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Skills gap 2: ChemE pioneer
Last Friday the Chicago Tribune ran an article that said IIT (Illinois Institute of Technology) is honoring Charles Warner Pierce, a graduate in the class of 1901, and the first African-American to earn a chemical engineering degree in the U.S. You can read the whole article online, but it is important to point out that Warner spent his entire career as a teacher, both at the collegiate and high school level. This was not entirely by choice as his race kept him out of industry. However, in the greater scheme of things, it probably proved to be a benefit, in that he was able to influence many young minds. One of the things the article notes was that Pierce was unwilling to let students skate by in his classes. Even star athletes had to earn their grades.
It is difficult to imagine how many people he may have guided into our disciplines, particularly those who's race or economic background might have suggested a less fulfilling path.
Who inspired you to start down an industrial engineering career path? We'd like to know as we seek to encourage others. Contact Marc Moschetto, Control Engineering editorial director at marc.moschetto@reedbusiness.com with your comments.
Skills gap 2: ChemE pioneer
October 8, 2007
Last Friday the Chicago Tribune ran an article that said IIT (Illinois Institute of Technology) is honoring Charles Warner Pierce, a graduate in the class of 1901, and the first African-American to earn a chemical engineering degree in the U.S. You can read the whole article online, but it is important to point out that Warner spent his entire career as a teacher, both at the collegiate and high school level. This was not entirely by choice as his race kept him out of industry. However, in the greater scheme of things, it probably proved to be a benefit, in that he was able to influence many young minds. One of the things the article notes was that Pierce was unwilling to let students skate by in his classes. Even star athletes had to earn their grades.It is difficult to imagine how many people he may have guided into our disciplines, particularly those who's race or economic background might have suggested a less fulfilling path.
Who inspired you to start down an industrial engineering career path? We'd like to know as we seek to encourage others. Contact Marc Moschetto, Control Engineering editorial director at marc.moschetto@reedbusiness.com with your comments.
Posted by Peter Welander on October 8, 2007 | Comments (0)
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