To explore career decision-making processes of engineering students during transitions from undergraduate education to employment or graduate study, 1,030 students completed three questionnaires focused on decisions made at the anticipation, exploration, and implementation stages of decision making. Overall, career directions did not change…

A study examined the effectiveness of two types of canoe paddles in marathon canoe racing. Results of the study indicated that the angled paddle produced significantly greater boat speeds than did the straight paddle. (JN)

Clarifies and stimulates interest in the concept of the human systems approach; presents a theoretical framework that incorporates systems and subsystems in industrial arts; and suggests an activity for teachers to implement an idea that was stimulated by the theoretical framework and a need in industry. (CT)

Applications of the first and second laws of thermodynamics to a biological system (running) are presented. Seven homework problems and four detailed examples are included. (JN)

Discusses the rationale for and execution of a senior design course. Includes topics on the development of a senior design project, nature of student assignments, prior training and attitudes of students, and future trends. (JN)

A hypothetical design optimization problem and technical information on the three design parameters are presented. Although this nested iteration problem can be solved on a computer (flow diagram provided), this article suggests that several hand held calculators can be used to perform the same design iteration. (SK)

In the teaching of fluid flow, an analogy with electric circuitry can be useful, especially in dealing with pipe networks with laminar flow, and even in turbulent flow. (BB)

By applying basic management principles, a department head can create an environment in which students and faculty realize their full potential. (BB)

Presented are the results of a survey of the employment performance of graduates from the engineering, engineering technology, and industrial technology programs at Southern Illinois University. (BB)

This statistical study establishes associations between participation in continuing education and on-the-job performance. (BB)

An engineering ethics course is described which utilizes laboratory exercises to bring students into more intimate contact with their profession. (BB)

Using the hydrolysis of crystal violet dye by sodium hydroxide as an example, the theory, apparatus, and procedure for a laboratory demonstration of tubular reactor behavior are described. The reaction presented can occur at room temperature and features a color change to reinforce measured results. (WB)

Explores the various expressions, in French, based on the phrases "clockwise" and "counter-clockwise" and used in scientific and technological fields. (AM)

Discussed is the utilization of salinity-gradient energy as a potential source of power. Detailed are the scientific principles, potential sources, latest research, and environmental effects associated with this alternative energy source. The future prospects are addressed. (BT)

Describes how the home toilet tank can be used as either a classroom problem or experiment that provides a simple introduction to process control. (HM)