Montana State University Bozeman - Montanan Yearbook (Bozeman, MT)

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ENGINEERING Engineering has always been and will still continue as one of the greatest industries ol Montana. Railroads bringing settlers and Transporting products have been made possible through engineering. Thousands of acres of land have been brought into cultivation through vast irrigation projects. The development of one of the most abundant natural resources, that of water power has taken place in the last twenty years and has not yet reached maximum capacity. Through a network of roads and highways reaching all parts of Montana, the scenic grandeur of the state has been made accessible to tourists. All the resources of Montana are just in the infancy of utility. The engineer must make these resources accessible and make plans for their utilization. The engineer must have a thorough technical training and experience to be able to discover, develop. and put at the people's disposal the wealth of this state in natural resources and industry. That engineering is an attractive field to young men is proved by the fact that the College of Engineering with all its branches enjoys the highest enrollment of all the ('olleges on the campus. Through the departments of Civil. Electrical, Industrial. Chemical, and Architectural Engineering, many young men of Montana are taking training to prepare themselves for this profession. The equipment for these departments is excellent. The new Engineering building is complete with all types of apparatus. From rime to time large industrial concerns send models of the latest machinery they have to give the students an opportunity to be familiar with the most modern equipment. Research is the foundation of engineering development yet the engineer must be a man that can present his developments to the world. Engineering must therelore be so taught as to enable the man who does make these discoveries to present them in a plain forceful manner. It is therefore seen by those in charge of engineering that the whole stress is not laid on the technical side of the education. Thus Montana is trying to produce engineers who have a broad training as well as a good professional knowledge. Some of the graduates of the College of Engineering have gone into research work, others hold executive positions with large industrial plants, and many have aceepied places in the teaching profession. All of these have received technical training, but they also know how to serve. Electrical Experiment Machine shop

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ENGINEERING LEADERSE1IP Among the predominant features of our present day industrial life certain trends are of especial significance to engineer!ng education. Never before have industry and commerce worked as closely, hand-in-hand with “pure science . The most fantastic dreams of the abstract scientist require but a few weeks or months to be put to work for the benefit of mankind. The scientific curiosity of today is the household article of tomorrow. The engineer must take the discoveries of the scientist and. with a full comprehension of their significance, convert them into useful articles of commerce. More than ever before. therefore, must the engineer have a thorough understanding of those sciences which are contributing in such great measure to our material welfare and advancement. In the conduct of modern industry the workman is now recognized as a member of society whose well-being and contentment are as important as those of the capitalist. The engineer who aspires to leadership in the industrial world of the future must understand the factors which control human relationships. lie must inspire those whom he is to lead with iiis integrity, his fair-mindedness and his loyalty both to those who serve him and those whom he serves. The leader of tomorrow's industrial life must have Science, that he may understand the forces and materials with which lie works; Humanity that he may understand those who work with and for him: and Honor, that those who work for him may respect him and that those for whom he works may have confidence in him. Without all three the attainment of Leadership as an engineer is impossible. I)f.ax Norris

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COLLEGE OF APPLIED SCIENCE In I best modern days the seienrist holds a commanding position. This is the age of science. Much of our progress has come through the development of science, especially in chemistry. Ido logy, and physics. These sciences are fundamental in the development of agriculture, medicine, the industries, and in social progress. A course in applied science gives the basis for important professional work in life. Scientific thought has a far-reaching influence upon the whole social order. Montana State College has taken a prominent place in engineering and agriculture largely because of two facts: first because the departments of engineering and agriculture are themselves well equipped, well organized and well taught: and. second because they are based upon sound collegiate training in science. Particular attention is being given to maintaining science upon a high level of efficiency at Montana State College, tin institution being rated in class -A” in the North Central Association of Colleges. In truth the college of applied science is a challenge for the young man or woman who has just finished high school. It is indeed a great task to pick the profession for which students are going to be best fitted. A course in applied science gives the basis for important professional work in many of the walks of lift . It requires thorough work and close application but its rewards are generous. Professor Cooley