Developed and tested an Institutionalization Process Model which posits that regulative, normative, and cognitive institutionalization processes affect the diffusion of curricular and pedagogical reforms beyond faculty members directly involved in the effort. Data from seven engineering schools indicated varying importance of regulative,…

Describes the development of a graduate-level research methods course to develop necessary skills such as project management and communication among graduate students. Uses a team-based, active/collaborative teaching approach. (Author/YDS)

Points out that chemical hazards are the major cause of accidents in chemical industry and describes a safety teaching approach using a simulation. Explains a problem statement on exothermic liquid-phase reactions. (YDS)

Explains the principles of assessment, lists goals and criteria for problem solving, and provides forms of evidence to evaluate students' understanding of the subject knowledge and ability of problem solving. (Contains 43 references.) (Author/YDS)

Carries on from an article about the context for assessment of problem solving skills. Describes other forms of evidence in problem solving skill besides the options given in the previous article. Lists eight forms of evidence related more directly to the problem solving process. Analyzes the relationship among some of these suggested forms of…

Describes differences in modes of thinking between natural sciences and engineering practitioners and presents a study investigating the differences in how engineering and chemistry faculty approach problem solving. (YDS)

Analyzes interview data from n=37 science and engineering faculty involved in university-industry relations. Explores the ways faculty define and redefine what makes industrial or corporate projects and examines the difficulties and tensions faculty face when they work with students on industrial or corporate projects. (Contains 52 references.)…

Investigates the commonalities and differences of graphics programs among nine universities in the United States by analyzing the course structure and reviewing attendance and course syllabi. (Author/YDS)

The perennial debate over whether mathematics should be taught by mathematicians or engineers looks increasingly anachronistic in the light of technological change. Suggests that it is more instructive to examine the potential of technology for changing the relationship between mathematicians and engineers, and for connecting their respective…

Discusses how outcome-based assessment is used by the accreditation organizations for universities in the United States. Suggests that adoption of similar procedures may help European engineering institutions measure programs across boundaries and foster transnational recognition. (Author/CCM)

Presents an approach aimed at enhancing learning by matching individual students' preferred cognitive styles to computer-based instructional (CBI) material. (Author/CCM)

Introduces a developing intelligent medium aimed at filling the gap by means of modern information technologies. Finds that the medium can be used for training purposes in the engineering sciences as well as for solving problems in industrial places. (Author/CCM)

Explains the importance of spatial visualization skills in engineering and women's lack of 3-D spatial skills. Introduces a special course designed to enhance 3-D spatial skills as they relate to the retention and overall success of female engineering students. (Contains 25 references.) (Author/YDS)

Evaluates the progress of a European university's international cooperation in two projects related to engineering education from the point of their original plans, development, evolution of partnership, and problems that arose and were solved. Focuses on the expertise obtained, methods of assessment, persistent links and their influence on…

Aims to understand the problems that students face in developing the design skills that they will need in their future careers during the Engineering Orientation course in freshman year. The 'visual thinking' technique in the course enhanced understanding and motivation to participate in discussions. (Author/ASK)