Contributions from and innovation in science and technology over many decades have resulted in dramatic improvements to American lives, including enhanced living standards and life expectancy, better access to information and connectivity across the globe, and increased access to and affordability of consumer goods. The analysis in this report is…

The needs, deficiencies, and possible solutions for undergraduate education of chemical engineers in Mexico were discussed in Volume XVI (Number 3) of this journal. In this paper, the authors extend their comments to the status of graduate education of chemical engineers in Mexico, focusing on the masters program. (Author/JN)

Presents a brief history of the chemical industry in Mexico and discusses various aspects of curriculum development in chemical engineering in the past. Offers guidelines for current curriculum development and describes the program (including objectives and curriculum) in chemical engineering at UAM-I (Universidad Autonoma…