Black students desiring to become engineers are benefited by a five-year, two-degree program started in 1969 by the Olin Corporation Charitable Trust. Percentage figures are given concerning black students receiving engineering degrees. (JP)

Discusses differe nces between "soft" and "hard" conversion to metrication; what benefits or problems might be expected; the role of engineering standards; the role of modular precoordination as an adjunct to engineering standards; and how metrication might be turned to advantage for the users of buildings. (A paper presented at Building Research…

A description of the Television Training Center at the Sender Freies Berlin, which has been providing theoritical and practical training to television staff from third world countries. (Author/HB)

Freshmen students in an engineering college should be given experience related to a variety of careers in engineering. One such course is described. Emphasis is placed on involving students in an engineering design problem. (PS)

Describes a course offered in an engineering college to make students conscious of environmental considerations. The format includes lecture, student projects and critiques or term papers. A reference list is included. (PS)

Information about the new educational programs at twelve engineering colleges in the United States is listed. A brief description of each programs is presented. (PS)

Describes an experimental design course for engineering and art students based on the concepts of creativity and innovation. Class involvement was encouraged and groups of three people worked best with mixing of engineering and non-engineering students. Students expressed interest and enthusiasm for the course. (DF)

Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago has started an interdisciplinary degree program called Education and Experience in Engineering.'' (PG)

The problem of young faculty members who fail to realize their creative potential is discussed as a factor to remedy in encouraging the growth of faculty research to support the graduate programs and improve the intellectual ambience at their campus. (DF)

Describes a cooperative program between colleges of the University of Tulsa to develop a course, Science, Technology, and Society," for engineering and science majors. (AL)

Discusses the need for a different educational system and emphasis to promote creativity in engineering. Distinguishes between science and engineering and the requirements for education in each of these fields. (TS)