A brief summary of engineering education in the Soviet Union. Descriptions of selected institutes are provided. (DF)

For the past four years Worcester Polytechnic Institute has been working to produce engineers who understand and appreciate the humanities. (Editor)

Investigated as a university project were major problems of society that are technology-related. One student group chose the problem of health care at a local hospital. The project, academic aspects, evaluation, and constraints are discussed. (DF)

Describes a program at one middle school where scientists and engineers teach the science lesson one day a week over a six-week period in place of the regular science lesson, culminating in a field trip to the workplace of the scientist/engineer. Discusses lessons learned by scientists, teachers, and students. Notes contributions to the growth of…

The need for management skills in engineering professions is discussed. An engineering program designed to prepare students for technical management is described and compared to a typical program granting a Master's of Business Administration. Institutions with programs are listed. (MLH)

All asPects of professional engineering in India are discussed, including the structure of basic, technical and professional education, the pattern of engineering curriculum, the role of professional societies, the role of industries, and recommendations and conclusions. Comparisons are made between these aspects and those now existing in the…

Provides a report on the newly formed Korea Advanced Institute of Science (KAIS) which has as its objectives to produce capable scientists and engineers, to up-grade higher education, to undertake basic research of prime interest to industry and to encourage the continuing progress and development of science and technology. (Author/CP)

Describes the organization of graduate study in Japanese public and private universities, including the relationship between research and graduate training, using the sciences, particularly chemistry, for illustration. (AL)

Describes five steps which instructors at Stone and Webster Engineering Corporation follow in preparing one-hour training courses on engineering assurance procedures. (CMV)

In response to growth of microelectronics and changes in microchip design/manufacturing technology, universities are supporting class projects for students. Approximately 50 schools now conduct such programs which have resulted from earlier National Science Foundation sponsorship. Major advantages for the students include designing experience,…

Discusses a survey of the techniques used by 29 engineering colleges to recruit and keep women engineering students. (MLH)

Describes the nature and development of an alternative degree program in the area of physics. The program in engineering electronics prepares electronics technicians for employment in industry as senior technicians or junior engineers. (Author/GA)

Special issue devoted to foreign language instruction in adult education. (WB)

Discusses the problems engineers face in continuing competence and suggests approaches for maintaining competence. The technical specialty certification program and recertification program of the American Society for Quality Control are detailed. (BT)