The National Science Foundation (NSF) believes three areas of engineering education require attention: (1) lack of qualified faculty; (2) updating and maintaining instructional instrumentation, equipment, and facilities; and (3) inability to transmit knowledge of some engineering disciplines to students. NSF approaches to solving these problems…

Presents a listing of resources of English language publications concerning science education in Japan. Consists of a section on science and engineering education and a three part section addressing the context for science education in Japan. Included are listings of publications, descriptive reports, and studies of schools. (ML)

Reviews computer programs for simulating experiments on (1) polymer sequencing; (2) genetic codes; and (3) cloning. Reasons for using such software are provided. (DH)

Consists of an analysis of the data obtained in a recent survey of the libraries of 26 less known museums which emphasize some aspect of science and technology. Data discussed include staff size, collection size, subject specialties, interlibrary loan participation, online search activity, and memberships in consortia or networks. (Author/EJS)

Discusses aspects of microcomputer operation that are associated with the human operator and the interface between human and machine or workplace. Work productivity, furniture design (desks, seating), keyboards (shape, layout, and "feel" of keys), and video display terminal screens and lighting are noted. (EJS)

The Romanian aproach to the concept of integrating education in general and higher technical education in particular with scientific research and production is outlined. It is illustrated with an engineering program of the Bucharest Polytechnic and its relationship with research and industry. (MSE)

The occupational implications, employment projections, and training opportunities of three growing fields are discussed: laser technology, fiber optics, and genetic engineering. (CT)

A model of professionalization based largely on the power view is presented. As a test of a portion of the model, professional power is defined in terms of two dimensions of attitudinal autonomy. Autonomy from client and autonomy from employing organization are studied in a sample of 1,000 students representing eight different occupations.…

Discusses some of the major genetic information processes which may be modeled by computer program string manipulation, focusing on replication and transcription. Also discusses instructional applications of using string models. (JN)

Pupils, student tutors, and teachers at local London schools were asked for their opinions of the program in which London University undergraduates help teach science, mathematics, and engineering at their schools. Pupils found lessons easier to follow, tutors got useful practice in communicating scientific ideas, and teachers found lessons more…

Investigated career planning characteristics of beginning engineering students (N=1229), focusing on instances in which male/female ethnic-minority students and two underrepresented groups (Black and Hispanic Americans) differ. Results are provided as related to career planning process, self-perception of abilities, socio-economic indicators,…

Surveyed 640 engineering students, 119 college placement counselors, and 305 employers to identify needs of engineering students making the transition to employment. Results showed the majority of respondents supported the expanding help of college career development and placement offices, although most thought employee orientation was an…

Recent studies indicate that industries desire college graduates who are able to perform scientific technical skills. As a result, colleges are attempting to produce graduates with a hybrid course of study emphasizing skills and traditional theories. Programs in chemistry, ecology, urban planning, and science technology have been developed…

This document examines the need to reform education in America. The goal of the United States is to double the number of science, technology, engineering and mathematics graduates with bachelor's degrees by 2015. A core set of recommendations are reviewed: (1) Build public support for making science, technology, engineering and math improvement a…

This document reports on the results of an ad hoc workshop called "S.E.E.ing the Future: Science Engineering and Education" Held at Dartmouth College in November of 2000 and sponsored by Dartmouth, the National Science Foundation, the Dow Chemical Company, and Science Service of Washington, DC. This transdisciplinary conference was one of a series…