ONR (Office of Naval Research) Summer Scholars for the 1989 PREFACE program

Abstract

PREFACE, a two-week residential program for disadvantaged students, women and members of ethnic minority groups historically underrepresented in scientific, technological and engineering professions, will celebrate its thirteenth summer program in 1990. PREFACE is designed to facilitate a broader and deeper understanding of engineering and related professional career options, and the kinds of competencies and expectations of engineering faculty and professionals on the collegiate and practioner levels. The most unique feature of PREFACE is its linking the development of engineering professionals (theoretical) and the practice and application of engineering and scientific principles (practical). Participants have the opportunity to learn what engineering is from experts in the various fields of engineering and observe how principles of engineering are applied in industrial and research settings. This summer experience serves to clarify the kinds of knowledge and skills essential to successfully complete and engineering degree. (eg)

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Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 31, 1989
Accession Number
ADA217746

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