The results of a survey of student attitudes toward technology showed substantial differences in attitude between engineering and non-engineering students, as well as differences among engineering students majoring in various areas. Some implications of these findings are presented. (DT)

Advocates a comprehensive design revolution based on the principle of doing more and more with less and less. States that man's "systems thinking" has been too heavily influenced by mechanistic views and that future concepts of economic progress must be based on improving the quality of life. (GS)

Whether or not biomedical engineering is a true discipline, the demand for practicioners whose training integrates technology and life science is not likely to diminish. (BB)

Examines what industry needs from engineering education by considering: (1) technology and the marketplace; (2) what industry expects of new graduates; (3) current gaps in the engineering curriculum; and (4) industry's needs for continuing education. (JN)

The Director of Civil Works, U. S. Corps of Engineers, presents thoughts to aid in answering questions related to the relationship between community action and great works, between community action and civilization, and the implications of these relationships for those we train. (GS)

Presented is a discussion of engineering technology, what it is, and how it differs from engineering. (BB)

Describes manpower needs in nuclear engineering in the areas of research and development, architectural engineering and construction supervision, power reactor operations, and regulatory tasks. Outlines a suitable curriculum to prepare students for the tasks related to construction and operation of power reactors. (GS)

Presents a breakdown of engineering and technology degrees granted for 1973-74 by curriculum, level, and minority status. (GS)

Discusses ways that engineering educators can teach the student judgment and intuition for making engineering decisions. (MLH)

Discusses advantages of using historical studies in engineering courses, and suggests historical projects that can be used. (MLH)

Discusses the need to include social and ethical issues in engineering curricula, such as information about the potential benefits or detrimental consequences of proposed new technologies. (MLH)

Policies, methods of evaluation, criteria, and procedures for applying criteria are described in this report by the Engineering Education and Accreditation Committee. (PR)

Congressman Brademas describes four problem areas associated with technology and suggests various possibilities for new dimensions in engineering education to meet these challenges. (PR)

Discusses uses of Apple microcomputers in the engineering technology department at Western Kentucky University. These include providing homework assignments, computerized laboratory reporting and testing, and development of computer programs on course content. Seven programs related to DC circuit analysis are discussed and titles of other programs…

One hundred seventy-eight papers are abstracted which were submitted to the Paper Distribution Center by speakers at the annual conference of the American Society for Engineering Education. The abstracts are arranged under headings which correspond to sponsers listed in the program. (Author/SA)