With the growing importance of the logistics industry and the increasing demand for logistics professionals with a bachelor's degree qualification, the government and industry in China have long been looking for ways to attract more logistics sub-degree students to pursue higher education. This article aims to provide insights into the factors…

Despite slack in some computer companies, overall demand for new electrical and electronic graduates continues to be strong. Employment potential also exists in such areas as government, manufacturing, utilities, and defense (especially aerospace industries). (DH)

Because of low salaries and noncompetitive fringe benefits, federal laboratories are having difficulty attracting, retaining and motivating high-caliber scientists and engineers. Outlines several measures to correct these problems and reduce the general rigidity and inertia of the federal personnel system and recommends quick action by Congress to…

Salary figures for inexperienced and experienced chemists and chemical engineers for the past decade are shown. Industry and college/university salaries are compared. (CP)

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)

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…

The rationale behind postdoctoral work for PhD chemists is discussed. Speculations concerning the decline in postdoctoral appointments since 1976 are advanced. (CP)

As the debate over nuclear safety continues, the job market remains healthy for nuclear engineers. The average salary offered to new nuclear engineers with bachelor's degrees is $27,400. Salary averages and increases compare favorably with other engineering disciplines. Various job sources in the field are noted. (JN)

Presents employment patterns, personal background, and starting salary data from 757 graduates of 35 schools in this seventh annual study of employment trends for the graduates of media programs. Increased graduate placement in business and industry is a continuing trend. (CMV)

Presents 29 different job descriptions written by individuals employed in aquatic-related careers. Salary range, educational requirements, job responsibilities, typical day, and recommendations for students wishing to enter the field are provided with each entry. A national resource directory for marine careers, and additional information is also…

The 1984 Compensation and Benefits Survey of College and University Chief Executive Officers is discussed. The survey provides information on presidential compensation, benefits, and employment practices at public, independent, religious, and medical institutions. (MLW)

Presents salary data and findings from the 1983 annual survey of the economic status of American Chemical Society members. Indicates that unemployment is down, median salaries are 5 percent higher than last year for Ph.D chemists (3 percent for non-Ph.Ds), and that raises are moderate compared to previous years. (JN)

Results of 1983 National Society of Professional Engineers salary survey are reported and discussed. In addition, income is reported (in bar graph format) by employer industry/service, major branch of engineering, supervisory/managerial responsibility, level of professional responsibility, regional status, length of experience, metropolitan area,…

Reports a survey of 53 industrial teacher education department chairmen (members of the Mississippi Valley Industrial Teacher Education Conference) comparing industrial teacher education and industrial technology programs: enrollment, graduates, and salaries of graduates. (JT)

Trends in the monetary and non-monetary compensation of academic personnel were compared to data on compensation in government, business, and industry, and the non-academic not-for-profit sector. Findings from 1981-82 were compared to Howard R. Bowen's findings for 1976-77. (MLW)