Audio-tutorial instruction is a logical first step for the engineer educator interested in shifting from traditional classroom techniques to computer-assisted instruction methods. (Editor)

Article describes findings of a survey of systems engineering programs made in 1968 by the Systems Science and Cybernetics Education Committee. (IR)

Cases give teachers the best way to introduce "outside reality into the classroom, a vital but costly ingredient of engineering education. (IR)

Discusses an interactive programing system (FCN) developed to assist the teaching of FORTRAN. The educational advantages drawn from incremental compilation of FORTRAN programs, specialized subsystems that can be used for intensive training, the intended role of this programing system, and its contribution to the curriculum are described. (CHC)

A general outline is presented of an internship project course offered at McGill University for senior engineering students. In the program, students are directly supervised by practicing engineers during working hours. (BB)

Discusses a new curriculum in process engineering, a multidisciplinary area dealing with engineering systems that are in a transient state and must perform with accuracy and precision. Describes the individualized programs and study plans involved in this curriculum. (MLH)

Discusses the low number of women in engineering and factors that contribute to this, including isolation, not seeing the relevance of theoretical basic courses, negative experiences in laboratory courses, classroom climate, and lack of role models. Describes workshops designed to help faculty members understand these issues and develop strategies…

Addresses some major issues that engineering and technology educators have to take into account when developing university curricula. Discusses an integrated approach to modeling a didactic process in engineering education and its application to designing a teaching-learning system. Highlights the important issues and strategies in the development…

Addresses variations in creative thinking during various stages of a design project and the relationship between creative thinking and motivation factors. Based on a study of Israeli practical engineering students. Appendix includes survey instrument. (Contains 37 references.) (Author/NB)

Describes the history of the Worcester Polytechnic Institute's study abroad program for engineering students, its unique approach, and the structure that led to its success. Discusses the history of the Global Perspective program, the project centers and programs, traditional exchanges, student participation and selection, program costs,…

Discusses the quality of tests and makes suggestions for developing a better test. (YDS)

Lists over 340 materials published in 1990 related to engineering technology education and grouped under the following headings: administration; architectural; computer-assisted design/management (CAD/CAM); civil; computers; curriculum; electrical/electronics; industrial; industry/government/employers; instructional technology; laboratories;…

Presents two alternative computational procedures for solving the modified Bessel equation of zero order: the Frobenius method, and the power series method coupled with a curve fit. Students in heat transfer courses can benefit from these alternative procedures; a course on ordinary differential equations is the only mathematical background that…