1957
University of Idaho
The "Engineering Science Section" of the College curriculum is designated.
The Chemical Engineering Dept begins offering training toward a Ph.D. degree.
3,700 students enrolled
187 faculty members
U.S. Events and Scientific Advances
Cost of a U.S. stamp is $0.03
The Hamilton Watch Company introduces first electric watch.
Jailhouse Rock (the movie) opens nationally.
"Beatnik" enters the vernacular to describe the emerging "Beat Generation."
First Frisbee is produced by Wham-O Company.
71 cities have populations of one million or more.
The Mackinac, the world's longest suspension bridge between anchorages at the time, is opened.
World Events and Scientific Advances
The International Atomic Energy Agency is established to promote the peaceful use of nuclear energy and to inhibit its use for military purposes.
Sputnik 2 is launched by the Soviet Union marking the beginning of the "Space Race" between the U.S. and Soviet Union.
Gordon Gould invents the first laser.
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