Power factor of power educators. [Undergraduate and graduate programs]

Conference · Mon Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1979 · Proc. Am. Power Conf.; (United States)

OSTI ID:5350790

Barthold, L O

Undergraduate engineering schools are doing an excellent job in offering technical material and preparing students for careers in industry or graduate schools. At the undergraduate level, the burden of adequately covering a widening range of engineering fundamentals precludes offering industry-oriented undergraduate courses. The lack of communication skills is a serious handicap to many graduates. Furthermore, the ability to identify problems and structure approaches to their solutions needs more attention in undergraduate education. The quality of graduate programs in power is closely linked to the accuracy and realism with which graduate faculty perceive the industry and its problems as well as their skill in teaching. It is important for graduate faculty to maintain close working ties with industry. Part-time assignments with utilities, manufacturers, or consultants are the best way to do so. Doing so through research grants can also help but can likewise be counterproductive if faculty are not discriminating in the subject matter pursued.

• Research Organization: Power Technologies, Inc., Schenectady, NY
• OSTI ID: 5350790
• Report Number(s): CONF-790443-
• Conference Information: Journal Name: Proc. Am. Power Conf.; (United States) Journal Volume: 41
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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