Changing the world : Polytechnic University - - the first 150 years / Jeffrey L. Rodengen ; edited by Mickey Murphy.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Rodengen, Jeffrey L.

Contributor:

Murphy, Mickey.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Polytechnic University (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.)--History.

Polytechnic University (Brooklyn, New York, N.Y.).

Technical institutes--New York (State)--History.

Technical institutes.

History.

New York (State).

Genre:

History.

Physical Description:

272 pages : color illustrations ; 30 cm

Other Title:

Polytechnic University

Place of Publication:

Fort Lauderdale, FL : Write Stuff Enterprises, Inc., [2005]

Summary:

Polytechnic University, the second oldest private engineering and science institution in the United States, has for over 150 years provided the academic crucible and talent to advance the principles and frontiers of engineering and technology which have improved the lives of the vast majority of the world's inhabitants. Its students and professors have been honored for groundbreaking discoveries in numerous areas, including microwave technology, aeronautics, barcode technology, polymer science, and telecommunications. Noted author Jeffrey L. Rodengen details the rich and colorful history of this distinguished institution, ranked in the top 10 percent of all U.S. colleges and universities by The Princeton Review. Foreword by Wm. A. Wulf, PhD, president of the National Academy of Engineering.

Contents:

Birth of an institute

The new era

Progressive steps in engineering

The depression years

Polytechnic's golden years

Milestones

Triumph and challenge

Recovery

Polytechnic : the engine for the rebirth of Brooklyn

New beginnings

The future is bright

Appendix A: Board of trustees

Appendix B: Chairmen of Board of trustees

Appendix C: Presidents.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 247-259) and index.

Other Format:

Online version: Rodengen, Jeffrey L. Changing the world.

ISBN:

1932022082

9781932022087

OCLC:

70638131