Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Peddler Yearbook (Worcester, MA)

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iProfes or STofm €. Sinclair have been a member of the original faculty of y j an institution; to have taught in that institu¬ tion continuously for thirty-nine years; to have enjoyed the esteem and affection of every class that has come under his instruction in that long time,— such a record is indeed worthy of note in the case of any professor. John E. Sinclair, professor of higher mathematics at the Worcester Polytechnic Institute, the last mem¬ ber of the original faculty of the Institute now engaged in institute work, was graduated from Dart¬ mouth College in 1858. The following year he spent in teaching at Adrian, Michigan, and from 1859 to 1863 he was a tutor in Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri. During the next six years he was professor of math¬ ematics in the Chandler School of Science, Dartmouth College, and in 1868 he came to the newly-founded Worcester County Free Institute of Industrial Science to fill a similar position. Professor Sinclair received the degree of A. M. from Washington University in 1863, and from Dartmouth College in 1879. In 1883 he was further honored by his Alma Mater with the degree of Ph.D. Professor Sinclair’s method of instruction in math¬ ematics is unique, and never fails to make a marked impression upon his students. By an endless supply of homely illustrations and expressions he makes clear the labyrinths of calculus to the dullest mind. 6

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To its true frierid and beloved professor , DR. JOHN E. SINCLAIR , the Class of 1907 most affectionately dedicates this book.

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The oldest member of the Faculty in years and in length of service, Professor Sinclair is as young at heart as the most youthful instructor. The Class of 1907, in common with all friends of the Institute, graduates and undergraduates, wish the senior pro¬ fessor, elected the most popular, many years more of health and active usefulness. 7