The Lawrence Hall of Science, a science center, seeks to replicate real-world engineering at the "Ingenuity in Action" exhibit, which consists of three open-ended challenges. These problems encourage children to engage in engineering design processes and problem-solving techniques through tinkering. We observed and interviewed 112…

At the request of the California Coordinating Council for Higher Education, a questionnaire on engineering education and technology programs was distributed to all public junior colleges in the state. Responses indicated the number of students who transferred to 4-year engineering programs upon completion of junior college. Four areas wherein…