The Engineering Foundation (Classic Reprint)

U. S. Engineering Foundation

ISBN 10: 1332879209 / ISBN 13: 9781332879205

Published by Forgotten Books, 2022

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book recounts the formation and early history of the Engineering Foundation. The Foundation was established in 1914 by Ambrose Swasey, an American inventor and philanthropist, with an endowment of $200,000 to support research in science and engineering. The book provides a detailed account of the events leading to the establishment of the Foundation, the vision and efforts of Ambrose Swasey, the development of the organization's mission and goals, and the challenges and opportunities it faced in its early years. The book also examines the broader context of the Foundation's work, highlighting the importance of engineering research in the early 20th century and the Foundation's role in fostering collaboration and innovation within the engineering community. The book sheds light on the significant contributions of the Engineering Foundation to the advancement of engineering and science, and its enduring legacy in shaping the landscape of research and innovation. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Engineering Foundation (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1332879209
• ISBN 13: 9781332879205
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
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Synopsis

Discover the story behind a pivotal engine of engineering research.

This concise history explains how four leading engineering societies joined to form the Engineering Foundation and how it supports research for the engineering profession and the public good.

This edition traces the Foundation’s origins, its relationship with the United Engineering Society, and its role as a trustee and liaison for engineering research. It highlights Ambrose Swasey’s vision, the Foundation’s governance, and its cooperation with the National Research Council and the Division of Engineering. You’ll see how funds, governance, and partnerships aim to advance engineering practice and benefit society.

• Learn how professional societies shaped a national program for engineering research.
• See how grants and endowments support coordinated efforts across disciplines.
• Understand the partnership between engineers and scientists through the National Research Council.
• Explore early 20th‑century initiatives that linked research to real-world engineering challenges.

Ideal for readers of engineering history and those curious about how professional organizations foster innovation and public service through structured research.