Second of two related articles in this issue. Discusses need for reexamination of curricula and requirements, realistic counseling for more engineering student persistence to prevent personnel shortage in field. (CJ)

Proposes preparation of urban engineers through interdisciplinary systems engineering research in order that technology may be applied to urban problems such as transportation, environment, and housing. Summary of report by the Urban Engineering Study Committee. Complete report available at

This ccourse for non-engineers is designed to lead the student through an awareness of the many areas in which technological advances affect his daily life to the recognition of the broader social implications of that same technology. (Author/TS)

Author describes new media, programs and products the publishing industry invents and provides to improve engineering education information systems. (IR)