This collection shows brochures of Engineer's Day on the campus of Missouri School of Mines/University of Missouri--Rolla (now Missouri University of Science and Technology) from each decade of the 1930s through the 1960s. These pamphlets showcase the history surrounding the engineering and science professions during these times.
As described in the 1965 brochure, "The purpose of Engineer's Day is to show students interested in engineering and science specially prepared exhibits and instruction laboratories and to provide them the opportunity for visiting and counseling with experienced faculty members in various specialties of engineering and science."
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engineer's day, The University of Missouri at Rolla (1966)
University of Missouri at Rolla
Engineer's Day is a distinguished tradition on the Rolla campus. It is an occasion of public recognition of a highly respected profession as well as an opportunity for personal inquiry by high school students who may be considering careers in engineering.
This magazine, written by students on the campus, includes industrial scenes portraying something of their future professional employment. The laboratory displays which you visit today are intended for the same purpose . . . the association of campus study with professional life.
As you move about the campus, don't hesitate to ask questions. This day is for you. Make the most of it!
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Engineer's Day . . . 1955
Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy
The Future Is NOW! . . .
The scene above is an experimental hydrogen bomb explosion at the AEC Pacific Proving Grounds. Practically unknown as recently as fifteen years ago, atomic energy is now a vital, universal force, shaping the lives of all mankind. Its frightening flash bursts across the face of our earth and gives us all cause for fear and wonder.
Yet we may hope, too. Patterns of world civilization are changing with bewildering rapidity. The scientific and industrial ways of yesterday are obsolete today. Tomorrow’s methods will show no less impact of change.
The world of science offers to the hands of young Americans the tools of tomorrow’s needs. These hands must be prepared to cope with powers which may reduce mankind to worthlessness, or may elevate him to sublime freedom.
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Parents' Day • Engineers' Day (1945)
Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy
THE Faculty and the student body of the Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy cordially welcome fathers and mothers of students and all other visitors and guests to this 1945 Parents’ and Engineers’ Day. Now that the war is ended, we are all looking forward to outstanding achievements in engineering and scientific developments in civilian life and to the important place college trained engineers will have in these developments. We are happy to have the opportunity to open our laboratories and class-rooms for your inspection and to demonstrate a few of the many phases of engineering education now being carried on at this institution.
During the war the School of Mines shouldered its load in teaching the trainee of the Army Specialized Training Program. It is now ready to train the returned veteran for his place in the peaceful industrial age now at hand. The regular four-year college engineering course leading to the Bachelor of Science degree is available for those who desire the best in engineering training. A special one or two-year program has been established for veterans who wish engineering training as technicians.
You will find listed in this booklet various laboratories and departments of the School and certain government agencies which are located on the campus. The Engineers’ Day exhibits and the points of interest in the various departments are briefly described on the following pages. A number of departments located in a single building are mentioned in a group and given under the heading of the building; the order follows the suggested route for a visit of the entire campus; the map on the back cover of this program shows the location of the buildings.
Members of Blue Key and Alpha Phi Omega service fraternities are acting as student guides to conduct you on your tour of the campus. In addition, special guides will describe the exhibits in. various departments.
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The Engineer Looks Ahead (1938)
Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy
To the High School Students of Missouri. . . . . . .
The Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy as host to the Missouri Academy of Science and the Junior Academy of Science desires to extend to you, your science teachers and your parents a cordial invitation to attend these meetings.
The adult section will meet April 21st to 23rd inclusive. The junior section will meet on April 23rd only, with their own program and exhibits, in the Jackling gymnasium of the Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy.
As one of the features of the Junior Academy meeting the students and faculty of the Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy have prepared various engineering and scientific exhibits and demonstrations illustrating the different fields of engineering science. These exhibits and demonstrations will be open to the Junior Academy and others from 2:00 to 6:00 p. m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p. m. on Saturday, April 23rd.
The exhibits and demonstrations should be of special attraction to those particularly interested in and having an aptitude for engineering as a possible career. They will also be attractive to those interested in other fields of science.
All those interested in the science field, whether members of the Junior Academy or not, are cordially invited to attend. A detailed program of the Junior Academy meeting has been sent to you by Mr. W. F. Shay of the science department of the Normandy High School.
The program for Engineers Day is outlined on the back of this publication. The students and faculty of the Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy hope to see representatives from your school here on April 23rd.
Very sincerely yours,
Wm. R. Chedsey
Director of the School of Mines and Metallurgy
