Engineering Education and Practice in the United States : Foundations of Our Techno-Economic Future.

Engineering Education and Practice in the United States
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 PREFACE AND ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
 Contents
 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
 BROAD ISSUES IN ENGINEERING
 IS THE ENGINEERING EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM HEALTHY?
 HOW COMPETENT ARE ENGINEERS IN THE UNITED STATES?
 WHAT IS THE EMPLOYMENT PICTURE FOR ENGINEERS IN THE UNITED STATES?
 ARE WOMEN AND MINORITIES ADEQUATELY REPRESENTED?
 WILL THE ENGINEERING COMMUNITY, BE ABLE TO MEET FUTURE DEMAND?
 CONCLUSION AND PERSPECTIVE
 RECOMMENDATIONS
 BACKGROUND
 1 Introduction
 CONTEXT OF THE STUDY
 THE COMMITTEE'S APPROACH
 REPORT STRUCTURE. 2 The Role of Engineering in AmericaROOTS OF THE PROFESSION
 MAINTAINING AMERICAN STRENGTH AND INFLUENCE
 IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE
 MAINTAINING THE PUBLIC TRUST
 References
 WHERE DOES ENGINEERING STAND IN AMERICA TODAY?
 3 Defining the Engineering Community
 THE CHANGING NATURE OF CONTEMPORARY ENGINEERING
 CHARACTERIZING ENGINEERING'S INFRASTRUCTURE
 Objectives and Accomplishments
 Definitions
 Flow Diagrams
 Data Bases
 The Engineering Personnel Model
 THE SUPPORT STRUCTURE FOR ENGINEERING
 FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS
 References. 4 Current Status of Engineering EducationCRITICAL AREAS
 Faculty
 Graduate Degrees
 Equipment Obsolescence
 The Two-Tiered System
 Student Demographics
 Variability of Demand
 SPECIAL TOPICS
 Specialization vs. Breadth
 Cooperative Education
 Continuing Education and Professional Development
 Educational Technology
 AREAS OF RAPID CHANGE
 Student Prepareduess
 Engineering Technology Programs
 Computer Science
 University-Industry Interactions
 FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS
 References
 5 Utilization of Engineering Resources
 THE ENGINEERING WORK FORCE: CHARACTERISTICS AND TRENDS. Concentration RatiosPredominant Work Activity
 Specializations
 Women in Engineering
 Minorities
 QUALITY OF THE ENGINEERING WORK FORCE
 ISSUES OF SUPPLY AND DEMAND
 Shortages and Surpluses
 Salaries
 Unemployment Rates
 Mobility
 Aging and Retirement
 THE IMPORTANCE OF ADAPTABILITY
 Adaptability of Engineers
 Adaptability of the Engineering Organization
 FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS
 References
 A LOOK AT THE FUTURE
 6 Engineering's Future: Requirements for a Changing Environment
 THE YEAR 2000: WHAT WILL THE ENGINEERING ENVIRONMENT BE LIKE?
 Likely Characteristics. Impacts and ImplicationsMEANS AND MECHANISMS FOR ADAPTING SUCCESSFULLY
 Curriculum Requirements
 Requirements for the Professional Career
 FINDINGS, CONCLUSIONS, AND RECOMMENDATIONS
 References
 APPENDIX A SUBCOMMITTEE AND PANEL MEMBERS, CONSULTANTS, AND LIAISON REPRESENTATIVES
 SUBCOMMITTEE ON EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS
 PANEL ON UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
 PANEL ON TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION
 PANEL ON CONTINUING EDUCATION
 PANEL ON GRADUATE EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
 PANEL ON INFRASTRUCTURE DIAGRAMMING AND MODELING
 PANEL ON ENGINEERING EMPLOYMENT CHARACTERISTICS.