Describes a workshop which provided employment counseling for aerospace engineers who were laid off after cutbacks in government contracts. (BH)

Based on an address given at an American Library Association preconference on the acquisition of materials for libraries (Atlantic City, June, 1969). A discussion of bibliographic control and distribution of audiovisual materials, along with ways to prepare librarians to function as media specialists. (JB)

Although productivity growth slowed during 1976-81 for most of the industries surveyed, a majority of significant industries showed advances in output per employee hour in 1981. The growth in industry productivity was consistent with the gain in the nonfarm business sector of the economy, which grew 1.4 percent. (SSH)

Earlier research in Dutch deep sea fishing showed competition between skippers. Since cooperation in fleets could be a solution to economic and social problems and the industry couldn't accept this, a simulation-experiment was carried out. Although competition existed initially, skippers later tried cooperation under reward conditions. The…

Describes exhibits and activities at Field Museum of Natural History (Chicago), Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (Portland), Carnegie Museum of Natural History (Pittsburgh), and Museum of Sanibel Island (Florida). Such information as educational activities, admission costs, and hours of operation is included. (JN)

Highlights a survey which examined the extent/variety of current university/industry research interactions, characterized principal cooperative efforts, identified factors appearing important in their formation, and which provided perspectives on the current state of university/industry relationships. Concludes that interactive efforts to support…

Changes in work rules are moving the workplace away from rigid labor practices created by labor/management. A more flexible structure is evolving that can adapt to new technology and provide new products at competitive cost. Discusses the movement and the impact of international competition/deregulation on the trend. (JN)

Suggestions for reducing/eliminating technical obsolescence in engineering technology faculty are discussed. These include a development program using a self-assessment technique (coupled with a contractual management-by-objectives system) and faculty involvement with industry. (JN)

Discusses a framework exploring the incentive structure that determines the scope, content, dissemination of scientific/technical research results; assessing how relevant incentives might be affected by industry funding; and examining how these constraints may affect academic freedom. Also categorizes university research, examines university role,…

Results of 1983 National Society of Professional Engineers salary survey are reported and discussed. In addition, income is reported (in bar graph format) by employer industry/service, major branch of engineering, supervisory/managerial responsibility, level of professional responsibility, regional status, length of experience, metropolitan area,…

Compared self-esteem among 87 unemployed metal refinery workers and 81 who were still employed. Results confirmed that unemployed workers scored lower in self-esteem and those who were reemployed at other jobs scored between the unemployed and employed workers. Implications for counseling practices are discussed. (JAC)

Educators capitalize on national attention through two vehicles: foundations and coalitions. Generally focused on raising money, successful foundations have broad community support. Coalitions, made up of state groups, work to improve the image of education. Outlined are groups successful in developing community support. (MD)

Following a review of the current challenge to the United States economic system (especially in the area of foreign competition), describes and critiques industry/education relationships. Considers methods by which educational institutions can secure assistance from private industry to help make possible the offering of high technology curricula.…

Describes an advanced simulation illustrating how basic engineering skills can be combined with economic considerations and risk-taking judgments to effectively design and operate a chemical processing unit in a competitive environment. The simulation is used as one of five projects in a technical management course. (SK)