California Institute of Technology Cal Tech - Big T Yearbook (Pasadena, CA)

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DEPARTMENTS DR. ROBERT A. MILLIKAN The Department of Physics A great percentage of the distinction of the California Institute of Technology is due to the marvelous organization and work of the Nor- man Bridge Laboratory of Physics. The attain- ment of this position of honor the Institute owes to the genius and super-human ability for organiza- tion, research, and development of Dr. Robert A. Millikan, Director of the Norman Bridge Labora- tory of Physics, and Chairman of the Institute Council. Dr. Millikan is one ofthe foremost scien- tists of the world today. His latest work, in which he is being assisted by Dr. Carl Anderson, is the investigation of the Cosmic Ray. The visits of the past two years of Dr. Albert Einstein to the Institute are of note. Not only is Dr. Einstein well known in the field of theo- retical physics for working out a new gravita- 'tional theory, but he is also known as a man of excellent judgment and common sense. It is hoped that he will make his coming to the In- stitute an annual event. The research work in progress .at the pres- ent time includes an extensive investigation of the physics of solids, X-ray work, and study of molecular and atomic structure. Fourteen ,,,,,, fy , - f,ygQ':yv' I I W .. ,,,,,. , . , .4 V . 1. W4 '-,v . , , -' .57 ' fy f -.ff 1'92-vpc- F202 f' -,rf - ' gf' I Q grifjffgrfci fy: K ' '7' ,Wi -we .J Wfwewty-, . j MQW' 44: -Z ' , , ,,,,. 41,yn-?.,Z40,2,,f.,f5,fy!.f-gy Z, . 'f f:yf.f24',w1fgaw ' ' ' ' f if a -r .ff-,thy-'afwwt--ymzfmiy page ,fc gf ,fi,f,,,f,Q- :,5p3y.f44-,egg

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aff acc vff.-W. X X . f ff, , ' . , U i,, . ,,,, My p 'T --R f V f f ADMINISTRATORS X 1 ff 513, .,,4fffJfif51,'4fZ-.yiff-frfffiim ,mf f X EDWARD C. BARRETT Registrar No man takes a greater interest in the Insti- tute, both officially and personally, than the col- lege Registrar, Professor Harry C. Van Bus- kirk. Few can fully appreciate the vast amount of work which must be done throughout the ' year in the Registration Department. Besides carrying the responsibilities of this office, Pro- fessor Van Buskirk teaches mathematics at the Institute, Cal Tech is distinguished by many who have served long terms, but few can ex- ceed thae twenty-eight years of faithful service of this conscientious official. Many students have come to know Professor Van Buskirk very intimately because of the various problems which bring them in-contact with him. Time has shown that the Registrar has dealt most fairly and considerately with the students' difficulties. He is never too busy to listen to anyone7s troubles. It is due to the faithful service and integrity of Professor Van Buskirk and the splendid cooperation of his efficient staff that the Institute is able to func- tion. fffz vf 9 f,,y,.,' .. -- f , ZQWZQM tim 5. 51. ft 1 ., 49451492459 QA H iz- .,'-4,,,.i 2,-Ze: ' pw.. W . f.-f ,,4,'4:v.-Av.-Zagvff 3, QV so X '-',f,f.fu. 07,1 fm f f .7 Secretary Mr. Edward C. Barrett as Secretary of the Institute has had an extraordinarily busy year. Aside from his duties as Secretary, lVIr. Barrett also acts in the capacity of Assistant Treasurer, and, because of the demands of the present de- pression, is having an extremely busy time. The Business Office under the care of Mr. Barrett has been of great material benefit in enabling many students to continue the pursuit of their studies who would otherwise have been forced to drop out by reason of financial diHiculties. A visit to the Institute on Registration Day would have convinced anyone of the numerous difficulties under which the Secretary has been forced to Work this year. The fact that he per- sonally interviews students and obtains aid for them is of creditable note. Mr. Barrett has gained the popular approval and respect of every person with whom he has come into con- tact on the campus. HARRY C. VAN BUSKIRK Thirteen

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,. ,,,.,,, ,ff-1. .1 ' ' ,Z ,fy,,,.-q.- . ' ' 'imfw ,zyfyyyffyfgf D E P A R T M E N T s X 'f- ' 'Zn V f 1 .rdf f f , ff ' ' ., '- ru DR. ARTHUR A. NOYES The Department of Chemistry Much of the renown that has come to Tech may be attributed to the Division of Chem- istry and Chemical Engineering. This division ranks second only to the Physics Division in size of personnel and importance of research projects carried on. The head of the division, Dr. Arthur A. Noyes, is one of the outstanding chemists of the country, and is a recognized authority on the subject' of qualitative analysis, particularly of the rare elements. Many special research problems are being investigated by members of the graduate divi- sion. The courses of the graduate seminars are directed by graduate students, professors, or outside authorities on the subject under discus- sion. Many of the industrial problems of in- dividual chemical at the lnstitute by industries are being solved graduate students. The supervision of the research Work of graduate students is distributed among the whole staff of the Division of Chemistry. Each staff member takes charge of only three to five students who desire to work in his special field, so that each student receives a large amount of attention. --ffm -.fl I ,Z .. ,L 75:4 1 Q Fifteen