NYU Washington Square College - Album Yearbook (New York, NY)

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GEOLOGY DEPARTMENT In the WSC department of hard rocks, Professor Brooks F. Ellis, finding time between the duties of chairmanship and professorship, is in- vestigating the Ecology of Foraminiferaf' Professor Leslie E. Spock is tracing the Origins of Serpentine in the New York Area. These and other studies concerning the early history Of the earth form the bulk of research projects conducted by the departmental staff. PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT Typical of the varied research studies carried On by the Psychology Department, headed by Professor Leland Crafts, is Professor Jenkins' investigation of personality, involving test and laboratory techniques. Professor Hanna is studying the use of personal history background of an individual in appraising personality and estimating intelligence. Professor Kay has completed a study of discussion techniques in the U.N. MATHEMATICS DEPARTMENT One of WSC's contributions to the patriotic needs of the country is its sponsorship of a United States Air Force research project conducted by Professor Frederick Wallace John, Chairman of the Mathematics Depart- ment. Professor John,s investigation is concerned with an electro-magnetic wave theory. The department also offers superior students an opportunity to do independent research for Matlz X, a semi-annual publication. PROFESSOR BROOKS F. ELLIS PROFESSOR LELAND WHITNEY CRAFTS PROFESSOR FREDERICK WALLACE JOHN 23

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ID IE IIA IR I M IE N I CHEMISTRY DEPARTMENT Countless research projects of potential medical and industrial value have been performed behind the fragrant corridors assigned to Chairman John Vanceis Chemistry Department. Characteristic was Dr. King's in- vestigation of metal corrosion for the Atomic Energy Commission. The retirement of Professor Cettler, after twenty-five outstanding years of teaching, was viewed with deep regret by the faculty and students. BIOLOGY DEPARTMENT Under the guidance of Chairman Harry A. Charipper, the department has launched an extensive program of research, particularly in the fields of cellular physiology, endocrinology, biophysics, genetics, and muscle physi- ology. Proud of its great popularity among the student body, the depart- ment is continually striving to offer the best of scientific instruction through the use of the latest instruments and techniques. PHYSICS DEPARTMENT Chairman van der Merwe's department has been joined by two new members, :Professors Hatcher and Spruch. Highlights of this year's activities included the development of an electronic brain by Professors Goertzel and Greig, and four research projects which, with the aid of government grants, were undertaken by Professors Coertzel, Hatcher, Shamos, Kall- man, and Rohrbaugh. New facilities greatly improved undergraduate in- struction. 22 Paorssson JOHN E. VANCE Puornsson HARRY A. CHARIPPER PROFESSOR CAREL VAN DER MERWE

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PHILOSOPHY DEPARTMENT Aiming to acquaint students with the theories of great 'thinkers of the past and to help them reason for themselves, the Philosophy Department, under the chairmanship of the well-known Professor Sidney Hook, Offered a varied selection of courses ranging from existentialism to the philosophy of music. This year, Professor Hook edited and published a symposium entitled John Dewey: Philosopher of Science and F reedom. SOCIOLOGY DEPARTMENT Representing the Sociology Department of WSC at the New York State conferences of social work and preprofessional social work education, was Chairman Lucy J. Chamberlain, eminent in both fields. Paris, France was the scene of the International Penal and Penitential conference, and the Hague housed the International Congress of Criminologists. Professor Tappan, WSC,s crime authority, was present at the meetings. ECONOMICS DEPARTMENT Under the supervision of Professor Willard E. Atkins, 'the Economics Department offered a wide range of undergraduate courses. Students showed special interest in a new course dealing with the economies Of the United States and Russia. This year, Professor David Colin published The Law of Unemployment Insurance in Nero York. Other members of 'lhe de- partment wrote a new textbook 'to be used for the elementary economics course. 35555253263 A38 QFFFEE HB3 f f MJ X4 'f :,.: Y f W' X ,. ,. E..,,eifye:::.,s.:: as ,Y ,, V Mus? K .bags 4 .4 mmm mam mx mm L 5 xwmfwwl A 24 PROFESSOR SIDNEY HOOK PROFESSOR LUCY CHAMBERLAIN PROFESSOR WILLARD E. ATKINS