Reports the top 25 schools having the most chemistry graduates for 1983-84, providing separate lists of total bachelor graduates, certified bachelor graduates, masters graduates, and doctoral graduates. The University of Ilinois, Urbana-Champaign heads the list of total bachelor graduates (N=139) and certified bachelor graduates (N=69). (DH)

Describes a study in which computer problem-solving tutorial routines, written according to the Polya strategy, are utilized to teach an engineering statics course. Although their use by students was well received, they were recommended as a supplement to the course rather than as a replacement for the instructor. (MBR)

The findings of industrial safety engineers in the areas of accident causation and prevention are wholly applicable to adventure programs. Adventure education instructors can use safety engineering concepts to assess the risk in a particular activity, understand factors that cause accidents, and intervene to minimize injuries and damages if…

Offers reasons why students should be exposed to and understand the implications of the global character of science and technology. Examples of scientific/technical issues and problems which are global in their scope are long-term atmospheric warming trends, weather forecasting, desertification, earthquake prediction, acid rain, and nuclear…

Discusses issues and strategies related to developing courses and materials that will help nonengineering students develop an understanding of the technological process. A description of a course suitable for both liberal arts and engineering students (which focuses on the analysis of a newsworthy technological issue) is provided as an example.…

A writing assistance program at North Carolina State University is designed to help students gain the communication skills they need as professional engineers. The program involves teaching, tutoring, advisory services, and workshops on special topics of wide interest. Each of these program areas is discussed. (JN)

Transposons are transposable elements that carry genes for antibiotic resistance. Provides background information on the structure and organization of these "jumping genes" in bacteria. Also describes the use of transposons in tagging genes and lists pertinent references and resource materials. (DH)

The history of Canada's second largest engineering school's system of research administration is outlined, and the areas of general concern for research administrators seen in the near future are examined. (MSE)

A senior-level, elective course on synthetic fuels was developed for chemistry and chemical engineering majors. The topics covered in this course, instructional strategies used, and independent student projects are described. (JN)

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded support for supercomputer centers at Cornell University, Princeton University, University of California (San Diego), and University of Illinois. These centers are to be the nucleus of a national academic network for use by scientists and engineers throughout the United States. (DH)

Discusses some of the reasons in favor of hiring non-Ph.D's to teach undergraduate engineering courses. Also presents results of a survey at the United States Merchant Marine Academy to determine student opinions on the importance of a doctorate to teaching. Results indicate non-Ph.D's earned a higher rating. (BC)

An examination of methodological referencing patterns for actual physics, engineering, and sociology literature for the year 1983, using a Dunn planned comparison approach, indicates that physics differs from both engineering and sociology, while no difference was found between engineering and sociology. References are given in each sample…

Explored effects of different types of undergraduate work experience on engineers' job placements by comparing engineers who graduated from co-op programs with: (1) those non-co-op graduates who had engineering-related jobs; (2) those with non-engineering-related jobs; and (3) those with no undergraduate work experiences. (JN)

Topics and issues related to the mathematics education of engineers are discussed. Major areas addressed include industrial requirements; influences on the mathematics curriculum; and problems related to implementing recommendations made concerning changes in the mathematics curriculum. Indicates that a reappraisal of the position of mathematics…

Clarkson College, issuing microcomputers to entering freshmen during fall 1983, will continue doing same with future entering classes until all undergraduates have been supplied. Rationale for the program, selection of a microcomputer, financing scheme, administrative/service matters, educational program, and development of a network are…