Florida Institute of Technology - Ad Astra Yearbook (Melbourne, FL)

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The F.I.T. Astronomy Society is an inter-disciplinary organiza- tion geared toward achieving the maximum utilization of the F | F facilities of the F.I.T. Observatory, as well as the promotion of roe’ M4 | Astronomy in general in Central Florida and the Space Coast. | The Society hosts open-house tours for Parents’ Day, Alumni A S : RO NOM y Day, and Orientation, as well as for special astronomical | events. It also regularly sponsors observing sessions and star | parties for its members. The Society actively participates in SOCIE Y | Space Sciences and Astronomy carried out using Observatory facilities, and is currently engaged in several design projects to increase the research potential of the Observatory. 63

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vif vi re scene — The F.I.T. student affiliate chapter of the American Chemical Society is part of a national organization of scientists and engineers with an interest in chemistry. The chemistry program is fairly new to F.I.T. and so is the student affiliate chapter of ACS. ACS came to F.I.T. in the fall of 1979 and has managed to continue uninterrupt- ed in spite of the numerous other clubs that have emerged with overlapping interests. It has always been the objective of this organization to instill a professional spirit among its members and to maintain professional pride in chem istry. It has done so through the use of films, tours, guest speakers, and any- V Cr Mn Fe Co Ni ‘CuZn GaGe Tt) “o% e rN sy thing else that would show members what chemistry means in todays world and how it is interwoven with every aspect of our modern society. ACS also engages in activities to inform others of the magic of chemistry, through such activities as sponsoring speakers and exhib- its during Science and Engineering Week and the sale of chemical publications and other articles at reduced cost. ACS has services to help its members in preparing and presenting technical material before chemical audiances, in obtaining information on approved graduate schools, and in finding both summer and permenent employment. Members: John Mertz, Gina OLiverio, Peter Nyler, Alli- son Farone, Jeff Heggen, Joseph Czagas. AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY —

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ETA KAPPA NU Eta Kappa Nu has grown steadily since its establishment at the university of Illinois in 1904. In the first ten years, ten chapters were formed . In the first fifty years, 56 chapters were in exis- tence. Since 1954, the association has added 76 chapters. In 1977, it had 142 chapters and over 120,000 members. Outstanding persons are elected to Eta Kappa Nu from the junior and senior classes of undergraduate electrical and com- puter engineering programs. Graduate students may be elected also; and others may become members while they engage in Officers: Charles S. Alliss, President; David T. Moyer, Vice- President; Edward W. Triebel, Treasurer; Colleen A. Barry, Corresponding Secretary; Angela M. Fricano, Recording Secretary; Luis A. Zedan, Bridge Corresponding Secretary; Dr. W.W. Shelton, Faculty Advisor. Members: Jose Avilla, Jack Boyd, Lori Lee Dunn, Julian Field, Robert Gillette, Victor Lau, Jonathon Muusse, Iraj Robati, Virgilio Vivas, Nancy Walker. their professional practice. For undergraduate students, eligi- bility must depend largely on the records established during the first two or three years in college. Therefore, it is important that you set your goal early and strive steadfastly, first to do will scholastically; and, second, to give some of yourself to carefully selected activities which will help your school and fellow man. In turn, these accomplishments will bring returns to you as well. While one of its purposes certainly is the stimulation and reward of scholarship. Eta Kappa Nu has a far broader pur- pose Than merely to award a badge of distinction to scholars. As conceived by its founders and as carried forward by its membership during more than two generations, another aim is to assist its members throughout their lives in becoming better professionals as well as better citizens. In turn, it is still another — purpose of the organization, that its members be a constructive force, helping fellow members and non-members alike to im- prove the standards of the profession, the courses of instruc: . tion, and the institutions where its chapters are established. iN ES i abla il tet Sit BOIS a need oli se s.cine