Mississippi State University - Reveille Yearbook (Starkville, MS)

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AGRICULTURAL SCHOOL Agricultural research on an unprecedented scale, and intended to aid in promoting full employment and national prosperity by maintaining an equitable balance between agriculture and other sections of the nation ' s economy. That is merely a partial part of the theories and facts learned by students enrolled in the Mississippi State School of Agriculture. The students are taught the newest methods of farming, and an intimate knowledge of scientific agriculture. This school is divided into nine major departments: General Agriculture, Agricultural Administration, Agricultural Economics, Agricultural Engineering, Agronomy, Animal Husbandry, Dairy Husbandry, Horticulture, and Poultry Hus- bandry. Instruction is given in both class rooms and in fields, as well as the research work done in the laboratories. Complete and adequate facilities are available at all times to further students enrolled in the work of broadening their professional and personal agricultural knowledge. DEAN COLMER Heading the Mississippi State College School of Agriculture is able, conscientious Dean E. B. Colmer. Since he first joined the faculty, he has watched his School of Agriculture grow into a nationally recognized division of the College. A true State lover, Dean Col- mer always enjoys talking to all students and is always available to the student who wants some- one to tell his troubles to. He is always to be remembered by Staters. 21

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DEAN CLAY LYLE Recently appointed Dean of the School of Science, Dr. Clay Lyle has served as a member of the Mississippi State faculty for quite a number of years. He was Professor of Zoology and Entomology, receiving his B.S. in 1917 at Mississippi State, and his M.S. in 1931 at Mississippi State, and Ph.D. at Iowa State in 1937. His ability as a chemist and teacher cannot be over- rated. He is truly a favorite with students on the campus and also students in his school. We are looking forward to hearing more about the excellent work of Dean Lyle. SCIENCE SCHOOL Since its organization in 1903, the School of Science has advanced to the point where it is now being recognized as one of the outstanding in the South. Headed now by Dr. Clay Lyle since the retirement of Dr. W. F. Hand, the School is fully prepared to cope with all postwar enrollment requirements. Offering its students a B.S. degree at the culmination of a four-year course, the Science School offers full courses in such student objectives as Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Geology, Geography, Petroleum Engineering, Bacteriology, Botany, Zoology, Entomology, Social Studies, Pre-Medical, Pre-Clinical, and Pre-Dental Preparation, etc.

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DEAN PATTERSON Probably one of the largest schools on the campus, the Engineering School is under the direct supervision of the reli- able and popular Dean L. L. Patterson. In performing his tiring duties, Dean Pat is never too busy to personally watch over the prog- ress of students enrolled under him. He has made a host of friends during his tenure as Dean, and his affable personal- ity is sure to gain him many more. ENGINEERING SCHOOL Rapidly becoming more and more recognized throughout the State and Southland is the Mississippi State College School of Engineering. This school prides itself with having the most complete and up-to-date equipment that it can obtain. Comprising the Departments of Aeronautical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Drawing, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, and Mechanical Drawing, the School of Engineering is located in the Engineering Building. Centrally located on the campus, this building houses all classrooms and laboratories used by Engineering students. The instructors believe in the theory that actual practice is the best teacher. They give students full opportunity to put the theories they learn into operation. Inasmuch as all instruction is closely correlated to actual work, the students have every opportunity to obtain enough work to enter the professional engineering field. 22