Shaping the Future

Shaping the Future

Author: Melvin D. George

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 1998-03

Total Pages: 92

ISBN-13: 078814216X

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An intensive review of the state of undergraduate education in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology in America. This review considered the needs of all undergraduates attending all types of U.S. two and four year colleges and universities, addressing issues of preparation of K-12 teachers in these fields, the needs of persons going into the technical work force, the preparation of majors in these areas, and the issue of science literacy for all. Chapters: a look back: recent history of educational reform; the situation today: findings of the review; and recommendations.


Using the Engineering Literature

Using the Engineering Literature

Author: Bonnie A. Osif

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2016-04-19

Total Pages: 548

ISBN-13: 1439850038

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With the encroachment of the Internet into nearly all aspects of work and life, it seems as though information is everywhere. However, there is information and then there is correct, appropriate, and timely information. While we might love being able to turn to Wikipedia for encyclopedia-like information or search Google for the thousands of links


Developing a Digital National Library for Undergraduate Science, Mathematics, Engineering and Technology Education

Developing a Digital National Library for Undergraduate Science, Mathematics, Engineering and Technology Education

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 1998-01-29

Total Pages: 140

ISBN-13: 9780309059770

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In 1996, the National Science Foundation (NSF) released a report about ways to improve undergraduate science, mathematics, engineering, and technology (SME&T) education. One recommendation called for establishing a digital library, similar to those that are being constructed for many research communities, that would make available electronically a wide variety of materials for improving teaching and learning of SME&T. The NSF asked the National Research Council to examine the feasibility of and issues associated with establishing such a digital national library. In response, an NRC steering committee commissioned a series of papers and convened a workshop to consider these issues. This resulting book delineates the issues that should be considered and provides recommendations to resolve them prior to committing funds.


Transforming Undergraduate Education in Science, Mathematics, Engineering, and Technology

Transforming Undergraduate Education in Science, Mathematics, Engineering, and Technology

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 1999-04-25

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 0309062942

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Today's undergraduate studentsâ€"future leaders, policymakers, teachers, and citizens, as well as scientists and engineersâ€"will need to make important decisions based on their understanding of scientific and technological concepts. However, many undergraduates in the United States do not study science, mathematics, engineering, or technology (SME&T) for more than one year, if at all. Additionally, many of the SME&T courses that students take are focused on one discipline and often do not give students an understanding about how disciplines are interconnected or relevant to students' lives and society. To address these issues, the National Research Council convened a series of symposia and forums of representatives from SME&T educational and industrial communities. Those discussions contributed to this book, which provides six vision statements and recommendations for how to improve SME&T education for all undergraduates. The book addresses pre-college preparation for students in SME&T and the joint roles and responsibilities of faculty and administrators in arts and sciences and in schools of education to better educate teachers of K-12 mathematics, science, and technology. It suggests how colleges can improve and evaluate lower-division undergraduate courses for all students, strengthen institutional infrastructures to encourage quality teaching, and better prepare graduate students who will become future SME&T faculty.