This listing provides the names, addresses, and brief descriptions of 11 major national groups concerned with minorities and women in engineering. Where appropriate, the journal of each group is listed. (CW)

Several successful approaches used to create an environment that helps faculty members achieve their own and their department's objectives are discussed. Includes discussions of faculty load for teaching and professional affairs, recognition/evaluation of academic excellence (promotion criteria and annual merit raises), educational/instructional…

Discusses the establishment of an environmental systems laboratory at the University of Pittsburgh with the support of the Sloan Foundation. Indicates that the "real world" can be brought into the laboratory by simulating on computers, software systems, and data bases. (CC)

Presented is an outline of how to write a proposal for funding for engineering education research. Describes the five basic components of the prospective problem statement, objectives, procedures, evaluation, and budget. Information on public and private funding agencies and the three types of grants available, and projects, research, and…