University of Massachusetts Amherst - Index Yearbook (Amherst, MA)

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BUILT BY 31-YEAR-OLD DR. PHILLIPS JONES, assistant professor of Physics, this HOME-MADE ATOMIC GUN is an important research weapon at the University. Financed by a $60,000 National Science Foundation grant, the gun is being used by Dr. Jones to study the behavior of atoms in close collision. HASBROUCK LABORATORY, the home of the Physics department. The Physics department has recently initiated a comprehensive sophomore course in nuclear physics which has become a pre-requisite for engineering students. DR. LINDSEY OF CHEMICAL ENGINEERING discusses some aspects of the recently acquired nuclear reactor in Goessman Laboratory. One of its uses is by nuclear physics students who use it to measure the half-lives of radio-active material.

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The Age Of Science WITH THE RECENT STRESS on science and technology, colleges and universities are being called upon to provide men of science both for instruc- tion and research. Realizing these needs, the University is continually expanding its facilities for research and undergradu- ate study. As a result, numerous grants are being awarded for critical research. The greatly increased number of corpo- rations interviewing seniors in the Spring is also sharply indicative of the quality of University science and engineering graduates. A UNIVERSITY ZOOLOGIST has been awarded a grant of $82,000 by the U.S. Public Heahh Service for a three year study of the world of liv- ing cells utilizing the ELECTRON MICROSCOPE on the left. Dr. Ever- ett Anderson will use its highly com- plex eye for a closer look at the inner composition of parts of cells from different kinds of animals. DR. RICHARD STEIN IS INTER- NATIONALLY KNOWN for his work in polymer research. Recently named to a Commonwealth Profes- sorship, Dr. Stein has presented, by invitation, papers at two international conferences — the 1957 International Symposium on Macro-Molecular Chemistry and the 1958 International Polymer Conference. THE MAIN ENGINEERING BUILDING houses facilities for Elec- trical, Mechanical, Industrial, and Civil Engineering. Facilities for Chemical Engineering are principally in Goessmann Chemistry Laboratory. Behind the main building are Gun- ness Laboratory and the new $800,000 Engineering Shops Labora- tory. Lliu.isc ' l:, 28

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T R V- ,M»-f|« ;M,i V Miff! r. ' BfS ; ,. -jl -« ' P 1 ■v TURMOIL REIGNS as Coach Chuck Studley is carried off the field by his players after the 1960 New Hampshire game. The victory gave the Redmen co-ownership of the Yankee Conference title. The year, one of the best in UMass. history, was highlighted by an upset win over Harvard. The following year, the University was elevated to major college football status. 1961 COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES— Every year the class is larger. 30