1953 Tyee: College of Engineering, p.90

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   The College of Engineering, organized into nine departments under the direction of Dean Harold E.Wessman, ranks high among engineering schools in this country. It is fully accredited and offers both bachelor's and advanced degrees in aeronautical, ceramic, chemical, civil, electrical, industrial, mechanical,metallurgical, and mining engineering. An active research program is carried on by the departments in cooperation with the Engineering Experiment Station. Many special research facilities are available, and a number of research fellowships in the Engineering Experiment Station are provided each year for qualified students.

   All engineering students enroll in a common curriculum during the freshman year. The curricula for the following three years, however, differ for each branch of engineering. A program, in the humanities,offered by the Humanistic-Social Studies Department, is also taken by each student concurrently with his technical courses. The teaching staff in Engineering numbers approximately 110 persons and is drawn from all branches of the profession. Practically every staff member has had practical profession experience in addition to advanced graduate study.

   The tremendous demand of industrial firms and governmental agencies for highly-trained engineers and scientists has increased the emphasis on graduate study and research. This year's enrollment of 1600 students in engineering includes 215 graduates working toward master's and doctor's degrees. A placement program, conducted through the Office of the Dean, brings students and prospective employers together for interviews leading to definite positions in industry and government.

   Research highlights in the College of Engineering are published quarterly in "The Trend in Engineering." The student publication, "Washington Engineer," reflects the activities of the student body, and includes articles on research, news of alumni, and current activity of the student branches of the various professional societies.