Criticizes the present state of foreign language learning for French engineering students. Suggests possible solutions. (JM)

U.S. and foreign universities are forming institutes to meet the educational and management needs of large-scale engineering projects, a field called macroengineering. The institutes offer seminars and meetings of managers, university faculty, and government officials to share experiences and ideas. (MSE)

Provides highlights of topics and issues discussed at a conference that addressed the impact that modern information processing technology is having on engineering disciplines. Includes a list comparing 1980's emphasis to 1990's emphasis in mathematics, basic sciences, engineering fundamentals, economics, communications, humanities and social…

Provides summaries of four discussion groups that examined (1) differences in international training among the various fields of engineering; (2) training needed for working productively in third-world countries; (3) training needed for industrialized countries; and (4) needs of industry in the future in the field of international training. (JN)

Six major engineering research centers at universities have been funded by the National Science Foundation as part of a program to foster university-industry cooperation. The focus for each center is discussed, and the general purpose of the entire program (to bridge the gap between knowledge and application) is briefly examined. (DH)

Demonstrating petroleum engineering concepts in undergraduate laboratories often requires expensive and time-consuming experiments. To eliminate these problems, a graphical simulation technique was developed for junior-level laboratories which illustrate vapor-liquid equilibrium and the use of mathematical modeling. A description of this…

Summarizes survey results from 138 technology, engineering, and occupational education administrators on topics of demographics, training, experience, and competencies. Current and future skills required are listed along with interest in professional improvement opportunities. Significant differences in competency levels between subgroups are…

Describes the extension of engineering education in the Netherlands after World War II, focusing on a new phenomenon at the Universities of Technology in the Netherlands, namely, the "Transfer Points" and the help given to new entrepreneurs. Postacademic education in engineering, practical training in industry, and funding are also…

The Separations Research Program at the University of Texas at Austin is an attempt to foster greater industry-university collaboration in the separations technology area. The development and operation of the program, current research areas, and future directions are discussed. (JN)

Compared the verbal, science, mathematics, and mechanical comprehension scores of 120 eleventh- and twelth-grade students in the Minority Introduction to Engineering program and the Radio Corporation of America's Minority Engineering Program. Findings, which are reported and discussed, give credence to the continuation of industry support for such…

Surveyed engineering technology (ET) students (N=1306) to determine the percentage and characteristics of men and women enrolled in ET programs. Areas examined included: (1) recruitment; (2) family background; (3) academic background, attitudes, achievement, expectations, and goals; (4) extracurricular and cultural activities; and (5) choice of…

Discusses the use of computers and computer-oriented instruction in the engineering programs at West Point, indicating that computers are treated as powerful tools used to enhance the learning process. A computer-aided design course and computer program categories are also described. (JN)

Presents a preliminary report of the Quality of Engineering Education Project (QEEP) Task Force on Preparation for Teaching of Engineering. Includes conclusions and recommendations related to expectations, teaching and research, number of doctorate-granting institutions, teaching assistants, relevants, doctorate requirement for faculty, competent…

Presents results of a study to evaluate a model that indicates which factors are most important in predicting performance in engineering graduate programs. Variables tested include honors won, undergraduate grade point, full/part time student, age, marital status, children, undergraduate institution excellence, and two levels of work experience.…

Describes two computer programs for use in process design courses: an easy-to-use equipment cost estimation program based on latest cost correlations available and an economic evaluation program which calculates two profitability indices. Comparisons between programed and hand-calculated results are included. (JM)