This report resulted from a conference convened to discuss the special needs of Latin American students in the US and the relationship between academic courses offered and educational needs and career opportunities at home. The conference focused on business administration and engineering, fields attracting the largest number of Latin American…

The economic and social significance of video cassettes (viewer-controlled playback system) is explored in this report. The potential effect of video cassettes on industrial training, education, libraries, and television is analyzed in conjunction with the anticipated hardware developments. The entire video cassette industry is reviewed firm by…

A computer terminal network to enable "transparent stimulation" of the user of an on-line retrieval system has been designed, implemented, and pilot tested. Its basic purpose is to provide a suitable and effective framework and methodology for experimental identification/validation of those human characteristics which should be…

A learning module specially suited for subjects in technology and engineering is presented. (Author)

Summarizes suggestions for things that teachers can put into practice immediately to improve their teaching effectiveness, regardless of their mode of teaching. (MLH)

Discusses five principles that every teacher can use to increase effectiveness: guide the student's learning, provide for practice, evaluate and give feedback, motivate, and individualize. (MLH)

Discusses ways to analyze one's scheduling of time to increase productivity. (MLH)

Guided Design, as created and used in the engineering school of West Virginia University, is a procedure in which the teacher models professional reasoning, and shows students how the subject matter they study can be used to make better decisions. (IRT)

This article discusses superheated liquids and attempts to link them to vapor explosions. (BB)

This article discusses the Employer Recognition Program initiated by the National Society of Professional Engineers to encourage employers to give closer attention to the needs of their professional engineering employees and to provide visibility and recognition to those who do. (CS)

Discussed is the role of the National Society of Professional Engineers in its support of legislation to increase opportunities for women in careers in science and engineering. (CS)

An examination of the economics and technology involved in using tidal energy to generate electricity via generating barges is presented. (MDR)

Citation analysis was used as an aid in collection development in the field of engineering. Results indicated books are of greater importance than journals, and reductions in the number of subscriptions released funds for purchase of books. (Author/JAB)

Discusses how technical standards are established and how individuals can become part of the process. A list of some of the major standards-setting organizations is included. (JN)

Reviewed are some current trends in engineering education in the UK, particularly those toward open and distance learning. A case study is provided that shows a recent move to develop relevant and up-to-date course materials in the area of Advanced Manufacturing Technology for undergraduates through collaboration between academic and library…