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Universities Struggle to Keep Quality Grads in the Pipeline.

Authors :
Rubin, Debra
Angelo, William
Source :
ENR: Engineering News-Record. 10/30/2000, Vol. 245 Issue 17, p92. 2p. 2 Color Photographs, 1 Graph.
Publication Year :
2000

Abstract

Discusses the steps taken by the construction industry and engineering universities in the United States to address the shortage of engineers. Dearth of women and minorities in the industry; Percentage of non-Asian minority engineering freshmen that switch majors or drop out; Promotion of diversity in the engineering profession; Improvement in teaching skills; Internship programs.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08919526
Volume :
245
Issue :
17
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
ENR: Engineering News-Record
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
3785321