Explores one direction of engineering education to improve and develop the quality of education. Discusses the different measures and aspects needed for development of engineering education and the extent of their application in universities in Jordan. (KHR)

Presents the findings of an interview study of first-year engineering students' approaches to studying. Focuses on the data to illustrate the construct of dissonant study orchestration as it is manifested in the everyday academic reality of these students' learning behavior. Includes references. (CMK)

Eleven photographs confirm that permitting ergonomic options of foot placement and body posture pays off in improved student attention. (MLF)

Described is the need to incorporate the concepts and applications of advanced composite materials into existing chemical engineering programs. Discussed are the justification for, and implementation of topics including transport phenomena, kinetics and reactor design, unit operations, and product and process design. (CW)

Discussed are the importance and needs of emerging applications of photonics technology. Stressed is the need for people skilled in its use. A bachelors program in photonics is described. (CW)

A study examined doctorate completion time in 11 scientific and engineering fields for 1967-86. On average, a 20 percent increase in completion time was found. Four measures of time are compared. (Author/MSE)

Investigated mathematics anxiety effects in engineering and technical college students (N=381). Found lack of any significant gender differences in regard to mathematical ability, anxiety, and performance. Recommends further research in differences in mathematics experience, self-efficacy beliefs, or interpersonal processes. (ABL)

Large increases in productivity are typically realized as organization gain experience in production. Examined is evidence from several disciplines on organizational learning curves. Reasons why organizational learning rates vary are identified. (YP)

Presents a method for assessing three major objectives in the teaching of vocational and technical courses: material assimilation, application to real practical problems, and resourcefulness of the student. Provides examples of questions developed and compares them with questions normally used. (YP)

Discussion of human engineering factors of using online catalogs offers guidelines for selection and placement of terminals and furniture. (eight references) (MES)

Conducted study of college administrators in home economics (N=115) and engineering (N=140) to gain insight into mentor relationships. All female respondents were in home economics. Significant differences were found between two fields in terms of mentoring relationships. Results suggest that home economics is one professional field where women…

A survey of coordinators of accredited cooperative education programs in engineering found that career counseling does not significantly enhance student placement. (JOW)

Provides an overview of a course, "Applied Linear Algebra," for teaching the concepts and the physical and geometric interpretations of some linear algebra topics. Describes the philosophy of the course, the computer project assignments, and student feedback. Major topics of the course are listed. (YP)

Used Brennan Social Background Questionnaire Item Checklist to compare self-reported childhood games, toys, and activities of 214 male and 51 female college freshmen entering the male-dominated engineering and technical science career fields. Results support a possible connection between childhood play activities and later career choices, and…

Discussed is the importance of continuing education in business and in society as a whole. Trends and opportunities, the importance of knowledge and new technology in modern society, and visions for the future are outlined. (Author/YP)