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perature differences, which can be applied to measuring plant leaf tem- 

 peratures. This work is considered to have an important bearing in the 

 matter of studying how plants grow, and we have met with considerable 

 success in measuring small differences of temperatures. 



Very respectfully submitted, 



A. R. SAWYER, 

 Professor of Electrical Engineering. 

 East Lansing, Mich., June 30, 1017. 



REPORT OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DRAWING AND DESIGN. 



President F. S. Kedzie, 



Dear Sir — I herewith present to you my first annual report as head 

 of the Department of Drawing and Design for the year ending June 30, 

 1917. 



The personnel of the department at the opening of the college year 

 was as follows: 



Mr. Cliace Newman, Associate Professor of Drawing and Design, 

 Miss Caroline L. Holt, Instructor. 

 Mr. Frank D. Messenger, Instructor. 

 Mr. Alfred Iddles, Instructor. 

 Mr. Earle H. Stewart, Instructor. 



Mr. Lawrence N. Field, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineer- 

 ing. 

 Mr. James L. Morse, Instructor in Mechanical Engineering. 



Miss Holt was absent on leave during the winter term and spent 

 the time studying at the Chicago Art Institute. 



Mr. Chapin was appointed for the spring term having been absent 

 during the fall and winter terms studying at the University of 

 Chicago. 



The work of the department was carried on throughout the year in 

 various buildings on the campus and I wish to thank the different de- 

 partments for the cooperation which they have extended to me. 



As a result of the fire our entire file of course outlines, and teaching 

 material was lost. This has materially increased the labors of each 

 individual over and above his or her regular teaching schedule. In this 

 connection I would like to express my deep appreciation for the uniform 

 support which I have received from the members of the staff. I feel 

 that a large amount of credit is due the different individuals for the 

 organization which we have built up during the year. Each person has 

 been assigned certain duties in connection with the reorganization of 

 the department and I have found them all willing to respond. 



Throughout the year the work in Machine Design has been under my 

 supervision. This embraces the following courses: M. E. 6a, 6b, 6c, 

 6d, 6e, 6f, 8a, 8b. These courses have been handled by Mr. Field, Mr. 

 Morse, Mr. Iddles and Mr. Stewart. The above mentioned change places 

 all the drawing and design work under one head and will lead to more 



