the methods employed in presenting them. Pamphlet published by
the Association, 107 8vo pages.
12. "Some Details in Engineering Education." Professor Henry S.
Jacoby, Cornell University. A president's address, containing many
interesting and instructive suggestions concerning various details of
teaching engineering subjects and the relations between students and
instructor. _Proceedings of the Society for the Promotion of
Engineering Education_, Vol. XXIII, 15 pages.
13. "Report of Progress in the Study of Engineering Education."
Professor C. R. Mann. Several of the National Engineering Societies
requested the Carnegie Foundation to conduct a thorough investigation
of engineering education, and the Foundation committed the
investigation to Professor C. R. Mann. First Report of Progress,
_Proceedings of the Society for the Promotion of Engineering
Education_, Vol. XXIII, pages 70-85; Second Report, Bulletin, same,
November, 1916, pages 125-144; Final Report: A Study of Engineering
Education by Charles Riborg Mann, _Bulletin Number 11, Carnegie
Foundation for Advancement of Teaching_, 1918.
14. "Relation of Mathematical Training to the Engineering Profession."
H. D. Gaylord, Secretary of the Association of Teachers of
Mathematics in New England, and Professor Paul H. Hanus, Harvard
University. An elaborate inquiry as to the opinion of practicing
engineers concerning the importance of mathematics in the work of the
engineer. _Bulletin of the Society for the Promotion of Engineering
Education_, October, 1916, pages 54-72.
15. "Does Present-Day Engineering College Education Produce Accuracy
and Thoroughness?" Professor D. W. Mead, University of Wisconsin, and
Professor G. F. Swain, Harvard University. An animated discussion as
to the effectiveness of a collegiate engineering education.
_Engineering Record_, Vol. 73 (May 6, 1916), pages 607-609.
16. "Teach Engineering Students Fundamental Principles." Professor D.
S. Jacobus, Stevens Institute. Address of the retiring president of
the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. A clear and forceful
discussion of general methods of studying and teaching, and of the
choice of subjects to be taught. _Engineering Record_, December 16,
1916, pages 739-740.
17. A considerable number of thoughtful articles on the general
subject of technical education appeared in the columns of _Mining and
Scientific Press_ (San Francisco, California) during the year 1916. In
the main th
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