This study sponsored by the National Science Foundation yielded data showing positive correlation between continuing education and rates of pay for a sample population of engineers. (RE)

Ethylene hydrogenation on a platinum catalyst, electrolytically applied to a tube wall, is a good system for the study of the interactions between diffusion and surface reaction in heterogeneous catalysis. Theoretical background, apparatus, procedure, and student performance of this experiment are discussed. (BB)

An engineering hardware display, slide-tape show, selected readings, and tests are used to help students become familiar with values, fitting, tools, and instruments. Sample exam questions and a list of hardware are given. (BB)

Conference Papers Index gives both bibliographic and ordering information for papers presented at engineering, life sciences, and physical sciences conferences held throughout the world. This database description includes information on access points, sample citations, searchable fields, and data base specifications. (JPF)

Discusses dam and non-dam hydroelectric power generating possibilities as a partial solution to our energy dilemma. (MDR)

Describes National Science Foundation (NSF) activities and rationals in formation of it's Division of Information Science and Technology. (SL)

Relates experiences in the use and implementation of engineering courses taught by the Guided Design method. (SL)

Reviews articles appearing in this special journal issue dealing with questions pertaining to the evaluation of learning. (SL)

Describes a technique in which students grade their own tests. (SL)

Discusses the use of Problem-Solving Laboratory (PSL) courses for giving engineering students authentic design experience and knowledge of how to go about solving real world problems. (SL)

Of nine background variables and six attitude variables, the four which had a high correlation with job satisfaction for engineering teachers in India and which distinguished between satisfied and dissatisfied groups were research involvement, research output, permanence of career plan, and time satisfied. (Editor/JT)

Discusses historical, technological, developmental, and educational aspects of nonverbal thought. (SL)

Describes challenges to presenting a course in problem solving. (SL)

Engineers may be involved in various functions such as research, development, planning, design (analysis and synthesis), construction, operation and management of engineering projects. This article discusses some branches of accredited engineering curricula, employment opportunities, the preparation for management, minimum education needed, women…

Describes the experience of one teacher that led to his being hired by the English Department of the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor; the curriculum at the University for teaching communication skills to engineers is briefly outlined. (KS)