Describes composite materials and related industries. Discusses the few courses at the undergraduate level, the few schools offering the courses, alternatives to these courses, job opportunities, and future trends. (YP)

The engineers of tomorrow must receive the best support, guidance, and education to enable them to create and use new technology appropriately for the benefit of humanity. Opportunities and responsibilities for engineers in the future will be significant. (RE)

Presented are analyses of the progress women engineers have made in gaining representation in the engineering profession. Discussed are acceptance, advancement, and distribution of women engineers by professional subdivisions. (RE)

Discussed is the importance of continuing education in business and in society as a whole. Trends and opportunities, the importance of knowledge and new technology in modern society, and visions for the future are outlined. (Author/YP)

Presents recommendations concerning the curriculum of undergraduate engineering. Discusses a diverse approach, general education with engineering superimposed, and financial resources. (YP)

In spite of their continually increasing numbers, engineering graduates have been having no trouble finding employment. Presented are analyses of engineering degrees awarded and future sources of employment for engineering graduates. (RE)

To maintain the participation of young Americans in the engineering work force, guidance efforts must give capable U.S. high school students the opportunity to evaluate engineering fairly as a career with a promising future. Activities aimed at providing their guidance are outlined. (Author/RE)

Students' fear of mathematics cause them to avoid mathematics subjects such as algebra and geometry. They are thus denied access to college curricula (such as engineering) which lead to the highest salaries for new graduates. (RE)

Offers perspectives on the future of chemical engineering. Addresses concerns related to changes in the engineering industry, the role of chemical engineers, and changes in the education of engineers. Includes recommendations for curricular change. (ML)

Discusses the decrease in the supply of scientists and engineers, mediocrity of science achievement, and decline of the National Science Foundation expenditures for education. Stresses the need to develop a national will to enhance the quality of science education. (YP)

Discusses the evolving role of minorities in the engineering profession, including the goals of a national effort to increase representation in the profession. Also discussed are college enrollments, roles of corporations, private foundations, and government, and outlooks relative to increased minorities in engineering. (RE)

One effort which has contributed to the enhanced representation of minorities in engineering careers has been the program entitled Minority Introduction to Engineering (MITE). The elements, activities, and outcomes of their program are discussed. (RE)

Examines the differences in the characteristics of developing and developed countries, the technological framework and projections of economic growth of developing countries, and the features of the engineering educational systems of developing countries. Discusses the compatibility of socially relevant engineering education with that of…

Identified are the types, objectives, and course components of continuing engineering education. A historic approach and seven parties involved in the continuing education are described. An efficient way to discover the necessary co-operation patterns is to look at the course components and at the parties involved. (Author/YP)

Examines whether or not university-based research can produce and support personnel needed to maintain technological leadership. Suggests that industry become more involved by increasing the number of research positions available for graduates and describes one program involving university-industry cooperation. (Author/SK)