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Engineering Education, 1989
Lists articles and books published in 1987. Selects the following headings: administration, aeronautical, architectural, CAD/CAM, civil, computers, curriculum, electrical/electronics, industrial, industry/government/employers, instructional technology, laboratories, liberal studies, manufacturing, mechanical, minorities, research, robotics,…
Descriptors: Administration, Bibliographies, College Science, Computer Uses in Education
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Moore, J. – International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology, 2005
This paper addresses the issue of collegiate mathematics achievement of underrepresented minority students as it investigates the impact of a cooperative learning calculus programme on the first-year calculus experience of non-Asian ethnic minority engineering students. The Emerging Ethnic Engineers Programme in the College of Engineering at the…
Descriptors: Teaching Methods, Mathematics Achievement, Engineering, Cooperative Learning
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Hiemenz, Paul C.; Hudspeth, M. Catharine – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1993
Describes the Academic Excellence Workshops program at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, as a potential model for an academic support system specifically designed for underrepresented students in math-based disciplines. (PR)
Descriptors: College Science, Engineering Education, Enrichment Activities, Higher Education
Derlin, R. L.; McShannon, J. L. – 2000
The problem of low graduation rates for diverse students in engineering has many causes. Low retention rates for all students in the first two years of an engineering program is a significant problem which must be addressed if universities are going to increase the number of graduates in engineering programs. Faculty and administrators agree, not…
Descriptors: Cognitive Style, Conventional Instruction, Engineering Education, Ethnicity
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Hrabowski, Feeman A.; Pearson, Willie, Jr. – Journal of College Science Teaching, 1993
Describes the Meyerhoff Scholarship Program at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, that is designed to increase the number of African Americans, especially males, who enter and succeed in undergraduate, doctoral and professional programs. (PR)
Descriptors: Blacks, College Science, Engineering Education, Higher Education
Malcom, Shirley Mahaley; And Others – 1976
This inventory of science education projects for minorities in the United States contains a survey of efforts made since 1960 to improve the science education of minority groups and to increase their participation in science and science-related careers. All levels of science education are included in the survey; physical and biological sciences,…
Descriptors: Asian Americans, Blacks, College Science, Courses
Simmons, Ron; And Others – 1979
A study was conducted to assess teaching in minority engineering programs, based on 38 engineering institutions with special programs for disadvantaged minorities. The institutions were investigated with respect to preferences, characteristics, and preparation of teachers and the availability of faculty development for special program teachers.…
Descriptors: Articulation (Education), College Instruction, College Students, Compensatory Education
Jones, Aubrey B., Jr. – Technological Horizons in Education, 1981
Describes a pilot project in Philadelphia which introduced seventh- and eighth-grade minority students to computers as a means of building their self-confidence and encouraging them to pursue careers in engineering and computer science. Includes partial course outline, evaluation methods, and tips for success. (DC)
Descriptors: Careers, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science Education, Course Descriptions
New York City Technical Coll., Brooklyn. – 1972
Funded by a state grant through the Bureau of In-Service Education under the Education Professions Development Act, Part F, this 2-week summer institute and 1-semester follow-up project to improve skills in working with minority group students was sponsored by New York City Community College and the Division of Teacher Education of the City…
Descriptors: College Faculty, Engineering Technology, Followup Studies, Inservice Teacher Education
Quality Education for Minorities Network, Washington, DC. – 1992
Given the projection that minorities will constitute 29 percent of new entrants into the work force by the year 2000 and given the downward trend in minority preparation for and participation in science, mathematics, and engineering, the enhancement of minority preparation in science and technology must become a national imperative. This agenda…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Agenda Setting, Black Colleges, Black Students
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Greene, Jennifer C.; DeStefano, Lizanne; Burgon, Holli; Hall, Jori – New Directions for Evaluation, 2006
There is concern that the nation's schools are not preparing students to excel in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. At both precollege and postsecondary levels, much effort is needed to create and implement powerful STEM curricula, prepare and support highly qualified teachers, deliver effective instruction, and give…
Descriptors: Educational Quality, Program Effectiveness, Program Improvement, Educational Experience
Golebiowski, Zofia, Ed.; Borland, Helen, Ed. – 1997
These selected papers from the First Conference on Tertiary Literacy focus on communication across differences of culture and discipline in Australian universities. Many of the papers have resulted from cooperation between applied linguists and specialist lecturers and describe cooperative models of literacy education based on interdisciplinary…
Descriptors: Academic Ability, Academic Discourse, Allied Health Occupations Education, Communication Skills
Sassani, Abul H. K. – Office of Education, Federal Security Agency, 1952
The Office of Education has undertaken the preparation of a series of basic studies on education in a number of countries in Europe and Central and South America. This series of studies was made a part of a program to promote understanding of education conditions in those areas and also to furnish the American college registrars with data on…
Descriptors: Higher Education, Foreign Countries, Comparative Education, World History
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Simonson, Michael, Ed.; Crawford, Margaret, Ed. – Association for Educational Communications and Technology, 2004
For the twenty-seventh year, the Research and Theory Division of the Association for Educational Communications and Technology (AECT) is sponsoring the publication of these Proceedings. Papers published in this volume were presented at the National AECT Convention in Chicago, Illinois. The Proceedings of AECT's Convention are published in two…
Descriptors: Research and Development, Communications, Educational Technology, Mathematics Instruction