New Bedford Institute of Technology - Fabricator Yearbook (New Bedford, MA)

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•••• Bk $8k j£|| fik J9k jfc flk. jBfc •••••• • ••••••••••••••••••••• textile engineering •••••••••••••••••••••••• ECAN ' S HANDS The Department of Textiles sincerely solicits a continued interest in textile education on the part of the members of the class of 1954. As we embark upon our chosen career, we are very fortunate in that we are entering a field of industry wherein many more times our number are needed for various positions leading to the managerial and executive level. In order that the supply of textile college graduates shall meet the far greater demand, a concerted and tangible action to create interest among possible candidates for enrollment in courses in textile education is of prime necessity. Each graduate has it within his power to aid in this endeavor by guiding prospective students into textile college education. In so doing, the graduate can be rightfully proud of a two-way good deed. For the predictable future, all indications are that the industry cannot be fully satisfied in its staff require- ments and that there will be a continued opportunity for positions for those having textile training both of the degree and non-degree levels. The Department of Textiles shall continually extend its facilities and staff in the progressive training of the students. Your associates of the future and the welfare of the textile industry depend largely upon the interest of many more high school graduates seeking careers through a textile college education. 18

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The Institute offers a mechanical engineering course with emphasis on design but with a wide range of objectives. The design engineer takes the results of the development engineer and carries it to the point where it is economically useful. He designs products so they can be manufactured and sold at a profit. His work consists of selecting methods of accomplishing desired results; investigating processes and devices already designed; selecting materials and determining shapes to satisfy physical, chemical, electrical or thermal requirements. The first two years are spent in a study of t he fundamentals of science and mathematics. Following this are subjects fundamental to an engineering program including differential equations, electronics, metallurgy, hydraulics and electrical engineering. A laboratory program including drafting, machine shop and engineering laboratory experi- ments provides association with the practical application of engin- eering operations. Technical report writing, economics and industrial psychology complete the program of preparing the graduate for an engineering profession. HOWARD TINKHAM HEAD OF ENGINEERING

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JAMES L. CIBLIN HEAD OF TEXTILES i:iPiii»» ;v: : ■:;■-, . ' • ■ ■ MMH12S12S •Pis The study of textiles includes all phases of manufacturing, finishing and testing of cotton cloth. Three years of designing, cotton yarn manufacturing, weaving and analysis are required, as well as two years of dying and one year of finishing. The student must design and weave three original patterns in addition to his practical work in the different labs. 19