Continuing Education of Engineers
Continuing Education of Engineers

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 1985-02-01

Total Pages: 103

ISBN-13: 0309035937

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This report of the Panel of Continuing Education was prepared as part of the study on engineering education and practice in the United States that was conducted under the guidance of the National Research Council's Committee on the Education and Utilization of the Engineer. The report deals with: (1) "Participation in Continuing Education--The Engineer's Perspective"; (2) "The Role of Industry"; (3) "The Role of the University"; (4) "The Role of Professional Societies"; (5) "The Role of Proprietary Schools"; and (6) "The Role of Government." A reference list and bibliography are included, along with appendices which address a pilot study for a study of policymakers' attitudes toward continuing education, a list of 1984 continuing education programs of technical societies, and a professional society survey. (TW)

Educating Scientists and Engineers for Academic and Non-Academic Career Success
Educating Scientists and Engineers for Academic and Non-Academic Career Success

Author: James Speight

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2014-12-10

Total Pages: 198

ISBN-13: 1040061559

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In an increasingly technological world, the education of scientists and engineers has become an activity of growing importance. Educating Scientists and Engineers for Academic and Non-Academic Career Success focuses on the structure of the current educational system and describes the transformations needed to ensure the adequate education of future