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Mejlgaard, Niels; Ryan, Thomas Kjeldager – Research Evaluation, 2017
In the context of growing societal demand and interdependency, universities need to prioritize their "third mission" activities and balance them against core functions. Individual researchers too are faced with multiple external constituencies and various mechanisms for interaction. The degree, target, and mode of their involvement with…
Descriptors: Scientists, Engineering, Researchers, College Faculty
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Horta, Hugo; Martins, Rui – Tertiary Education and Management, 2014
This article focuses on the understudied role of research groups contributing to develop the knowledge base of developing universities in regions lagging behind in human, financial and scientific resources. We analyse the evolution of a research group that, in less than 10 years, achieved worldwide recognition in the field of microelectronics,…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Researchers, Electronics
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Alpay, E.; Verschoor, R. – European Journal of Engineering Education, 2014
Results from a survey on faculty attitudes towards the teaching and research roles are presented. Attention is given to: (i) the perceived value of teaching (and teaching achievements) relative to research, (ii) approaches for research and teaching integration, (iii) the satisfaction gained from typical work tasks, and (iv) the importance of…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, College Faculty, Teacher Attitudes, Teacher Role
Ketchum, Lloyd H., Jr.; Irvine, Robert L. – Engineering Education, 1978
Discusses the need for involvement of non-academic experts experienced in engineering in university directed task-oriented research. (SL)
Descriptors: College Science, Engineering, Engineering Education, Faculty Integration
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San, Ka-Yiu; McIntire, Larry V. – Chemical Engineering Education, 1989
Presents an introduction to the Biochemical and Biomedical Engineering program at Rice University. Describes the development of the academic and enhancement programs, including organizational structure and research project titles. (YP)
Descriptors: Biochemistry, Biomedicine, College Science, Engineering