What is Joe Miner carrying … or how to use the slide rule

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On November 1, 2010

Professor Jerry Bayless will teach you how to use the slide rule. Joe Miner carries it and it helped send people to the moon, build Hoover Dam, as well as complete most major engineering accomplishments.
When: Wednesday, Nov. 10
Time: 3-5 p.m.
Where: Room 315 Butler-Carlton Civil Engineering Hall
Bring your slide rule if you have one or use one of those belonging to the University Archives. There will be time for “hands on” experience with the slide rule. For further information, please contact Dr. Diana Ahmad, university archivist, at 341-4817 or ahmadd@mst.edu.

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