Presented two models for educating engineers in information counseling and information management. Described the main aspects of the professional roles in these fields and which qualifications are required. A postgraduate program (Germany) which qualifies for these functions is illustrated. Alternative form of education in information science,…

Team building and participatory strategies are techniques for increasing productivity in the workplace. Studies show that people often solve problems more effectively in groups, and they are more productive when they assume more responsibility for their work. (SK)

The availability of computers suggests reevaluation of (1) the need for teaching mathematical modeling and numerical analysis of structures in engineering education when most of these applications can be performed easily by computer and (2) computer use for formative evaluation of student learning. (MSE)

A new Soviet program, aimed at strengthening the national economy, comes at a time when Soviet leader Mikhail S. Gorbachev is moving to improve Russia's political standing in the world. Pending changes include: updating of university curricula and textbooks, salary increases, and new emphasis on practical experience for teachers. (MLW)

Highlights some of the many and diverse training, continuing education, and research programs General Electric conducts. Major areas discussed include entry-level programs, advanced programs, university-industry relations, professional continuing education, research and development services, and the GE Foundation. (JN)

Describes an exercise in which students calculate distances and heights from a single aerial photograph. The exercise (which does not require stereo photographic pairs) is adaptable to any aerial photograph for which the flight height, focal length, and photo center are known. (JN)

Provides an analysis of 20 years of research and graduate study experiences in engineering colleges, focusing on 17 variables including full-time, faculty, part-time faculty, master's enrollment, doctoral enrollment, master's/doctoral degrees awarded, researchers, research expenditures, and number of research projects. (JN)

The social and institutional factors affecting engineering and manufacturing trends in the two countries, and their educational implications, are analyzed. (MSE)

Describes and discusses three aspects of cooperation between industry and engineering schools in Denmark: (1) practical training of undergraduates; (2) cooperation in research and development; and (3) industry's help to the university with renewal of its equipment. Indicates that the last few years have brought important changes in these areas.…

Describes the experiences of the director of translation services at a French engineering company specializing in nuclear power plants. English-speaking translators with technical training were recruited from British and U.S. universities. Collaboration is required between the translators and the French author of the engineering documents, and…

Surveyed the sponsorship of engineering students by employers by collecting data related to: engineering departments; sponsoring and non-sponsoring employers; student competition for sponsorship; and possible course/university restrictions by employers. Employers offering sponsorships consider them to be of great value in ensuring supplies of…

The Department of Defense is increasing funding for high-risk basic research, research fellowships, multidisciplinary centers, and purchase of research equipment at universities. Disputes on publishing unclassified data remain, but the Pentagon supports broad university programs and the education of scientists and engineers to meet defense and…

Describes the growing pressures on the American system for conducting research, including new budgetary and political constraints, damage from cumulative neglect of the research infrastructure, and the changing nature/conduct of scientific research. To cope with these challenges, a national research strategy is recommended. Various aspects of the…

Background information, experimental approach, materials needed, procedures used, and typical results obtained are provided for genetic engineering experiments. The course in which these experiments are performed is also described. (JN)

Graduates and employers were surveyed on the mathematical education of engineers in Australia. This paper summarizes their views and contrasts undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The undergraduate courses tend to be more traditional and structured, while there is a need for more work emphasizing mathematical modeling for postgraduate courses.…