People

Top students from around the world

The very best students are attracted to Michigan Engineering from all over the world. They come to Ann Arbor to work in collaborative teams, explore entrepreneurial projects, develop international expertise and to apply creativity to find solutions for real-world problems.

Award-winning faculty

Michigan Engineering's faculty is among the best in the country. Constantly in search of people who can bring new depth to the institution, the College seeks dynamic individuals who can be stars in both the laboratory and the classroom.

Dedicated and engaged alumni

As the oldest public engineering school in the U.S. (by first degree awarded), Michigan Engineering boasts more than 65,000 living alumni. These accomplished individuals include:

  • Tony Fadell (BSE CompE '91)
    Senior Vice President, iPod Division, Apple
  • Larry Page (BSE CompE '95)
    Co-Founder and President, Google
  • Mary Petrovich (BSE IOE '85)
    Chief Executive Officer, AxleTech International
  • Charles M. Vest (MSE '64, PhD '67)
    President, National Academy of Engineering
  • Shawn J. Ward (BSE ME '96)
    President, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder, Detny Footwear, Inc.