The Office of International Science provides programs to determine how science and technology can be used effectively by developing nations. Programs include: a global committee on the subject, publication of a newsletter, sponsorship of symposia and meetings, and invitations to foreign students to attend American Association for Advancement of…

Describes the introduction of microprocessors into the Weapons and Systems Engineering Department at the U.S. Naval Academy, including planning decisions, implementation, procedures, uses of microprocessors in the department, and impact on the Systems Engineering major and curriculum. (SK)

Describes integration of Commodore PET microcomputers into the chemical engineering curriculum at the University of Rochester. Includes advantages of using microcomputers in laboratories to analyze data and control processes. (SK)

A two-semester basic chemistry course for nonchemistry engineering majors is described. First semester provides introductory chemistry for freshmen while second semester is "customer-oriented," based on a departmental choice of three out of six independent modules. For example, aeronautical engineering "customers" would select…

Highlights a 1981 study on the engineering faculty shortage. Findings, among others, indicate overall shortage in 1981 was 9.1 percent, vacancy rate at the assistant professor level was 25.4 percent, and numbers of engineering faculty leaving academe for industry was slightly higher than engineers who left industry for academe. (JN)

Provides a summary of essential characteristics of the Personalized System of Instruction (PSI) and Programmed Logic for Automated Teaching Operations (PLATO) educational computer system. Considers future of the computer based education which effectively combines PSI with computer assisted instruction. Discusses current status and future use of…

The incorporation of play experiences into the school curriculum is discussed in relation to the political nature of curriculum decision making and the use of play as a curriculum strategy. (JN)

In workstation design, furniture selection and arrangement directly relate to the way in which work is accomplished. Standardized workstations are being developed to fit the specific needs of various job categories within the electronic office. (Author/MLF)

Discusses data from tests and videotaped interviews indicating conceptual primitives as a source of student difficulty in physics. These include key concepts (mass, acceleration) and fundamental principles/models (Newton's and conservation laws, atomic model). Demonstrates that misconceptions can be studied using problems of minimum complexity to…

Reviews and lists introductory- to advanced-level modules (units of written materials to support a one-hour lecture on a specific topic) for materials science and engineering. Modules are available with free photocopy reproduction rights through the "Journal of Education Modules in Materials Science and Engineering." (JN)

Describes and illustrates the following electric circuits suitable for student construction: basic circuit, dimmer, multivibrators, amplifiers, schmitt trigger, op-amplifier, radio reception, transmitter, sound effects generators, intercoms, and laboratory amplifier. (SK)

Presented is the full text of the 1980-1981 report of the American Chemical Society's Committee on Professional Training which provides information on chemistry and chemical engineering programs and graduates (bachelors, masters, doctorates) of different universities. Includes list of 1980-1981 degrees awarded by approved schools. (DC)

Describes and evaluates strategies used to increase minority enrollment at Michigan State University's College of Engineering. The three-year (1974-77) program focused on the development of recruitment programs and the design of innovative curricula and counseling programs to retain students until they successfully graduated from engineering. (SK)

Results of a National Science Foundation survey suggest faculty shortages in engineering due to decreasing numbers of doctoral engineers and faculty moving to industry positions. Offers suggestions to improve situation including "loan" of industry personnel to teach university courses and supervise research, and ease of visa restrictions…

Presented is an outline of how to write a proposal for funding for engineering education research. Describes the five basic components of the prospective problem statement, objectives, procedures, evaluation, and budget. Information on public and private funding agencies and the three types of grants available, and projects, research, and…