Lehigh University - Epitome Yearbook (Bethlehem, PA)

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It has long been realized that compartmentalizing of knowledge leads to an incomplete and often inaccurate presentation of information. In a second major area of change, mores were made to broaden Lehigh ' s academic spectrum with the creation of three interdepartmental programs. The first of these programs is the Materials Research Center. Under the direction of Professor Joseph F. Libsch, the Center incorporates more than 1 25 men engaged in material science and engineering research. Realizing the importance of this program, the government and private industry contributed over $500,000 to the Center during the past year. The existing research and instructional facilities of the nine science and engineering departments are now contributing to the program. Also established was the Marine Science Center. Although the direct activities of the Center are limited to research, its total contribution to the university community is more extensive. Through the strengthening of the professional staff and through additional 17