Describes a course planned to integrate aspects of nine different disciplines in an attempt to solve a common problem. Senior and graduate students with different backgrounds participated in the course with favorable results. Suggestions are listed for those who propose to teach a similar course. (PS)

For a long time, engineers have concentrated on producing technological goods with a view toward profit and service. Recent emergence of environmental and social problems strongly suggest that this emphasis should be modified. Now engineers should participate in determining policies and patterns of technological development. (PS)

The notion that research is a natural complement to teaching is explored in conjunction with the generally accepted idea that colleges and universities have a legitimate responsibility for expanding the frontiers of knowledge as well as teaching. (DF)

Exploration of some aspects of teaching and research to contrast what exists with what should exist. Suggests some means of getting engineering in order by focusing on the whole field rather than just research. (DF)

Describes a plan developed by Engineers Council for Professional Development (ECPD, American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), and National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) for a cooperative nationwide guidance effort intending to cover the entire engineering spectrum. Responsibility for development, implementation, and management…

Describes role engineers will play in finding solutions to the problems technology has created in our society and environment. Suggests they will need not only better technical preparation and broader general backgrounds, but also capacity to move into positions of influence and leadership. (DF)

A new required course for freshmen including participating seniors and industrial consultants in presenting and evaluating actual creative design problems facing their industry is put together with a creative engineering design project. Student responses were positive and enthusiastic. (DF)

Members of the Projects Board and associated committees of the American Society for Engineering Education are listed along with the by-laws of the board. Active projects described include a study of engineering technological education, faculty interchange with black engineering colleges, and the visiting engineer program. (TS)

The establishment and practices of a recruiting committee for minority students entering the College of Engineering at The Pennsylvania State University are discussed. Practical problems and solutions are described. (TS)

Engineering colleges and recent black graduates were queried on the current status of blacks in engineering and engineering technology. Blacks are decidedly unrepresented in both areas, while their employment opportunities in these fields are better than those for whites. Also, there is criticism of guidance for blacks regarding engineering.…