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Birgit Sorgenfrei graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering from Michigan Technological University in February 1991. During her undergraduate studies, she interned at the General Motors Corporation, the Medical Systems Division of General Electric Company, and IBM. While studying at MTU, Birgit was awarded many honors and scholarships for her leadership and academic skills and considers the culmination of these to be an award for the "Michigan Technological University Outstanding Undergraduate Student for the Michigan Association of Governing Boards of State Universities 1990." Upon graduation, Birgit interned for Schlumberger Industries in Chasseneuil-du-Poitou, France. She pursued graduate work at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, completing a Masters of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering in September 1993. Following this, Birgit interned at the University of Hanover, Hanover, Germany. Birgit is currently working to complete an MBA at the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor). Birgit joined the Ford Motor Company in June 1994, working initially in the Scientific Research Laboratories then for Visteon Automotive Systems, and most recently in the Lincoln Mercury Business Office. Her work has included research on sensors for electrical power assist steering systems, component and system radio design, and vehicle planning. Birgit has been active in the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) and was recently awarded the SWE Distinguished New Engineer Award 2000. She has served as Meeting Planning Chair (1995-96), Vice President of Career Guidance (1996-97), President (1997-98), Section Representative of the Detroit Section (1998-99), Vice President of Student Services (1999-2000). Birgit enjoys sharing her home with her husband, Allen, four year old daughter Rebecca and four-month-old daughter, Evelyn.
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