One hundred seventy-eight papers are abstracted which were submitted to the Paper Distribution Center by speakers at the annual conference of the American Society for Engineering Education. The abstracts are arranged under headings which correspond to sponsers listed in the program. (Author/SA)

Several general aspects are discussed. These include the role of mathematics in scientific and technical progress, some deficiencies in training, the role of mathematics in engineering faculties, and methods of improving mathematical training. (MP)

Presented is a look at the collective bargaining unit of the University of Rhode Island faculty. Salary increases are assured, faculty and administration are polarized, and tenure and promotion seem unaffected. Support from engineers remains divided. (Author/BB)

A brief history is presented of the American Society for Engineering Education's Creative Engineering Design Displays along with some commentary from a student designer and a judge. (BB)

The Stevens Technical Enrichment Program (STEP) is described. STEP offers a pre-engineering component, an undergraduate program, and special projects. (BB)

Problems concerning the lecture method are deliniated and suggestions are made to increase learning efficiency. (BB)

Presented is a report on the cost-effectiveness of an engineering economy course which is being taught by the personalized system of instruction method at the Montana State University. (BB)

Some approaches at the University of Notre Dame are discussed for accommodating career changes between engineering fields and from mathematics and science to engineering careers. (Author/BB)

To improve mathematics skills of freshmen, the College of Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign has instituted a mathematics placement test and a summer algebra and trigonometry review program. (BB)

Discusses the movement of the numerous engineering societies toward program cooperation through The National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE), Engineers Joint Council (EJC), Engineers' Council for Professional Development (ECPD), and Association for Cooperation in Engineering (ACE). Briefly describes the history, development, and goals of…

Discusses problems of teaching by PSI (Personalized System of Instruction), including costs, student procrastination, excessive grading, and demands on faculty time. (MLH)

Benefits of using the metric system, especially for showing dimensionally related concepts and constraints, are discussed. (DT)

Early computers, hardware, and software are described. Recent developments in hardware, computer science education, and curriculum are discussed. (DT)

Describes the application of underwater acoustical technology by fishing industries. (SL)

Investigates the nature of small group interactions among grade 4-5 students and between the students and their teachers. Provides evidence for the interactive flexibility of students; the construction of culture, power, and norms in each interaction; and the distributed nature of students' artifacts which exceeds social construction. Contains 47…