FRIDAY, MARCH 5, 1965 Research Importance Termed Far-Reaching By CLAUDIA HELSEL The importance of research at the University cannot be stressed strongly enough. ; In the past years, progress in many fields has been far reaching and of value to the state and nation. To obtain research grants, the interested faculty member must first submit a proposal in which he states his project in detail, tells how long it will take and how much it would cost, and also gives his quali fications for the work. This proposal is then sub mitted to research sponsors such as the federal govern ment, private individuals and companies. If the sponsor is interested in the. research, a grant or contract is then awarded. Various Sponsors According to Ralph E. Mont gomery of the University Re search Office, the largest project at the University at the present time is the Ord nance Research Laboratory which is sponsored by the De partment of the Navy. Other important sponsors include the National Science Foundation, National Aeronautics an d Space Agency, Atomic Energy Commission, and the Depart ment of Agriculture. The sources of support fall into two categories, Mont gomery said. The federal gov ernment supplies the largest amount of funds. The other category is non-federal funds, which include companies, foundations, individuals, and state, local and county gov ernments. Some of the most significant research projects in recent years have been: The discovery by University physicists that the hydrogen atmosphere sur rounding Jupiter is ten times deeper than the highest pre vious estimates; the patenting of a method of producing powdered milk that retains full flavor and caloric content; and a microbiologist's identi fication of a class of organisms believed to be the most abund ant form of life on earth. Agricultural Advances The agricultural scientists introduced the following new crop strains during the year: Pennchip, a new potato va riety for chipping and table Probation Given To Six Students -Rule Infraction Six male students received disciplinary action during the past week. A North Halls resident, aged 18, was suspended until the end of the summer term 1965 for fradulent use of telephones and vending machines. The student's action was com pounded by a shoplifting charge. Two sophomores were sus pended until the end of the summer term for spending a night with two females. Another sophomore, living downtown, was placed on dis ciplinary probation after be ing apprehended drinking un der age, as was an eighth term East Halls resident. A second term freshman was also placed on disciplinary proba tion for drinking as a minor. the jazz spokesmen at the jawbone tonight, 8 - midnight 415 e. foster ave. "the hat will be passed to help the spokesinen to jazz festivals" Picture o a sharek picking u some cap One shareholder of an electric com pany is a boy who, got the money to buy his first share by collecting and returning empty pop bottles. He and more than 4,000,000 other shareholders are direct owners of America's electric light and power companies. And , its indirect investors— people with money in savings' banks, insurance pblicies and pension funds— are numbered in the tens of millions. WEST PENN POWER Invester-owned; hix-paylng - - serving Westere Pennsylvania use; geneticists found new lines of sweet corn that re tained their high sugar con tent and low starch for many days after harvest; a method of removing the combustible material from coal culm banks was developed. These are but a few high lights of a research program that consists of more than 2,000 separate projects con ducted through a $17,500,000 budget. An essential counterpart to the discovery of new knowl edge is the role of research in the education of the Uni veristy's 2,500 graduate stu dents. The University offers several fellowships to talented graduates. Fellowship Offered A few of these are the study fellowships for international development, U.S. Public Health Service predoctoral fellowships, Woodrow Wilson national fellowships and Na tional Science Foundation traineeships. Other Campus MSU Present Housing Petition A petition signed by more than 4,200 (15 per cent) Michigan State Uni versity students and calling for more liberal housing rules has been pre sented to officials of the University's student affairs office by the Commit tee for Student Rights (CSR). CSR is an unchartered student group organ ized during January to protest the lack of effective communication between the students and the faculty and ad ministration. _ The housing petition was circu lated to gauge student sentiment for liberalization of housing rules after a subcommittee asked interested stu dents to present their ideas to help the subcommittee make recommenda tions for future policies. The subcom mittee includes three faculty mem bers, three appointed student members and two members of the student af fairs office. The four recommendations called for by the petition are among 12 pro posed earlier by CSIt, intended to lead to improvements in the atmosphere for intellectual and social development in the University. The four proposals are: •Students over 21 may live in housing of their choice, subject only to local, state and federal laws. •Juniors and seniors, regardless of sex or age, may live in housing of their choice with parental consent, sub ject only to local, state and federal laws. •Senior women, and those wom en over 21, living in residence halls, shall have no hours; junior women shall have no hours Friday and Satur day nights. Hours for other women shall be 12 midnight Sunday through Thursday, 1 a.m. Friday and 1:30 a.m. Saturday. • The University shall respect the students' civil rights and liberties on and off campus; any entrance into a NEW COLLEGE DINER Dov ! lntowil Between the Movies ALWAYS OPEN (Insurance companies, banks and pen sion funds put some "of that money to work in electric' company securities.) Thus, from the savings of millions of people, a mighty river of finance flows into this and other industries that help giVe us the best electric service and highest standard of living in the world. Isn't it wonderful to be part of a coun try where there is hope and opportunity even in an empty pop bottle? Edward B. Van Ormer, as sistant dean of the Graduate School, stated that there were approximately 109 students on fellowships at this time. He also said that contrary to popular belief, these fellow ships are always utilized. SCCC Seeks Volunteers To Aid Freedom Schools The Student Council for Chris- Schools, the backbone of present tian Concern is recruiting vol- voter-registration effort in that unteers for a "Work Day for area, were set up to encourage Mississippi NegroeS to pass the Freedom," on April 3. Students c.,-,t e lit erac y test and to reg will be asked to do yard work, ister to vote. spring cleaning, and other sim- The schools are sponsored by liar chores from 1:30 p.m. to the Council of Federated Or -4:30 p.m. to earn money for ganizations, which includes such the Mississippi Freedom Schools, civil rights' groups as the Con- Interested students must reg ister with the University Chris tian Association office before April 1. The Mississippi Freedom student's living quarters unauthorized by said student shall be in accordance with state and federal laws, especially those regarding search and seizure. College Coeds Discriminated Women are discriminated against in higher education because of the limited housing available to them, ac cording to two representatives of state universities. The difficulty in provid ing housing for women and state uni versities' traditional insistence upon supervised dormitory housing for wom en have cut off a number of qualified women from university entrance, Helen Leßaron, Dean of the College of Home Economics of lowa State University, has said. In every other aspect of women's education, however, "more and more programs are opening to women," she said. "The old tendency to keep girls out of fields like veterinary medicine is changing now." George Kramer, Dean of Admis sions at Rutgers College, viewed the limited space in liberal arts colleges as the single source of discrimination against women. "In the state of New Jersey," he said, "about half of the high school seniors who intend to go to college are women, but only one third of the student population in lib eral arts colleges is female." This im balance comes from the limited hous ing available for women students, he added. Other educators have noted that for those women who do get into col lege the barriers of discrimination in specific fields are breaking down. Ver non Anderson, Dean of the College of Education at the University of Mary land, said that although the opportu nity is almost unlimited, "girls seem to shy away from science and math. But the tremendous shortage in fields like industrial arts make them very University Theatre announces TRYOUTS for "RIVERWIND" A Musical by John Jennings PAVILION THEATRE March 8- 9 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. THE DAILY COLLEGIAN, UNIVERSITY PARK, PENNSYLVANIA Campus Pacs for Men, Too The Hetzel Union Building Special Events committee is offering a new feature in the HUB this weekend. It's ,a boy's' version of the Campus Pac—which the com mittee has sold several times before—but previously, strict ly for girls, The boy's "pacs" are simi lar to those sold before. They contain a tube of toothpaste, gress on Racial Equality, Stu dents Nonviolent Coordinating Committee ,and the Rev. Martin Luther King's Southern Chirs tian Leadership Conference. ,: ,. .':,7.. ,, ..;;;; , :i,.;'..: , :::',.:•:' , :, ...5..,.:,kt-• Join IBM's new computer systems science training program Who: graduating engineers and scientists in ail disciplines. Why: become a problem-solver and advisor to users of IBM computer systems in areas such as: • real-time control of industrial processes • communications-based information systems • time-shared computer systems • graphic data processing, • computer-controlled manufacturing systems • management operating systems • engineering design automation When: as soon as you graduate, IBM will give you comprehensive training, both in, the classroom and on the job. Where: in all principal cities of the U.S How: see your placement director, visit the nearest IBM branch office, or write to D. M. Pearson, IBM Corporation, IBM Bldg., Gate way Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15222. IBM DATA PROCESSING DIVISION deodorant soap, hair cream, after shave lotion, Absorbine Jr., No-Doz tablets, eye drops, and a tobacco mixture. The whole box of items can be purchased for 35 cents. Girl's packets are also on sale. Robert Katzenstein, presi dent of the HUB committees, said all the money from the sale of the "pacs" goes direct ly back to the students through HUB committee-sponsored ac tivities. Katzenstein also announced more details on the proposed trip to New York City, spon sored by the HUB Travel com mittee. He said the cost of the whole weekend will be $3O. This fee will include accommodations at the Henry Hudson Hotel, a ticket to see the Broadway musical, "Golden Boy," star ring Sammy Davis Jr.; and the bus ride. The bus will be leaving the HUB parking lot at 1 p.m., April 2, and the students will return to the University-Sun day, April 4. Katzenstein said that al though only 40 students came to the organizational meeting, he is hopeful that others are Capers promising for women students," he said. Dean Anderson noted that there was a "leveling of careers" for men and women. "It is now perfectly prop er to go into fields that previously were dominated by either men or wom en," Leßaron said that the pattern of employment for women is now "in and out" throughout their lives, and that their education must recognize this pattern. "The emphasis today is on giving women a basic professional education which will serve as a launch ing pad even a decade later for fur ther study or training," she said. No Cars Till Student Aid Cut Officials at Lehigh University re cently announced that students receiv ing financial aid will not be permitted to own or operate a car in the Bethle hem area unless they are willing to take a $3OO cut in their aid. A study conducted last year revealed that 63 students receiving aid did not note on their financial aid application that they had cars on campus. Theron L. Kropp, executive secretary for the Committee on Undergraduate Financial Aid, said the committee felt that "the owner ship or operation of motor vehicles by undergraduates is a luxury, not a necessity." "We're out to help kids, not to shoot them down," Kropp said. Acquir ing a college education is the mist important objective of the student, he said, and the student must be willing to sacrifice some of the more imme diate luxuries in order to achieve this. But he added that "students have dif ficulty thinking in terms other than the' immediate." A few exceptions to the new rule will be permitted, but they will be limited primarliy to students who com mute. Students who fail to abide by the regulation "will lose their aid, they will be billed for that part already used, and all consideration for future financial aid will bt: forfeited." interested and were just not able to attend the meeting. There will be a final meet ing at 7 p.m., Wednesday. It is imperative that all who wish to go to New York attend this meeting, he said. Katzenstein added that any one interested in 'joining the HUB Travel committee may come to 206 HUE, Tuesday, to join. Arrow Decton ... bold new breed of shirt for a bold new breed of guy. Jam it. Squash it. Give it a pushing around—all day in class, all night at a party. This Arrow Decton oxford fights back. Defies wrinkles. Keeps its smooth composure through a 25-hour day. It's all in the blend of 65% Dacron® polyester, 35% cotton. Best for no ironing and wrinkle free wearing. White, solids, stripes. $6.95. 2 g b- RRO Aw.. . . . at KALIN'S Mens Shop The Naval Oceanographic Office needs engineers as well as oceanographers for its long-range research program The sharply•increased emphasis on finding ways of exploiting "inner space" has opened new and broadened opportunities involving the design, develop ment, testing and evaluation of electronic, mechanical, electromechanical, and optical instruments and systems. Electronic engineers, mechanical engineers and engineering physicists carry out challenging assignments in modern laboratories, in managing systems development with industry, or con ducting field experiments in ships, submarines and aircraft. So, when we speak of a long-range technical and scientific research/program, we speak of a massive effort over the course of years in these important areas: 1/ General Oceanography—the physical, biological, chemical, and geo logical makeup of the oceans and ocean floor. Not only does this involve the study of waves, sea ice, tides and currents ... but also the propagation of sound and sonar in the sea... the analysis of the sediments on the bottom as they might apply to undersea warfare ... and biological rejorts on marine vegetation, animal life, and organisms with special regard tk , fouling and boring. 2/ Geophysical & Geodetic Surveys—on land and at sea. Analyses and - measurements of gravity and magnetic fields to provide accurate positional data for the Navy (sites for missile range stations, air and marine naviga,/ tion aids, etc.), 3/ Bathymetry—use of new precision electronic depth and locationtech niques to accurately portray ocean floor. Survey ships the world over are probing the ocean depths in the deepest regions of the world to improve nautical charts, and enlarge scientific understanding of heretofore unknown environmental elements. 4/ Oceanographic Instrumentation—involving the latest principles of electronics, optics, and nucleonics, EE's and ME's initiate and carry out contractual systems programs with industry, and perform hydrodynamic studies leading to the design of components for instrumentation. 5/ Information Processing—through the use of computer systems. Pro gramming of statistical, scientific and technical data such as Loran naviga tional tables and survey coordinates ... sea water densities ... underwater sound velocities ... dynamic depth and grid transformations. 6/ Cartography—including modern portrayals of charts, reports, and diagrams required for navigation by the Navy and Merchant Marine. Design ing charts showing depths, contours of the ocean floor, channels and shoals, coastal topography, etc., with the aid of aerial photography and photogram metric equipment. From the foregoing it should be obvious that oceanographic research today and in the future offers a new horizon of opportunity for talents not ordinarily thought of as related. Among those talents needed immediately by the Oceanographic Office are Mathematicians, Physicists, Chemists, Meteorol ogists, Cartographers, Geophysicists . . . and Engineers of all kinds (Civil, Electronic, Mechanical and General). Openings exist at all levels, from recent graduates to recognized authorities in the $8945 to $13,445 range, with the full benefits of Career Civil Service. You must have your degree, and a U.S. Citizenship. Other than these "musts", you should be able to offer an applied' research capability in your specialty, and a willingness to spend a reasonably amount of time on field work involving travel. U.S. Naval Oceanographic Office , SUITLAND, MARYLAND (LOCATED JUST 7 MILES SOUTHEAST OF THE WHITE HOUSE) • AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER ,EPISCOPAL SERVICES during LENT Wednesdays at 9 p.m. The Holy Eucharist Fridays at 3 p.m. Evening Prayer Stations of the Cross Eisenhower Chapel 128 S. Allen Street ON•CAMPUS INTERVIEWS Representatives from the Naval Oceanographic Office will be on campus - Fri., March 12th, 1965, Penn State. Contact your Col ' lege Placement Officer to arrange an interview. PAGE THREE
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