Carnegie Mellon University - Thistle Yearbook (Pittsburgh, PA)

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CIVIL ENGINEERING In an area devoted to solving society’s needs the Civil Engineering Department reflects changes in social problems in the flexibility of its curriculum. Although no large revision occurred this year, schedules permitted more student-chosen electives, new courses were introduced, and a new graduate program was planned. The Department provides a firm technical basis and develops the creativity needed in solving future social, economic, and physical problems. 28

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CHEMICAL ENGINEERING A great increase in student enrollment and a larger faculty staff sent the Chemical Engineering Department in an upward trend, while a more flexible curriculum encouraged students to develop individual interests. Emphasis on today's environmental problems and related social and economic factors maintains the department as an integral part of the university and community. Presently, more and more women are entering the engineering field, and most Chem E. students are finding unlimited job opportunities upon graduation. 27

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ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING At left: Dr. Grayson and Dr. Jordan, head of EE Dept. The Electrical Engineering Department adapts well to the changes demanded by an increasingly advanced technical society. The entire undergraduate curriculum was revised, and a new graduate program was implemented. Although faced with difficulties in building maintenance, the areas of Computer (and other) Research were expanded. Serving a realm of constant innovations and new information, the Electrical Engineering Department improved considerably. 29