Describes a graduate program for teacher preparation with emphases placed on advanced study of a teaching specialty and study of the institutions and processes of technical education. Indicates satisfactory results after students' graduation. (CC)

This drafting design curriculum prepares professionals for work in local industry. (Editor)

Defining development as some combination of improving the standard of living and quality of life, meeting basic needs, and increasing per capita gross national product, this article discusses the role science and technology can play in developing countries. Considers technology transfer, appropriate technology, and other issues. (JN)

The greatest challenge for information processing technology is the application of technology in improving the human condition. The need for university-industry cooperation to meet this challenge is addressed, focusing on International Business Machine's (IBM) Departmental Grant Program and other IBM programs. (JN)

Highlights a survey of 486 institutions with four-year undergraduate programs and 383 with graduate programs on quality of undergraduate/graduate students. Although 60 percent of officials queried reported "no change," others expressed views indicating some to significant improvement. Other findings are included. (JN)

The optimistic premise of "Global Stakes: The Future of High Technology in America" is criticized as unrealistic. The book suggests that technology holds great hope for growth in scientific and engineering education. Although systems and trends in several countries are compared, the focus is on the United States. (MSE)

With the rejuvenation and expansion of state universities through the Morrill Act, the primary objective was to use public higher education as a preparation for work. Land-grant emphases that should be continued and revived are identified, including agriculture, engineering and applied science, education for work and service to the state. (MLW)

Provides a prospective on electrosynthesis technology for chemical educators and students by discussing electrosynthesis reactions and experiments. Includes tables illustrating some electrochemical products, variables to consider in electrochemical reactions, indirect electrolysis of organic compounds, examples of direct/indirect electrochemical…

Discusses current issues in the design of information systems, noting contributions from three professions--computer science, human factors engineering, and information science. The eclectic nature of human factors engineering and the difficulty of drawing together studies with human engineering or software psychological components from diverse…

The design and use of questionnaires in course and faculty evaluation are discussed and the literature reviewed. Problems of questionnaire construction and interpretation of results are described and a questionnaire developed at the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Waterloo is given as an example. (Author/MSE)

Highlights current U.S. research and development (R&D) efforts, focusing on sources of funds (chief federal supporters being Department of Health and Human Services and National Science Foundation), who spends them, and how they are divided among basic and applied R&D. Includes human resources (scientists and engineers) trends (Author/JN)

Evidence suggests that engineering education shares the same needs and objectives as other programs concerned for the career capabilities of their graduates, especially development of liberal arts abilities. Some programs in engineering that have made advances in addressing a broader array of outcomes including the liberal arts categories are…

Summarizes the findings of a National Science Foundation study of academic science from 1972-1981 which surveyed universities and colleges for information on research and development spending, employment of scientists and engineers, and science and engineering graduate enrollment and postdoctorates. (DC)