Describes ten different forms of advertising that have been used to recruit scientists and engineers to residential postexperience courses. Reports the results of a survey conducted to assess the relative cost-benefit of each advertising method in attracting adult students to specialized postexperience courses. (EM)

Reviews the New York Academy of Sciences conference on expanding the role of women in engineering and the sciences, particularly chemistry. (SL)

This article is concerned with the report of a panel of national experts on continuing education. The panel recommended that continuing education courses for industrial workers and college faculty be offered on campus. They cited motivation problems and the need for tangible rewards for employees taking courses. (MA)

The lack of consistency and uniformity throughout California concerning program and course objectives, titles and content, prompted the study reported in this article. Community colleges statewide were included in the study. Curricular characteristics of engineering technology and industrial technology programs were recommended and definitions…

Describes the educational programs at the Institute Technologico de Costa Rica. The engineering technology curriculum is based on the results of a nationwide study to identify critical areas of industrial need. The programs are designed for six semesters with scheduled work experiences within the school year. (MA)

Bachelor of engineering technology (B.E.T.) programs were created in response to the need for graduates who are ready for productive industrial jobs, not for graduate school. It is suggested that there should be communication between the engineering technology and the traditional engineering faculties to provide strong educational programs. (MA)

Defines "Techlish" as a wordy, awkward form of English prevalent in technical reports. Supplies numerous verbose examples and suggestions for avoiding this downfall. (CP)

Reviews norm-referenced and criterion-referenced testing. (SL)

Argues that educational focus is stronger and clearer with educational competencies rather than with educational objectives. (SL)

Provides an overview of an experiment on reaction kinetics of the anthracene-hydrogen system. Includes a description of the laboratory equipment, procedures, and data analysis requirements. Points out the advantages of the recommended technique. (ML)

Reviews approaches taken in meeting the design requirements in engineering programs. Highlights the value and applications of student involvement in design projects. Explains the features of an engineering case and advocates their use as an alternative or supplement to design projects. (ML)

Presents reasons and methods for including numerous reading assignments when teaching technical writing to engineering students. (RAE)

Suggests methods for achieving creativity, including divergent and convergent thinking, in engineering education. Discusses creativity exercises, creating an atmosphere hospitable to creativity, and identifying the creatively gifted. (YP)

Describes a design course which stresses the identification of talented students and gives them techniques for synthesis. Explains the course requirements, design and manufacturing functions, and product concept. (YP)

Describes reforms of university engineering education in Spain and suggests these reforms as guidelines for the training of European Engineers. Discusses the cyclic approach whereby an engineer acquires generalized "formation" via specialization. States that cultural differences should be respected. (CW)