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Comments on: ‘Mr. S&T’ hangs up his slide rule https://news.mst.edu/2017/02/mr-st-hangs-up-his-slide-rule/ Your source for the latest from Rolla Sun, 29 Sep 2024 07:40:57 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.7 By: Jonathan Lee https://news.mst.edu/2017/02/mr-st-hangs-up-his-slide-rule/#comment-436299 Sun, 29 Sep 2024 07:40:57 +0000 https://news.mst.edu/?p=18181#comment-436299 I searched for when slide rules stopped being used on university tests and found this page. Epic class photo. As a kid in the 90s I was fascinated with my father’s slide rule he held on to in his desk. He had a a few of them. I would love to have taken a slide rule class.

]]> By: Leo Turek https://news.mst.edu/2017/02/mr-st-hangs-up-his-slide-rule/#comment-94593 Wed, 15 Mar 2017 23:48:35 +0000 https://news.mst.edu/?p=18181#comment-94593 Congratulations Professor Bayless! and THANK YOU. First of all after our first test in CE 230 Fluids circa 1976, when most of botched things up because we didn’t pay close attention to the units you scolded us and emphasized how essential it is to keep the units consistent. That has helped me my entire career as a civil engineer. And on a personal level I came to your office for some much needed advice, your excellent guidance was a huge help to me and I have kept that simple principle “honesty is the best policy” with me ever since and believe I have been a better man for it. PS I still remember those cool autographed baseballs that were always on your desk! Thank you sir for all you did for UMR and all us CE’s !!!!

]]> By: Evelyn Hall https://news.mst.edu/2017/02/mr-st-hangs-up-his-slide-rule/#comment-94500 Mon, 13 Mar 2017 16:12:18 +0000 https://news.mst.edu/?p=18181#comment-94500 Wow! I recall being in math classes with Jerry during our freshman year. Congratulations, Jerry! I hung up my engineering career in 2004.

]]> By: Paul Hirtz https://news.mst.edu/2017/02/mr-st-hangs-up-his-slide-rule/#comment-94498 Mon, 13 Mar 2017 14:58:56 +0000 https://news.mst.edu/?p=18181#comment-94498 Congratulations Jerry!! You were a GREAT teacher in and out of the classroom and a GREAT friend. I enjoyed working with you on projects and sharing your excitement for our campus. I trust that we will continue to see you on campus and around the community as you enjoy your retirement.

Paul Hirtz

]]> By: Aydin Izmirli https://news.mst.edu/2017/02/mr-st-hangs-up-his-slide-rule/#comment-94496 Mon, 13 Mar 2017 13:33:03 +0000 https://news.mst.edu/?p=18181#comment-94496 Hello from İstanbul Prof.Bayless, I am Dr. Oktay Ural’s brother in law. I attended UMR between 1969-72 and still working as a civil engineer. I have enjoyed my stay in Rolla and to be a student of CE and meeting you when Dr Senne was the Dean . I also served as the governor of my district 2440 RI where I know you served as a good Rotarian for communities. I wish you and the family a happy life!

]]> By: Ayydin Izmirli https://news.mst.edu/2017/02/mr-st-hangs-up-his-slide-rule/#comment-94495 Mon, 13 Mar 2017 13:18:01 +0000 https://news.mst.edu/?p=18181#comment-94495 Hello from İstanbul Prof.Bayless, I am Dr. Oktay Ural’s brother in law. I attended UMR between 1969-72 and still working as a civil engineer. I have enjoyed my stay in Rolla and to be a student of CE and meeting you when Dr Senne was the Dean . I also served as the governor of my district 2440 RI where I know you served as a good Rotarian for communities. I wish you and the family a happy life!

]]> By: John Wesee https://news.mst.edu/2017/02/mr-st-hangs-up-his-slide-rule/#comment-94470 Sun, 12 Mar 2017 22:35:34 +0000 https://news.mst.edu/?p=18181#comment-94470 Congratulations on a retirement well deserved! My favorite course was Fluid Mechanics too!…only I had Professor Gevecker (wonderful teacher!). Professor Bayless seemed to “always be on campus”! And that was a good thing for the Civil Engineering students. Here’s hoping you have many happy healthy years of retirement!

John R. Weese
BS Eng Mgt (’74), MS Env & Planning Eng (’75)

]]> By: Ralph Lueck https://news.mst.edu/2017/02/mr-st-hangs-up-his-slide-rule/#comment-94406 Sat, 11 Mar 2017 15:35:58 +0000 https://news.mst.edu/?p=18181#comment-94406 I believe he was my Fluid Professor 50 years ago. But Jerry Bayless has been a great friend ever since. He taught more about engineering than just what is in a book.

]]> By: Jim Keebler https://news.mst.edu/2017/02/mr-st-hangs-up-his-slide-rule/#comment-94372 Fri, 10 Mar 2017 19:02:00 +0000 https://news.mst.edu/?p=18181#comment-94372 Professor Bayless was always there for the students when they couldn’t locate their designated counselor, especially when registering for each upcoming semester. I had Professor Bayless for Engineering Economics in the ’67-’68 timeframe. Professor Bayless and I also shared community service in helping Rolla’s Optimist Club get their youth soccer program going. Thanks for everything Professor Bayless! You have been a true inspiration in my life.

]]> By: Paul Miller https://news.mst.edu/2017/02/mr-st-hangs-up-his-slide-rule/#comment-94370 Fri, 10 Mar 2017 17:10:30 +0000 https://news.mst.edu/?p=18181#comment-94370 Professor Bayless congratulations and hope retirement is even better than your expectations.
In 1963 you gave me some great counseling as a confused and naive freshman which made a big difference in my life.
Thank you

]]> By: Michael Hall https://news.mst.edu/2017/02/mr-st-hangs-up-his-slide-rule/#comment-94368 Fri, 10 Mar 2017 15:19:13 +0000 https://news.mst.edu/?p=18181#comment-94368 Thank you for everything you did for S&T and for myself while I was a student as well! Congratulations on your retirement.

]]> By: Andrew Schranck https://news.mst.edu/2017/02/mr-st-hangs-up-his-slide-rule/#comment-94364 Fri, 10 Mar 2017 14:13:02 +0000 https://news.mst.edu/?p=18181#comment-94364 Thank you, Professor Bayless. A man for the ages. The definition of service and dedication is Jerry Bayless! I hope enjoy your well deserved retirement.

]]> By: Don Birchler https://news.mst.edu/2017/02/mr-st-hangs-up-his-slide-rule/#comment-94342 Fri, 10 Mar 2017 02:06:48 +0000 https://news.mst.edu/?p=18181#comment-94342 Jerry, Congratulations on your retirement if you can do that! I had you in about 78 for structures. I was struggling with hanging in there and you and the class convinced me I could make it. You are one of the professors who I have not forgotten! Thanks so much!

]]> By: Val Bates https://news.mst.edu/2017/02/mr-st-hangs-up-his-slide-rule/#comment-94341 Fri, 10 Mar 2017 01:10:33 +0000 https://news.mst.edu/?p=18181#comment-94341 Your shoes are going to be tough to fill. Mr. S&T is an under statement; you are truly part of the adhesive to the civil engineering department in its accomplishment over the years. I always enjoyed our encounters and playing the role of Jerry Bayless in the Chi Ep skits years ago is a high light of my academic career at Rolla. May you have a great retirement, my friend.

]]> By: Tom Pokrefke https://news.mst.edu/2017/02/mr-st-hangs-up-his-slide-rule/#comment-94334 Thu, 09 Mar 2017 22:57:43 +0000 https://news.mst.edu/?p=18181#comment-94334 Jerry, the best to you in your retirement. You and Dr. Harbaugh were the two biggest influence in getting me interested in hydraulics, then model studies, and then sediment transport. It was because of you and all my UMR instructors that I was able to be as successful as I was working for the Corps of Engineers. Thanks for being a glowing example of a civil engineer.

]]> By: Tom Gredell https://news.mst.edu/2017/02/mr-st-hangs-up-his-slide-rule/#comment-94331 Thu, 09 Mar 2017 22:44:48 +0000 https://news.mst.edu/?p=18181#comment-94331 Way to go, Dr. Bayless! He was my advisor as a freshman in the fall of 1975! I probably had him for class, but I am too old to remember anything that specific! Always a pleasant prof to be around.

]]> By: Greg McClain https://news.mst.edu/2017/02/mr-st-hangs-up-his-slide-rule/#comment-93909 Tue, 28 Feb 2017 21:22:01 +0000 https://news.mst.edu/?p=18181#comment-93909 Mega kudos and congrats, Dr. Bayless! (I’ve called you Dr. Bayless since 1970 and I’m not about to change now.) I took Engineering Law & Contracts and Engineering Economics from you. You were an awesome teacher. You were and continue to be an awesome advisor and inspiration to me. You’re a great person and I wish you nothing but the best and a happy retirement. Bravo zulu, Dr. Bayless, bravo zulu!!

]]> By: Brian Fuller https://news.mst.edu/2017/02/mr-st-hangs-up-his-slide-rule/#comment-93880 Tue, 28 Feb 2017 05:05:42 +0000 https://news.mst.edu/?p=18181#comment-93880 Awesome career, Brother Bayless. You made Lambda Chi Alpha smarter.

]]> By: Chris Weisbrook https://news.mst.edu/2017/02/mr-st-hangs-up-his-slide-rule/#comment-93875 Tue, 28 Feb 2017 03:35:58 +0000 https://news.mst.edu/?p=18181#comment-93875 Congratulations, Jerry! You are a special man. God’s blessings on you in your retirement. You will be missed by us all!

]]> By: Stephanie Kline-Tissi https://news.mst.edu/2017/02/mr-st-hangs-up-his-slide-rule/#comment-93874 Tue, 28 Feb 2017 03:33:17 +0000 https://news.mst.edu/?p=18181#comment-93874 I had Mr. Bayless for fluid mechanics several years ago. He is an amazing teacher. He always take the time to explain concepts to students, no matter how many variations it requires. I am happy he is retiring and taking the time to spend with his family. Congratulations, Mr. Bayless.

]]> By: Donald Wunsch https://news.mst.edu/2017/02/mr-st-hangs-up-his-slide-rule/#comment-93861 Tue, 28 Feb 2017 02:50:11 +0000 https://news.mst.edu/?p=18181#comment-93861 Congratulations, Jerry, and thanks for all you’ve done!
🙂

]]> By: Brent Baker https://news.mst.edu/2017/02/mr-st-hangs-up-his-slide-rule/#comment-93852 Tue, 28 Feb 2017 01:08:20 +0000 https://news.mst.edu/?p=18181#comment-93852 Dean Bayless is a great man. He played a significant role in my success at UMR!

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