This paper outlines the important differences between continuing education in the United Kingdom compared with that in many European countries. In addition, the role of Cranfield Institute of Technology in the provision of continuing engineering education is outlined. (Author)

The extended form of the Gibbs phase rule can be used to determine the degrees of freedom possessed by a system consisting of several species which partake in one or more chemical reactions. Discusses the use of the rule, considering the number of system components, stoichiometric/special constraints, and applications. (JN)

Demonstrates that a current method of assigning letter grades is limited by choice of the high raw score as the parameter used to typify the raw score distribution. Provides an alternative procedure involving standard scores, transformed standard scores, and grade or ability-adjusted grade distribution models. (JN)

Presents the president's report for 1975-76, for the American Society for Engineering Education. Topics include new services in the society, membership, and finance. (SL)

This report presents detailed statistical trends of doctorate awards in science and engineering (S&E). The data were collected by the Survey of Earned Doctorates (SED) and identify field and recipient characteristics, institutions awarding doctorates, and post graduation plans of recipients. Contents include: (1) General Notes; (2) Detailed…

Ecole Centrale Paris has developed two different types of double degree programs since 1987. The Top Industrial Managers for Europe Program (TIME) allows French and foreign students to obtain two engineering degrees, each for a nominal study period of 5-6 years after high school graduation. Thirty-one technical universities in 14 European…

An engineering technique invented in the 1920s remains unused by most engineers today because their instructors are unaware that software applications have simplified the exceedingly complex calculations required. The technique is called the design of experiments (DOE), a method that optimizes products and processes. This process outshines…

Research opportunities can exist in schools that do not have a graduate school or research institutes. It is important to achieve the proper environment for significant research. (DF)

A number of engineering educators provide brief statements regarding engineering education and research. (DF)

Course objective was to enable students to practice engineering by realistically involving them in the solutions of unstructured problems similar to those they will encounter in their professional careers. Several past schemes are described and suggestions are presented to guide the potential user. (DF)

Author calls upon engineers to combine with their technical competence a sense of human values and ethical understanding. (IR)

Included are 112 abstracts listed under headings such as: acoustics, continuing engineering studies, educational research and methods, engineering design, libraries, liberal studies, and materials. Other areas include agricultural, electrical, mechanical, mineral, and ocean engineering. (TS)

Continuing Engineering educational programs should be designed so that they can be conducted over wide geographical areas and on a flexible time schedule. Both these conditions can be satisfied by using audiovisual aids. The author discusses the advantages for training engineers. (MS)