Worcester Polytechnic Institute - Peddler Yearbook (Worcester, MA)

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FRANCIS WILLIAM ROYS 1910 Dean of Engineering; Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Head of Department B.S., W.P.I., 1909, M.E., 1917, and D.Eng. (Hon.), 1939. Instructor in Mech. Engr., 1910-16; Asst. Professor, 1917-23; Professor, 1923-; Acting President, Feb.-Sept., 1939; Dean ot Engineering, 1939-. MECHANICAL ENGINEERING The largest and perhaps one of the most important departments on the hill is the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Its courses provide training and education in all branches of industrial theory and practice. This department offers exceptional opportunities for training in the funda¬ mentals of machine construction and industrial shop practice. Practice in the above is carried on in the well-equipped Washburn Shops. On the theoretical side, the department offers courses in applied mechanics, strength of materials, design of machinery, air conditioning and a great many others which are too numerous to list here. In addition to the in¬ struction offered on the campus, courses in hydraulics are given at the Alden Hydraulic Laboratory. For the senior year, those who wish may take an elective in aeromechanics. This elective includes three weeks of special shop in addition to studies in aircraft engines and airplane design. After gradu¬ ation, those interested may take courses leading to the Degree of Master of Science. CHARLES METCALF ALLEN 1894 Professor of Hydraulic Engineering, and Director of Alden- Hydratdic Laboratory B.S., W.P.I., 1894, M.S., 1899, and D.Eng. (Hon.), 1929. Instructor in Mech. Engr., 1894-1902; Asst. Profes¬ sor of Experimental Engr., 1902-06; Professor, 1906-09; Professor of Hy¬ draulic Engr., 1909-. GLEASON HARVEY MacCULLOUGH 1918 Professor of Engineering Mechanics B.S., W.P.I., 1918, and M.S., 1931; Sc.D., Univ. of Michigan, 1932. In¬ structor in Mech. Engr., W.P.I., 1918- 24; Asst. Professor, 1924-30; Profes¬ sor, 193 0-3 2; Professor of Engr. Mechanics, 1932-. ROBERT PHILLIPS KOLB 193 6 Professor of Heat-Power Engineering M.E., Rensselaer, 1918; M.M.E., Cor¬ nell, 1932. Instructor in Mech. Engr., Rensselaer, 1919-21; Clarkson, 1921- 22; Lehigh, 1922-2 5; Asst. Professor, Washington University, 192 5-27; No. Carolina State College, 1927-3 5; Pro¬ fessor, Univ. of Alabama, 193 5-36; Professor of Heat-Power Engr., W.P.I., 193 6-. 24

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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS The work of the officers of the Administration is varied and extensive, but all of it is essential to the efficient operation of the college. Among their tasks are the interpre¬ tation of Institute rules, the care and upkeep of buildings and grounds, the filing and recording of all types of data, and the maintenance of our relations with the general public. Due to the promptness and efficiency with which they perform their tasks, we as students are scarcely aware of their existence. Much credit is due these people for their fine work in coordinating the affairs and business of Worcester Polytechnic Institute. OFFICERS OF THE Wat Tyler Cluverius Francis William Roys Jerome Willard Howe Francis Joseph Adams Gertrude Rogers Rugg Emily Maud Haynes Arthur Julius Knight Robert Phillips Kolb William Willard Locke Jr. Herbert Foster Taylor Paul Richard Swan Martha Elizabeth Strong Emily Warren Danforth Irving Arthur Green M. Elizabeth Sawyer Virginia Allen Esther Pratt Gaylord ADMINISTRATION President of the Institute Dean of Engineering Dean of Admissions and Students Secretary of the Faculty Registrar Librarian Superintendent of Buildings and Grounds Superintendent of Heat and Power Superintendent of Electrical Maintenance and Dormitory Director of Placement and Publicity Director of Student Personnel Activities Assistant Bursar Financial Secretary Assistant Treasurer Secretary of Admissions Secretary to the President Secretary to Dean of Engineering

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KENNETH GERALD MERRIAM 1923 Professor of Aeromechanics B.S., 1922; M.S., W.P.I., 193 5. Instructor in Mech. Engr., Univ. of Maine, 1922-23; W.P.I., 1923-28; Professor, 1938-. ARTHUR JUSTIN STAPLES 1927 Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering B.S., Univ. of Maine, 1927; M.S., W.P.I., 1937. Instructor in Mech. Engr., W.P.I., 1927-37; Asst. Profes¬ sor, 1937-. HAROLD WINTHROP DOWS 1919 Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering B.S., W.P.I., 1918, and M.E., 1931. Instructor in Mech. Engr., 1919-3 0; Asst. Professor, 1930-. M. LAWRENCE PRICE 1930 Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering B.S., W.P.I., 1930, and M.S., 1934. Instructor in Mech. Engr., 193 0-37; Asst. Professor, 1937-. DONALD GRAHAM DOWNING 1927 Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering B.S., W.P.I., 1926, and M.S., 1937. Instructor in Civil Engr., Lehigh Uni¬ versity, 1926-27; Mech. Engr., W.P.T., 1927-37; Asst. Professor, 1937-. CARL GUNNARD JOHNSON 1921 Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Instructor in Forge Practice, 1921-31; Mech. Engr., 193 1-3 8; Asst. Profes¬ sor, 193 8-. 25