This guide defines diffusion as the process by which a program or technique is transferred from the site where it was developed to another site. Effective diffusion is based on an understanding of how people and organizations can be helped to change as well as how programs are implemented. It is preceded by a carefully planned transition from…

This report describes the changing nature of labor demand in the petroleum industry. Jobs have become more specialized as the value of petroleum has increased and the technology of its extraction has advanced. Numerous categories of technical jobs are available in this industry and this affects the training needs of those seeking careers in this…

This directory brings together in one volume an index of the programs, resources, and contact points at the federal level which can be drawn on in achieving transfer of technology and knowledge. The document shows the extent to which federal commitment has brought results of research and development investment to effective application throughout…

Describes Edison's approach to the problems he wanted to attack, his methods of inquiry, and his strategies in executing his plans. Gives specific examples of Edison's research problems. (GA)

Noting the increase in assistance provided by American corporations to Third World countries, the authors suggest some of the advantages and constraints that corporations face in providing technical assistance. (Author/CH)

Discusses: (1) continuing engineering education (CEE) in developing countries and particularly the Brazilian experience; (2) financial sources provided by legislation passed by the government of Brazil and their importance for CEE expansion; and (3) CEE in traditional classroom education and limitations due to schedules for working engineers in…

Focuses on many ways to achieve excellence for the enrichment of industries and universities, such as financial support, technology transfer, and research improvement. (SK)

Issues, concerning the utilization, application, and usefulness of educational research, are examined. Also explored are reasons why practitioners do or do not use research findings in their work and how educational research can meet the needs of schools. (CJ)

Problems surrounding curriculum and curriculum theories are analyzed from two different viewpoints: (1) the search for the identity of curriculum; and (2) the relationship between curriculum theory and practice. The present complexity and paradoxes to be found in curriculum are discussed. (CJ)

The evolutionary character and complexity of technological development is discussed, focusing on the steam engine and computer as examples. Additional topics include characteristics of science/technology, cultural factors in technological development, technology transfer, and problems in technological organization. (JN)

A fictional conversation between Saint Peter and an educational researcher debates the question of whether educational research too often yields results that are patently true or trivially true or useless to practitioners, and, if so, what might be done about that state of affairs. (Author/CJ)

A unusual technology transfer, involving sailboats and commercial wind energy systems, highlights space-related spinoffs for home, consumer, and recreational use. These include clothing for cooling athletes, high-intensity lighting, an advanced welding tool, and a water filter. (Author/JN)

Examines consequences of cross-cultural technology transfer. Questions for students to analyze regarding the feasibility of transferring a particular form of technology to a given cultural group are provided. (RM)

Research findings indicate that effective elementary schools have certain institutional characteristics in common. This article describes how these findings were used to improve New York City schools. (CJ)

Describes PENNTAP, a technical information service that supplies free assistance to business, industry, and local governments through a one-to-one contact between specialists and users, and through the cooperation of university faculty, library staff, and federal and private sources. (FM)