In this program, engineering students who have proven to be excellent writers are trained to give individual help to other students. (BB)

The role of professions in their self-regulation is discussed. Recent federal interventions into licensing and professional ethics are presented. (CP)

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)

Reviews the earthquake phenomenon and its possible relation to ionospheric disturbances. Discusses the basic physical principles involved and the methods upon which instrumentation is being developed for possible use in a tsunami disaster warning system. (GA)

Licensed professional engineers should discourage mandatory continuing education as a requirement for licensing. Such requirements should be instituted only after proof that a serious problem exists and that it could be addressed by continuing education. (RE)

This article describes two simple undergraduate heat transfer experiments which may reinforce a student's understanding of free convection and radiation. Apparatus, experimental procedure, typical results, and discussion are included. (Author/BB)

This article describes the undergraduate ChE thermodynamics course at Drexel University and the reasons for incorporating a series of laboratory experiments into the course. Included is a list of lecture topics and a description of each of the experiments. (BB)

Two architects review housing needs of the handicapped elderly and give some specific design considerations for safety and mobility. (MF)

Reviews the past year during which the emphasis was one of rethinking the goals of future investigation of the ocean floor by drilling. Scientific and technical needs are discussed and planning procedures included. (MA)

Examines many issues in the debate concerning mandatory licensing of engineers. Political, safety, and financial considerations are discussed. (CP)

Discusses the electrical engineering profession, qualifications needed to enter the field, and careers graduates in electrical engineering may pursue. (SL)

This program initiated by Nalco Chemical, a major supplier of chemicals for boiler feedwater treatment, uses texts, audiovisual aids, and hands-on experience and is designed to boost the efficiency of boiler operators. (BB)

A method is described for ranking college chemical engineering departments in terms of a productivity index. Twenty-four departments are ranked. The results for 1976 and 1977 are compared. (BB)

An introduction to the Personalized System of Instruction (PSI) and its use in engineering education. (BB)

The contrasting interaction potentials of commonly used seating arrangements for small and large group meetings are discussed from the vantage point of contemporary definitions of privacy. Seat location is associated with verbal interaction rates and visual accessibility among and between group members and leaders. Seating design should provide…