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Klus, John P., Ed.; Jones, Judy A., Ed. – 1979
The proceedings of the First World Conference on Engineering Education focus on future directions, case studies, and unique high-impact programs. The report contains the following: (1) a list of summary statements on ideas, trends and observations; (2) summaries of the 16 sessions in which salient points are noted; and (3) the complete text of…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Engineering Education, Engineering Technology, Engineers
Morgan, Robert P. – Eng Educ, 1969
Main focus of the Center is "the application of science and technology to the solution of problems faced by people in less-developed areas of the world. Adapted from paper presented at ASEE Annual Meeting, The Pennsylvania State University, June, 1969. (Author/WM)
Descriptors: Cross Cultural Training, Curriculum Development, Developing Nations, Engineering Technology
National Bureau of Standards (DOC), Washington, DC. – 1971
This report is the 11th in a series of interim reports stemming from the U.S. Metric Study, which is being conducted by the National Bureau of Standards in accordance with the Metric Study Act of 1968 (Public Law 90-472). Although it mainly concerns the relationships of measurement units to engineering standards, the issue of international…
Descriptors: Engineering Technology, Government Publications, Government Role, International Programs
Kraut, George P. – Engineering Education, 1981
Describes aims and activities of Community Colleges for International Development, Inc., an organization of six community colleges which cooperate to improve technical education internationally. Discusses conferences and symposia, overseas centers, faculty and student exchanges, international educational travel, bilateral education agreements, and…
Descriptors: Community Colleges, Engineering, Engineering Education, Engineering Technology
World Federation of Engineering Organizations, London (England). Committee on Engineering Information. – 1974
Proceedings of a conference to identify specific projects which might be undertaken to improve the availability and utilization of engineering information in developing countries are summarized. Papers report on engineering information activities of UNESCO and the United Nations Industrial Development Corporation, on engineering information…
Descriptors: Conference Reports, Developing Nations, Educational Needs, Engineering Technology
Grayson, Lawrence P., Ed.; Biedenbach, Joseph M., Ed. – 1979
These proceedings contain the complete papers presented at a world conference convened in Mexico City, April 1979, to discuss the topic of continuing education (CE) for engineers. Additional papers in the proceedings are intended to give a fuller set of ideas on a given topic and provide a basis for discussions with their authors. The report is…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Engineering, Engineering Education, Engineering Technology
International Federation for Documentation, The Hague (Netherlands). Committee on Classification Research. – 1976
In continuation of the "Cumulated UDC Supplement - 1964" published by the International Federation for Documentation, this document provides a cumulative supplement to the Universal Decimal Classification for 1965-1975. This third of five volumes lists new classification subdivisions in the following subject areas: (1) medical sciences; (2)…
Descriptors: Aerospace Technology, Cataloging, Civil Engineering, Classification
Defore, Jesse J. – Engineering Education, 1977
Cooperative work-study programs are being used increasingly in technology education. In some foreign colleges, co-op programs are requisite. The author advocates an international co-op program utilizing the best of many countries in developing competent technical manpower. He cites advantages to the United States in sponsoring these programs. (MA)
Descriptors: Cooperative Education, Cooperative Programs, Developing Nations, Engineering Education
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Atelsek, Frank J.; Gomberg, Irene L. – 1978
Doctorate-granting institutions and independent medical colleges were surveyed to gather systematic, comparative information on international scientific activities supported by the federal government, private foundations, and other sources. Data were gathered on these activities' nature and scope, the academic disciplines involved, and the world…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Doctoral Programs, Engineering Technology, Foreign Countries