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Page 12 COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING was one of the original units when the University opened in 1868• Departments now are aeronautical engineering, ceramic engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, general engineering, mechanical engineering, mining and metallurgical engineering, physics, theoretical and applied mechanics, (agricultural engineering, see p. 13, chemical engineering, see p. 16). Dean since 19^9 is William L. Everitt.

ENGINEERING EXPERIMENT STATION was established in 1903, the first of its kind in America. It carries on research to aid the interests of the state, and through them the consuming public. The station is conducting 200 research problems involving $5,000,000 with 85% of this furnished by cooperating and sponsoring agencies (including U. S» Government). In addition to reports to sponsors, and technical papers, the Station has published more than 600 bulletins and circulars for general professional circulation. A list of these can be obtained from room 112 Civil Engineering Hall, Urbana. Station director is Ross J. Martin.

MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITIES RESEARCH ASSOCIATION of 15 institutions includes ~ ** "" the University of Illinois. With National Science Foundation and Atomic Energy Commission backing, MURA has been planning a collidingbeam 3Q-billion electron volt machine which would produce effects equivalent to a 5^0-billion volt machine.

INSTITUTE OF AVIATION was established in 19^5 to coordinate and carry on work in this field, and has received national acclaim for its accomplishments. The institute operates across departmental lines, providing facilities and assistance to many projects, itself carrying out others and publishing results. It operates the University of Illinois Airport, a fleet of ^0 aircraft, charter flying service covering nearly a half-million passenger miles a year, operates a two-year aircraft maintenance curriculum, professional pilot curriculum, and flight training leading to Civil Aeronautics Administration ratings. Director is Leslie A. Bryan

UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AIRPORT was opened in 19^5. Located 6 miles southwest of the Urbana-Champaign campus, it has four purposes; research and education, commercial service, private flying service, cooperation with the military services. One of the largest and finest educationally-owned airports in America, it covers 771 acres and has three concrete runways each 5,300 feet long, 150 feet wide, and adequate to handle any civilian aircraft. The field is lighted for night flying. Complete supporting facilities include hangars, shops, waiting rooms, and food service. Commercial service is provided by Ozark Airlines on regular passenger schedules to Chicago, St. Louis, Springfield, Indianapolis Peoria, Davenport-Moline, and connections.