The Engineer magazine was first published in September of 1939. On the front cover of this premier issue was a photograph of then Tech President E.S. Richardson. Below his photograph was a message from him encouraging the endeavors of the publishing staff of The Engineer and the endeavors of all of Tech's engineering students. His message is quoted as follows:

"Within the next year and a half, Louisiana Tech will have a building devoted to Engineering that will have no equal in this part of the country. It is the policy of the Administration to foster in every way possible a course for Engineers that will meet present day demands. I wish to congratulate the Editorial Staff in their new undertaking in the publication of 'The Tech Engineer.' My good will and support is tendered."

From that first issue through its last issue in 1991, The Engineer has featured a mixture of engineering and technical articles, news of the Tech Engineering program, and various items dealing with the personal side of engineering students. The first editor of the magazine was J.W. Rabb. The first big story featured in the magazine was the building of Bogard Hall. Another big story featured in the magazine was the first offering of the bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, which came in 1940.

The Engineer changed it's name to the The E&S in 200?  to reflect the merger of the College of Engineering with the College of Science.

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