OCtech students get option to transfer into program at USC in Columbia Nov 18, 2009
The OCtech engineering courses to be transferred to USC include Fundamentals of CAD, Engineering Technology Applications and Programming and Digital Electronics. The courses taken at OCtech will be equivalent to the first year of USC s engineering and computer science curriculum. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
University responds to Kindle complaints Nov 16, 2009
The material already downloaded on the Kindle DX includes e-books from science and engineering courses at SU, said Pamela McLaughlin, Bird's director of communications and external relations. The library bought the Kindles to experiment with new technology. (Daily Orange, NY)
Nod Goes to Nelson Nov 11, 2009
Nelson is enrolled entirely in engineering courses while Glenn is taking two Government and Law courses in addition to History and Physics courses. Lafayette closed out its regular season with a 3-0 win over Navy to earn the team a spot in the Patriot League Tournament for the eighth straight season, matching Colgate (1992-99) for the longest streak in league history. (Goleopards.com)
CAT on computer this year Nov 6, 2009
But this year many have opted out of CAT and stuck to the OMR (optical marker reading) tests like in XLRI (XAT) and individual institute tests, because they feel there's an element of uncertainty with the CAT." CAT aspirants have become more nervous after last week's incident when the online test server for admission to engineering courses at the Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) failed and the test had to be postponed. Karthik, a 24-year-old engineering student from Visakhapatnam,... (India Times)
Steel industry needs to catch up on skills - survey Nov 3, 2009
University and technikon enrolments across all engineering courses from 1998 to 2007 totalled 321 459, of whom 41 480 graduated - a pass rate of 12. 9 percent for degrees and diplomas. (Business Report, South Africa)
Hudson engineering class gives students firsthand experience Oct 13, 2009
If the school adds three more engineering courses, including principles of engineering, digital electronics and engineering development and design, the high school can be certified and students can receive college credit for taking all four courses. Stapelfeld said the program cost the district about $10,000, but the school system received a $6,000 donation from Intel, which was used for software. (Hudson Sun, MA)
Many call, but few are chosen Sep 20, 2009
Obama will be speaking inside an automotive lab at Cogan Hall, a 1980s-vintage building on the southern edge of campus that's used by the college for its automotive, manufacturing and electrical engineering courses. 1. (Albany Times Union)
More Aussies sink teeth into dentistry Sep 9, 2009
Demand for engineering courses rose for the fourth consecutive year, this time by 10 per cent, on the back of the mining and construction sector's resilience to the global economic downturn. Interest in nursing studies also grew by six per cent but three per cent fewer people want to apply for education degrees. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
US and Britain now recognise our engineers Aug 2, 2009
Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said yesterday that with the recognition, the standards of Malaysia s engineering courses would be recognised internationally, and Malaysian engineers could now work in places such as Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea and Taiwan ... It also acknowledges that a member nation has shown long-term commitment to quality assurance in its engineering courses. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Learning Online Jul 21, 2009
Delft University of Technology - TU Delft offers engineering courses such as Water Management, Microelectronics and NanoScience. 4. (Suite101.com)
Students Build Floating Classroom Jul 15, 2009
Since the project's 2006 inception, more than 100 students have been involved through a variety of means: design studios, environmental seminars, engineering courses, competitions, fundraising efforts and construction. Phoebe Crisman, associate professor of architecture and the project's director, is living with the students this summer, along with her husband and their son. (W-USA News, DC)
Chen trying to make a name for himself Jul 2, 2009
Chen's father became an engineer in Panama, and years later, Chen followed in his father's footsteps by taking engineering courses at Georgia Tech during the baseball offseason. "My dad always wanted me to become an engineer," Chen said. (MLB.com -- Kansas City Royals)
Singapore Media Fusion Plan Launched to Propel Media Sector Forward Jun 16, 2009
SingTel is concurrently working with Ngee Ann Polytechnic to develop new broadcast engineering courses and to offer students practical experience in live broadcasting environments at the BIC to complement their course work. In addition, the students will also have access to the BIC facilities for research and development purposes. (JCN Network, Japan)
College for poor churns out IITians Jun 5, 2009
The Andhra Pradesh Social Welfare Residential Junior College trains students, mostly children of the poorest of the poor and destitutes for engineering courses. Of the 35 students this year, 19 secured top ranks in the IIT-JEE including seven students making it to one of the IITs in the country. (India Times, India)
8Study: Girls Do Understand Math, but We Don't Want Them To» Jun 5, 2009
In addition, stereotypes may drive guidance counselors and others to discourage girls from taking engineering courses. In some regions, where women role models in math-intensive careers are scarce, the girls themselves may steer clear of such a path. (Fox News)
Fewer Chi-Hi students enrolling in tech ed classes May 28, 2009
New paramedic and engineering courses are also gaining popularity. Students have numerous tracks they can take from technology education, Sauter said. (Menomonie Dunn County News, WI)
College students among those nabbed for drug abuse Mar 29, 2009
He said the nine students were pursuing diplomas in mechanical engineering courses at a nearby higher learning institute. Most Viewed. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
The current state of the macro economy of Ghana Feb 19, 2009
Lessons from the experiences of the East Asian Tigers and lately China and India, have shown that increased emphasis on higher education highlighting science and engineering courses and vocational and entrepreneurial training and skills development as well as massive investments in research and development that is oriented towards the creation of new products and product designs, marketing methods and organizational forms, can be important in bringing about the dynamism required for... (Ghana Web, Ghana)
OSU wave lab takes tsunami test to D.C. Feb 18, 2009
OSU s wave lab had a busy day Tuesday, as about 80 students in hydraulic engineering courses and 20 Sweet Home High School math students learned about construction and the devastating power of tsunamis. On Saturday, about six OSU students and faculty will set up a similar exercise in Washington, D.C., for visitors at the National Building Museum. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
Teaching mandatory cursive is a waste of time Feb 8, 2009
Perhaps first to third graders should be taking 900-level environmental engineering courses instead. Education is an iterative process. (Daily Iowan, IA)
