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Macdonald, Averil – School Science Review, 2016
The UK needs more well-qualified people to enter engineering in order to maintain and develop its economy. It appears that engineering it still seen by many as the preserve of the white male. This article looks at possible reasons (often based on established prejudice among students and their families and peer groups) why, in particular, members…
Descriptors: STEM Education, Career Development, Vocational Interests, Minority Group Students
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Troquet, Michel – European Journal of Engineering Education, 1990
Described are the university training centers for engineers in France. The profiles of applicants, the distribution of students over different specializations, and the salary progression for engineering graduates are discussed. (KR)
Descriptors: Career Choice, College Science, Engineering Education, Engineering Technology
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Ingen-Housz, A. J. – European Journal of Engineering Education, 1987
Presents an overview of the teaching of plastics at various levels of technological education in the Netherlands focusing on mechanical engineering. Highlights the design process and discusses the Dutch perspective of the role of materials engineering in engineering curricula. (ML)
Descriptors: College Science, Course Descriptions, Engineering Education, Engineering Technology
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Reid, S. A. – European Journal of Engineering Education, 1987
Presents a rationale for the teaching of materials in engineering degree courses. Reviews the requirements established by various professional engineering bodies in the United Kingdom for accredited engineering degree courses. Discusses the aims of the course as well as instructional concerns. (ML)
Descriptors: College Science, Course Descriptions, Developed Nations, Engineering Education
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Geysen, W.; And Others – European Journal of Engineering Education, 1990
Presented is a philosophy for the education of professional engineers in Belgium. Modern techniques that may be used in classical studies are analyzed. Described is a curriculum that is specific for the Belgium situation in an unified Europe. (KR)
Descriptors: College Science, Computer Assisted Design, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Simulation