Employment opportunities remain high for electrical/electronic (EE) engineering; although leveling-off has occurred in the personal computer area, there is expansion potential in telecommunications. Specific skills sought by EE employers and data on women in EE fields are noted. (DH)

To provide engineering faculty with professional development experiences, Penn State developed industry-sponsored internships in which faculty serve as engineers in small and medium-sized manufacturers. The process benefits both parties and identifies potential sites for student internships. (SK)

Describes industrially important yeasts, molds, bacteria, and actinomycetes. Discussed in detail are microbial products, such as primary metabolites, secondary metabolites, enzymes, and capsular polysaccharides. Traces the historical background of human cell culture, mentioning recombinant DNA research and hybridization of normal mammalian cells…

This digest of key science and engineering indicators draws primarily from the National Science Board's two-volume "Science and Engineering Indicators, 2008" report. The digest serves two purposes: (1) to draw attention to important trends and data points from across the chapters and volumes of "Science and Engineering Indicators, 2008," and (2)…

Because of the impetus on how to improve productivity in companies, the demand for graduating industrial engineers continues to be strong from a variety of sources. Starting salary offers for graduates have been averaging $26,784. Enrollments in industrial engineering programs are increasing (with 3,923 graduates in 1984). (JN)

Discusses the development of industrial collaboration in engineering education in the United Kingdom, focusing on Queen's University in Belfast (Ireland). This example was selected since northern Ireland has suffered severe industrial decline and the importance of collaboration to rebuild its industrial base is recognized both in education and…

Indicates that the healthy economy is providing multiple opportunities for graduating mechanical engineers (including more job offers and higher pay) and that greatly expanded funding of military-defense work and computer applications are contributing to this growth. Data on mechanical engineering degrees granted, salaries, and industry growth are…

After several lean years, chemical engineering (a popular discipline among women) is witnessing a higher job demand for new graduates. Companies show a trend toward specialty chemicals with resultant needs for more engineering talent. Other opportunities in the field include agriculture and food processing, environmental control, biotechnology,…

Analyzes two 1973 salary surveys by the American Chemical Society. Indicates that the salary gains of chemical professionals in 1973 are generally the strongest since the 1960's. (CC)

Chemical engineers have begun savoring the first fruits of a massive effort to gather, determine, and evaluate data of physical properties and predictive methods for large numbers of compounds and mixtures processed in the chemical industry. The use of this centralized data source is highlighted. (Author/JN)

Describes a three-week, faculty-student summer project involving the study of waste-water treatment of refinery effluents. Discusses the use of such projects to aid industry in analyzing their problems. (MLH)

Analyzes chemical engineering education in Mexico in light of the greatly expanding chemical industry and resultant rising engineering enrollments in that country. (MLH)

University-industry partnership give companies opportunities to observe prospective employees and access to research innovations at lower cost. Faculty increase their familiarity with the state of the art and gain additional funding sources. Barriers include intellectual property issues, publication of proprietary information, and conflicting…

Discusses a product development structure, including marketing, design, technology, industrial manufacturing, reasoning, and objects. Describes needs of the interface in terms of marketing, industrial design, technology, and industry. (YP)

The demand for flexible engineers presents significant challenges to engineering education. Among these is the need for engineers to be prepared to understand and deal with organizational change. Yet engineering education and research on engineers have overlooked the impact of organizational change on engineering work. After outlining the impact…