Over the past half-century, engineering education in the United States has undergone a profound transformation, from a strong focus on engineering practice and design before World War II to the current emphasis on scientific fundamentals and mathematical analysis. This change was driven by the Cold War and the accompanying major federal investment…

This proceedings presents the papers from a workshop on engineering writing and professional communications. The purpose of the workshop was to share resources and ideas for improving the teaching of professional communications within engineering colleges. The papers are: (1) "Engineering the Written Word" (keynote address) (Craig A.…

This paper represents the results of research that involved volunteer high school students. Apprenticeship is a program in science and engineering that places students in science laboratories to provide them opportunities to improve their perspective on scientific principles and scientific inquiry. The study examined the effects of an eight-week…

In presenting a model of four-year technical-vocational education, the author proposes that the extension of technical-vocational education in the community college could result in the better utilization of existing facilities while preparing a greater number of technicians to meet manpower needs. (Author/AG)

Considered programs for engineering technology that provide professionals familiar with sophisticated machines, instruments, computers, industrial processes, and transportation and communication systems with a bachelor's degree program. These programs also provided community college students with two year technician training an opportunity to…

Although there are occasional transient shortages, the labor markets for engineers of varying abilities and education have gravitated to long-run equilibrium configurations. (Author)

A program leading to a bachelor of science degree is discussed which combines a required core of engineering studies with application studies in one of four fields: industrial design, business, communication, or social sciences. (DF)

Describes the 1973 employment situation for chemists and chemical engineers. Indicates that chemistry in all its various facets continues to be a promising and rewarding field although there are no longer any easy pickings. (CC)

Describes a course planned to integrate aspects of nine different disciplines in an attempt to solve a common problem. Senior and graduate students with different backgrounds participated in the course with favorable results. Suggestions are listed for those who propose to teach a similar course. (PS)

For a long time, engineers have concentrated on producing technological goods with a view toward profit and service. Recent emergence of environmental and social problems strongly suggest that this emphasis should be modified. Now engineers should participate in determining policies and patterns of technological development. (PS)

The notion that research is a natural complement to teaching is explored in conjunction with the generally accepted idea that colleges and universities have a legitimate responsibility for expanding the frontiers of knowledge as well as teaching. (DF)

Exploration of some aspects of teaching and research to contrast what exists with what should exist. Suggests some means of getting engineering in order by focusing on the whole field rather than just research. (DF)

A course is presented with emphasis on physical chemistry, problem solving, and instrumental methods of analysis, with an attempt to relate chemical principles with engineering concepts. (DF)