Discusses the results of a survey on process control education which was conducted in the United States and Canada in 1978. Process control courses and textbooks at the undergraduate and graduate level are included. (HM)

The General Motors Institute (GMI), a fully accredited college of engineering and management that is a wholly owned subsidiary of the General Motors Corporation, is considered the West Point of the auto industry. Its five-year cooperative program of work and study is described. (MLW)

Focuses on engineering education in the developing nations and assesses whether or not the existing curricula suit the specific conditions that prevail in each. (Author/SA)

Describes the source of hexamethylenediamine (HMDA). The process of the original synthesis HMDA for nylon manufacture which started with adipic acid and the estimated production cost for alternative HMDA processes are included. (HM)

Describes the activities of the National Submicron Facility which was established at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York to serve as an information resource for the nation's research community in microstructure science and engineering. (HM)

Described is the nationwide continuing education program developed for professional engineers. Fifteen universities participated to provide over 200 courses through videotapes, films, and educational television delivery systems. (CS)

The survival of the consulting engineer depends on adequate training in environmental systems and energy technologies. A mechanical/electrical building systems curriculum is proposed. (Author/BB)

This is a three-day refresher course. Its intended audience is composed of personnel active in aerospace related fields, but who may not have a degree in aerospace engineering, and aerospace engineers who want to review the fundamentals of flight and gain a historical perspective. (BB)

Presents on-the-job training as an alternative solution to prevent mid-career crises. Includes an example program, steps necessary to develop a training program, and program funding suggestions. (MA)

Describes a study in which engineering students were taught technical mathematics by either traditional lecture or self-paced, computer-assisted instruction. No overall significant difference in test scores was found, but for engineering technology majors, the treatment group scored higher. (MLH)

Discusses both positive and negative student reactions to a course in technology and society, and the problems of faculty opposition to such courses. (MLH)

Describes a paper-and-pencil activity that helps students understand DNA sequencing and expands student understanding of DNA structure, replication, and gel electrophoresis. Appropriate for advanced biology students who are familiar with the Sanger method. (DDR)

Created a model of persistence by integrating constructs derived from a number of theories relevant to women's career behavior. Results indicate that ability, self-efficacy, support-barriers, and interest congruence each added significantly to the model predicting persistence. Gender and expectancy-valence variables were not significant…

Considers the results of a study supported by the American Educational Research Association (AERA) and the National Science Foundation (NSF) that focuses on the impact of different environments on students' abilities to learn calculus. (DDR)

Describes two integrated distance learning environmental engineering degree courses offered by the environmental engineering group of the Open University in Great Britain. Discusses admission requirements for courses, advantages offered by distance learning, professional accreditation, site visits, and tutors. (AIM)