A 13-item questionnaire was administered to 287 engineering students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to obtain information about their grade point average, financial assistance, membership in honorary societies, living arrangements, sex, and frequency and type of cheating on homework assignments and tests. Also included were four questions…

Reports on a study, "Graduate School Adjustments to the 'New Depression' in Higher Education," published by the National Board on Graduate Education. Presents findings on shifts in enrollment from higher- to lower-rated programs, impact of federal cutbacks in support, program changes, and graduate student responsiveness to the labor market. (GS)

Discusses the opportunities that a technical education in engineering or the physical sciences offers for a financially and professionally rewarding career. Includes comments on how technical careers can make contributions to the betterment of society. (MLH)

Discusses the advantages and disadvantages of three types of computer instruction in engineering education: tutorial, design, and simulations. Includes comments on efficiency, student acceptance, and scheduling problems. (MLH)

Papers abstracted represent those submitted to the distribution center at the 83rd American Society for Engineering Education Convention. Abstracts are grouped under headings corresponding to the main topic of the paper. (Editor/CP)

Discusses the use of a simulation language designed to teach dynamic behavior to engineering students via a digital computer. Describes specific applications of the language and the costs of implementing digital dynamic simulation. (MLH)

Investigates the problem regarding contradictory reports concerning shortages and surpluses in the engineering industry. Appeals for more uniform reporting of demand and frank recruitment practices. (CP)

Provides data of an experiment in which the final exam scores of students who were given the opportunity to take additional quizzes outside of classtime revealed higher mean scores than those who were not offered additional testing privileges. (CP)

The present engineering education curriculum in the People's Republic of China is compared with pre-1949 curricula. In addition, student selection and instructional techniques are described. (CP)

Cites confusion existing today in industry over B.S. in Engineering and Bachelor in Technology (B.E.T.) Degrees as evidence that the inception of a Master in Technology Degree would be ill advised. (CP)

Reviews both baccalaureate and associate degree programs in engineering technology. These programs have increased and expanded primarily as a response to society's demand for technical manpower. (MLH)

Describes a survey in which 95 higher education institutions offering baccalaureate degrees in engineering technology indicated what type of administrative structures are used in their engineering technology program. Discusses the advantages and disadvantages of administering both engineering and engineering technology programs under the same…

Describes the information processing system employed by Chemical Abstracts Service which utilizes computers to organize material from the data base, convert it to the appropriate type face and format, and photocompose it in a form suitable for conversion to offset printing plates. (GS)

Describes a program that offers practical experience with real engineering problems. Outlines selection of student participants, program operation, course and project guidelines, funding and program evaluation. (GS)

Describes a course planned for bio-medical engineering students. Intended outcomes of the course include an understanding of medical problems, their courses, diagnosis and treatment, and an awareness of the physician's philosophy and approach. (GS)