Engineering students are taught to approach the identification and solution of problems through design education, systems analysis, and other methods. These methodologies are applicable to other disciplines in relating problem solving to real world situations. (SK)

Summary of the survey questionnaire on biochemical engineering education in Japanese universities. The questionnaire was distributed to the academic professors whose research fields included biochemical engineering. The questionnaire was intended to sufficiently realize the present status of biochemical engineering education in Japan. (Author/SAH)

Attempts to list the body of knowledge and skills that future engineers will need and how such knowledge and skills can best be transferred to students during the engineering education process. Discusses some of the problems facing higher education today presents some ideas for cross border harmonization of engineering education. (Author/SAH)

Summarizes and builds upon a seminar assessment of student learning in higher education. The outcome of assessment can provide feedback to many of the stakeholders, including the students on their learning process; the faculty on its outcomes; and the teacher by pointing out the steps to be taken in improving assessment, learning, and teaching.…

Reports on a survey conducted to ascertain actual practice regarding the delivery of engineering projects in the United States. Describes the breadth of pedagogy in the current delivery of engineering projects represented by the survey responses and the engineering education literature discussing project education. Highlights current trends in…

Discusses challenges in teaching lasers and optical communications to engineers, including the prohibitive cost of laboratory experiments, and describes the development of a computer-based photonics simulation experiment module which provides students with an understanding and visualization of how lasers can be modulated in telecommunications.…

Describes the introduction of the Modelling Track in a Mathematical Engineering curriculum as a response to the employers' complaints about Dutch graduates' poor ability to apply theoretical knowledge. Describes the introduction of Design Based Learning (DBL), meaning professionalization, activation, co-operation, creativity, integration and…

Introduces a project for planning a modern engineering design curriculum for the 21st century in the field of engineering design graphics. (Author/CCM)

Dannels (2001) has advocated Communication in the Disciplines (CID) as a model for Communication Across the Curriculum (CXC) teaching and scholarship. Turning attention toward CID work requires an alternative way of thinking and planning, and invites an expanded, discipline-specific agenda for CXC scholarship. The purpose of this study was to…

Practical teaching plays an important role in developing students' practical and innovative abilities. Starting from the idea of "emphasis on practice and ability", this article proposes to take a series of measures to improve students' practical ability in undergraduate teaching. In addition, a platform should be built to develop…

This InfoBrief investigates the role and relevance of historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in enhancing educational opportunities for African Americans by examining the role of HBCUs as baccalaureate-origin institutions of black science and engineering (S&E) doctorate recipients. It examines trends primarily during the past two…

According to professionals in education, change is an ever-present and evolving process. With transformation in education at both state and national levels, technology education must determine a position in this climate of change. This paper reflects the views on the future of technology education based on an ongoing research project. The purpose…

Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to report on the nature of technology and engineering education provision in developing economies, focusing on Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach: The paper draws on recent developments in the shake up and implementation of new measures to call for quality technology and engineering education in the country,…

This article focuses on the longitudinal evaluative strategies used in the development of a new teaching approach for a university course with high failure rates. The subject is compulsory for all first year engineering students at our university. The evaluation has been conducted as part of a process of developmental action research, and has…

Engineering organizations are increasingly under pressure to perform more efficiently with fewer people. To manage this, organizations need to understand what skills, knowledge and behaviours they need from engineers who have to practise in a global information society. Engineering educators, in collaboration with employers, therefore now need to…