Describes group design techniques used within the engineering design graphics sequence at Western Washington University. Engineering and design philosophies such as concurrent engineering place an emphasis on group collaboration for the solving of design problems. (Author/DDR)

Offers a solution to the problem of locating and recruiting students into technology programs. Suggests that educating potential students about technology areas and programs through laboratory demonstrations is effective. Reviews the demonstrations used at one institution for this purpose. (DDR)

Reports the results of a survey that collected information on the focus areas instructors feel are important when grading different types of drawings. Also explores the reasons given for the grading criteria. (DDR)

Illustrates the use of a course focused on developing 3-D spatial skills at Michigan Technological University. Provides data to support the recommendation that some students take the spatial skills course before enrolling in the regular engineering graphics courses. (DDR)

Summarizes the digital engineering design process using software widely available for the educational setting. Points out that newer technology used in the field is not used in engineering graphics education. (DDR)

Provides a rationale for using the Portable Document Format (PDF) as an alternative to HTML documents. Discusses the benefits in the context of preparing materials for student access via the world wide web. (DDR)