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RPI was established November 5th, 1824 by Stephen Van Rensselaer (hence the name); but most people forget that it was co-founded by Amos Eaton. It was first a school of pioneering scientists and geologists, not engineers. Eaton was the brains behind the early teachings of the school, leaving behind books and journals of his expeditions and tours of the area, and it's what happened when Van Rensselaer gave him $18,000 that began this legacy Eaton has left behind. | RPI was established November 5th, 1824 by Stephen Van Rensselaer (hence the name); but most people forget that it was co-founded by Amos Eaton. It was first a school of pioneering scientists and geologists, not engineers. Eaton was the brains behind the early teachings of the school, leaving behind books and journals of his expeditions and tours of the area, and it's what happened when Van Rensselaer gave him $18,000 that began this legacy Eaton has left behind. | ||
== | == Early Life and Aspirations: == | ||
== Eaton | == DeWiltt Clinton and Amos Eaton | ||
== Geologic Tours: == | |||
== Summary: == | == Summary: == | ||
Revision as of 22:30, 28 September 2024
Introduction:
RPI was established November 5th, 1824 by Stephen Van Rensselaer (hence the name); but most people forget that it was co-founded by Amos Eaton. It was first a school of pioneering scientists and geologists, not engineers. Eaton was the brains behind the early teachings of the school, leaving behind books and journals of his expeditions and tours of the area, and it's what happened when Van Rensselaer gave him $18,000 that began this legacy Eaton has left behind.
Early Life and Aspirations:
== DeWiltt Clinton and Amos Eaton