Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Technique Yearbook (Cambridge, MA)

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ENGINEERING V. 1 jmas . Buflelt James F. Burke John T. Christian Lawrence H. Cramer John A. Currie William L. Hooper Frederici W. Memmoll III Benianiino A. Inserra Robert M. Falter Aii ;iislin A. Kevna Kobert A. Laflamme John C. Pease 1 n 1 4 w 1 1 ■1. •S. ■■■M i ' l.ih;. Hiihardson (i i r4l A Arthur T. Prentiss III i ! Rieliaril T. Schwaegler f

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Kobert R. Batchelder CIVIL P7 Bruce Blanchart William C. Brasuell Lee P. Bredbenner h m i Eugene L. Hartman Steven H. Hawkins Harald J. Henriksen Civil engineering is probably the broadest and the most important of the br nches of engineering. Civil engineering is responsible for our modern cities with their complex network of transportation systems, sanitation facilities, and towering sky- scrapers. The large range of opportunities requires that the civil engineer has broad technical knowledge supplemented with practical experience. The technical courses are only part of the education, for laboratory courses give the student experience in manipulating the tools of the profession. Most civil engineering projects involve three separate phases, conception, design, and construction. As a result many men find that their professional w ork centers on only one phase. Therefore, the course is arranged so that after training in the funda- mentals, the student can continue in an option suited to his personal interests. The American Society of Civil Engineers offers both technical and social oppor- tunities for its members. Tt also attempts to instill a professional spirit and to acquaint the student more closely with his chosen profession. Chi Epsilon, the national civil engineering honorary fraternity recognizes those students who have made outstanding contributions to the course, and to M.I.T. as a whole. The department ' s greatest asset is its faculty, who are leaders in their field — men of fine teaching ability and sound engineering achievement. Many of the developments in the field have come from the laboratory, where student and professor work side by side. I ' RUF. JOHN B. WILBUR

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Mechanical engineering has played a central and important role in the develop- ment of our industrial society. Its concepts are as basic as its importance, starting with the fundamental concepts of heat and work, forces and motion, and materials and force. With advancements in science, mechanical engineers are faced with new- problems, and new materials to work with. M.I.T. feels that the mechanical engineer should be trained to enter any part of the broad field, therefore, the basic funda- mentals are applied to broad categories of processes and machines. A cooperative course is available for students who might otherwise be unable to obtain first hand experience before graduation. In addition to the classroom and laboratory, there are three organizations where Course Two men can become better acquainted and in addition supplement their training. The student chapter of The American Society of Mechanical Engineers features talks by engineers of industrv and Institute professors. The M.I.T. student Society of Automotive Engineers meets twice a month, and listens to guest speakers talk on recent automotive developments, or on subjects of general interest to all its members. Pi Tau Sigma is the national honorary mechanical engineering society. The Pi Kappa chapter, here at M.I.T. is composed of students who have been elected as a result of high scholastic standing, sound engineering judgement, personality, and a participation in extra-curricular activities. PROF. JACOB P. DEN HARTOG illiam T. Adam Luring B. Andrews. Jr. Raymond P. Auyang 16 Melvin I. Cohen MECHANICAL