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Keyworth, George A. – American Education, 1982
The author discusses the shortage of qualified engineers and the importance to the United States of high-quality engineering faculty, high-quality engineering graduates, and strong math and science departments in high schools. The author argues that it is up to the private sector to encourage these trends. (CT)
Descriptors: Engineering, Engineering Education, Government Role, Labor Supply
Sheridan, Patrick J. – Engineering Education, 1980
In spite of their continually increasing numbers, engineering graduates have been having no trouble finding employment. Presented are analyses of engineering degrees awarded and future sources of employment for engineering graduates. (RE)
Descriptors: Career Opportunities, College Preparation, Engineering, Engineering Education
Hoy, John C., Ed.; Bernstein, Melvin H., Ed. – 1982
A collection of analyses and projections is presented that explores the challenges posed by a rapidly evolving economy and the critical issue of manpower policy facing New England and the nation. New England was able to move from traditional industry to high technology because its colleges and universities supplied basic research and trained…
Descriptors: College Graduates, Declining Enrollment, Economic Development, Economic Factors
