Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Transit Yearbook (Troy, NY)

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TRANSVE VOL.XLV MATTHEW ALBERT HUNTER, IV1.A., B.S. CN.Z.j, DSce Cl..ondonj, Assistant Professor of Physics and Electro chemistry. Born at Auckland, N. Z., November 9, 1878. 1-Ie took the degree of Master of Arts in 1900 and Bachelor of Science with first class honors in 1901. In 1902 he was appointed to the 1851 Exhibi- tion Scholar for New Zealand. In 1902-3 studied under Ramsay in London, taking the degree of Doctor of Science in the University of London. ln 1903-4 studied under Nernst in Gottingen. Mois- san in Paris, Le Blanc in Karlsruhe. I-Ie entered the Research Laboratory of the General Electric Co. in 1905 and in August, 1908 was promoted to his present position. AZARIA1-I T. LINCOLN, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Electro-Chemistry. EX, AKQQAK Born June 25, 1868, in Montfort, Wis. B.S., 1894, Vfisconsing M.S., 18983 Ph.D., 1099. Assistant in Chemistry, Wisconsin, '96-'98. Fellow in Chemistry, University of Wisconsin, 1898-99. Research Assistant in Physical Chemistry, Cornell University, 1899-'00. Instructor in Chemistry in University of Cincinnati,, 1900-'01, Instructor in Chemistry University of Illinois, 1901-'03. Asst. Prof. Chemistry, University of Illinois, 1903-'0S. Teacher Chemistry, Summer School, Wis- consin, '93-'98, Asst. Prof. Chemistry, Summer School, University of Illinois, 1904-'08, Invented Lincoln's Burette I-Iolder. Publications: usolution of silicates of the Alkaliesn, The Dissociative Power of Solvents , uThe Electrical Conductivity of Non-aqueous Solution , Physical Reactions and the Mass Law , Solvent Action of Vapors , The Ternary System, Benzine, Acetic Acid, and Water , Determination of Phosphales in Natural Watersll, uVapor Pressures of Nitrate Solu- tions , Electrolytic Corrosion of Brass . Book: Elementary Quantitative Chemical Analysis , Lincoln and Walton, Macmillan Co., 1907. Member Amer. Chem. Soc., Amer. Electro-Chemical Soc. LEWIS FERRY MCODY, B.S., M.S., Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering. University of Pennsylvania, 1901 g M 'P A, E El. , Born at Philadelphia in 1880. Prepared for college at Friends School in Philadelphia. Entered University of Pennsylvania in 1897, B.S., 19014 M.S., 1902. In office of Chief Engineer, Union Traction Co., of Philadelphia, 1902. Instructor in Mechanical Engineering, University of Pennsylvania, 1902-1904. In Hydraulic Department of the I. P. Morris Co., of Philadelphia fWm. Cramp Sz Sons, Ship and Engine Bldg. Co.D, I904 to 1908. Besides Institute work. En- gaged in consulting work for Risdon-Alcott Turbine Co., Mount Holly, New jersey, 1908, and for Sellers 81 Rippy, Philadelphia, 1909. Contributor to Technical Press and Proceedings of the American Soc. C.E., and Am. Assoc. A.S.

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RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE 1 EDWARD FENIMORE Cl'lll..l..lVlAN, C.E., Associate Professor of Descriptive Geometry ana' Drawing. R. P. I., '88, R. S. E., E f5.,T B H. Born August 26, 1866, at Philadelphia, prepared at Philadelphia I-ligh School, also at Haver- ford College, Pa., and entered the Institute in September, '84, was graduated in '88 with degree of C.E., appointed Assistant in Descriptive Geometry and drawing in June, '88, and was made Assistant Professor of the same subjects in January, '03, which position he now holds, in addition to regular Institute work Mr. Chillman has held positions in the drafting and engineering depart- ments of the New Jersey Steel and lron Company of Trenton, N. J., the American Bridge Com- pany, and the Cooper, Wigand-Cooke Company of New York, and was also Consulting Engineer for the Dunsbach Ferry Bridge over the Mohawk River. JAMES MCGIFFERT, JR., C.E., M.A., Assistant Professor of Ilffatl-zemalics. R. P. I., '91, 5 5, T B II. Born at Stockport, Columbia County, N. Y.. June l, 1868, prepared at High School at I-Iudson, N. Y,. '84, studied mathematics and classics and had practical experience under City Engineer of Hudson, N, Y., '54-'87, entered the Institute in September, '87, and was graduated in '91 with the degree of C, E. , studied mathematics at johns Hopkins University one year, appointed Assistant in Mathematics at the Institute in '02, which position he now holds. E D. NELSON SCI-IULTE, M.A., E.E., Associate Professor in Electrical Engineering. Trinity, '97, Columbia, '99, A XP, E E. Born November 3, IS77, at Utica, N. Y. Prepared at St. Paul's School, Concord, N. I-I., gradu- ated at Trinity, '97, with degree of BS., entered School of Engineering, Columbia University, where he took the degree of M.A., and where he graduated in IS99 with the degree of E.E. , en- tered the service of the Pennsylvania Railroad Co., as draughtsman, '99, was in charge of the At- lantic City Electric Railway, '00-'01, Assistant Engineer to Prof. XV. I... Robb, 'Ol-'02, ap- pointed Assistant in Electrical Engineering at the Institute '0Z. Consulting Engr. to W. St I... E. Ciurley Co.

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RENSSELAER POLYTECI-INIC INSTITUTE ' Ss . A r gl A h ., 'fig' 23 7 ef , 145-32' .7 f ' ' 1 . . .. W.1. Q ,..., A I f 4 f . C 1 Wifi, V, EH? .1-,Q V, s if I 1? S emi C WILLIAM W. ROUSSEAU, C.E.., Instructor in Botany and Assistant in Geodesy. R. P. I., '95, R. S. E., E E, T I3 II. Born April 19, 1873, at Troy, N. Y., his early education as received at the Troy High School and Troy Academy, he entered the R. P. I. in '91 and graduated in June, '95, with the degree of C.E..g since graduation he has held the positions of Assistant Engineer on the D. St H. R. R., Assistant Engineer in charge of Corning Dyke Construction at Corning, N. Y., and at present is Instructor of Botany and Assistant in Geodesy at the R. P. I. Engr. and Supt. of Construc- tion of Troy Water Works, Troy, N. Y. ELWYN M. CLARK, C.E., Assistant in Maltzematics. R. P. I., '04g E E. Born December 14, 1875, at Hampton, Windham County, Conn., prepared at Xvillimantic High School, Rianhead Academy, Rianhead, I... I.. and Connecticut Agricultural College. After a year of practical work as rodman and transitman. he entered the R. P. I. in September, 1900, and was graciuatedggn June, l904, with the degree of C.E.g appointed Assistant in Mathematics in Sep- tem er, 1 4. S T Colorado in une 99 entered the Institute in September 1901 and was graduated in une 1904 with degree of C E appointed Assistant in Mathematics and Surveym in September 1904 Ap- pointed Asslstant City Engineer of Troy in anuary 1907 i- i WILLIAM RALSTON I-IEADDEN, B.S., C.E.., Assistant in Mathematics and Surveying. R. rf L . P. I., '04, R. .E.., EE, B II, 25: Born February 26,' 1881, College Park, Maryland. Graduated from State Agricultural College of s . J y 2 , ' - . ' J i 1 .. ' . ' - -S ' ' ' ' g ' , . A ' ' J , U