Characteristics and qualifications of an effective educator in engineering and liberal arts colleges have been examined. Engineering technology colleges are unique in their purpose and methods and require unique faculty. Through a survey of students, alumni, faculty, and administrators, this study identifies six characteristics indicative of an…

Discusses science and engineering students' reactions and attitudes toward the use of on-line bibliographic information retrieval and major search systems vs manual searching in a course dealing with information resources. Problems encountered and the relevance to student needs of the on-line component of the course are included. (Author/CWM)

The communicative, and therefore organizational and managerial, aspects of the Marshall Space Flight Center's (MSFC) metamorphosis from Saturn V to Skylab are analyzed. MSFC's consistent successes are attributed to the organization's commitment to communication systems, its technical integrity, and its single-minded purpose. (JMF)

Lecture and laboratory topics of a one-quarter, undergraduate course designed to introduce students to chemical principles and phenomena involving the automobile are described. (CP)

An informal look at the Department of Chemical Engineering at Carnegie-Mellon University. Included are discussions of the general atmosphere and departmental research interests. (BB)

A description of post secondary aviation education and employment possibilities is presented.

A comprehensive test of problem-solving skills and attitudes in electrical engineering was administered pre-course and post-course to undergraduates at the University of Salford who followed laboratory courses involving contrasting teaching approaches. Results indicate that United Kingdom students perform best in courses with emphasis on…

It is proposed that every technical university or other institution of higher technical education should establish a strong office or department responsible for providing courses of continuing education. A summary of the objectives appropriate to continuing education of engineers is presented along with methods of their control and evaluation.…

Ten poems were read and evaluated for perceived similarity by freshmen and senior college students majoring in engineering and literature, to determine whether their education affected the students' ability to read and subjectively perceive poetry. Results showed that literary instruction did not change the students' ability to perceive poetry.…

Describes programs sponsored by various industries which allow industrial scientists to teach at predominately minority institutions. Objective of the programs is to encourage minority students to enter science and engineering fields. (SL)

MARC (Methodical Assessment of Reports by Computer) is a report-marking program which enables teachers to provide individualized feedback on reports written by engineering students. The MARC system is objective in its consistent application of the same programed criteria, but also allows individual markers to supply their own comments as required.…

Reports on problems facing elementary and secondary education (particularly in science, mathematics, and technology). Also discusses various ways to remedy the situation, focusing on the role that industry and the engineering professional societies can play. (JN)

A successful California engineering program helps minority students graduate from college by providing a strong student network, extensive tutoring and counseling, and direct faculty involvement. (MSE)

Explains how multiple choice test items can be devised to measure higher-order learning, including engineering problem solving. Discusses the value and information provided in item analysis procedures with machine-scored tests. Suggests elements to consider in test design. (ML)