School improvement initiatives have been the focus of recent political agendas, professional conferences, and publications. A recent educational change initiative in Indiana has been Project Lead The Way (PLTW). According to Rogers (2005) the state's technology education teachers have embraced PLTW and its infusion into the high school curriculum.…

Research in nanotechnology has advanced rapidly in recent years. Several researchers, however, warn that there is a paucity of research on the ethical, legal, and social implications of nanotechnology, and they caution that ethical reflections on nanotechnology lag behind this fast developing science. In this article, the authors question this…

Internet extends the reach of existing laboratory and training infrastructure to beyond the walls of such facilities. Though nothing can replace the hands-on experience in a laboratory; a carefully developed web-based digital lab may be the next best thing. In some cases, there may be benefits associated with a "distance laboratory" that…

Recent developments made preengineered buildings attractive -- both aesthetically and from a cost standpoint. (Author)

At the request of the California Coordinating Council for Higher Education, a questionnaire on engineering education and technology programs was distributed to all public junior colleges in the state. Responses indicated the number of students who transferred to 4-year engineering programs upon completion of junior college. Four areas wherein…

This revised material replaces the 1972 edition of "Cable Data" (ED 071 397). This short booklet provides basic data describing cable television in these areas: (1) number and locations of systems, (2) growth and size, (3) ownership and profitability, (4) service and program origination, and (5) two-way and pay-cable experiments. (WCM)

Considered programs for engineering technology that provide professionals familiar with sophisticated machines, instruments, computers, industrial processes, and transportation and communication systems with a bachelor's degree program. These programs also provided community college students with two year technician training an opportunity to…

...successful pursuit of research by engineering faculty has an enormous amount to offer in undergraduate education. The fact that very little adaptation has yet been done indicates a lack of motivation to do the job, rather than a lack of possibility. (Author/DF)

Advances in technology have greatly increased industry's demand for qualified technicians. The role of the technician has become more sophisticated and is essential in modern industry. (HH)

The author suggests that the next major advance in educational technology is likely to come with the development of tactile communication devices and multi-sensory programmed environments." Appended are eleven references. (Author/AA)

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.…

The 2-year curriculum in environmental engineering at Fayetteville Technical Institute, one of the first in the United States, is being used as a model by other schools developing similar programs. (JO)

Descriptions, schematics, and photographs are provided to illustrate techniques using circular prestressing, fiberglass reinforced plastic forms, and thin circular concrete plates. (MF)

Presented is a discussion of engineering technology, what it is, and how it differs from engineering. (BB)