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Also, different engineering studies and data bases use different definitions in arriving at conclusions. It also became clear that new developments in engineering had 1
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5. Analyzing Data Bases The panel undertook a thorough analysis of existing and relevant data bases in an effort to determine the size of the engineering community and to provide a source of data for trend analysis.
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Thus, the panel recommends that the National Academy of Engineering and the National Science Foundation, in cooperation with the Engineering Manpower Commission and the professional engineering societies, develop continuing programs to heighten public, government, and industrial awareness of the importance of engineering to
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Furthermore, these organizations should develop the necessary data and analytical tools to permit continuing analysis of the engineering profession in order to provide information on which educational institutions, engineering societies, government agencies, and industries may base decisions and actions. Definitions: Engineers, Engineering, and the Engineering Community There is wide variability across the engineering community regarding the meaning of the terms engineer and engineering.
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Among the external forces affecting flows into the engineering community, the size and quality of the high school graduating pool have had a significant influence. The panel also found that there is considerable supply elasticity for the engineering community.
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Diagramming and Modeling The panel found it difficult if not impossible to understand the flows and relationships within the engineering community without a comprehensive schematic portrayal of that community. Since no such comprehensive schematic portrayal existed, however, the panel developed a comprehensive flow diagram of its own, which proved adequate to display this complexity.
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{The most extensive data bases have been developed by the National Science Foundation, National Research Council, American Association of Engineering Societies, Engineering Manpower Commission, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and National Center for Education Statistics. J The diverse structure and purposes of the existing data bases make it extremely difficult to integrate or compare data.
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Existing data collection efforts should be modified to provide, as a minimum, information on all segments of the engineering community as depicted in the pow diagram in this report. (Chapter 5 provides more specific recommendations.J Efforts also should be undertaken to ensure the accuracyandreliability of existing data bases and current methods of data collection and analysis.
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