Michigan Technological University - Keweenawan Yearbook (Houghton, MI)

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The Department of MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

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a — = —— MECHANICAL The average young American is traditionally mechanically inclined. From the first watch he takes apart to the time he decides to overhaul the family car, he is always puttering with gadgets. The aver- age family, tired of paying for the years of sustained damage, finally decides to turn this energy into use- ful channels and send their boy to Houghton. And another student mechanical engineer joins the ranks of those who come to try. The home of the mechanical engineer is the large building on the east of the campus. Here the student drinks in knowledge along with a little carbon monoxide from the engines in the lab. His first courses teach him steam, failures, and all manner of necessary evils. At last he makes the choice of option. Automotive, power, or air conditioning are the offerings. The automotive major quickly finds out that all is not road testing ‘492 models in his courses. But, cheerfully adjusting to his chosen profession, the embryo engineer diligently pursues knowledge. With his degree ciutched in his hand he strides forth [30] Professor A. P. Young was appointed Head of the De- partment of Mechanical En- gineering, succeeding Dr. R. R. Seeber who retired on July 1, 1948 after heading the de- partment since 1926. Professor Young is a grad- vate of Purdue University and holds the B.S. and M.E. De- grees from that institution. Prior to his joining the Michi- gan College of Mining and Technology Faculty Staff in 1930, he was employed for six years as manager of the Nadiad Industrial Institute of Nadiad, India. Pro fessor Young holds mem- bership in the American So- ciety of Mechanical Engineers, the American Welding Socie- ty and the Society for the Advancement of Engineering Education. His social clubs include the American Legion, Tau Beta Pi fraternity, and Scabbard and Blade. He is also the author of numerous éngineering research articles. ENGINEERING proudly from graduation. Here is a man who can R. R. Seeber grease cars and fill gas tanks with the best of them. Or, there is always the air conditioning option. The dark secret of this study is revealed only to the senior in his last term. “When it grows stuffy inside, open a window. Or if really scientifically in- clined, open two windows!” Some men tuke the third option. Some of them are consistently drunk with power. This isn’t a pre- requisite, but it helps. Of course, this isn’t restricted to the mechanicals. The power men do deserve their title of best dressed men on the campus. Getting close to all that steam, their clothes have that freshly laundered look. This largest group at the school are an inspiration to their fellow students. Everyone has to take the elementary “M’ courses, but these are the only ones who have the courage to take the rest. Or is it courage? Maybe its the vision of the future. For deep in the heart of the most of the mechanical engineers is the image of their forthcoming success. Their own garage.