永远的斗牛犬

As Bulldogs we have unbreakable bonds and strong connections. Whether you see yourself as a Bulldog, 科技怎样, proud graduate of General Motors Institute or Kettering grad and whether you were a member of A, B, C或D段, we encourage you to share your hard won achievements.

Fred Taylor '97 earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering with a specialty in automotive. He currently works at United Launch Alliance as the Director of Safety, Quality and Mission Success.

Golden Circle 校友 Brunch 2019
校友 Winery Event
校友 at Tenacity

Come Back For A 访问

So much has changed on campus in the past 10 years. We hope you can plan a visit back to see all the familiar places and the exciting changes that have and are taking place. Just let the 校友 office know you would like a tour of campus including the new 学习共享.

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Share Your Experiences

Your time as a student and graduate of Kettering University or GMI are valuable experiences we encourage you to share with prospective and current students.

校友志愿者

Our alumni know what it means to lead through service. 校友 volunteers share their time and experience by engaging with current and prospective students, supporting University events, and leaving a positive impact on the Kettering community.

Student 校友 Council

The Student 校友 Council (SAC) provides its members with public speaking opportunities, teamwork and leadership experiences as well as professional workshops that enhance leadership skills.

校友 新闻 Makers

Horsepower to Hyperloops Podcast

Listen to how alumni are making a difference in the world today.

校友 Association

The purpose of the Kettering/GMI 校友 Association is to encourage and foster 校友 engagement to support the University’s growth as a global leader in cooperative education.

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有特色的校友

John Krzeminski ‘03 started his career at Ford Motor Company during his co-op and continued to work there after graduation before moving to FEV, 克莱斯勒, 并最终, founding his own company. 他创立了 Strange Development in 2018 and two subsequent startups, Alpha-Otto Technologies 在2020年和 Pure Surface Technologies in 2021. His goal is to develop innovative solutions to complex problems creating a positive impact in today’s world:

  • Strange Development focuses on  helping its customers engineer and prototype projects from fuel system components to test fixtures for electrified powertrain systems.
  • Alpha-Otto Technologies focuses on developing highly power-dense propulsion systems that utilize carbon neutral fuels. With plans to develop this technology to decarbonize both on and off-road sectors, Alpha-Otto will provide light-weight, 清洁, 非常高效。, power systems for use in everything from unmanned ariel vehicles (UAVs) to range extenders in hybrid applications. 
  • Pure Surface Technologies, which was founded during the pandemic, solves the problem of bacteria and virus transfer on door handles with its UV-powered, self-sanitizing door handle.

Looking back on his time at Kettering, John remembers developing a good educational foundation, but also a resilient work ethic that helped him create these companies and associated innovations. 

“The foundation of any structure is often unseen and overlooked. However, it is what is most important to the success and longevity of that structure,” he said.

As a student, John embraced Kettering’s fast pace and demanding workload. He typically took 21 credit hours per term, which he believes gave him an ability to function well in high-pressure situations, learn quickly and continue learning outside the classroom. Although not everyone had the same opportunities as John during his time at Kettering, specifically surrounding powertrain engineering. 

“I got out old notes from Professor [Craig] Hoff, Professor [Gregorgy] Davis, and Professor [Etim] Ubong and started teaching ‘Lunch and Learn’ powertrain engineering to my employees. There is no other school that prepares you for understanding ICE systems like Kettering,约翰说. 

When asked what is one thing he felt all Kettering students should experience he said, “A fire alarm in the dorms at 2 a.m.…but speaking from the position of a mechanical engineer, understand what makes money in your line of work.” 

“例如,他接着说, “in mechanical engineering, manufacturing is where most companies make their money. It is important to understand how you might fit into their business model and how you will be adding value to it.” 

His one piece of advice for current or future Kettering students is to know what your immediate goals are, even if you don’t know where you will be in 20 years. The co-op program at Kettering provides students with opportunities for unofficial mentoring and a chance to find those who are where you wish to go, giving you an opportunity to learn, ask questions and develop your goals. This also gives you the chance to grow your network. Those in the position to help get people into the correct career will only help employee satisfaction and overall innovation. 

“Everyone has a unique talent, 在我看来, the worst thing you can do is not fully utilize that talent,约翰说.

To learn more about Strange Development, Alpha-Otto Technologies, and Pure Surface Technologies click the links below. 

http://strangedevelopment.com/

http://alphaotto.com/

http://puresurfacetech.com/

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