1936
Dr. Bierlein is born in Cleveland, Ohio to Carl A. and Greta D. Bierlein.
1959
Dr. Bierlein receives a Bachelor of Science from Michigan State University.
1959
Dr. Bierlein becomes an instructor at the University of Wisconsin.
1960
Dr. Bierlein marries Mary Paule McMath.
1961
Dr. Bierlein receives a Master of Science from the University of Wisconsin.
1965
Dr. Bierlein receives a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Wisconsin.
1965
Dr. Bierlein becomes a senior research engineer at GM Research in Warren, Michigan.
1975
Dr. Bierlein receives a professional engineer license.
1977
Dr. Bierlein receives a Master of Business Administration from the University of Detroit.
1981
Dr. Bierlein becomes a staff research engineer at GM Research.
1985
Dr. Bierlein becomes a principal engineer at Eaton Engineering R&D Center in Southfield, Michigan.
1990
Dr. Bierlein becomes an adjunct professor at the Florida Institute of Technology.
1993
Dr. Bierlein is promoted to senior principal engineer at Eaton Engineering R&D Center.
1994
Dr. Bierlein becomes a certified quality engineer.