Explains the EEVL (Edinburgh Engineering Virtual Library) which has developed a free gateway to Internet resources in engineering as part of the United Kingdom's Electronic Libraries Programme. Highlights include project development, promotion of the service, evaluation, and plans for future developments. (Author/LRW)

Describes a method for using cardboard and paper to make a pump for blowing up balloons. Includes construction diagrams, suggestions for application, and comparison of this force pump with those made commercially. (DDR)

Identifies institutions that are successful in sending Indian, Hispanic, and Black students on to graduate study in science and engineering. Reports on site visits and interviews at 10 of the top institutions. Identifies valuable threads among the practices for talent development among the populations under study. Presents an initiatives checklist…

Reports on electronic discussion lists (e-lists) sponsored by MentorNet, the National Electronic Industrial Mentoring Network for Women in Engineering in Science. Supports the hypothesis that electronic communications can be used to develop community among engineering and science students and professionals, and identifies factors influencing the…

Compares the efficiency of calculus classes and evaluates two kinds of classes: traditional and others that use computational methods in teaching. Applies quantitative evaluation methods using two operational research tools, multicriteria decision aid methods (mainly using the MACBETH approach) and data development analysis. (Author/YDS)

Describes three computer software programs implemented in the chemical engineering curriculum at the University of Bahrain and explains students' evaluations of the usefulness and effectiveness of the software packages. Programs include Control Station (CS), HYSYS, and MATHCAD. (YDS)

Explores one direction of engineering education to improve and develop the quality of education. Discusses the different measures and aspects needed for development of engineering education and the extent of their application in universities in Jordan. (KHR)

Presents the findings of an interview study of first-year engineering students' approaches to studying. Focuses on the data to illustrate the construct of dissonant study orchestration as it is manifested in the everyday academic reality of these students' learning behavior. Includes references. (CMK)

Eleven photographs confirm that permitting ergonomic options of foot placement and body posture pays off in improved student attention. (MLF)

Described is the need to incorporate the concepts and applications of advanced composite materials into existing chemical engineering programs. Discussed are the justification for, and implementation of topics including transport phenomena, kinetics and reactor design, unit operations, and product and process design. (CW)

Discussed are the importance and needs of emerging applications of photonics technology. Stressed is the need for people skilled in its use. A bachelors program in photonics is described. (CW)

A study examined doctorate completion time in 11 scientific and engineering fields for 1967-86. On average, a 20 percent increase in completion time was found. Four measures of time are compared. (Author/MSE)

Investigated mathematics anxiety effects in engineering and technical college students (N=381). Found lack of any significant gender differences in regard to mathematical ability, anxiety, and performance. Recommends further research in differences in mathematics experience, self-efficacy beliefs, or interpersonal processes. (ABL)

Large increases in productivity are typically realized as organization gain experience in production. Examined is evidence from several disciplines on organizational learning curves. Reasons why organizational learning rates vary are identified. (YP)

Presents a method for assessing three major objectives in the teaching of vocational and technical courses: material assimilation, application to real practical problems, and resourcefulness of the student. Provides examples of questions developed and compares them with questions normally used. (YP)