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Smith, C. O.; Kardos, Geza – Engineering Education, 1987
Reviews approaches taken in meeting the design requirements in engineering programs. Highlights the value and applications of student involvement in design projects. Explains the features of an engineering case and advocates their use as an alternative or supplement to design projects. (ML)
Descriptors: Case Studies, College Science, Engineering Education, Higher Education
Science Service, Inc., Washington, DC. – 1986
A science and engineering fair is a competition based on the quality of projects done by students, the results of which are reported through exhibits and oral presentations at the fair. Fairs operate on a step basis. Students who win in small, local fairs, move to a city fair, then to a regional fair, and may be chosen to represent that fair in…
Descriptors: Abstracts, Academic Achievement, Awards, Engineering Education
Science Service, Inc., Washington, DC. – 1983
A science and engineering fair is a competition based on the quality of projects done by students, the results of which are reported through exhibits and oral presentations at the fair. Fairs operate on a step basis. Students who win in small fairs such as a local fair, move to a city fair, then to a regional fair, and may be chosen to represent…
Descriptors: Abstracts, Academic Achievement, Awards, Engineering Education
Science Service, Inc., Washington, DC. – 1984
A science and engineering fair is a competition based on the quality of projects done by students, the results of which are reported through exhibits and oral presentations at the fair. Fairs operate on a step basis. Students who win in small fairs such as a local fair, move to a city fair, then to a regional fair, and may be chosen to represent…
Descriptors: Abstracts, Academic Achievement, Awards, Engineering Education
Science Service, Inc., Washington, DC. – 1985
A science and engineering fair is a competition based on the quality of projects done by students, the results of which are reported through exhibits and oral presentations at the fair. Fairs operate on a step basis. Students who win in small fairs such as a local fair, move to a city fair, then to a regional fair, and may be chosen to represent…
Descriptors: Abstracts, Academic Achievement, Awards, Engineering Education
Science Service, Inc., Washington, DC. – 1987
A science and engineering fair is a competition based on the quality of projects done by students, the results of which are reported through exhibits and oral presentations at the fair. Fairs operate on a step basis. Students who win in small, local fairs, move to a city fair, then to a regional fair, and may be chosen to represent that fair in…
Descriptors: Abstracts, Academic Achievement, Awards, Engineering Education
Science Service, Inc., Washington, DC. – 1988
A science and engineering fair is a competition based on the quality of projects done by students, the results of which are reported through exhibits and oral presentations at the fair. Fairs operate on a step basis. Students who win in small, local fairs, move to a city fair, then to a regional fair, and may be chosen to represent that fair in…
Descriptors: Abstracts, Academic Achievement, Awards, Engineering Education
Olson, Linda Sue – 1985
An assessment of the North Dakota Science and Engineering Fair and an analysis of the background and careers of its finalists from 1951 to 1985 are contained in this report. The project's objectives were to: (1) compile a complete list of international fair participants (1951-1985); (2) study the subsequent geographic distribution of the…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Career Choice, Engineering Education, Enrichment Activities
Peer reviewedWorthy, Ward – Chemical and Engineering News, 1989
Discusses how, in two three-week sessions, the Terre Haute (Indiana) college offers selected students a hands-on approach to all aspects of engineering from design and lab work to technical writing. Describes a group project requiring students to study and experiment with simple research problems. Lists 20 project ideas. (MVL)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Engineering, Engineering Education, Experiential Learning
Huntington, Mary Anne – 1985
This document offers science teachers a reference for various student projects that are intended to increase student interest in engineering, science, and technology. The book contains information, guidelines, and specific ideas for: (1) engineering design competitions; (2) engineering problem solving competitions; and (3) short-term…
Descriptors: Communication Skills, Competition, Decision Making, Engineering Education
Peer reviewedPaldy, Lester G., Ed. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1989
Discusses the current status and major issues affecting the quality and size of the human resources pool of scientists, engineers, and technical personnel. Indicates the role and strategies the National Science Foundation plans to take to address the deficiences. (RT)
Descriptors: College Science, Curriculum Development, Educational Needs, Engineering Education
