Reviews a series of films about engineering appropriate for career guidance at the secondary level. (GS)

Presents a learning theory in the language of cybernetics based on the tenet that the minimal experimental situation for making psychological observations is a conversation. The account is directed at generating interest in the original work by G. Pask, et al. (GS)

Describes the development of an annual Engineering Concepts Institute designed for high school graduates beginning studies in engineering or architecture. Major emphasis is on Engineering Problems and related mathematical concepts. (Author/GS)

Identifies some of the problems involved in genetic engineering and raises questions of interpersonal values involved. (PEB)

Designed to assist in the dissemination of views about educational issues associated with engineering education and its incorporation in general education, this bibliography presents a review of the literature in engineering education under seven headings. These include: (1) engineering and higher education, the social context; (2) the…

The Panel on Undergraduate Engineering Education prepared this report as part of the overall effort of the National Research Council's Committee on the Education and Utilization of the Engineer. The panel studied the academic preparation of engineers for practicing their profession. This document provides an analysis of the research done by the…

Tribology is the science and technology of interacting surfaces in relative motion. It incorporates a number of scientific fields, including friction, wear, lubrication, materials science, and various branches of surface physics and surface chemistry. Tribology forms a vital part of engineering science. The interacting surfaces may be on machinery…

This report presents findings of a special analysis designed to project science, engineering, and technician (SET) personnel requirements of both defense and nondefense sectors during the 5-year period ending in 1987 and to assess the projected supply of such personnel available to meet those requirements. Following an introduction, the report is…

Data from the Survey of Earned Doctorates are presented in 11 charts and 15 tables on science and engineering (SE) doctorate production for the period from 1960 through 1982. Data in charts focus on total SE doctorates; SE doctorates by major field; racial/ethnic identity of 1975 and 1982 SE doctorates; citizenship status of SE doctorates; trends…

This discussion of the design of computerized psychological assessment or testing instruments stresses the importance of the well-designed computer-user interface. The principles underlying the three main functional elements of computer-user dialogue--data entry, data display, and sequential control--are discussed, and basic guidelines derived…

Recent improvements in the human factors elements incorporated in the design of personal computer interfaces are illustrated by detailed analyses of two microcomputers and their word processors (Osborne 1/WordStar and Apple's Macintosh/MacWrite). The vital steps in operation are described through analyses of the behavioral requirements involved in…

This report contains the findings of the National Science Foundation's (NSF's) Survey of Scientific and Engineering Expenditures at Universities and Colleges, FY 1981. The survey was mailed to 563 universities and colleges, including all institutions that granted a graduate science or engineering (S/E) degree, as well as to academic institutions…

Investigates the relationship between institutional affiliation and scholarly activities and outlooks for a sample of Indian engineering faculty. The research is based on a survey of Indian academics conducted in 1971-72. (Editor)

Analyses of data from professional training study show that more than 8,000 B.S. chemists graduated in 1973. Tables showing trends from 1969 through 1973 for number of graduates in the chemical fields and giving a full breakdown by degree level and by field for 509 ACS-approved schools are included. (DT)