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Herz, Lori; Russo, M. Jean; Ou-Yang, H. Daniel; El-Aasser, Mohamed; Jagota, Anand; Tatic-Lucic, Svetlana; Ochs, John – Advances in Engineering Education, 2011
The undergraduate Bioengineering Program at Lehigh University was established as part of the university's Bioscience and Biotechnology Initiative with support from the National Science Foundation through a grant from its Division of Engineering Education and Centers (EEC). The objective here is to describe the program development and…
Descriptors: Undergraduate Study, Engineering Education, Biotechnology, Program Descriptions
Leaman, David L. – Professional Engineer, 1979
Discusses the problems engineers face in continuing competence and suggests approaches for maintaining competence. The technical specialty certification program and recertification program of the American Society for Quality Control are detailed. (BT)
Descriptors: Adult Education, Certification, Continuing Education Units, Engineering Education
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Bayles, Taryn Melkus; Aguirre, Fernando J. – Chemical Engineering Education, 1992
Describes a summer institute for science teachers and their students in which the main goal was to increase enrollment in engineering and to encourage women and minority groups to increase their representation in the engineering workforce. Includes a description of typical chemical engineering jobs and general instruction in material balances,…
Descriptors: Career Awareness, Chemical Engineering, Engineering Education, Females
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Maher, Carolyn A. – European Journal of Engineering Education, 1990
Described are engineering programs that have used automated data acquisition systems to implement data collection and analyze experiments. Applications include a biochemical engineering laboratory, heat transfer performance, engineering materials testing, mechanical system reliability, statistical control laboratory, thermo-fluid laboratory, and a…
Descriptors: Biochemistry, College Curriculum, College Science, Data Collection
LeBold, William K.; And Others – 1977
A model program for freshman women in engineering has been developed at Purdue University. The program focuses on an experimental course that provides beginning engineering women and men with hands-on laboratory experiences, discussions of contemporary societal problems including environment, energy and productivity by various role model…
Descriptors: Career Planning, College Freshmen, Comparative Analysis, Conference Reports
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Miller, William M.; Petrich, Mark A. – Chemical Engineering Education, 1991
A class in which students learn about the roles that chemical engineers play in a variety of industries is described. Outlines from the first two class offerings and discussions of the use of guest speakers, videos, plant visits, student projects, and grading are included. (KR)
Descriptors: Career Awareness, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, College Science
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Swift, Theresa M.; Watkins, Steve E. – Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research, 2004
Student motivation for and proficiency in science and mathematics begin in the early grades. Level-appropriate resources and professional outreach activities are as beneficial for teachers and students at elementary levels as for higher levels. Engineering applications can be effective vehicles for giving students hands-on exposure to technical…
Descriptors: Outreach Programs, Student Motivation, Elementary School Science, Elementary School Students