Discusses low temperature heat transfer, transient heat transfer, and developments in steady state heat transfer. (SK)

Provides a summary of essential characteristics of the Personalized System of Instruction (PSI) and Programmed Logic for Automated Teaching Operations (PLATO) educational computer system. Considers future of the computer based education which effectively combines PSI with computer assisted instruction. Discusses current status and future use of…

Identifies professional attributes which are desirable in engineers and describes specific methods used by the University of Portland to encourage these qualities in their undergraduates. (CS)

Discusses data from tests and videotaped interviews indicating conceptual primitives as a source of student difficulty in physics. These include key concepts (mass, acceleration) and fundamental principles/models (Newton's and conservation laws, atomic model). Demonstrates that misconceptions can be studied using problems of minimum complexity to…

Reviews and lists introductory- to advanced-level modules (units of written materials to support a one-hour lecture on a specific topic) for materials science and engineering. Modules are available with free photocopy reproduction rights through the "Journal of Education Modules in Materials Science and Engineering." (JN)

Describes and illustrates the following electric circuits suitable for student construction: basic circuit, dimmer, multivibrators, amplifiers, schmitt trigger, op-amplifier, radio reception, transmitter, sound effects generators, intercoms, and laboratory amplifier. (SK)

Presented is the full text of the 1980-1981 report of the American Chemical Society's Committee on Professional Training which provides information on chemistry and chemical engineering programs and graduates (bachelors, masters, doctorates) of different universities. Includes list of 1980-1981 degrees awarded by approved schools. (DC)

Describes and evaluates strategies used to increase minority enrollment at Michigan State University's College of Engineering. The three-year (1974-77) program focused on the development of recruitment programs and the design of innovative curricula and counseling programs to retain students until they successfully graduated from engineering. (SK)

Reports results of a nationwide survey evaluating personal motivators, experiences, and effects of the college curriculum on male and female undergraduate agriculture engineering students. Includes implications of the findings, conclusions, and recommendations. (SK)

Discusses a one-semester course on recovering fossil fuels and minerals from underground formations. Includes course outline and information of its major divisions: (1) Geological Background; (2) Flow, Transport, and Interfacial Phenomena in Porous Media; and (3) Description of Underground Processes. (SK)

Reviews an elective course designed to incorporate: (1) study of operating methods for adsorption, chromatography, and ion exchange in a pattern set by the instructor; (2) study of student selected topics with instructor developed lectures and assignments; and (3) course project done by each student. (SK)

Results of a National Science Foundation survey suggest faculty shortages in engineering due to decreasing numbers of doctoral engineers and faculty moving to industry positions. Offers suggestions to improve situation including "loan" of industry personnel to teach university courses and supervise research, and ease of visa restrictions…

Presented is an outline of how to write a proposal for funding for engineering education research. Describes the five basic components of the prospective problem statement, objectives, procedures, evaluation, and budget. Information on public and private funding agencies and the three types of grants available, and projects, research, and…

Social, medical, and technological innovations are discussed, first with reference to historical examples and then with modern studies. The need for evaluating both the innovations themselves and the research processes leading to them is also discussed. Suggests needed research and explains new initiatives by AAAS in science and engineering…

It is suggested that short quizzes be given during the last ten minutes of lecture periods. Examples of the type of material that is recommended are presented. (BB)