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graduate courses, for which advanced degrees are granted. 

 In a few instances, the honorary degree of "Doctor of Engineer- 

 ing" has been given. 



By no means a minor phase of the work of these institutions 

 is that of research and investigation. Countless problems pre- 

 sent themselves in connection with every industry, in regard to 

 the improvement of methods, designing of apparatus, use of 

 materials, fixing of standards, etc., and for information on these 

 matters the public applies with confidence to the engineering 

 schools. Scientific and technical literature teems with articles 

 from teachers and students of engineering, and many of the 

 contributions to knowledge from this source are of national, or, 

 indeed, world-wide fame. 



Having thus briefly outlined the present methods and work 

 of the engineering schools, I would broadly characterize their 

 distinguishing features to be : First, an adaptation of instruction 

 in theory and practice into a course of training which is at once 

 of high educational value, and of special application to practical 

 affairs; and, second, the high efficiency in turning out a product 

 which commends itself to practical men, and which is ready for 

 immediate participation in the work of the world. 



WHAT HAS BEEN ACCOMPLISHED 



The immediate products of these schools are thousands of 

 young men trained in accurate, scientific methods of thought and 

 study; skilled in the application of scientific principles to prac- 

 tical affairs; and grounded in the fundamental principles of 

 engineering work. That there exists a great demand for young 

 men of this type in all kinds of manufacturing and productional 

 enterprises immediately makes clear that to the individual this 

 kind of education is profitable because of the good market for 

 his accomplishments, and not only is the immediate opportunity 

 for the young graduate exceptionally good but the way is open 

 to a career of great responsibility, influence, and remuneration. 



