Discusses what evaluation is and presents a theoretical framework for planning and conducting educational evaluation. Also includes an extensive annotated bibliography. (SL)

Describes a technique for illustrating basic chemical engineering skills in reactor design and process analysis. (SL)

Describes a final semester internship engineering course offered at McGill University. Students are placed under the direct supervision of practicing engineers while working on actual engineering projects. (SL)

Proposes that engineering students undergo a preparatory summer school training program in fundamentals of engineering drawing, descriptive geometry, and mathematics prior to being admitted to regular engineering studies. (SL)

This paper outlines a technique for teaching a rigorous course in calculus and differential equations which stresses applicability of the mathematics to problems in civil engineering. The method involves integration of subject matter and team teaching. (SD)

Two methods of teaching mathematics to engineering students were investigated. The first used tutorials, written materials, and lectures, while the second used computer exercises instead of tutorials. Both were effective with students entering the program with low mathematics achievement. (SD)

Describes a Faculty Workload Formula developed in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Pennsylvania State University. (SL)

A program providing second-year civil engineering students in Singapore with experience in constructing full-size structures assigns students to companies involved in the construction process for role-playing in each of the major functions. (MSE)

A discussion of higher education's response to technological and scientific advancement specifically addresses the relationship between engineering education and changes in the world energy picture and the ways in which higher education structures can adapt to current and future change. (MSE)

Explains the advantages of using molar quantities in chemical reactor design. Advocates the use of differential versions of reactor mass balances rather than the integrated forms. Provides specific examples and cases to illustrate the principles. (ML)

Describes the comprehensive, college-wide approach to integrating computers in the curricula at Stevens Institute of Technology (New Jersey). Reviews how the personal computer ownership aspect of the program had an impact on the institution's organizational structure, faculty, and student body. (ML)

Reports findings on engineering faculty demographics derived from a survey conducted by the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE). Presents data by geographical regions and discusses the reported variations. Notes perceived crises factors in engineering education. (ML)

Examined relationship between career choice satisfaction and vocational decision making uncertainty and college freshmen's developmental level on Kohut's idealization construct for 476 entering students who had selected majors in engineering and technical sciences. Results support importance of idealization construct's relation to career choice…

Outlines the craft origin of engineering in Britain and its influence on engineering education. Describes how the rapid development of technical knowledge has led to changes in the content and duration of engineering courses. Discusses likely changes which may include the concentration of programs into fewer, but more powerful institutions. (CW)

This article reviews the status of employment, market conditions and the education pipeline for women, racial minorities and Hispanics in science and engineering in the United States. Employment growth, women's representation in careers, intended undergraduate major, selected characteristics, and SAT score comparisons are graphically displayed.…