The Special Intensive Program for Scientists and Engineers (SIPSE) at Diablo Valley College in California replaces the traditional engineering calculus and physics sequences with a single sequence that combines the two subjects into an integrated whole. The project report provides an overview of SIPSE, a section that traces the project from…

This report is based on final data obtained from several federal surveys including the U.S. Department of Education's Survey of Degrees and Other Formal Awards Conferred, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data Systems (IPEDS) Completions Survey, and the Survey of Earned Doctorates, the last of which is conducted annually for the National…

This paper describes an educational package to help the learning process. A case study is presented of an energy distribution course in the Electrical Engineering Department at the Federal University of Espirito Santo (UFES). The advantages of the developed package are shown by comparing it with the traditional academic book. This package presents…

This report presents the results of a June 1996 conference held in Washington, DC to discuss the condition of science, mathematics, engineering and technology education (SMET). The meeting was conducted by the American Association of Community Colleges through a grant from the National Science Foundation. The goals of the meeting were to: (1)…

The transportation engineering profession faces a challenging future in the 21st century. Over the past decade, advances in transportation and technology applications have altered and expanded the list of knowledge, skills, and abilities that transportation professionals must have. The end result is a rapidly changing industry that needs qualified…

This document outlines the strategic plan developed in 1998 by the Southeastern University and College Coalition for Engineering Education (SUCCEED). The organizational structure, overall goals and milestones, and core strategies of the SUCCEED Project are described. Focus Team strategic plans for faculty development, outcomes assessment, student…

This document outlines the strategic plan developed in 1999 by the Southeastern University and College Coalition for Engineering Education (SUCCEED). The organizational structure, overall goals and milestones, and core strategies of the SUCCEED Project are described. This plan overviews faculty development, outcomes assessment, student…

This document contains the annual report for Year 6 of the Southeastern University and College Coalition for Engineering Education (SUCCEED). It features an Executive Summary, a response to recommendations of prior review teams, a description of major accomplishments, future plans, an evaluation, and reports on dissemination, industrial…

This document contains the annual report for Year 7 of the Southeastern University and College Coalition for Engineering Education (SUCCEED). It features an Executive Summary, a response to recommendations of prior review teams, a description of major accomplishments, future plans, an evaluation, and reports on dissemination, industrial…

This report describes a comparison of the effectiveness of two types of instruction on undergraduate students' learning of the concept of force. Findings indicate that students who participated in the Integrated Freshman Year Curriculum for Science, Engineering and Mathematics improved slightly more on the Force Concept Inventory than students who…

Engineering schools in common with other educational institutions have been confronted with many unique problems since the outbreak of the European War in 1914. Previous to that time, an increasing number of men who entered colleges and universities elected subjects pertaining to commerce, business management, finances, etc. During the same…

Analyzes data collected from student and faculty groups which indicate that case method instruction in engineering is of more educational value than other teaching methods. A study to measure changes in students due to case work experience is underway and will be reported on later. (WM)

Describes a program jointly sponsored by Washington State University and the University of Idaho, located eight miles apart. Discusses course offerings, problems encountered in arranging scheduling, bookkeeping, travel and computer usage. Advantages include broader course offerings, better utilization of special skills of faculty, joint research…

Traditional engineering degree courses no longer adequately or effectively satisfy the needs of industry and society. It is suggested that if engineering is to survive as a profession, engineering education must prepare engineers for much wider roles throughout society than at present. (Author/MSE)

Data are presented on university research and development (R&D) focusing on character and fields of university R&D sources of funds, federally financed R&D spending, top 12 universities in R&D spending and top 12 R&D centers, academic scientists/engineers, chemical degrees, graduate science students, and schools spending most…