A window into early 20th-century engineering education and the push for practical, connected training. This volume gathers the Sixteenth Annual Meeting proceedings of the Society for the Promotion of Engineering Education, highlighting debates on the role of liberal studies, the balance between theory and hands-on training, and the future of engineering curricula amid rapid industrial change. It also includes committee reports, officer lists, and memorial notices from the era, offering a snapshot of professional priorities and scholarly discourse.
- Essays on scholasticism in engineering education and the demand for more practical, industry-aligned study
- Discussions of liberal studies, history, economics, and citizenship as part of undergraduate engineering programs
- Reports from committees, notes on industrial education, and memorials that mark the field’s history
- Biographical and necrology notes, reflecting the community of educators and engineers
Ideal for readers of engineering education history, researchers studying professional societies, and anyone tracing early ideas about how engineers are trained.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book is a collection of articles that provides insight into the professional development of engineering educators and their understanding of the social and ethical issues surrounding their field. It is a historical account of the development of engineering education in the United States from the mid-nineteenth century to the present day. The essays go beyond the technological aspects of engineering education, delving into the personal and social and experiences of educators who helped shape the profession. The author presents a compelling narrative that explores how engineering educators have grappled with ethical issues, diversity, technological advancements, and the ever-changing pedagogical landscape. The book offers valuable historical context for the challenges and opportunities facing engineering educators today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331098188_0
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