An ethnographic study of medical lab, engineering, and computer technicians found that, despite the common influence of technology, there were differences depending on context in technicians' interactions with clients, place in the professional hierarchy, and occupational identity. (Contains 22 references.) (SK)

Discusses the impact of information communication technology (ICT) on the provision of tertiary education and cites the course as an example of how it can be used at the subject level. Emphasizes that ICT is a powerful tool for teaching and learning and employs ICT in a number of different ways in the course. (Author/YDS)

Explains distance education approach applied to the 'Engineering Design Problem Formulation' course simultaneously at the Delft University of Technology (the Netherlands) and at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU, Pittsburgh, USA). Uses video taped lessons, video conferencing, electronic mails and web-accessible document management system LIRE in the…

Describes the relationship between engineering and technological literacy, criteria used by the Accrediting Board for Engineering and Technology, and the role of professional engineering societies in promoting technological literacy. (SK)

Offers ways of applying science and technology studies to the teaching of engineering ethics. Suggests modifications of both detailed case studies on engineering disasters and hypothetical, ethical dilemmas employed in engineering ethics classes. (Author/CCM)

Suggests that it takes more than a good undergraduate education to get the most out of graduate school. Provides advice and recommendations to science and engineering graduate students. (Author/CCM)

Examines the effects of gender on career commitment, success, satisfaction, and involvement in engineering, and the effects of personality and work environment on these variables. Uses statistical and descriptive methods to determine the relationship among these variables. (Contains 34 references.) (Author/YDS)

Summarizes the report given to the Committee on the Undergraduate Program in Mathematics of the Mathematical Association of America (MAA) who is developing new guidelines for instruction in mathematics with a chemical engineering group at Clemson University in order to list specific knowledge and skills in mathematics needed by engineering…

Describes an innovative approach to induction in an engineering school. Uses a constructivist approach to involve students, working in small groups with a staff facilitator, in the investigation of a technical issue. (Author/MM)

Presents a collection of regional papers that give an overview of the present state of ethics teaching in engineering curricula. Provides historical information concerning the motivation for and the development of engineering ethics, points to important topics and trends that arise from the papers, and identifies the main challenges for the…

"Teaching in the Factory" involved teams of engineering students in working on projects in a real factory at various stages of their education. Technical knowledge, team skills, and real-world experience were enhanced. Finding appropriate projects and enlisting industry cooperation were challenges for the faculty. (SK)

This paper develops a dynamic supply and demand model of occupational choice and applies it to the engineering profession. The model is largely successful in understanding data in the U.S. engineering labor market. The engineering market responds strongly to economic forces. The demand for engineers responds to the price of engineering services…

Ever since the first mariners sailed off the east coast of Scotland the Bell Rock has claimed many vessels and countless lives. Also known as the Inch Cape Rocks they lie 18 km off the coast at Arbroath. Located near the mouth of the Firth of Forth and its important shipping ports these dangerous rocks cover an area some 440 m long and 90 m wide.…

Inventors design new products because there is a strong need for them. Understanding this and discussing it in the classroom will show students how technology, math and science are used to improve everyone's standard of living and strengthen the economy. There are numerous connections to history, social studies and literacy--making the study of…

This paper combines the quality management principles of Deming with the educational theories of Feuerstein and Bloom in the design of a system of engineering education in which every student, on graduation, will display mastery of the subjects in the curriculum.