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Dwon, Larry – Engineering Education, 1976
Cites confusion existing today in industry over B.S. in Engineering and Bachelor in Technology (B.E.T.) Degrees as evidence that the inception of a Master in Technology Degree would be ill advised. (CP)
Descriptors: Bachelors Degrees, Engineering Education, Graduate Study, Higher Education
Mathsen, Don V.; And Others – Engineering Education, 1977
Describes an experimental engineering education program being conducted at the University of North Dakota which integrates freshmen students into upper class activities. Emphasis is on real engineering problems considered to be important. (SL)
Descriptors: College Science, Engineering, Engineering Education, Higher Education
Morse, Lucy – Engineering Education, 1989
Discussed is the graduate Reentry Program for Women at the University of Central Florida. Six components of the program are described: (1) mathematics review courses; (2) the program coordinator; (3) orientation meetings; (4) professional development day; (5) co-op jobs; and (6) social events that emphasize information. (YP)
Descriptors: Continuing Education, Employed Women, Engineering, Engineering Education
Levine, Dana – Engineering Education, 1984
Lists objectives of a four-week summer program (Females in Engineering, Methods, Motivation, Experience) designed to attract ninth-grade females to science and engineering careers. Also discusses program content and strategies and results of student and parent evaluation of the 1983 program. (JN)
Descriptors: Career Awareness, Engineering, Engineering Education, Females
Kimmel, Howard; And Others – Engineering Education, 1988
Describes the comprehensive approach taken by the Center for Pre-College Programs at New Jersey Institute of Technology to motivate and prepare students for higher education. Discusses precollege programs, secondary school programs, and elementary school programs. Explores the impact of the program on the success of the students. (MVL)
Descriptors: American Indians, Blacks, College Programs, Elementary School Science
Haslach, Henry W., Jr. – Engineering Education, 1987
Describes an eight-week summer course in statics and strength materials offered by the University of Wisconsin-Madison to high school minority students. Provides the rationale for the course, along with descriptions of the laboratories, teaching techniques, and evaluation procedures used. (TW)
Descriptors: College School Cooperation, College Science, Course Content, Course Descriptions