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Direct linkGallard Martínez, Alejandro J.; Pitts, Wesley B.; Flores Bustos, Belinda; Ramos de Robles, S. Lizette; Claeys, Lorena – Peter Lang Publishing Group, 2021
"Latinas Pathways to STEM: Exploring Contextual Mitigating Factors" presents transnational case studies of Latinas and Mexicanas pursuing a STEM degree/career from the United States (Georgia, New York, Texas) and México. The authors underscore that the experiences of the participants highlighted in this book provide insights into how to…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Hispanic Americans, Females, Hispanic American Students
Metzger, Matthew J.; Glasser, Benjamin J.; Glasser, David; Hausberger, Brendon; Hildebrandt, Diane – Chemical Engineering Education, 2007
Ask a graduating chemical engineering student the following question: What makes one reactor different from the next? The answers received will often be unsatisfactory and will vary widely in scope. Some may cite the difference between the basic design equations, others may point out a PFR is "longer," and still others may state that it…
Descriptors: Graduate Students, Chemical Engineering, Equations (Mathematics), Teaching Methods
Peer reviewedSmith, Owen C.; Gessler, Johannes – Science Teacher, 1989
Presents survey results from freshman engineering students at Colorado State University. Identifies the highest levels of math and computer courses taken. Notes although most students took high school calculus, 48 percent failed the college's analytical trigonometry examination. Develops practical ideas for the future. (MVL)
Descriptors: College Science, Competence, Engineering, Engineering Education
Peer reviewedTechnology Teacher, 1986
This instructional module examines a key function of science and technology: problem solving. It studies the meaning of problem solving, looks at techniques for problem solving, examines case studies that exemplify the problem-solving approach, presents problems for the reader to solve, and provides a student self-quiz. (Author/CT)
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Case Studies, Engineering, Learning Activities
Download full textNaval Education and Training Command, Washington, DC. – 1980
Designed for individual study and not formal classroom instruction, this rate training manual provides subject matter that relates directly to the occupational qualifications of the Engineering Aid (EA) rating. This eight-chapter volume focuses on administrative matters, mathematics, and basic drafting. Chapter 1 discusses the scope of the EA…
Descriptors: Administration, Administrative Organization, Drafting, Engineering
Shedd, A. Neal; Scott, Anita K.; McCullough, James M. – Office of Education, US Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, 1961
Because of the growing importance of the sciences in the society and the increasing interest of young people in pursuing scientific careers, the Congress of the United States enacted Public Law 85-875. One purpose of the law as stated in Section 2(a) (4) is "to develop an awareness of the satisfactions to be derived through a career devoted…
Descriptors: Educational History, Annotated Bibliographies, Science Careers, Mathematics
