John Fritz medal awarded W.F. Durand

At the annual meeting of the John Fritz Medal board of award, the Gold Medal for 1936 was awarded William Frederick Durand for notable achievement “as authority in hydrodynamic and aerodynamic science, and in its practical application; outstanding leader in research and in engineering education.” This award was made unanimously by a board having for its members 16 past-presidents of the 4 American societies of civil, mining and metallurgical, mechanical, and electrical engineers.