In this paper, drawing from data from several experiences and studies in which I have been involved in Mexico, I reflect on the constraints and inertia of classroom cultures, and the barriers to successful, meaningful and transformative technology integration in mathematics classroom. I focus on teachers as key players for this integration,…

The Humanitarian Engineering and Social Entrepreneurship (HESE) Program engages students and faculty across Penn State in the rigorous research, design, field-testing, and launch of technology-based social enterprises that address global development challenges. HESE ventures are embedded in a series of five courses that integrate learning,…

The authors empirically examine the effectiveness of an intervention program designed to facilitate interest in cyber science among high school students (N = 60). Pretest-posttest and mediation designs were used to model self-report data that were collected at pre-camp, during a cyber-related task at mid-camp, and at post-camp. An analysis of…

Considered some recent developments in education. (RK)

Describes a project in which science and technology are shaped directly and humanely to community needs. One goal is community self-reliance based on a soft technology that does not place stresses on the environment, is low in its capital demands, and decentralizing in its social impact. (GS)

Volume 2 (Appendices) includes: descriptions of 86 offices within federal executive agencies, with brief details of mission and responsibilities; technology assessment activities; futures research; staff; special techniques used; coordination with other offices and agencies; effect on workload of National Environmental Policy Act of 1969; data…

West African Universities' Applied Science and Technology program requirements, both academic and practical, are discussed. It is noted that local technological needs must be emphasized in these programs. (Author/PG)

Considers definition of biomedical engineering (BME) and how biomedical engineers should be trained. State of the art descriptions of BME and BME education are followed by a brief look at the future of BME. (TS)

THE PROGRAM DEVELOPED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND IN COOPERATION WITH THE MONTGOMERY COUNTY SCHOOL SYSTEM IS DESCRIBED. IT IS AN ATTEMPT TO PUT EDUCATIONAL THEORY INTO OPERATION. IT FOCUSES ON AN EXPERIMENTAL-LABORATORY-FOR-PEOPLE CONCEPT AND EMPHASIZES THE INDIVIDUAL'S ROLE IN THE LEARNING PROCESS. IT HAS PUT THE PROCESS OF SELF-EDUCATION AHEAD…

The report contains a discussion of how electronics is taught at the Moscow Institute of Electronic Engineering as well as what students are to be selected for the program. (NTIS)

A program leading to a bachelor of science degree is discussed which combines a required core of engineering studies with application studies in one of four fields: industrial design, business, communication, or social sciences. (DF)

Health technicians help form the backbone of the healthcare industry, and they need a variety of skills to help provide the best care for patients and the best assistance to doctors and physicians. Surgical technicians have to be able to carefully prepare and sterilize equipment, while having excellent teamwork skills to help operations run…