Presents findings of the evaluation of a participative approach to summative assessment of coursework in an honors-year module on manufacturing strategy. Discusses the objectivity of using a combination of staff, self, and peer assessment. (KHR)

Describes stochastic models. Discusses the rationale for stochastic analysis and modeling, and provides a master equation for the models with respect to chemical processes. Lists 29 references. (YP)

The essentials of an Italian degree in Management Engineering are described. Aspects such as engineers versus managers, educational curriculum and envisaged development of the course are discussed. (Author/YP)

Discusses a product development structure, including marketing, design, technology, industrial manufacturing, reasoning, and objects. Describes needs of the interface in terms of marketing, industrial design, technology, and industry. (YP)

Investigates the marker-marker reliability of an examination for a third-year degree course in circuit theory. Reports that the coefficient of correlation between markers fell within the range 0.94 to 0.98. (YP)

A structural model of the consequences of success attributions--derived from B. Weiner's attribution model--was tested using 208 first-term college students. Although the hypothesized model was rejected based on a chi-square, goodness-of-fit test, a specification search yielded a model that fit the data and was consistent with Weiner's theory.…

This study compared minority traditional and nontraditional science and engineering doctorate recipients and examined the extent to which recent minority science and technology corporate hires were interested in completing a Ph.D. degree. (MKR)

Describes Women in Science Project at Dartmouth College, designed to encourage women with high interests in science (including mathematics and engineering) to pursue their interests and consider careers in science and engineering. Explains primary component of project as program of first-year research internships offered in biology, biochemistry,…

Describes commitment made by Schools of Engineering at Purdue University in 1968 to increase participation of women in engineering by hiring academic advisor with part-time responsibilities to begin Women in Engineering Program. Focuses on interventions appropriate to the mission of higher education, while also noting that issues in socialization…

Claims that curriculum planning and effective advising will help students develop intellectual connections across their individual courses and thus enhance their college experience. Explains how nine colleges now use interdisciplinary teaching to improve their engineering programs by making connections across department boundaries, college…

Considers some foundational, historical issues that led to the formation of a technical-communication pedagogy in the first place. Evaluates shifts in an engineering curriculum from roughly 1850 to 1960 that made possible the development of a technical-communication curriculum. (SC)

Engineering students accessed assignments during cooperative education work placements via a website and interacted with faculty and students via e-mail or conferencing software. A virtual reflection seminar was conducted throughout the work term rather than afterward, resulting in greater integration of co-op and academic experiences. (SK)

In engineering and visual arts, visualization and manipulation of objects is necessary. Describes effective factors on performance which include spatial skills. Describes a project that is designed to increase engineering students' visualization skills. Lists objectives, hardware, and software requirements for the project and considers long term…

Presents a local approach to encourage women to go into a field where they have hitherto been underrepresented. Discusses two measures for encouraging and retaining women in electrical engineering that have been designed and implemented. (ASK)

Industry and education should work together to familiarize children with engineering and promote career possibilities. Technology-education departments should become involved in continuous engineering education from preschool to university. (SK)