Although a stable economy, abundant natural resources, free competition of ideas, and cooperation between government/universities/industries have been responsible for American preeminence in science/technology, it is threatened by high inflation, obsession with short-term results, declining respect for quality/value of products, and a…

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…

Discusses an industrial advisory committee as a means for continuing frequent and relevant interaction between engineering technology faculty and the industrial community. Organizational details are described. (CS)

The threat of instrument obsolescence and tight federal budgets have conspired to threaten the existence of research analytical laboratories. Despite these and other handicaps most existing laboratories expect to keep operating in support of basic research, though there may be serious penalties in the future unless funds are forthcoming. (Author)

Briefly reviews the early history of industrial microbiology and discusses industrial fermentation practices and the role of recombinant DNA in the fermentation industry. (SK)

Describes aims, objectives content, and instructional strategies of a course in systems modelling and control at Imperial College, England. Major problem areas include multivariable control system design, estimation and filtering, and the design and use of adaptive "self-tuning" regulators. (Author/JN)

Describes the British Gypsum, a school-industry science project, designed to link the school with local industry. Teaching strategy, some experiments, and evaluation of the project are also included. (HM)

Describes a conference sponsored by the American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG) to provide an opportunity for representatives from industry and academe to discuss the training and employment of geoscientists. (Author/SA)

Contrasted are industrial research and university research. Highlights include a description of the role of research in industry, as in new product development; an examination of positive and negative effects of research on engineering faculty selection and advancement; and a discussion of industry's expectations of new graduates as able…

This article, intended for secondary school chemistry students, discusses the corrosion of metals. The discussion includes: (1) thermodynamic aspects of corrosion; (2) electrochemical aspects of corrosion; and (3) inhibition of corrosion processes. (HM)

The idea that the national effort to reshape and revitalize the educational infrastructure depends on the commitment and collaboration of industry, schools, universities, government at all levels, and the public is discussed. Key issues include faculty, the curricula, and instructional technology. (KR)

Presents an exercise in which students are assigned a current study then write three two-page critiques of the article. Peer review using double blind, single blind, or open review systems is employed followed by class discussion. (DDR)

In this paper, we present the development and implementation over the period of more than 15 years of learning materials focusing on industrial chemistry as the main theme. The work was conducted in the Department of Science Teaching at the Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel. The project's general goal was to teach chemistry concepts in the…

Magnetic Information Technology (MINT), which involves use of magnetic techniques and materials to store information, is a critical growth industry in the United States. However, experts from both industry and academe forecast the inability of the United States to meet demand in this area. According to these experts, growth of magnetic information…

Describes an experience in which each member of an A-level chemistry class spent one week in an industrial setting. Includes comments by students and representatives of the companies. (CP)