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Both sides of the engineering equation—education and utilization—are studied in this unique volume. A brief discussion of the development of engineering in the United States is followed by an examination of the status of engineering today. A specially developed flow diagram, which defines all aspects of the current engineering community, demonstrates how the profession adapts and responds to change. The book then takes a critical look at the strengths and weaknesses of current engineering and evaluates major trends in the composition of the engineering work force. The final section offers a preview of engineering and its environment in the year 2000. Companion volumes in the Engineering Education and Practice in the United States series listed below discuss specific issues in engineering education.

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National Research Council. 1985. Engineering Education and Practice in the United States: Foundations of Our Techno-Economic Future. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. https://doi.org/10.17226/582.

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150 pages |  6 x 9 |  Paperback
ISBN: 978-0-309-07880-1
DOI: https://doi.org/10.17226/582
Chapters skim
Front Matter i-x
Executive Summary 1-18
Background 19-20
1. Introduction 21-24
2. The Role of Engineering in America 25-28
Where Does Engineering Stand in America Today? 29-30
3. Defining the Engineering Community 31-50
4. Current Status of Engineering Education 51-85
5. Utilization of Engineering Resources 86-108
A Look at the Future 109-110
6. Engineering's Future: Requirements for a Changing Environment 111-124
Appendix A: Subcommittee and Panel Membership and Consultants 125-129
Appendix B: Inputs to the Committee Report 130-132
Index 133-140

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