Historical Perspective on Applied Science and Engineering: A Dichotomy in Education Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ

Format:

Conference/Event

Author/Creator:

Ladesic, James G., author.

Conference Name:

Aerospace Technology Conference & Exposition (1993-09-20 : Anaheim, California, United States)

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

Warrendale, PA SAE International 1993

Summary:

The decline in capability of young aerospace engineers from U.S. schools has been suggested as a major contributor to a reduction of U.S. competitiveness. It is believed this decline stems from the typical undergraduate aerospace program currently offered in this country. The emphasis in most engineering curricula has shifted from systems design and synthesis to theoretical analysis. The growth of this emphasis, almost to the exclusion of design considerations, is perceived as an over-reaction to modern scientific successes. The influence accrediting and professional organizations have exerted on the nature of the present engineering educational system is also discussed

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Publisher Number:

932631

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