Brigham Young University. College of Physical and Engineering Sciences

The College of Physical and Engineering Sciences, previously part of the College of Arts and Sciences, was established within Brigham Young University in 1954 until it split into the College of Engineering Sciences and Technology and the College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences in 1973. Between 1954 and 1973 the college was under the direction of deans Harvey Fletcher and Armin J. Hill.

Description

Established: 1954

Abolished: 1973

Location: Provo, Utah (1954-1973)

Functions

The College of Physical and Engineering Sciences was originally organized to bring together education of engineering and the fundamental physical sciences as well as to provide training for students pursuing careers in teaching, industrial work, or fundamental research

Assets and Administrative Structure

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Associated Units

Superior unit: Brigham Young University (1954-1973)

Earlier unit: Brigham Young University. College of Arts and Sciences (1921-1954)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. College of Engineering Sciences and Technology (1973)

Later unit: Brigham Young University. College of Physical and Mathematical Sciences (1973)

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Associated Archival Materials

Addresses in honor of Harvey Fletcher, 1947. (UA 129)

[Four great physicists of Brigham Young University, 1950s]. (UAP 2 Folder 137)

Centennial history of the college of Physical and Engineering Sciences, Brigham Young University, 1974. (UA SC 118)

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Maintenance Information

Record ID: EAC-2009-00170

Creator: UPB