Discusses the possible reason for engineering students' lack of interest in the humanities, the importance of humanistic and social science courses in the engineering profession, and a proposed solution to such issues. (CC)

Discusses the importance of knowing the psychological environment of individuals in order to plan effective social change. (SB)

Discusses the importance of pre-college, developmental remedial programs for students who lack adequate skills for success in the engineering technology study. A description of remedial course work in algebra, geometry, basic English, reading skills, and physical science is included. (CC)

A young, St. Louis, Missouri, architectural firm, seeking a personal style of practice, has succeeded in creating structures that reveal client input, and which are sensitive, articulate, and at ease with complexity. Describes an elementary school, a condominium, a shopping mall, a high school, and a "community mall." Illustrated with photographs…

Describes current trends in the engineering profession as a result of the engineering-science-technology coupling. Indicates that the engineering community must once again take into account the interaction of technology and social and physical environment in order to serve satisfactorily our society in the future. (CC)

Suggests a series of courses focusing on interfaces between the arts or humanities or social sciences on one hand and science or technology on the other. Indicates that science fiction is a cultural bridge characterized by speculation of the unknown from a foundation of the known. (CC)

Discusses the need for engineers in today's educational programs and their possible contributions to the education field. (CC)

Discusses engineering as a career, emphasizing the need for large numbers of minority students--especially at the junior high and high school levels--to take advantage of the opportunity provided them by the need for engineers. (JM)

Describes recognization of student achievement as a function of technical colleges, and suggests three feasible methods: publishing the dean's list,'' citing those who graduate with honor,'' and identifying outstanding students through membership in an honor society, such as Tau Alpha Pi in engineering. (CC)

Evaluates the individually prescribed instruction of a control engineering course on the basis of student responses and achievement data. Concludes that this approach is preferable to the classroom lecture, with video tapes described as an effective and useful aid. (CC)

Discusses the characteristics of the course Introduction to Engineering'' taught at Berkeley High School each spring semester since 1967. Indicates that engineer participation in class as resource people is beneficial to the delivery of technical materials. (CC)

Discusses the conduct of a supplemental services program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with emphases upon academic help in areas identified as major problems. Indicates that the understanding gained from this operation is helpful to evolve educational programs and admissions practices. (CC)