Contains ten basic teaching principles formulated from the author's past experiences. Each of the principles is illustrated by relevant observations in order to increase understanding and aid application. The author states that use of these principles will increase teaching success. (SMB)

Discusses different existing definitions for the rate of reaction. Application to common reacting systems and to isothermal recycle reactors is also discussed. (HM)

Presents three problems that can be used in classroom to motivate chemical engineering students at the college level. (HM)

Starting salaries of chemistry personnel in industry, colleges, and universities are discussed. Data are presented from annual salary surveys done by the American Chemical Society's Office of Manpower Studies. (SA)

Renting of schools producing chemists and chemical engineers in 1978 shows little change from 1977 listings. (Author/BB)

This issue is devoted to a report on engineering college research. The results of a survey of 209 colleges of engineering are presented. Information is presented on the officers, number of faculty, graduate degree requirements, extension centers for graduate study, library, research areas, and research expenditures. (BB)

Students of the Problem-Solving Project Group report on the results of a two-year study of how they solve problems. (BB)

Interviews with engineering freshmen show they are drawn to the profession by specific common interests, but their notion of what engineering actually entails remains hazy. (Author/BB)

Tests the hypothesis that students self-selecting themselves for different occupational fields differ in relevant values and interests. Industrial engineers have different work values and images of their subfield than other engineering specialists. In terms of type of student selecting engineering, the profession cannot be treated as an…

Describes the problems encountered in the design and implementation of a complete, computerized retrieval system for the engineering and architectural drawings of several large Southern California land development firms: developing a specialized cataloging system and format, a customized thesaurus, computer software, and managerial procedures. The…

A report is given of different levels of degrees granted in engineering in 1975-76, summarized according to curriculum, minority group, and school. Technology degrees also are reported, categorized by school, kind of program, and degree level. (DT)

Provides a brief guide to the physics of underwater sound. (SL)

Provides a brief history of research and technological development relating to the physics of underwater sound. (SL)

Analyzes the effectiveness of introducing practical design projects at an early stage within a civil engineering undergraduate program. Traces the success of this strategy at each stage from its introduction to the final evaluation. Findings indicate that the projects were successful in improving the understanding of basic concepts and encouraging…

Describes experiences using the World Wide Web (WWW) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Offers teaching tips, describes problems encountered, and considers possible changes in teaching. Notes that assignments with the WWW in courses in environmental and chemical engineering are popular, but the best ways of using the WWW for teaching are still…