VOL. lab—«N0. 5 costs ssolsreas steer s’ruoies at" air has insrrrurs Fellowships granted To Outstanding: Men The first students to attend Elli nois Tech’s new million dollar In- stitute of Gas Technology are now well started on their four year graduate programs. At present they are studying advanced cal- culus, geology, technical writing, and flow of fluids. These students, four in number, have been granted fellowships for the entire four year period. Outs-minding Men Henry Robison, a native of St. Louis comes to Illinois Tech from Washington university in St. Louis, where he majored in chem- ical engineering during his under- graduate years and afterwards re- ceived his MS. in physical chem- istry. While studying for his mas- ters degree he was employed as an analyst in the research labora tory of the Aluminum Co. of Amer- ica. After receiving his degree he worked on various problems con- cerning the commercial uses oi aluminum monohydrate. Gerald Lubin, of Detroit, ma- jored in metallurgy at the Uni. versity of Detroit where he re— ceived his bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering. Alter grad nation he was in charge of a loan dry and later became associated with the British purchasing com mission in this country, where he did technical work on airgtiiane motor parts. Robert Newhall attended Tufts college in Metlford, Massachusetts. from which he received his bache- lor of science in chemical englv neering. l-lis graduation thesis was “Design and Construction of Fluid Flow Apparatus.” After gradua- tion he was employed at the Stone hamWeber Engineering Corpora- tion. He is an active member of Delta Tau Delta. Alexander Mikulski received his bachelor’s degree in chemical en- gineering from Form college in Cleveland. Before coming to illi- nois Tech he worked in the re search laboratory of the General Chemical Company, and later for the Standard Oil Co. and the Lin— coln Electric Co. All of these fellowship students are active members of Tau Beta Pi, and as ultimately there will be 50 or 60 of them, all of similar high attainments, our new Gas Institute should greatly enhance the prestige of Illinois Tech. TEES “WEEK AT HT Tuesday Qrehcstra, Armour Auditori— um, 5 p.1n.~ti:30 Wednesday Dance club, Armour Auditori- um, 5 pun-6 Lewis Chorus, Lewis Audito- rium, 3 pm. Senior Class Election at Ar- mour Thursday Glee club, Armour Auditori- um, 5 pawn-6 Friday WEE. meeting, Armour And. itoriun: Tan Beta Pi Pledging, Auditin- rium, ii) mm. A]. Chit}. meeting-«202 Main all) non. “ll/ordain directness @nddengc Ibetlssyawgaewi ILLINOXS IKSTITUTE 0F TECHNOLOGY, (SHICAGO, ILLENOIS F3143 HOT ANS COLD i... Gblaincd in the course of nozzle experiments by Prof. J. Yellot, this photograph shows the formation of ice at a steam ejector nozzle tip. This unusual phenomenon: is a result of the high wxcuum obtained at the nozzle tip. (Story below.) Worthington Philip fluorporarion tends foniprncnt “Emu Winnie Foch in order to permit. the study of the efficiency of ejector nozzles, the Worthington Pump and Ma- chiner' Corp. of Harrison, New Jersey, has sent to UT, on lmlefixr Etc loan. the sled mejector research apparatus used by Prof. Yellott in his work at Stevens institute on studying the formation of ice in steam. The apparatus, which is worth approximately $5,000, has been used in an elaborate research project on the behavior of ejec— tors. it consists of a four-stage steam jet ejector, with an inter- comienser. The first two stages are capable of producing an abso- lute pressure as low as .0241). per square inch. Since the tempera— ture corresponding to this pres- sure is for below 32 degrees, the apparatus is capable of producing ice in steam. While at llT, the apparatus will be used in fundamental research on the behavior of nozzles dis— charging into high vacuum. Darby Fulton, graduate student in me- chanical engineering, will use the apparatus in the preparation of his thesis. Using the reaction method, he will measure the cili- eiency of nozzles such as those used in these ejectors. I-lis pur- pose is to provide reliable informa- tion on the behavior of such equipment, since its importance is increasing every day. Formation of the ice may be observed through glass windows located in a side panel. it is hoped that a very interesting series of motion pictures can be made do— picting the process. The accompanying photograph shows the formation oil ice on a search tube which is being held in trcam of steam issuing from a tr l. nozzle. it is believed that this is the first photograph ever taken of the formation of ice in steam. El Armour luniors Hold first General holler Last week the class of '43 held its junior election of officers. The candidates for office numbered three or {our for each position, which resulted in a close and in- teresting race. The results of the election was a blow to the progressive electri- cals. who campaigned so vigorous— ly that day. The mechanical de- partment was fortunate enough to land four men in the runoffs, one in each major office. Run-oil Elections to be Held The most important runoff will be for the office of president. The chemicals are represented by Mor- gan Fitch against Dick Roberts, the popular mechanical. The office of vice-president was shared by Roy Peterson EB, Bob Kirk ChE, and Bill Watson ME. Bob Bechtolt FPE, and Jack Byrne ME, will do- cide the office of treasurer. The social chairmanship resulted in a tie betvveen Ray Kalding ME and Clarence Votana EE. The only two offices that resulted in a majority vote were that of secretary and Student. Union representative, won by Mario Silla CE and Don Kei- gher, FPE, respectively. fiEMlfll‘tfl NOTES? new "Wit‘i'tElQN" At a meeting of the senior class Oct. 17, a motion was made to the effect that the class of ’42, as a whole, should protest against the use of the name Polygon, and also fiainst the form and style of the 1341 edition. The desire was expressed that a vote by the entire school, spon- sored by the ITSA, should be held to decide the name of the 1942 book. The motion was decisively passed, with an opposition of only three votes. Wednesday, October 29, the senior class goes to the polls to choose the officers for this, their last year at Armour. The election board, composed of Frank Jencius ME, Roman Mankus ME, Gus Staats EB, Mary Elizabeth Spies Arch, James J. Walker FPE, Rob- ert Arko ME, Ray Leibrant CE. and .lorma Leskinen EE, has an. nounced that the petitions of the following men have been accepted. Candidates: for president, George Orescan; vice-president, Warren Spitz: social chairman, Ed Kyser, Hank Bittner, Michael Schultz, and for secretary, James Walker and Jorma Leskinen. mam (ll U’Il‘illlalifillh 28, “Bill filial-ice i3. mallet, Morning g. Vance igiiccted Elmo guard til ‘Emlttllitttdil Too idem Pi Pledging To Be Conducted in Assembly Wills Friday Armour’s first general assembly of the year will he held this Fri day at 10:00 under the auspi- ces of the Western Society of En- gineers for the purpose of pledgv ing candidates to Tau "Beta Pl. This event is always one of the most important highlights of the undergraduate school year. Outstanding Students Honored Election to Tau Beta Pi, national honorary engineering fraternity, is the highest honor an under.» graduate engineering student can attain. Established in 1906, Tau Beta Pi is Armour‘s oldest and most important honorary fratern— ity. in the fall semester at Armour, only seniors of regular day school and 4th year cooperative students are considered for membership. To be eligible for election in, Tau Beta Pi a student has to be among the upper fifth of his class in the senior year or among the upper eighth of his class as a junior. Activities Important While scholarship is the most important factor in determining eligible candidates, other factors also are given careful considera— tion. The breadth of interest of the undergraduate as shown by his activities in school affairs is an essential part of the qualifica- tions for membership. Students who have not been able to par- ticipate in activities because of the necessity for work—all or part of their way through schoolmare giv~ on special recognition. Eligibility Undo Tau Beta l’i‘s code of eligibility states the aims of the society: “It is the purpose of Tau Beta Pi to mark in a fitting manner those who have conferred honor upon their Alma Mater by distinguished scholarship and exemplary charac- ter as undergraduates . . . (listing uished scholarship while the pri- mary requisite for admission must not be considered the sole cri- terlon. “After the scholastic require ments have been fulfilled, the se- lection shall be based on integrity, breadth of interest both inside and outside of engineering, adaptabih ity, and unselfish activity . . . we consider that true integrity . . . transcends in importance scholar- ship, activity, and every other qualification." Leaders Oi National Prominence industrial Two industrial leaders of na- tional prominence have been elect- ed to the board of trustees. They are Charles Donald Dallas, presi- dent of Revere Copper and “Brass, Incorporated, of New York City, and Harold Sines Vance, chairman of the board of the Studebaker corporation, South Bend, Indiana, Addition of these two members boosts the number of total trustees of Illinois Tech to forty~ilve. Dallas lllxccls in Blislncas Mr. Dallas began a brilliant busi- ness career which he was never to relinquish, not even while a student. He worked with the American Brass company for many years; this firm witnessed his ascension to his first impor- tant position. in 1908 he and his ‘ father founded a firm in Chicago, which acted as sales-representa- tive for several eastern copper mills. in 1912 the firm had grown to such a size that they began rolling some of their own metal. Six years later Mr. Dallas became president, and still later the company merged with some other companies. In 1931 Mr. Dallas was made presi- dent of this new corporation. Besides being author of “You and Your Money," Mr, Dallas is also president of the Federation of Church clubs of the Episcopal Church. He is an officer of the National Industrial Conference board and of the Copper and Brass Research association. He was president of the Hadley school for the blind. Vance Rises from Ramiro Harold Sines Vance, the other new trustee, was educated in. the public schools and, at the age of 20, he became an apprentice me- chanic for the Studebaker corpora tion. After many promotions Mr. Vance became assistant treasurer. In 1916 he was made director of purchases. Later he was manager of the export division, and then general sales manager. In 1926, fully experienced in va- rious phases of production and sales, Mr. Vance was made vice president of the Studebaker corpd ration. Recently Mr. Vance served as head of the machine tool divi- sion for the defense industries. ashes. Mfiidhhlig ”ifitlilt Sifih‘Wz/h‘lt’; Eitlflitiitfilhl hhhfilhfl Vit’lfimfii‘ldthhN At a meeting of the ASME last Friday in Science hall, an election was held for honorary chairman and vice-chairman of the organiza- tion. Ralph Jahnke, president of the Armour chapter, called the meeting to order. Final arrange- ments were announced for the sub- way trip. This tour for the bene- fit of ASME members took place last Friday night a 7:30. Professor John Yellott was elect— ed to the honorary position of chairman over his colleagues, Pro» fessor Nachmen and Professor WinSton. The nominees for vice- chairman, Charles Becker, R. Er- ickson, Morris Horwitz, and Rt» man Mankus, made a tight race which necessitated a runoff. Erick- son was elected over Becker by a two vote majority. The feature of the program was a showing of the moving picture, “The International Harvester Die sel,” through the courtesy of the International Harvester Company. The principle and functions of the working parts of the engine were illustrated by animated drawings. Lack of time forced the running of only one reel.