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Inventor Dyson Launches Institute to Bridge Engineering Gap

Posted January 26, 2017 12:00 AM by Engineering360 eNewsletter

Best known for a vacuum cleaner, inventor James Dyson said he'll invest more than $12 million over five years in a technology institute to help meet growing demand for engineers. He plans to invest in education, research, and job placement for graduates.

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#1 "Re: Inventor Dyson Launches Institute to Bridge Engineering Gap" by Brave Sir Robin on 01/26/2017 8:44 PM (score 1)

Brave Sir Robin Guru Join Date: May 2007 Location: Annapolis, Maryland Posts: 7808 Good Answers: 449	#1 Re: Inventor Dyson Launches Institute to Bridge Engineering Gap 01/26/2017 8:44 PM
	May I suggest that Mr. Dyson consider bestowing that upon Olin College. I believe Olin is exactly the kind of place to produce exactly the kinds of engineers he would like. I didn't go there, don't know anybody whose been there or taught there, but from what I've seen, I've been impressed.
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