Although labor unions and inadequate technology play minor roles, the principal barrier to factory automation is "fear of change." Related problems include long-term benefits, nontechnical executives, and uncertainty of factory cost accounting. Industry support for university programs is helping to educate engineers to design, implement, and…

Presented is a bibliography of articles published in the "Journal of Chemical Education" (1968-1983) which focused on industrial chemistry. Items are listed under these headings: real world of industrial chemistry; industrial notes; subject matter articles; industrial chemistry experiments/demonstrations; academic-industrial interface;…

The Chemical Education for Public Understanding Project is a three-year pilot project designed to provide the public with accurate information on uses and hazards of chemicals, ranging from control of garden pests to types of toxic wastes generated by industry. Discusses project aims and educational materials to be developed. (JN)

Examines quality of work life (QWL) development in American business and industry, highlights the major skills and knowledge required by QWL developments, and discusses potential applications of QWL developments for the content, instructional processes, and organization and management of effective schools and vocational education programs. (JOW)

Reports that the consent order ending the antitrust suit against AT&T keeps that conglomerate out of electronic publishing until l989 and keeps the 22 former Bell companies out indefinitely. (FL)

Investigates (1) who has the skills to access information by videotex and (2) to whom the service appeals. Concludes that computers and videotex are closely linked and that people who use computers have more positive attitudes toward videotex than those who do not. (FL)

Topics and issues related to the mathematics education of engineers are discussed. Major areas addressed include industrial requirements; influences on the mathematics curriculum; and problems related to implementing recommendations made concerning changes in the mathematics curriculum. Indicates that a reappraisal of the position of mathematics…

A simple approach to cost-benefit analysis of industrial training is presented that uses easily obtainable data. Results regarding the social rate of return to company training suggest a shift of resources from individuals to companies. Comparisons between returns to company training and to institutional training are also presented. (MD)

Computer-integrated manufacturing (CIM) involves use of data processing technology as the vehicle for full integration of the total manufacturing process. A prototype research and educational facility for CIM developed with industrial sponsorship at Princeton University is described. (JN)

Presents 29 different job descriptions written by individuals employed in aquatic-related careers. Salary range, educational requirements, job responsibilities, typical day, and recommendations for students wishing to enter the field are provided with each entry. A national resource directory for marine careers, and additional information is also…

The history of "The Engineering Index" (Ei) and its parent organization, Engineering Information, Inc., is traced from 1884-1984, drawing parallels between the 100-year evolution of Ei and the 75-year development of Special Libraries Association. Ei's future plans for expansion are defined with emphasis given to special librarian's role.…

Argues that by shunning university-industry cooperation in the name of academic freedom, academics may ensure the absence of that freedom--at least in the rapidly expanding area of rhetorical research and teaching. (HOD)

While other studies of local efforts to promote small town growth have generally shown negative results, this study of 88 small northwestern Michigan towns during the 1970s focused on external ties and contacts of local influentials and tended to support the growth machine hypothesis. Extensive metropolitan contacts increased population/program…

Discusses new trends in children's literature on growing up. (HOD)

Relates the story of how Glen Rounds, author and illustrator, came to work at Holiday House Publishing Company. (CRH)