Technological Institute

Do you use "Technological Institute"?

I use it very often.

2

I use it sometimes.

1

I've heard it but I never use it.

6

I've never heard of this word.

0

I want to revoke my vote

There were 9 votes since the poll was created on 20:02, 8 June 2015.

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Do you use "Tech"?

I use it very often.

8

I use it sometimes.

0

I've heard it but I never use it.

0

I've never heard of this word.

0

I want to revoke my vote

There were 8 votes since the poll was created on 20:04, 8 June 2015.

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Alternate Forms and Pronunciation

1. Technological Institute [tek nə ‘law jih kəl / ihn stih toot]
2. Tech [tek]

Description

Technological Institute is a building situated on North Campus at Northwestern. It is home to the McCormick School of Engineering. It is located at 2145 Sheridan Road Evanston, IL 60208. The building was completed and dedicated in 1941. Each of the departments occupies a different wing of the floor, greatly influencing the building's and the program's design today.

Departments

• Biomedical Engineering
• Chemical and Biological Engineering
• Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
• Engineering Sciences and Applied Mathematics
• Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences
• Mechanical Engineering

An overview photo of the Technological Institute in 1977. Photographer: Bob Brandt and Associates. Source: Northwestern University Archives

Common Uses

1. Study locations
2. Classes (including Distro courses)
3. Capture the Flag
4. Bake sales
5. Meeting locations

Usage

This building is known colloquially among the student body as "Tech".