The student branch of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers holds eight to ten meetings a year at the college. All students in the department are expected to attend these meetings. Engineering Drawing The aim in Engineering Drawing is to so train all the students of the engineering departments that they will be able to write, to read, and to understand the universal language of Engineering Drawing. The work is designed as training for engineers, not draftsmen, therefore an attempt has been made to eliminate copy work as such, and to place stress upon an understanding of what is being done and of the reasons for doing it that way. The ability to make good freehand sketches rapidly, easily and accurately is an asset to any engineer. Much time and attention is, therefore, devoted to sketching. An engineer must, also, be able to inspect a drawing and know whether or not it is well drawn, accurate and complete, so training is given in checking drawings. The work is so planned that opportunities for the exercise of planning, judgment and initiative are given to each student. Every student is urged to set for himself a high standard in each of the following items: 1. Accuracy--accuracy is a necessity. Exactness, completeness, and fitness are of the utmost importance in the work of an engineer. A working drawing, no matter how pleasing its appearance, is worthless if the dimensions on it are incorrect, if important dimensions and notes are lacking, or if a job completed according to instructions on it will not function properly. Drawings lacking in accuracy are not acceptable. 2. Appearance--a good appearance is a predisposing factor. The appearance of a drawing depends upon a few simple and easily mastered elements. _Balance_: No crowding, no great open spaces. _Proportion_: Of letters to views--of views to the size of the drawing. _Line Work_: Clear-cut and uniform. _Lettering_: Well formed and well proportioned. Poorly lettered drawings are not acceptable. _Cleanliness_: Keep hands and tools clean. 3. Speed--Time is the essence of the contract. Speed depends upon understanding, planning, mastering of technique and most of all upon concentration. The Mechanical Engineering Laboratories The Mechanical Engineering Laboratory is designed to meet the general purposes of testing and studying machines and materials. It consists of several distinct sections devoted to the special phases of experimental engineering. These sections are as follows: steam, internal combustion engines, flow of fluids, hydraulics, fuels and oils, metallurgy and heat treatment, and machine tools.