This article: (1) outlines the freshman engineering program at Iowa State University; (2) describes recently installed computer facilities; and (3) reviews how course content is changed due to the computer being used as an effective learning tool. (JN)

Discusses the use of laboratory courses as an invaluable teaching aid to assist in meeting both social and technical objectives. The use of laboratories in conjunction with technical theory courses, as well as in making students aware of their responsibilities to themselves, their teams, and to the instructor are described. (BC)

The masters degree program of the Department of Mining Engineering at McGill University is described. The program makes extensive use of the seminar format and relies heavily on the participation of outside experts. (BB)

West Virginia University's Department of Industrial Engineering has incorporated a mentoring system into its engineering program in which seniors become mentors to sophomores. Objectives and expectations of the mentoring experience, how the program works, and program benefits are discussed. (JN)

"Two-plus-two transfer programs" involve teaching lower-division engineering programs at non-engineering institutions, allowing senior institutions to concentrate on upper division courses. The program at Mesa College (Colorado) is described. Suggestions for other institutions are offered. (JN)

The Stevens Technical Enrichment Program (STEP) is described. STEP offers a pre-engineering component, an undergraduate program, and special projects. (BB)

To improve mathematics skills of freshmen, the College of Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has instituted a mathematics placement test and a summer algebra and trigonometry review program. (BB)

Assesses the state of "applied Japanese studies" in American institutions of higher education, with particular reference to activities of designated centers of Japanese studies (including Lehigh University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, New York University, and others). Also identifies how programs might be expanded to better serve…

Discusses rationale for and emphasis of Brigham Young University's four-year program leading to bachelor's of electronics engineering technology (BSET). Also discusses job market response to the program and salaries of program graduates. A preliminary survey of May 1982 graduates showed that each BSET graduate received from one to six job offers.…

Examines arguments for and against the professional school concept. Presents a professional school model master plan for Texas colleges of engineering. Guidelines and the curriculum at Texas A&M for the doctor of engineering program are examined. (CS)

Describes: (1) the selection of honors students; (2) components of a superior education; and (3) honors programs at Iowa State University (ISU). Programs at ISU include honors courses, honors seminars, converted courses, independent study, as well as altering requirements. (JN)

Highlights some of the many and diverse training, continuing education, and research programs General Electric conducts. Major areas discussed include entry-level programs, advanced programs, university-industry relations, professional continuing education, research and development services, and the GE Foundation. (JN)

This issue is devoted to a report on engineering college research. The results of a survey of 209 colleges of engineering are presented. Information is presented on the officers, number of faculty, graduate degree requirements, extension centers for graduate study, library, research areas, and research expenditures. (BB)

Describes an autoremediation (self-remediation) system designed to allow students to diagnose their individual prerequisite deficiencies and then correct them. The system consists of a curriculum diagram, set of diagnostic tests, and a set of slide-tape self-instruction modules. Includes summary of evaluative efforts. (SK)

A curriculum research and development project is described. The project, sponsored by the U.S. Office of Education, is intended to develop and test a curriculum for training energy conservation and use technicians. (BB)