This report is the result of a seven-month study by the ad hoc Planning Commission for Expanding Minority Opportunities in Engineering charged with developing guidelines to increase participation of underrepresented minorities in the engineering profession. Following a report summary and recommendations, Chapter 2, the progress of minorities…

Reported are results of investigations conducted over a five-year period in the field of engineering education at undergraduate, master's, and doctor's degree levels in 179 institutions in the United States. Future technological needs, basic components of undergraduate engineering education, and trends and needs in advanced engineering programs…

A series of graphically-oriented computer-assisted instructional (CAI) lessons in elementary beam theory has been developed for an undergraduate course in solid mechanics. The lessons were implemented on the PLATO CAI system at the University of Illinois; the system included a graphical display unit (CRT) and a CDC 1604 computer. The first phase…

This paper reports the development, operation, and initial performance evaluations of an electrical engineering laboratory station equipped for computer-guided experimentation (CGE). A practical evaluation of the actual instructional value of two programed lessons utilizing this new system for laboratory instruction and experimentation is also…

This document is an English-language abstract (Approximately 1,500 words) of a book by several Soviet authorities on vocational and technical education. The five sections of the book deal with general aspects of vocational and technical training; the theory of vocational training; psychological aspects of vocational training; basic instructional…

Describes a simple thermodynamics experiment recommended for use in beginning chemical engineering laboratory courses. Outlines the theory behind the experiment, which determines the specific heat of a liquid. Discusses the construction, operation, and maintenance of the apparatus involved, along with the experimental procedure. (TW)

A two-year study in Great Britain examined employer motivation, competition for support, student attitudes about sponsorship, and student expectations about future employment. Results indicate positive industrial attitudes toward sponsorship. (MSE)

Discusses the increasing need for both universities and industries to provide continuing technical education and training for industry employees. Argues that while industry-supplied and university-supplied continuing technical education have coexisted for the past few decades, in the future both entities will greatly increase their collaboration…

Discusses some of the recent developments in providing continuing engineering education programs. Lists 10 potential problems encountered by universities in attempting to provide a strong continuing engineering education program. Includes concerns about industry cooperation, objectives, needs assessments, finances, program quality, the role of…

Offers a model for a performance-based training system based on job task analysis methodology that has been successfully implemented at a nuclear utility. Presents a flow chart of the training needs system and explains the steps involved in the process. (ML)

This report is the Chemical and Engineering News' annual compilation of data on research and development. Sections include overview, federal government, industrial, and university data. Tables and graphs are used to present most of the information. (YP)

The background of the Worcester Polytechnic Institute experiential program, how it was established, and how it currently operates are described. The Major Qualifying Project and the Interactive Qualifying Project, faculty roles and administrative structures, the humanities and evaluation of the program are discussed. (MLW)

Describes a study in which two types of testing were used in an engineering course to determine significant differences in evaluating student performance. Results were not conclusive. (RT)

Presents personal views, remarks about the European Society of Engineering Education and trends in engineering education. Lists organizational and educational objectives and measures to be considered. (CW)

Reports on the results of a University of Arizona experiment that used electronic mail to supplement traditional modes of student/instructor interaction in four courses in electrical and computer engineering. Results indicated that students liked electronic mail to supplement their discourse with their instructors. (TW)