Explains the principle behind a novel wind-driven water craft and shows that the basic laws of mass, energy and momentum conservation apply to it. An expression for calculating the final speed of the craft is given (GA)

An engineering technology instructor at the College of Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, describes how he spent his sabbatical leave in a new coal preparation plant setting up a training program for key employees and at the same time updating himself in his own discipline of mineral technology. (MF)

Reports results of a survey concerning the opportunities for graduates of engineering technology programs to transfer into regular engineering programs. Career opportunities are also considered. (SL)

Engineering technology educators were surveyed on 11 points concerning degree programs. There was agreement on the need for a well-balanced program in engineering technology and for effective means of disseminating program information to counselors and employers. Standards for the admission of transfer students into these programs were considered…

Briefly reports on the structure and evaluation of an individually-paced, two year civil engineering technology curriculum sponsored by a National Science Foundation grant. The written modules progress linearly with support media presentations. Students in the self-paced program generally outperformed lecture-based students on cognitive…

Presents data on engineering degrees granted by institutions during 1984. Statistical categories include: highest number of degrees by state and university; disciplines; women, minorities and foreign nationals; degrees by school; and degree level for each state. Information on engineering technology degrees is also given. (DH)

Speaks to the role of vocational education in providing massive training programs to prepare technicians and other service personnel to perform installation and service functions necessary to support architects and engineers designing and developing solar energy systems. (HD)

Questions current reports on air pollution control, and advocates reduction in the size and weight of automobiles to curb pollutant emissions. (CC)

The monograph, Young Engineers, is the first attempt of Soviet sociology and social psychology to deal with the training and professional adaptation of young engineers. (Editor)

Article describes the findings of a twelve-year study by the Engineering Department of UCLA, known as the Educational Development Program. (IR)

The 1979 agreement in the engineering industry was a watershed in British industrial relations. It seems very likely that the significance of the 39-hour week is that it is the beginning of a series of reductions in the basic working week. The authors argue that 39 hours is an awkward figure in daily or weekly schedules. (SSH)

Lists engineering textbooks that use SI units. Includes author(s), title, publisher, year, and author's or publisher's comments on the use of the SI units. Books are categorized by topic, such as engineering mechanics, mechanics of materials, fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, structural design, and hydrology. (CS)