Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Technique Yearbook (Cambridge, MA)

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Dr. Carl Richard Soderberc Dean of the School of Engineering Before joining tlie MIT staff in 1938. Dean Soderberg had won in private industry a reputation as an expert in the fields of applied medianics and turbine design. Prior to his present position, which he has held for two years, he was professor of applied mechanics and head of the Mechanical Engineering Department. In recognition of his energies for tlie war effort Dean Soderberg was awarded the Certificate of Appreciation. Dr. Pietro Belluschi Dean of the School of Architecture and City Planning Prior to coming to MIT. Dean Belluschi served for twenty-five years with a large architectural firm, designing over six-hundred buildings and heading the firm for seven years. He has remained one of the country ' s foremost architects since his appointment here in 1951. In his field Dr. Belluschi has won almost every honor and acclaim possible. Dr. George Russeli, Harrison Dean of the School of Science A prominent research scientist. Dr. Harrison has brought wide acclaim to MIT and himself. His work lias contrilmted notably to progress in sjiectroscopy and atomic structure. For his exceptional war time efforts, he was awarded the Presidential Medal of Merit at the end of World War II. Dean Harrison joined the MIT staff in 1930 as a professor and in 1942 became Dean of his school. i |i ' ViP I i£fl , ' . ■j K ' - 1 1 1 in ! ■ i

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Dr. Julius Adams Stratton Chancellor Not only an able administrator but also an experienced scientist. Dr. Stratton administers the Institute ' s academic program, acts as deputy to the Preside nt, and serves as the general executive officer of the school. Besides his present post. Dr. Stratton has held various positions at MIT. including professor of physics. Director of the Electronic Research Laboratory, and Vice-President. For his outstanding war work he received the Medal of Merit in 1946. Vice-Admiral Edward Lull Cochrane Vice-President for Industrial and Govern- ment Relations, Admiral Cochrane brings to his present position long years of experience in the Navy, combined with an excellent educational background. With a wide reputa- tion in ship designing, he became Head of the Department of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering in 1947. Following a two year tenure as Dean of Engineering. Admiral Cochrane came to his present capacity in 1954. Joseph Julian Snyder Vice-President, Treasurer As Vice-President and Treasurer, Mr. Snyder is responsil)le for the business management and investment of funds of the Institute. To this job he brings the experience of many years active participation in invest- ment and financial affairs in Boston. A graduate of Harvard University Business School, lie came to MIT for special graduate work in 1944. He lias remained here since llien. becoming active in tiie business affairs of the school.

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Dr. John Ely Burchard Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Studies Dr. Burchard has had a long association with MIT. He graduated from MIT in 1923 and returned shortly afterwards as instructor in English and in Architecture. Following a period in which he became well known as an authority on housing and architecture, Dean Burchard became Director of the .Albert Bemis Foundation. Director of Libraries, and finally Dean of the School of Humanities. Edw. rd Pennell Brooks Dean of the School of Industrial Management Dean Brooks became the first dean of the new School of Industrial Management in 1951. Suitably, his own background combined an MIT education and wide experience in the business world. For twenty- five years he was an executive with Sears, Roebuck and Company, attaining the positions of Vice President in Charge of Factories and Director of the company. Dr. Harold Locke Haze Dean of the Graduate School Recognized as one of the nation ' s out- standing engineering educators. Dr. Hazen is well qualified for his present job. He himself has received three degrees from MIT and has long been associated with the Institute, as instructor, professor and for the past four years as Dean of the Graduate School. In his special field of electrical engineering. Dr. Hazen has made notable contributions.