Historical Events tagged with "stevens institute"

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Education & Academia

Founding of Stevens Institute of Technology

February 15th, 1870 155 years ago

In Hoboken, New Jersey, Stevens Institute of Technology was founded, becoming a pioneer in engineering education. It was established to offer the first Bachelor of Engineering degree in mechanical engineering, reflecting the increasing importance of engineering in industrial America. The institution aimed to provide a rigorous curriculum that fused engineering principles with practical applications. It represented a significant step forward in higher education focused on engineering, catering to the needs of the rapidly expanding technological landscape of the era.

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