigan
ASCE Student Chapter Corresponding Secretary
2007 UTC Summer Scholar
Undergraduate Summer Research Scholar with the HI-RISE research group assisting with graduate studies of construction management and planning. Dr. Amlan Mukherjee is DeVaughn's advisor.
Expected Graduation: December 2007
Home Town: Detroit, Michigan
Michigan Tech Football three Varsity Letter recipient and distinguished with the Bill Hauser Award in 2007
2007 UTC Summer Scholar
Undergraduate Summer Research Scholar with the Material Characterization Facilities performing research in the area of concrete materials. Specifically, Kyle is assisting in an investigation into the effects of deicing materials on asphalt and portland cement concrete. Dr. Lawrence Sutter is Kyle's advisor.
Expected Graduation: May 2008
Home Town: Allegan, Michigan
President of the Pavement Design, Construction and Materials (PDCM) Enterprise
2007 UTC Summer Scholar
Undergraduate Summer Research Scholar performing research in the area of performance based engineering and sustainability. Specifically, Alex is helping perform an analysis of critical infrastructure performance and sustainability. Alex is being advised by Dr. Yue Li, PhD.
Expected Graduation: May 2008
Home Town: Plymouth, Minnesota
Studied Abroad in London, England
Co-op student with Marathon Petroleum
2007 UTC Summer Scholar
Jordan is an Undergraduate Research Assistant performing research in the area of structural engineering. Jordan is working with Dr Yue Li and Dr. Wiliam Bulleit on a reliability-based evaluation of loading configuration for long span bridges.
Expected Graduation: May 2008
Home Town: Hastings, Michigan
Member of the International Senior Design Team for the summer of 2007
2007 UTC Summer Scholar
Chris is an Undergraduate Summer Research Scholar performing research in the area of concrete pavements. Chris is working with Dr. Tom Van Dam PhD and Graduate Student Timothy Bates on projects involving the reduction of cementitious materials content in portland cement concrete pavements.
Expected Graduation: May 2008
Home Town: Linwood, Michigan
Residential Assistant in the Residence Halls at Michigan Tech
2007 UTC Summer Scholar
