Results of a survey of educational services provided by 145 public radio stations throughout the United States (78.4% response rate) are presented in this report. Following a description of the background of the survey and a summary of the findings, detailed findings are reported in tabular and narrative form for 26 items pertaining to such areas…

For public relations professionals and would-be sponsors of films, this book provides guidelines for understanding the film medium and its potential as a persuasive force in industry, government, organizations, and religious orders. For filmmakers, it brings together practical information needed to survive in the sponsored-film industry and to…

Rapid expansion of numerical control (NC) machining in industry has created the need for inclusion of NC basic concepts in the industrial education curriculum. The author describes an NC unit in an industrial technology class and the program sheet and NC worksheet that he developed for machining a product. (MF)

Presents a literature review of wastes from the fermentation industry, covering publications of 1976-77. This review focuses on: (1) alcoholic beverage production; (2) pharmaceuticals and biochemicals production; and (3) biomass production. A list of 62 references is also presented. (HM)

Presents a literature review of wastes from pulp and paper industry, covering publications of 1976-77. This review focuses on: (1) receiving water, toxicity, and effluent characterization; (2) pulping liquor disposal and recovery; and (3) physicochemical and biological treatment. A list of 238 references is also presented. (HM)

Presents a literature review of wastes from steel industry, covering publications of 1976-77. This review covers: (1) coke production; (2) iron and steel production; (3) rolling operations; and (4) surface treatment. A list of 133 references is also presented. (NM)

Presents a literature review of solid wastes and water quality, covering publications of 1976-77. This review covers areas such as: (1) environmental impacts and health aspects for waste disposal, and (2) processed and hazardous wastes. A list of 80 references is also presented. (HM)

Presents a literature review of radioactive waste disposal, covering publications of 1976-77. Some of the studies included are: (1) high-level and long-lived wastes, and (2) release and burial of low-level wastes. A list of 42 references is also presented. (HM)

Presents a literature review of wastes from the dairy industry covering publications of 1976-77. This review covers: (1) government regulations; (2) ion-plant control of dairy effluents; (3) dairy effluent treatment methods; and (4) research on dairy effluents. A list of 26 references is also presented. (HM)

Describes the involvement of El Paso Community College (Texas) with the maquila industry: automobile parts manufactured in the United States are being assembled in Mexico by Mexican workers. Presents an overview of the involvement from an historical perspective. (JOW)

This report summarizes employment information and college enrollment for AISD's 1996-1997 senior high school students.

If industrial educators are to provide the training and technical assistance required to cope with the needs created by the energy dilemma, they must modify existing curricula to incorporate current energy technology. (JOW)

Noting the lack of time in the 2-year program and the impatience of most student technicians, the author suggests that physics should be taught inductively. Laboratory experiments with understanding of the underlying physics principles are suggested as the appropriate center of activity. Examples are given of this emphasis on experimentation as…

The Malaysian government has committed itself to become a manufacturing leader by 2020. To that end, they have developed educational strategies and prepared a cadre of instructors educated in a process that stresses integration of theory and application. (JOW)

A case study of Modern Apprenticeships in manufacturing companies partnered by two British further education colleges identified similarities and differences to traditional apprenticeships and changes in the role of colleges. (SK)