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STUART W. CHURCHILL
Pages 42-47

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... He was a pioneer in the use of digital computers to solve engineering problems and in the development of improved models for representing engineering data during conditions of turbulent flow and convection. In the mid-1950s, he carried out light scattering calculations, using one of the first major programs on the world's first digital computer, the ENIAC, which was designed and built at Penn.
From page 44...
... Goals Report recommendations to create the first professional engineering degree as a five-year master's degree and to change from specific curricular accreditation to accreditation of the overall engineering college. He also served on the Senate Advisory Committee on University Affairs, and was vice chair (1964–1967)
From page 45...
... Also, for the last 30 years, even in retirement, Stuart enthusiastically continues to advise one of our senior design groups. He understands the importance of teaching students how to translate engineering science principles into process and product designs that satisfy consumer needs
From page 46...
... Dr. Churchill is survived by his wife of 41 years, Renate; his brother James Paul Churchill; children Stuart Lewis Churchill, Diana Zajic, Catherine Fraser, and Emily Sanders; grand­ hildren Lara Zajic Barron and Stefan Zajic, Madeline c and Sylvia Fraser, Elizabeth and Zachary Sanders; and greatgrandchildren Tomas and Halina Zajic.


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