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INDUSTRIAL EXTENSION SERVICE :
1950-1990

• Created by state in 1956
• Field offices for extension of Georgia Tech expertise to state industries
  • 1966 - 7 field offices, 8 engineers
  • 1976 - 7 offices, 10 engineers
  • 1986 - 12 offices, 27 engineers, added Federal programs
• R&D for textile, poultry, apparel and paper industries
• Model for state and federal programs