For the past four years Worcester Polytechnic Institute has been working to produce engineers who understand and appreciate the humanities. (Editor)

Discusses the use of visual materials in enhancing student learning, especially in the affective domain. (MLH)

Discusses ways that engineering educators can teach the student judgment and intuition for making engineering decisions. (MLH)

Discusses advantages of using historical studies in engineering courses, and suggests historical projects that can be used. (MLH)

Dean Emeritus of engineering discusses attributes of effective teachers. (MLH)

Provides an introduction to the chemical engineering department at North Carolina State University. (BB)

Discussed are the future management responsibilities facing professional engineers and the impact technology and computer data analysis will have on management decisions. (CS)

Discussed is the increasing importance of interpersonal communication skills and approaches which the engineering manager can take to meet the needs of the changing environment. (CS)

The National Academy of Engineering's annual meeting focused on the promise and problems of synthetic fuels development. (BB)

A computer program is described for performing the title cost-effectiveness calculations on the HP-97 or HP-67 calculator. (BB)

When handling hazardous gases, it is necessary to know their properties, precautions that can be taken to protect workers, and proper first aid. This article gives everyday rules for handling gas cylinders, and a brief first aid guide for 12 common toxic gases and vapors. (BB)

In 1978, this field was dominated by human needs projects such as rapid transportation, energy production, and waste disposal. (BB)

The area of geological mapping in the United States in 1978 increased greatly over that reported in 1977; state geological maps were added for California, Idaho, Nevada, and Alaska last year. (Author/BB)

Magnetohydrodynamics is a technology that could utilize the nation's most abundant fossil fuel and produce electrical energy more efficiently and cleanly than present-day turbines. A national research and development program is ongoing in Butte, Montana at the Montana Energy and MHD Research and Development Institute (MERDI). (Author/RK)