New computer department

A Department of Computer and Information Sciences is being established by the Carnegie Institute of Technology. Although the new department will enroll only graduate students initially, it expects to set up undergraduate programs in the next few years. Funds for the new program will come from a $5 million grant from Lt. General Richard K. Mellon and are expected to be used for the following projects:

1. Construction of a $2‐million, 60 000‐square‐foot building for research and education.

2. Expenditure of $1 250 000 over five years for research in computer development and applications.

3. Purchase of a new advanced computer ($1 million).

4. Endowment of a named professorship ($750 000).