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George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering
Society: ASME Main Category: Mechanical Sub Category: Education Era: 1880-1889 DateCreated: 1888 Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta State: GA Zip: 30332 Country: USA Website: http://www.asme.org/about-asme/history/landmarks/topics-a-l/education/-213-george-w--woodruff-school-of-mechanical-engin Creator: Coon, John Saylor
Between its opening in 1888 and the mid-1920s, Georgia Tech took a leading role in transforming mechanical engineering education from a shop-based, vocational program to a professional one built on rigorous academic and analytical methods. Led by John Saylor Coon (1854-1938), a founding member of ASME, this curriculum merged theoretical understanding with practical experience. By bringing Coon on board so soon after the school's founding, Tech began this transition almost from day one, even though it took three decades to completely effect it.
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2000
Image Credit: Public Domain (Copyright Expired) Image Caption: On Left: Georgia Tech's shop building
On Right: Tech Tower
Photo circa 1899 Era_date_from: 1888
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George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering

Between its opening in 1888 and the mid-1920s, Georgia Tech took a leading role in transforming mechanical engineering education from a shop-based, vocational program to a professional one built on rigorous academic and analytical methods. Led by John Saylor Coon (1854-1938), a founding member of… Read More

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