...successful pursuit of research by engineering faculty has an enormous amount to offer in undergraduate education. The fact that very little adaptation has yet been done indicates a lack of motivation to do the job, rather than a lack of possibility. (Author/DF)

Describes role engineers will play in finding solutions to the problems technology has created in our society and environment. Suggests they will need not only better technical preparation and broader general backgrounds, but also capacity to move into positions of influence and leadership. (DF)

A new required course for freshmen including participating seniors and industrial consultants in presenting and evaluating actual creative design problems facing their industry is put together with a creative engineering design project. Student responses were positive and enthusiastic. (DF)

A new program at Clemson University is taking on the challenge of teaching engineering students communications skills. The approach involves incorporating into regular engineering courses such communications skills as making graphs/transparencies, conducting radio interviews, and composing concise letters/memos. These and other program activities…

Presented is a bench-top demonstration of heating/humidification designed to provide visual confirmation of psychrometric principles outlined in thermodynamics texts. Includes a schematic sketch of the heater/humidifier apparatus, discussion of the six steps involved during the demonstration, and a table of experimental results. (JN)

Following a review of the theory of dimensional analysis, presents a method for generating all of the possible sets of nondimensional parameters for a given problem, a digital computer program to implement the method, and a mechanical design problem to illustrate its use. (Author/JN)

Presented is a discussion of engineering technology, what it is, and how it differs from engineering. (BB)

Describes one method of organizing an engineering library to optimize the available space and allow easy location of materials. (MLH)

Discusses some impacts of the recent increase in female engineering graduates. (MLH)

Discusses the use of engineering case studies to prepare students to define and solve the open-ended problems characteristic of engineering practice. (MLH)

The aim of the Student Apprenticeship Scheme described here is to produce trained engineers primarily for positions at collieries (coal mines). This involves not only practical and theoretical training in the various disciplines but also management training to enable the engineer to control manpower and to understand the planning and organization…

Describes a sophisticated computer technique that analyzes subject matter to determine what prerequisite knowledge is needed. Presents illustrations of flow charts that can be constructed for a particular subject, showing the organization of curriculum modules. (MLH)

Describes a laboratory teaching method that utilizes open-ended investigations that are meaningful and relevant, yet do not demand excessive amounts of the student's time. (MLH)

Discusses what high school students with an interest in engineering should know before pursuing a degree in engineering. Also provides implications for high school science teachers. (ZWH)