Many of the findings from ergonomics research on visual display workstations are relevant to the design of interactive learning stations. This 1993 paper briefly reviews ergonomics research on visual display workstations; specifically, (1) potential health hazards from electromagnetic radiation; (2) musculoskeletal disorders; (3)vision complaints;…

On May 14-15, in Washington, a Conference on Education for Highway Engineering and Highway Transport was held. This was attended by about 75 highway engineers, deans and supervisors of engineering in colleges, universities, and technical schools, National, State, and County highway commissioners, and men interested in highway and automotive…

A University of Idaho educator relates his successful use, in farm mechanics, of a non-degree instructor whose journeyman experience was as a farm tractor and implement mechanic. (EA)

The author discusses the need for more non-white engineers and increasing opportunities for minorities in this field. (RP)

Black students desiring to become engineers are benefited by a five-year, two-degree program started in 1969 by the Olin Corporation Charitable Trust. Percentage figures are given concerning black students receiving engineering degrees. (JP)

Discusses differe nces between "soft" and "hard" conversion to metrication; what benefits or problems might be expected; the role of engineering standards; the role of modular precoordination as an adjunct to engineering standards; and how metrication might be turned to advantage for the users of buildings. (A paper presented at Building Research…

A description of the Television Training Center at the Sender Freies Berlin, which has been providing theoritical and practical training to television staff from third world countries. (Author/HB)

Freshmen students in an engineering college should be given experience related to a variety of careers in engineering. One such course is described. Emphasis is placed on involving students in an engineering design problem. (PS)

Describes a course offered in an engineering college to make students conscious of environmental considerations. The format includes lecture, student projects and critiques or term papers. A reference list is included. (PS)

Information about the new educational programs at twelve engineering colleges in the United States is listed. A brief description of each programs is presented. (PS)

Describes an experimental design course for engineering and art students based on the concepts of creativity and innovation. Class involvement was encouraged and groups of three people worked best with mixing of engineering and non-engineering students. Students expressed interest and enthusiasm for the course. (DF)

Illinois Institute of Technology in Chicago has started an interdisciplinary degree program called Education and Experience in Engineering.'' (PG)

The problem of young faculty members who fail to realize their creative potential is discussed as a factor to remedy in encouraging the growth of faculty research to support the graduate programs and improve the intellectual ambience at their campus. (DF)