Describes an experimental engineering education program being conducted at the University of North Dakota which integrates freshmen students into upper class activities. Emphasis is on real engineering problems considered to be important. (SL)

Describes a senior level aerospace engineering course converted to the Personalized System of Instruction (PSI) to counter problems presented by declining enrollment. (SL)

Reports the results of a survey of prominent and successful engineers regarding the importance of courses on technical writing. Results indicate that 24 percent of an engineer's time is spent writing and 31 percent of his time is spent reading technical writing. (SL)

Describes an approach to teaching engineering design that involves analyzing, designing, building, and testing a simple structure. Explains the procedures for the various activities and discusses how the design concept can be incorporated into other courses. (ML)

Provides: (1) graduate and undergraduate enrollment data for 1984, including enrollment by curriculum and by institution; (2) a 10-year summary (fall 1975 to fall 1984); and (3) women and selected minorities in undergraduate engineering (1983-84). These and other enrollment data as well as enrollment trends are discussed. (JN)

Describes recruitment efforts aimed at attracting women students to the engineering technology program at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. Discusses five activities undertaken: (1) secondary school visits; (2) counselor's workshops; (3) women's day programs; (4) literature packets; and (5) follow-up surveys. Women's enrollment is 16…

Presents the American Chemical Society (ACS) Committee on Professional Training's 1985 report on bachelor, master, and doctoral graduates of ACS-approved schools. This information is provided in an alphabetical list by institution (with separate columns devoted to chemistry and to chemical engineering). (JN)

A boom in industrial robotics has led numerous vocational institutions to launch extensive training programs in this specialty. ITT Educational Services offers two curriculum programs to train future manufacturing engineers. The firm's national director describes this model curriculum for meeting the needs of today's workforce. (JN)

Engineering and technical colleges (N=221) responded to a questionnaire concerning various aspects of their institution (such as faculty, enrollment, research expenditures, budget, and degrees awarded). Results are provided alphabetically by institution. (JN)

Presents algorithms for the simulation and motion display of the three basic kinematic devices: (1) four bar linkages; (2) the slider crank; and (3) the inverted slider crank mechanisms. The algorithms were implemented on a Commodore-VIC 20 microcomputer system with 6500 bytes of available memory. (Author/JN)

Outlines opportunities for beginning engineers seeking employment in research and development (R&D). R&D spending growth, underlying factors, job categories, and divisions within an industrial firm are discussed. Above average grades and additional mathematics courses are primary requirements for an R&D position, which may later lead to…

Despite slack in some computer companies, overall demand for new electrical and electronic graduates continues to be strong. Employment potential also exists in such areas as government, manufacturing, utilities, and defense (especially aerospace industries). (DH)

Describes a graduate "residence" program at Clemson University which is sponsored by the university and local industries. Advantages for graduate students (including increased levels of financial support and opportunities to gain significant industrial research experience), faculty, and sponsoring companies are outlined. Examples of these topics…

A graduate program at Colorado State University which focuses on integrated circuit processing is described. The program utilizes courses from several departments while allowing students to apply chemical engineering techniques to an integrated circuit fabrication research topic. Information on employment of chemical engineers by electronics…

Describes a graduate level course on the philosophy and techniques of teaching chemical engineering. Course topics include lecturing methods, test construction and grading, homework assignments, laboratory instructional methods, and methods of individual tutoring. All topics were approached using a variety of instructional strategies. (JN)