In this article, the author talks about Project Lead the Way (PLTW), a rigorous four-year program of honors-level math and science, plus engineering, culminating in at least precalculus and advanced science classes, along with an intensive, hands-on collaborative engineering project. The curriculum is produced by Project Lead the Way Inc., a…

This is the final report of an intensive review of the state of undergraduate education in science, mathematics, engineering and technology (SME&T) in America. It was conducted by a committee of the Advisory Committee to the Education and Human Resources Directorate of the National Science Foundation (NSF). The year-long review has revealed…

This guide is meant to assist mentors and advisors in understanding how they might help students identify and respond to the challenges of becoming scientists or engineers. The guide--intended for faculty members, teachers, administrators, and others who advise and mentor students of science and engineering--attempts to summarize features that are…

This booklet briefly describes occupational opportunities in engineering in the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Section headings are: "Preserving Our Future Today"; "Introduction to EPA..."; "Setting Standards"; "Enforcement and Monitoring"; "Trends for the Future"; "Job…

Discusses the need for aerospace engineers, and career opportunities in the field of aerospace engineering. (MLH)

Discusses topics such as streamlined flow, turbulent flow, velocity profiles, and drag reduction as background information for the consideration of the use of drag reducing agents. (GS)

Describes manpower needs in nuclear engineering in the areas of research and development, architectural engineering and construction supervision, power reactor operations, and regulatory tasks. Outlines a suitable curriculum to prepare students for the tasks related to construction and operation of power reactors. (GS)

Presents a breakdown of engineering and technology degrees granted for 1973-74 by curriculum, level, and minority status. (GS)

The principles and practices of environmental impact assessment are best taught to chemical engineering undergraduate students by means of a role­-playing case study. Many suitable examples are available from public sources. The planning appeal process has been selected so as to introduce an adversarial style involving cross-­examination on…

This manuscript describes a flexible, pilot-scale setup that can be used for training students and carrying out research in process systems engineering. The setup allows one to study a variety of process systems engineering concepts such as design feasibility, design flexibility, control configuration selection, parameter estimation, process and…

Abstracts of papers, presented at the 82nd Annual Conference of the American Society for Engineering Education, are grouped under 35 headings which correspond to program listings. (DT)