This report presents data on the demographic and employment characteristics of the nation's doctoral scientists and engineers. Data were developed as part of the Longitudinal Doctorate Project. Current information on the supply and utilization of doctoral personnel in science and engineering reflects the results of the 1997 Survey of Doctorate…

Changes in the global economy and the extensive use of the internet implied a conceptual redefinition of the working and social structure, and consequently an enhancement of educational systems that instruct engineers. This paper presents a repository of remote multimedia information such as formatted or non-formatted documents, hypertext pages,…

In modern society, a company's competitive advantage is directly related to its capacity for product development. This paper describes the use of a Model Integrated Factory to simulate product development business processes for the education of engineers. (WRM)

This report outlines the history, goals, accomplishments, productivity, and future plans of the Integrated Electronics Engineering Center (IEEC), a state industry university cooperative research center located at the State University of New York at Binghamton. The paper contains a chart that summarizes seven projects that have been supported for…

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…

This book contains statistical data on the gaps related to gender and ethnicity on the entrance and attainment of postsecondary science and engineering education. The report analyzes the gender differentiation and female participation in science and engineering education beginning from early childhood. Self-esteem is one of the focus points of…

Discusses the theory, operation, and practical problems encountered in conducting a professional program which emphasizes close contact with industrial engineers in engineering education. Indicates that the partnership program provides one means for firms to participate in educational activities while serving their own interests. (CC)

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…

Students develop and use actual instrumentation in this course which focuses on analog computers, digital electronics, computer interfacing, and online computer techniques. Includes a student handout on the design of a bridge amplifier unit. Mimeographed experiment directions are available from the authors. (SK)

Discusses guided design teaching method, applications in secondary/higher education, and the formation of a center to foster guided design as a viable instructional strategy. Guided design course activities are organized around the solution of open-ended problems to provide for the systematic development of decision-making skills. (Author/JN)

Results of a National Science Foundation survey indicate that developing shortages of science and engineering graduates in the current labor force for the most part do not apply to chemists and chemical engineers. (Author/JN)

Reports results of a study exploring why more women are not attracted to engineering technology (ET). Lists percentages of men and women recruited into ET programs, their family backgrounds, achievement and expectations, extracurricular and cultural interests, and choice of vocation and work attitudes. Recommends steps to improve recruitment and…

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)