Strengthening U. S. Engineering Through International Cooperation: Some Recommendations for Action

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Committee on International Cooperation in Engineering, Office of International Affairs, National Research Council

Committee on International Cooperation in Engineering, Corporate Author.

Contributor:

National Research Council Staff, Content Provider.

Office of International Affairs Staff, Content Provider.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Engineering.

Globalization.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (81 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

[Place of publication not identified] National Academies Press 1987

Language Note:

English

Summary:

This report, authored by the Committee on International Cooperation in Engineering and published by the National Academy of Sciences, explores strategies to strengthen U.S. engineering capabilities through international collaboration. It emphasizes the importance of global cooperation in addressing engineering and technological challenges to enhance innovation, maintain competitiveness, and contribute to solving global issues such as space exploration, health, and environmental preservation. The report provides recommendations for fostering international partnerships among government, academia, and industry, including expanded fellowship programs, enhanced information sharing, and active participation in international engineering standards. It is targeted at policymakers, educators, engineers, and organizations invested in advancing U.S. engineering by leveraging global expertise. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Front Matter

Summary of Major Findings and Recommendations

1 The Changing World of Engineering Practice

2 International Cooperation in Engineering Research

3 Education for Technological Competitiveness in a World Society

4 Gathering, Disseminating, and Assimilating Technical Information from Abroad

5 International Organizations and Standards

Notes

Appendix A Federal Activities for International Technical Information Flow

Appendix B International Multipurpose Nongovernmental Engineering and Science Organizations

Appendix C Present System of U.S. Participation In International Standards Development

Appendix D

Appendix E Biographical Information on Committee Members Generated by AI.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

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ISBN:

0-309-58988-6

1-280-26076-9

9786610260768

OCLC:

1328729596