The present study investigated the effectiveness of a cognitive enrichment programme as a tool for enhancing the chances of immigrant and minority students to be admitted to a technological college. Students received two weekly sessions (four hours) of "Instrumental Enrichment" (IE) during the second semester of the college preparatory…

Learning experiences from the technological components of elementary science education in Ghana, Kenya, Sierra Leone, and Tanzania are described. (Author/KM)

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)

Describes a modular approach to science scheduling in use at a polytechnic institution. Along with various course alternatives, students spend one year during training in an industrial setting. (CP)

This document describes the Technology Training Program (TTP) designed as an approach to human resource development. Objectives of the program include: (1) increasing the supply of technicians and paraprofessionals in energy and energy-related fields; (2) providing laboratory or industrial-based training experiences; (3) sharing TTP instructional…

This report on continuing education in science and engineering was prepared in response to the National Science Foundation (NSF) Authorization Act of 1977. It contains: (1) recommendations for implementation in 1978; (2) an analysis of information on the employment and availability of scientific, engineering, and technical manpower; and (3) an…

Describes various aspects of a newly-developed computer-assisted drafting/computer-assisted manufacture (CAD/CAM) facility in the chemical engineering technology department at Broome Community College, Binghamton, New York. Stresses the use of new instruments such as microcomputers and microprocessor-equipped instruments. (CS)

Describes the technical programs of the Community College of the Air Force, and provides a sample technology curriculum. (MLH)

Discusses a unique experimental program for training chemical technicians in New York with emphasis upon expansion of minority participation in sciences. Included are descriptions of goals, educational methods, instructional materials, and program's content. (CC)

The success of two engineering and technology-oriented secondary school programs is discussed. Also presented is the Man Made World and the Technology-People-Environment at two suburban high schools. (BB)

Describes the kinds of occupations related to environmental management and summarizes the Environmental Protection Agency's activities in promoting the development of a skilled environmental labor force. (WB)

Presents observations on the present status and future prospects of environment-focused programs in Canadian post-secondary educational institutions. Environmental education is firmly established in many cases, but the field will face changes in issues and emphasis in future years. (WB)

Reviews past achievements and future needs in Australia's environmental education efforts. Progress has been made in developing field study centers, a national organization, and curriculum materials. Lack of emphasis on program evaluation and sparse inclusion of environmental concerns in technical education programs remain serious deficiencies.…

The needs for continuing engineering education to avoid technical obsolescence and the programs offered by one company to fill this need are discussed. Ten educational alternative programs of the Sandia Laboratories, Albuquerque (New Mexico) are described. (CP)