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Swinson, Ronnie; Clark, Aaron C.; Ernst, Jeremy V.; Sutton, Kevin – Technology and Engineering Teacher, 2016
Today's engineers, designers, and technologists are often thrust into the role of problem solver, from the initial design phase of a product or process all the way to final development. Many engineers in manufacturing environments are tasked with solving problems and continuously improving processes to enhance company profitability, efficiency,…
Descriptors: Technology Education, Engineering Education, Simulation, Problem Solving
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Kvande, Elin – European Journal of Engineering Education, 1986
Reports on a study of engineering students at the Technical University of Norway (NTH) which focuses on the factors that influence women to become students at NTH. Compares study results to national and international studies concerning women and work. (ML)
Descriptors: College Students, Engineering Education, Engineers, Females
Haas, Charles N. – Engineering Education, 1988
Reports on a study conducted to determine whether a common relationship exists for faculty size in U.S. engineering colleges. Suggests that an index of normative loading can possibly be established. (RT)
Descriptors: College Faculty, College Instruction, College Science, Engineering
Benefield, Larry D.; And Others – 1996
A study of a continuous quality improvement effort at Auburn University (Alabama) is reported. The study investigated variables predicting which students are at risk of failure. Data were drawn from the records of pre-engineering students enrolling at the university in fall terms of 1991 and 1993-95 (n=2,505). Data sources included achievement…
Descriptors: Case Studies, College Administration, Dropout Prevention, Educational Quality
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Atkinson, E. Stephanie – Journal of Technology Studies, 2004
This article discusses the relationship among an individual's cognitive style, attitude to learning, and his or her achievement in the context of computer aided learning (CAL). The results of a small-scale study involving 32 students (18 male and 14 female) studying their first electronics module during an Initial Teacher Training (ITT) Design and…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Computer Assisted Instruction, Prior Learning, Foreign Countries