News in Engineering 711 Spring 1999 Contents Click on the above picture for more information and a larger view. News in Engineerin g is published by The Ohio State University College of Engineering, its Austin E. Knowlton School of Architecture, and the Engineering Experiment Station for alumni and supporters. Permission is granted to excerpt, copy, or use any portion of the material in this magazine.
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We appreciate your comments and suggestions. The fund will help the College of Engineering to implement a pilot program for a new freshmen curriculum offering hands-on projects to complement core courses. A key part of this effort is the first major revision of the core curriculum in all engineering programs in many years. Getting their hands dirty Introduction to Engineering, a pilot sequence of two courses for freshmen, features a hands-on approach to engineering education. Their efforts help the U.S. polymer industry remain top dog in a fiercely competitive global market, enhance child safety and promote recycling.