Engineering Education and Practice in the United States Foundations of Our Techno-Economic Future (1985) / Chapter Skim
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1. Introduction
1. Introduction
Pages 21-24
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The greatest emphasis has been on problems in engineering education.~ Faculty shortages, overcrowded classrooms, inadequate laboratory and teaching equipment, aging facilities, low graduate enroll ~ One of the first tasks of the present study was to conduct a survey of recent publications on this subject and to compile a report of concerns and responses regarding engineering education. That report to the committee summarized the problems identified and solutions recommended by 66 separate reports, articles, and other documents.
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The rapid emergence of such new fields as semiconductor electronics and new engineering disciplines as bioengineering produces considerable stress on the system. Finally, the changing nature of engineering work has created confusion about what an engineer does and about the distinctions between engineers and other technical workers.
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A subcommittee on engineering educational systems conducted a broad study of contemporary undergraduate and graduate engineering education, engineering technology education, and continuing education for engineers. A panel on engineering employment characteristics attempted to identify current patterns and trends in demographics and practice within the engineering community and to assess the capabilities of the engineering work force relative to present and future national needs.
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Chapter 3 looks at the nature of the work, the organizational and occupational structure of the profession, and its support network. Chapter 4 assesses the strengths and weaknesses of contemporary engineering education.
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