August 21, 2008
Basic Principles and Calculations in Chemical Engineering, a text book written by David Himmelblau, chemical engineering professor at The University of Texas at Austin, has been recognized as one of the most important books in chemical engineering by the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. The original 40-year-old book currently in its seventh edition will be displayed at the Chemical Heritage Foundation’s Othmer Library of Chemical History to highlight its long-term impact on the chemical engineering field.
About the Cockrell School of Engineering:
The Cockrell School ranks among the top ten engineering programs in the United States and aspires to move into the top five. With the nation's fourth highest number of faculty members elected to the National Academy of Engineering, the Cockrell School's more than 7,000 students work with many of the world's finest engineering educators and researchers. This environment prepares graduates to become engineering leaders and innovators working for the betterment of society.