Full Steam Ahead, livre ebook

Mechanical Engineering was the first school of engineering to be established at Purdue University in 1882. From just 120 students, the School has grown over the last 130 years to serve over 1,800 undergraduate and graduate students annually. Originally located in Mechanics Hall, a one-story red brick building, Mechanical Engineering now has extensive facilities that include two major satellite research laboratories, Ray W. Herrick Laboratories and Maurice J. Zucrow Laboratories, named in honor of the first director. There are more than 30 additional instructional and research laboratories, including the Roger B. Gatewood wing, which opened in 2011, and increased the space available to students and faculty by 44,000 square feet. Full Steam Ahead tells the story of the School of Mechanical Engineering and looks to a future where Purdue engineers are leading the world and making advances in biotechnology, nanotechnology, robotics, design and manufacturing, and renewable energy. Distinguished alumni included in this publication range from astronauts, like Gus Grissom and Jerry Ross, to Bob Peterson, lead writer and co-director for the Oscar-winning animated film, Up.The Gatewood Wing
Namesake of the Gatewood Wing
The Hollander Atrium
The Caterpillar Foundation PEARL
The Perrella LabsMechanical Engineering History
The Beginning
Morrill Land Grant Act
Early Resistance to the University
The First Purdue Presidents
The Engineer’s President
The Powerhouse and the Magic
Dawn of the 20th Century
ME Traditions
Steam Engineering and the Thermosciences
World War II and Its Impact
Postwar Period
A Legacy of Strong Leadership
Achievements during the Early 21st Century
Making an Impact
Research Trends
Renaissance EngineersME’s Special Stories
Michael Golden
Heavilon Hall
Locomotives
Automobiles
Aviation
David Crosthwait Jr.
Maurice J. Zucrow Laboratories
Changin’ Times
Ray W. Herrick Laboratories
Astronauts
SAE
Bioengineering
NSBE
Mallot Innovation Awards
Our People
References and Acknowledgements