The participation of women in the physical sciences and engineering woefully lags behind that of men. One significant vehicle by which students learn to identify with various adult roles is through the literature they read. This annotated bibliography lists and describes biographies on women scientists primarily focusing on publications after…

This report presents data on the enrollment of foreign students at colleges and universities in the United States, with special emphasis on the effects of this enrollment on American graduate science and engineering (S&E) programs. Information based on census data and survey results is presented in 30 charts with accompanying text. Results…

A 13-item questionnaire was administered to 287 engineering students at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to obtain information about their grade point average, financial assistance, membership in honorary societies, living arrangements, sex, and frequency and type of cheating on homework assignments and tests. Also included were four questions…

Reports on a study, "Graduate School Adjustments to the 'New Depression' in Higher Education," published by the National Board on Graduate Education. Presents findings on shifts in enrollment from higher- to lower-rated programs, impact of federal cutbacks in support, program changes, and graduate student responsiveness to the labor market. (GS)

Discusses the opportunities that a technical education in engineering or the physical sciences offers for a financially and professionally rewarding career. Includes comments on how technical careers can make contributions to the betterment of society. (MLH)

Discusses the advantages and disadvantages of three types of computer instruction in engineering education: tutorial, design, and simulations. Includes comments on efficiency, student acceptance, and scheduling problems. (MLH)

Papers abstracted represent those submitted to the distribution center at the 83rd American Society for Engineering Education Convention. Abstracts are grouped under headings corresponding to the main topic of the paper. (Editor/CP)

Investigates the problem regarding contradictory reports concerning shortages and surpluses in the engineering industry. Appeals for more uniform reporting of demand and frank recruitment practices. (CP)

Provides data of an experiment in which the final exam scores of students who were given the opportunity to take additional quizzes outside of classtime revealed higher mean scores than those who were not offered additional testing privileges. (CP)

The present engineering education curriculum in the People's Republic of China is compared with pre-1949 curricula. In addition, student selection and instructional techniques are described. (CP)

Cites confusion existing today in industry over B.S. in Engineering and Bachelor in Technology (B.E.T.) Degrees as evidence that the inception of a Master in Technology Degree would be ill advised. (CP)

Discusses a study which projects the future output of science doctoral degrees. The figures project the following decreases in Ph.D. productions: physical sciences, minus 51 percent; engineering, minus 32 percent; and mathematics, minus 50 percent; and the following increases during the same period: social sciences, 41 percent; and life sciences,…

Presents statistics from a survey of high school students which investigated career choice patterns, most important reasons for career choice, and persons or sources most helpful in making career choices. Also reveals that engineering enrollments have been declining for several years, and that many engineering students eventually change to…

Describes the information processing system employed by Chemical Abstracts Service which utilizes computers to organize material from the data base, convert it to the appropriate type face and format, and photocompose it in a form suitable for conversion to offset printing plates. (GS)

Discusses the planning and implementation of a laboratory course in which students carried out experimental measurements, reduced data, conducted literature surveys, and presented their results in the form of original research papers. (Author/MLH)