Examines the current situation in engineering colleges (including the critical faculty shortage) and the role that a federal science and engineering policy should play in engineering education. Categories and goals for federal support are discussed with the belief that these policies can address the priority for quality in engineering education.…

Discusses the human dimensions of Washington Internships for Students of Engineering (WISE) program learning about the relationship between engineering and public policy. Describes modes of engineering and government interaction. Presents the demographic data and current employment of students selected during the first 10 years of the program. (YP)

Addresses the recent shifts in the United States research system. Discusses the Congressional activities of the 1980s that have encouraged the restructuring of the traditional research sectors, and the breaking down of old barriers. Poses several unresolved questions regarding federal policies in research and technology development. (TW)