The Separations Research Program at the University of Texas at Austin is an attempt to foster greater industry-university collaboration in the separations technology area. The development and operation of the program, current research areas, and future directions are discussed. (JN)

Describes Clemson University's Advanced Engineered Fibers Laboratory, which was established to provide national leadership and expertise in developing the processing equipment and advance fibers necessary for the chemical, fiber, and textile industries to enter the composite materials market. Discusses some of the laboratory's activities in…

High technology businesses in California's Silicon Valley have joined forces with local educators to form the Institute for Computer Technology (ICT), providing a model for education-industry cooperation. Describes the development of ICT, whose goal is to fill gaps between existing programs and to provide a structure for sharing computer-related…

This paper examines various areas related to industry's role in and awareness of the need to respect environmental considerations, both from the perception of the factors relevant to staying in business in the longer term, and the regulations and requirements formulated by governments, often in cooperation with the industrial sector concerned.…

Presents the rationale for and content of a program for senior executives of manufacturing firms. The program was designed to increase their awareness of the need and potential for energy saving and to improve efficiency of energy use. Also lists recommendations related to information support, incentives, training, and other areas. (JN)

West Virginia University was designated by the National Science Foundation (NSF) as the NSF University/Industry Fluidization and Fluid Particle Cooperative Research Center. Background information about the center, its research program (focusing on fundamental problems of reacting systems at elevated temperatures), and future prospects are…

A review of the literature on human resource development (HRD) and HRD programs is presented. Topics include: (1) two definitions of HRD (Nadler 1983 and the American Society for Training and Development); (2) an analysis of those definitions; (3) the importance of HRD to organizations and individuals; (4) descriptions of types of HRD programs…

Recognizing that the vast majority of students will enter the chemical industry, an optional four-course sequence related to industrial chemistry was introduced. Program details are given along with information on how it was integrated into the curriculum of a small school with minimal staff size changes and limited facitlities. (JN)

Highlights some of the many and diverse training, continuing education, and research programs General Electric conducts. Major areas discussed include entry-level programs, advanced programs, university-industry relations, professional continuing education, research and development services, and the GE Foundation. (JN)

A boom in industrial robotics has led numerous vocational institutions to launch extensive training programs in this specialty. ITT Educational Services offers two curriculum programs to train future manufacturing engineers. The firm's national director describes this model curriculum for meeting the needs of today's workforce. (JN)

Describes an undergraduate polymer laboratory program in which the laboratory simulates an industrial organization. The goals of the program are to foster an understanding of the properties of polymers and how they change, their preparation, and industrial application. (JN)

Describes a graduate "residence" program at Clemson University which is sponsored by the university and local industries. Advantages for graduate students (including increased levels of financial support and opportunities to gain significant industrial research experience), faculty, and sponsoring companies are outlined. Examples of these topics…

A graduate program at Colorado State University which focuses on integrated circuit processing is described. The program utilizes courses from several departments while allowing students to apply chemical engineering techniques to an integrated circuit fabrication research topic. Information on employment of chemical engineers by electronics…

Ideas that have helped the University of Richmond win corporation support are identified: develop impact statements; research each prospect; schedule corporate days on campus; plan executive information sessions on campus; give return for support; use one gift to increase others; extend pledge period; use team approach; and thank donors. (MLW)

Presents an alternative syllabus in A-level chemistry based on the place of chemistry in industry and its effect upon society. (Author/GS)