Michael Thuis is a first-generation college student currently within his first year of pursuing a Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering at the Colorado School of Mines. He hopes to carry his degree and experience into a career doing research and development, within the government or industry sectors, within the Biomedical Field. Creating a business based on a proprietary technology gained from his research would be of great interest to Michael.
On campus, Michael is currently an active contributor to many clubs and organizations. He is an active member of his school's Engineers Without Borders Water Team where he works on the technical side of providing a clean water system to the Nicaraguan village of Los Gomez. Michael also has the distinction of being a Grand Challenges of Engineering Scholar. Within this program, Michael holds a seat on the Grand Challenges Grand Council at his school where he serves as the Freshmen Ambassador and Education/Outreach chair. Within the professional community, Michael is a member of the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers. In the future, Michael hopes to increase his participation as an Undergraduate Researcher.