Tag Archives: Civil Engineering

From “Caucasians Only” to Hall of Fame: The Remarkable Journey of Wayman Wing

Posted on June 23, 2025 by ahcadmin

Did you know the University of Wyoming College of Engineering and Applied Science has a Hall of Fame? Among its distinguished members is Wayman Chung Wing (1923-2020), whose journey from facing discrimination to international acclaim exemplifies resilience, innovation, and barrier-breaking … Continue reading →

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Hydro-power and the Pacific Northwest: The Louis E. Rydell Papers

Posted on January 4, 2012 by ahcadmin

Louis Ernest Rydell (b. 1899) was a civil engineer whose work included the planning of river basins for development of hydro-electric power, flood control, navigation, and irrigation, both in government work and with private firms. Much of his work has … Continue reading →

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