Presents three specific examples of chemical engineering problems which can be interactively solved on personal computers with commercially available software. Illustrates the potential impact of interactive problem solving on chemical engineering. Discusses how this has been accomplished at Ben Gurion University (Israel) and the University of…

This conference, cosponsored by the NSF and the National Research Council (NRC), focused on developing and implementing strategies for improving undergraduate education in science, math, engineering and technology (SMET). Represented at the conference were various types of 2-year and 4-year institutions, private industry, professional societies,…

This paper presents a critical overview of contemporary international trends in engineering education. An analysis is presented of engineering curricula, educational delivery systems, engineering programs in developed and developing nations, and major challenges facing engineering education worldwide. Our intent is to synthesize the many ideas…

This study examined salary data for 12,385 college faculty in the field of general engineering for both public and private institutions for the years 1995-1996 1998-1999. The study reflects data obtained from the 279 public and 386 private institutions that participated in both study years. The study found that the average faculty salary in…

Discusses the objectives, curricula, and accomplishments of an interdisciplinary summer institute designed to prepare college teachers qualified in both the life sciences and engineering. Indicates that joint educational programs between engineering, science, and medical faculties are completely feasible if each group is interested in the other…

The number of science/engineering (S/E) doctorates awarded to women more than doubled between 1971 and 1981 to 4,020. S/E doctorate production by field (psychology, life sciences, physical sciences, social sciences, mathematics, and engineering) and by field/sex are highlighted. (JN)

Describes a three-hour, one-semester graduate course to provide numerical methods and modeling techniques to handle problems in future courses or engineering practice. Includes rationale for topics such as interpolation, integration, and equation roots, among others. Indicates that all problems require computer use. (SK)

Summarized are some of the concepts, historical precedents, and pertinent data which explain the existing structure of environmental engineering education in the U.S. Identified are the main issues which must be considered in planning the future directions of academia in educating the environmental engineer. (Author/SMB)

This research news article on microelectronics discusses the scientific challenge the integrated circuit industry will have in the next decade, for designing the complicated microcircuits made possible by advancing miniaturization technology. (HM)

The problems of teaching process design to an entire class of senior undergraduate students using industrial computer-aided design tools are described, and some solutions are offered. (Author)

A series of films was prepared to inform high school students about opportunities in engineering. Also used were media such as TV and radio. Also being implemented are school visits and traveling demonstrations dealing with engineering, and publication of engineering success stories. (RE)

Describes an undergraduate chemical engineering course which has been taught by a self-paced instructional method at Howard University, Washington, D.C. The instructional method, course description, and students' grades are also discussed. (HM)

Presents a challenge statement from the Council for Chemical Research (CCR) Education Committee that substantiates the need for changes in the education of chemical engineering graduates. Recommendations are based on answers to survey questions. (DDR)

Describes the development and operation of the joint study program schemes that lead to double awards. The essential prerequisites for an exchange program are identified. The process of obtaining equivalence and credit recognition between courses is presented. (Author/YP)

Provides three classroom examples showing students how chemical engineering techniques can supply partial answers to social questions, such as environmental issues. Examples are depletion of the ozone layer, nuclear winter, and air pollution by chemical solvents. (YP)