The University of Michigan College of Engineering is providing university-owned equipment and unlimited access for students and faculty in a Computer-Aided Engineering Network (CAEN). The rationale for and operation of the CAEN are discussed. (JN)

In his keynote address the author acknowledges possibilities of personal computer technologies for disabled persons; raises such questions as amount of benefit to be derived, numbers of disabled to benefit, and whether the disabled will be "have nots;" then explains work of the Committee on Personal Computers and the Handicapped. (MC)

Presents a simple and inexpensive system to organize a collection of negatives and slides using punched computer cards. (JY)

Aim of the article is to show how Programed Instruction was introduced as one means of helping to solve the problem of training a widely dispersed trainee population, and relieve line management of the necessity of spending an increasing amount of their time on training. (Author)

A description of a program which uses computer technology to provide support, information, diagnostic, instructional and therapeutic services to the school's guidance and counseling program." (Author/AK)

Papers presented on file management systems at the annual meeting of the American Society for Information Science, October 3, 1969. (Editor)

Cites four philosophies of educational computing: computer as tutor, object to be taught, tool to accomplish specific tasks (such as word processing), and toy. Also describes new, informal educational software for the home market, including graphics programs and disk magazines. Specific examples are included. (JN)

The rapid evolution of today's video games now fills arcades, snack bars, and homes with an array of highly interactive, graphically vivid technical devices. This electronic environment is creating a worldwide communication network. Developments in this area will be beneficial provided that appropriate media policies can be framed. (Author/JN)

Computer use at the Central Campus of the University of Houston has increased dramatically. A new computer system ties in with the university's goal of making the Central Campus primarily a research institution. (Author/MLF)

How to blame the computer for all failings, human and otherwise. (LS)

Finite element analysis (FEA) enables industrial designers to analyze complex components by dividing them into smaller elements, then assessing stress and strain characteristics. Traditionally mainframe based, FEA is being increasingly used in microcomputers. (SK)