Science Alumni Success...

1972  (Chemistry)

Lewis, Barb - Barb says, "The beauty of Muskingum was the ability to be a lot of things at once." Barb is currently the Operator Qualification and Training Manager at Utility Technologies International Corporation in West Jefferson, Ohio, and also designs and produces wedding cakes.

1992  (Biology)

Franklin, Dr. Donald - Donald says, "Muskingum's biology department is second to none in preparing students for professional education, especially in areas like anatomy and physiology, as well as histology. Your current students will have a great advantage in your professional education. I can honestly say that the biology department got me to where I am today."

Donald is a chiropractic physician practicing in Mentor, Ohio. He has started his own practice as of November 2004 and is the treating chiropractic physician for the Cleveland Indians since 1999. All chiropractic techniques utilized in his office ar research-based procedures that are verified by double blind studies. A majority of his clinical experience has come from the professional sports arena, and Donald has no doubt that his education has played a significant role in the success he has had so far.


Class of 1998  (Chemistry)

Blakeslee, Dustin Humienny - After graduating from Muskingum, Dustin attended Ohio University's College of Osteopathic Medicine, graduating in 2002. She is currently in her third year of residency training in the field of psychiatry at Akron General Medical Center in Akron, Ohio.

Dustin would be glad to talk with any Muskingum students considering applying to medical school.

1956  (Biology)

Margie Rittenhouse - Margie has "had a great career in the field of biology." Her career was in Medical Technology and Laboratory Management. She received her master's degree from Central Michigan in Hospital Administration in 1980. Margie had the opportunity fo work in hospital administration as an Assistant Administrator for several yars before retiring in 1993. She has appreciated her education and the opportunities that it allowed her.

Margie was so impressed when she was back on campus for her 50th reunion to meet so many of the adminstration and students and to hear of Muskingum's many accomplishments in the past few years. Margie is very proud to be a Muskie.

Class of 1959 (Mathematics)

Woodyard, Owen -  Owen says, " I have some unbelievably fond memories of my days at Muskingum. Thanks so much for theopportunity you gave me to have such a beautiful and nurturing environment as I grew into manhood!!"

After graduating from Muskingum in 1959, Owne had fellowship to go to Florida State.  He started off in nuclear physics, but decided, for to switch to the math department.  Owen has been in education in some form or other (teacher, dean of students, principal, collegeprofessor) for over 46 years. now. He is currently teaching at Manatee Community College in Bradenton.

Class of 1984  (Chemistry)

Kennedy, Michael A. - Michael says, with all sincerity, "My positive experience as an undergraduate at Muskingum College from 1980-1984, and particularly, the inspiration that I experienced working with Dr. Ray Rataiczak in the Chemistry Department, has stayed closely with me over the years and helped lead me back to Miami University at this point in my career."

Michael has recently accepted the position of Eminent Scholar and Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. For the past 13 years, he has acted as a Principal Investigator and Staff Scientist in the Macromolecular Structure and Dynamics group within the Biological Sciences Division at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory in Richland, Washington. Michael's new position at Miami University offers exciting new scientific and educational opportunities as he looks forward to moving back into an academic environment.

Class of 1981 (Mathematics)

Greg Adams and Larry Triplett  -  Greg and Larry recently celebrated 25 years of being in business under the name of Resource Systems.  The company recently built a 14,000 sq ft facility near New Concord and employs nearly 50 people.  The company offers a software application for long term care facilities nationwide called'Caretracker'. It uses touch screen technology to collect and reporthealth care information to help improve care plans and insure accuratereimbursement for services.

Class of 1962 (Mathematics and Physics)

Alex says “attending Muskingum on a scholarship and meeting my future wife was truly a blessing in my life.”  He includes a chapter about his college days at Muskingum in his recently published book, Coming To America: My Long Journey Freedom, www.trafford.com/06-1957.