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The Rise of Scientific Engineering in Britain

The Rise of Scientific Engineering in Britain

Some problems of Government financing of university engineering education in Britain

Click to increase image sizeClick to decrease image size Additional informationNotes on contributorsA.W.J. ChisholmA.W.J. Chisholm had spent 20 years in the engineering industry and in Government laboratories before being appointed at the age of 35 as Head of Mechanical Engineering at the newly designated Royal College of Advanced Technology at Salford, now the University of Salford. He had been head of research groups in a major company (1944—1949) and at the National Engineering Laboratory (1949—1957). In his department at Salford, he promoted sandwich‐course education in collaboration with industry and stressed particularly design and production in engineering education. He pioneered the national Teaching Company Scheme for the development of manufacturing engineering. The research group which he led won international recognition. With the assistance of colleagues, he established and became Chairman of the University's Industrial Centre which provides research and design services to industry and commerce. He has served as a member of several national bodies, including the Technology Sub‐Committee of the University Grants Committee, and was a governor of the National Council for Technological Awards which helped to reshape British technological education in the 1960s. During his four years as Chairman of the Engineering Professors’ Conference (1976—1980), this body gained national recognition and influence representing university engineering professors in their efforts to enhance the education and training of professional engineers in Britain. Professor Chisholm was attached to the Scientific Mission of the British Embassy in the U.S.A. in 1952—1954 and spent a year's sabbatical leave in 1973—1974 studying continental European engineering education.

Britain's engineers are frightened of the laster!

Britain's engineers are frightened of the laster!

Ireland, land of priests … and engineers

Robin McKie compares the high status of the Irish engineer with the low status of engineers in Britain

Twentieth-Century Europe: Paths to Unity and Engineering in Britain, West Germany and France: Some Statistical Comparisons

Twentieth-Century Europe: Paths to Unity and Engineering in Britain, West Germany and France: Some Statistical Comparisons

Energy from the sea

In the past, the sea has played a uniquely important role in Britain's economy. In the energy-deficient future, the seas seem set to play an equally important role, as providers of renewable alternative energy competing directly with the increasingly troubled nuclear-power programme. Far from being an easy option, however, the exploitation of the sea's vast reserves of natural energy, as embodied in both tidal and wave motion, is now one of the major challenges facing Britain's engineering community

Biochemical engineering

A survey of biochemical engineering in Britain has been carried out on behalf of the Science Research Council's Chemical Engineering and Technology Committee by means of a fellowship under the auspices of the Institute of Chemical Engineers. The survey, together with its recommendations, was published by the Science Research Council this year. In the following article E. M. Crook, Professor of Biochemistry at St. Bartholomew's Medical School, London looks at biochemical engineering in Britain and the report's recommendations.

5. Social Engineering in Britain: the Use of Social Sciences in Social Policy

5. Social Engineering in Britain: the Use of Social Sciences in Social Policy

Engineering Creativity

The example of Boulton and Watt demonstrates the main factors in the creative process: recognition of a problem (thermal losses in the cylinder walls in a Newcomen engine), scientific knowledge (that steam would expand into an evacuated chamber), inspiration and understanding between inventor and administrator. These themes are traced through the more recent history of engineering in Britain, and the lecture discusses the importance of a favourable ambience and the interaction of individuals and organizations. In the education of engineers, institutions of higher education and post-market training arrangements both have parts to play; and although creativity cannot be taught to those who are devoid of it, and although some men will be highly creative irrespective of the way in which they have been educated, a suitable education will speed their progress to the front line of their activity—and it may tip the balance in the case of the much larger number who possess some innate creativity, but who may be discouraged from developing it by unimaginative training. The master/apprentice relation remains the most promising approach, and, more than anything else, a sense of purpose is needed on a national scale if creativity is to be encouraged.

The CEI and its Effects on the Society and its Members

Sir Robert Wynne-Edwards (Past Chairman, CEI): To understand the Council of Engineering Institutions one needs to consider first the historical development. When, 150 years ago, the Institution of Civil Engineers was formed it was set up to provide a forum where engineers could meet and discuss matters relative to any branch of engineering and where young men could attend to become educated in the profession. Unlike its counterpart in other countries it had no government sponsorship and at that time there was no academic teaching in engineering in Britain.

Engineers: The Anatomy of a Profession: A Study of Mechanical Engineers in Britain.J. E. Gerstl , S. F. Hutton

Previous articleNext article No AccessBook ReviewsEngineers: The Anatomy of a Profession: A Study of Mechanical Engineers in Britain. J. E. Gerstl , S. F. Hutton John MarshJohn Marsh Search for more articles by this author PDFPDF PLUS Add to favoritesDownload CitationTrack CitationsPermissionsReprints Share onFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditEmail SectionsMoreDetailsFiguresReferencesCited by American Journal of Sociology Volume 73, Number 3Nov., 1967 Article DOIhttps://doi.org/10.1086/224495 Views: 1Total views on this site Copyright 1967 The University of ChicagoPDF download Crossref reports no articles citing this article.

Engineers: The Anatomy of a Profession. A Study of Mechanical Engineers in Britain

Engineers: The Anatomy of a Profession. A Study of Mechanical Engineers in Britain

Part-time Course in Chemical Engineering in Britain

Part-time Course in Chemical Engineering in Britain

Britain's engineering manpower

Britain's engineering manpower

Britain's engineering manpower

Britain's engineering manpower

Britain's engineering manpower

Britain's engineering manpower

Professional Engineers in Britain

Professional Engineers in Britain

Scientists and Engineers in Britain

Scientists and Engineers in Britain

Supply and Distribution of Chemical Engineers in Britain

Supply and Distribution of Chemical Engineers in Britain

Output of Chemical Engineers in Britain

Output of Chemical Engineers in Britain