Guided design, a new concept for course design and operation using engineering design techniques, is described. Presents these components of the design process: identifying the problem, goals, gathering information, analyzing, synthesizing, and evaluating. (PR)

Compares and contrasts engineering (theoretical/abstract) and engineering technology (practical/application-oriented) baccalaureate programs. Although the perpetuated independent development of the programs has created a negative impact on the profession, changes in accreditation criteria/categories might help engineering technology programs…

Discusses differences and similarities of engineering (theoretical/abstract) and engineering technology (practical/application-oriented) programs which the author believes are artificially divided. The fields overlap and should be reunited, but this will need more effective interaction among all engineering professionals and revision of…

This article is the report of the ad hoc American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) committee for the review of engineering and engineering technology studies. In the report, the committee examines engineering education and makes recommendations on several topics including accreditation, teaching methods, faculty development, continuing…

Approaches the study of failure analysis by examining the mental and physical steps involved in the development of a product to determine where the failure occurred. (CP)

Discusses some of the barriers that impede minority success in college and gives suggestions for overcoming them. Describes the California Minority Engineering Program (MEP) as a successful program that has been replicated at several California universities. Presents the three structural elements and gives suggestions for starting a MEP program.…

This article describes a precollege intervention program known as the Philadelphia Regional Introduction for Minorities in Engineering. The goals and objectives, essential elements, and history of the program are discussed. Several ideas for program administrators are listed. (CW)