Carnegie Mellon University - Thistle Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING has been defined as “the art and science of directing the great sources of power in nature to the use and convenience of man. The College of Engineering has been in accord with this definition in the instruction of students by a most capable faculty. The teaching policy of the school has been one based on theory and general information, for it is believed that practical application can prove more beneficial if practiced in the respective position to which the graduate may be called. This theory is, however, not confined to technical training alone, but is also applied to military education and the study of social problems. The R. O. T. C. has prepared its students to successfully undertake the enormous task facing each of them as they leave school and enter the armed forces. An extensive program which consists of drilling, marksmanship, map-reading, and the solution of tactical problems has been the foundation of which the R. O. T. C. has built its present organization. And yet there is another very important side to the education of those rugged engineers. The extra-curricular activities at Carnegie Tech offer innumerable opportunities for a student to develop his special talents. ENGINEERING

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Department of CHEMICAL ENGINEERING WARREN L. McCABE Head of Department of Chemical Engineering TT is the job of the Department of Chemical Engineering to provide men with technical training for the expanding chemical industries. Under the pressure of war times the enrollment in this department has greatly increased. Chemical Engineers must be able to cope with problems from all phases of science and engineering. It is for this reason that they are required to take courses in chemistry, physics, mechanics, and mathematics. With this well-rounded course as a background, these men are competent to take positions in chemical process industries. To carry on our war effort chemical engineers are expanding their efforts on research projects. They are developing new methods of chemical production. They are designing new plants and equipment for more efficient production of chemicals needed in defeating our enemies. Thus the chemical engineering profession has put itself forward to meet the crisis which has risen. McCabe, Berl, Monrad, York, Wictr.