Reports results of annual National Society of Professional Engineers survey of engineering salaries, including median incomes by registration status, job function, branch of engineering, engineering grade, industry/service of employer, length of experience, and level of education. (JN)

A new program at Clemson University is taking on the challenge of teaching engineering students communications skills. The approach involves incorporating into regular engineering courses such communications skills as making graphs/transparencies, conducting radio interviews, and composing concise letters/memos. These and other program activities…

Guidelines are presented for evaluating the desirability of interactive computer graphic systems in various engineering disciplines. (BB)

Provides a brief history of and need for engineering management. Raises and answers three questions related to the acceptance of engineering management as a recognized field of education and practice. Offers suggestions to improve the situation, including the encouragement of continuing education efforts. (JN)

Offers guidelines for engineers who have been promoted to managers, addressing such issues as making assignments, maintaining control, fostering communication, encouraging additional training/education, maintaining schedules/checkpoints, conducting departmental reviews, and determining subordinates' views of management practices (self-analysis).…

Position descriptions and recommended income ranges for engineers (I-IX) are presented in table form. Includes general position characteristics, directions received, typical duties/responsibilities, responsibilities for directing others, typical titles, education, registration status, and equivalent federal general schedule grade. (JN)

Discusses the use of "Guidelines to Professional Employment for Engineers and Scientists" at Monsanto Corporation in such areas as continuing education programs, career planning workshops, career redirection programs, and on-the-job development. (JN)

This article outlines the goals and objectives of the National Society of Professional Engineers to ensure the application of engineering knowledge and skills in the public interest and to foster public understanding of engineering. (CS)

This article discusses in tabular form the position descriptions and recommended income ranges for engineers as developed by the National Society of Professional Engineers. (CS)

To improve America's technological base, a national organization that would support the physical sciences in much the same way that the National Institutes of Health have supported health sciences is called for. Includes proposed organizational structure and functions of a National Institutes of Engineering. (Author/JN)

This article discusses the Employer Recognition Program initiated by the National Society of Professional Engineers to encourage employers to give closer attention to the needs of their professional engineering employees and to provide visibility and recognition to those who do. (CS)

Discussed is the role of the National Society of Professional Engineers in its support of legislation to increase opportunities for women in careers in science and engineering. (CS)

The need for competency in management responsibilities provides the thrust of this article. The challenges outlined for the professional engineer include a sound grasp of the relevant technology, communication skills, and the ability to deal effectively with people. (CS)

Outlined is the impact of computers on engineering management decisions in the future. The impact includes information used in evaluating alternatives, simulation for decision-making, and monitoring performance achievement. (CS)

This article discusses the efforts of professional societies to reduce frivolous liability claims through better procedures, support, legislation, and seminars. (CS)