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can Society of Civil Engineers. 16 pp. Free.

Prepared especially for the engineering or high school student who seeks to learn more about civil engineering as a career and profession, this booklet points out many characteristics and interests of civil engineering, and the numerous subdivisions which further emphasize the breadth, depth, and challenges of the field.

Electrical

Electrical Engineer. Peapack, N.J.: Personnel Services, Inc., 1954. 6 pp. 25¢. The importance of electrical engineers in the American way of life, the nature of the work, future prospects, opportunities for servicemen, opportunities for women, qualifications, preparation, entrance and advancement, earnings, number and distribution, advantages and disadvantages, and some related occupations are all comprehensively presented in this folder-pamphlet.

Electrical Engineering. Rolla, Mo.: Missouri School of Mines & Metallurgy, University of Missouri, 1956. 4 pp. Free. The three divisions (power, electronics, and automatic control) of the field of electrical engineering are described, along with the types of services done by each division. Job opportunities in the electrical engineering field are included in the discussion.

Electrical Engineering as a Career. Potsdam, N.Y.: Clarkson College of Technology, 1954. 19 pp. Free.

Along with a general introduction to an engineering career, this pamphlet contains specific information on the scope of electrical engineering, the types of work in electrical engineering, location and environment of the work, the characteristics of the electrical engineer, and information on the electrical engineering curriculum at the Clarkson College of Technology.

Electrical Engineers: Make Your Professional Training Count. Washington 25: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Electrification Administration, 1960. 11 pp. Free. (Miscellaneous Publication No. 736.)

Written primarily for students who have already decided to make a career of electrical engineering, this pamphlet gives many good ideas on the job opportunities available with Government agencies such as the Rural Electrification Administration.

The Electronics Engineering Technicran. Washington 6 (1507 M Street NW.) National Council of Technical Schools, 1959. 2 pp. 5¢.

Given in this monograph are a description of the industry, the working conditions, advantages, employment opportunities ahead, critical need, and suggestions about how to enter the profession.

Illuminating Engineer. New York 23 (1860 Broadway): Illuminating Engineering Society. 4 pp. Free.

Taken as an excerpt from the Handbook of Descriptions of Specialized Fields of Electrical Engineering, this occupational summary describes the many facets of the field of illuminating engineering. The things for which this type of engineer is responsible in our modern society are emphasized.

The Indispensable Man . . . The Electrical Engineer. New York 18 (33 West 39th Street): American Institute of Electrical Engineers. 22 pp. Free.

Addressed to the high school student with aptitudes for science and mathematics, this booklet presents a broad picture of what an engineer is, his work, his opportunities, the background of his profession, what goes into his education, the training required, and the future of electrical engineering.

Instrument and Control Engineering. Cambridge 38, Mass. (Box 172): Bellman Publishing Co., 1958. 46 pp. $1.

Written in professional monograph form, this publication gives helpful and interesting information about this phase of electrical engineering. Included in this discussion are the history of the field, status today, duties in the field, general qualifications, and depth of study required.

The Scientific Instrument Industry. Cambridge 38, Mass. (Box 172): Bellman Publishing Co., 1958. 60 pp. $1. Containing excellent background information for a student interested in mechanical or electrical engineering, this vocational and professional monograph describes the vast scope of the scientific instrument industry and the many opportunities afforded to engineers within the industry.

Should You Be an Electronic Engineer? New York 10 (51 Madison Avenue): New York Life Insurance Co., 1955. 8 pp. Free.

What the field of electrical engineering covers is established in the introduction to this pam

phlet. Further information is then given on the demand for electronic engineers, opportunities for advancement, rewards of the profession, possible drawbacks, qualifications which should be considered, the engineering education, and opportunities for women in electronic engineering.

Your Opportunities in Industry cs a Technician. New York 17 (2 East 48th Street): National Association of Manufacturers, 1957. 31 pp. Free.

This booklet tells how some of the recent scientific miracles of our day came about, and describes how a student can begin to prepare while in high school for any one of 50 different technical occupations, ranging from aircraft design and construction to nuclear laboratory work. Aptitude and ability tests are included for many of these occupations. (Several of the careers described concern electrical engineering.)

Highway

A Career for You in Highway Engineering. Washington (National Press Bldg.) American Association of State Highway Officials, 1960. 25 pp. Free. Background information about the field of highway engineering and the future of highways is given along with specific information on possible areas of work (planning, location, design, construction, maintenance, traffic operations, or research), opportunities for employment, and the educational requirements which must be met.

Careers in Highway Traffic Safety Engineering. Washington 6 (1201 16th Street NW.): National Educational Association, 1958. 61 pp. $1.

Written to give the student an idea about some of the different occupations connected with highway traffic safety engineering, this book emphasizes such aspects as nature of the work, qualifications, education and training, employment outlook, earnings, and working conditions of each occupation described.

Industrial

Career as an Industrial Designer. Washington 6 (1640 Rhode Island Avenue N.W.): B'nai B'rith Vocational Service, 1954. 8 pp. 35¢. (Order No. 701.) The relationship of the field of industrial design to that of industrial engineering is highlighted in this occupational brief, which also gives information on the outlook, nature of the work, three basic abilities needed, beginning jobs, personal qualifications, training require

ments, suggested college program, earnings and hours, and advantages and disadvantages of such a career.

Careers in Industrial Engineering. New York 17 (50 East 42d Street): World Trade Academy Press, Inc., 1958. 26 pp. $1.25.

Thoroughly described in this monograph are the field of industrial engineering in general, personal and general educational backgrounds needed, opportunities, fields of specialization, remuneration, where employment is found, women in the field of industrial engineering, advantages and disadvantages of the field, colleges and universities with accredited curricula, and scholarships and fellowships offered by private organizations and foundations in engineering.

The Constructors. FILM. Washington 6 (20th and E Streets NW.): Associated General Contractors of America, Inc., 1960. 16 mm., 17 minutes, color and sound. Free loan.

This film, which gives senior high school students a realistic introduction to the field of engineering in construction, was produced primarily as a guidance vehicle for high school students. Write to the above address for a list of local chapters of the organization which have the film for loan purposes.

The Industrial Engineering Technician. Washington 5 (1507 M Street NW.): National Council of Technical Schools, 1959. 2 pp. 5¢.

Written in monograph form, this publication gives descriptions of the work of the industrial engineering technician, the preparation required, opportunities ahead, and advantages, in addition to other similar information.

Opportunities for the Engineer. Minneapolis 8, Minn. (2747 Fourth Avenue South) Honeywell Corp., 1959. Set of three pamphlets, 2-4 pages each. Free. This set of pamphlets describes the work, position, training, work association, and growth opportunity for the industrial engineer at Honeywell. Although confined only to this company in the information given, these publications could give students an idea of what the field of industrial engineering entails.

Where Do Engineers Work in Industry? Detroit 38 (10700 Puritan Avenue): American Society of Tool Engineers. 11 pp. Free.

As the title implies, this pamphlet deals mostly with the types of jobs available to engineers in industry. Much of the information is based on surveys taken of industrial engineering

graduates. Tables show the percentage of engineers employed in various areas, as well as other such statistics.

Your Career in Industry as a Scientist or Engineer. New York 17 (2 East 48th Street): National Association of Manufacturers, 1959. 24 pp. Free.

This booklet tells something about the importance of the scientific and engineering professions in our society, economy, and the manufacturing industries. What scientists and engineers in industry do, why a student should consider a career in this field, and the advantages and disadvantages of such a career are included.

Marine

Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. Cambridge 39, Mass.: Office of Publications, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1958. 31 pp. Free.

The importance of marine engineering and naval architecture to the shipbuilding industry is emphasized in this booklet. Many excellent photographs add much to the understanding of what the field entails.

Mechanical

Adventures Into Tomorrow Through Tool Engineering. Detroit 38 (10700 Puritan Avenue): American Society of Tool Engineers. 15 pp. Free.

The importance of tool engineers in the automated age is described in this pamphlet along with typical job titles of tool engineers, opportunities unlimited, salaries, women in tool engineering, aptitude check, high school preparation, and suggested college curricula.

Instrument and Control Engineering. Cambridge 39, Mass. (Box 172): Bellman Publishing Co., 1958. 46 pp. $1. Written in professional monograph form, this publication gives helpful and interesting information about this phase of mechanical engineering. Included in the discussion are the history of the field, status today, duties in the field, general qualifications, and depth of study required.

Mechanical Engineer. Peapack, N.J.: Personnel Services, Inc., 1958. 25¢.

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The significance of mechanical engineering in our modern world, the nature of the work of a mechanical engineer, future prospects, opportunities for servicemen, qualifications, preparation, entrance and advancement, earn574806 0-61-3

ings, number and distribution, advantages and disadvantages, related occupations, and sources of further information are all thoroughly discussed in this folder pamphlet.

Mechanical Engineers at Du Pont. Wilmington, Del.: Personnel Division, E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Co. 17 pp. Free.

In addition to advancement opportunities, emphasis in this beautifully illustrated booklet is placed on the various types of jobs available to a mechanical engineer in big industrial corporations such as Du Pont. These jobs are those in the areas of research and development, design, plant engineering, production supervision, sales, and construction.

Mechanical Engineering and You. New York 18 (29 West 39th Street): American Society of Mechanical Engineers, 1960. 21 pp. Free.

The roles of the mechanical engineer in the fields of aviation, air conditioning, automation, chemical industries, fuels, heating, instrumentation and control, machines, nuclear energy, power, safety, and transportation are highlighted in this booklet. Briefly and generally discussed are the necessary requirements to become a mechanical engineer, and the rewards of the profession.

The Scientific Instrument Industry. Cambridge 38, Mass. (Box 172): Bellman Publishing Co., 1958. 60 pp. $1.

Of excellent background information for a student interested in mechanical or electrical engineering, this vocational and professional monograph describes the vast scope of the scientific instrument industry and the many opportunities afforded to engineers.

Your Opportunities in Industry as a Technician. New York 17 (2 East 48th Street): National Association of Manufacturers, 1957. 31 pp. Free.

This booklet tells how some of the recent scientific miracles of our day came about, and describes how a student can begin to prepare, while in high school, for any one of 50 different technical occupations, ranging from aircraft design and construction to nuclear laboratory work. Aptitude and ability tests are included for many of these occupations. Several of the careers described concern mechanical engineering.

Metallurgical

Careers in Metallurgy and Metallurgical Engineering. New York 18 (29 W. 39th Street): American Institute of Min

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Geological Engineering. Golden, Colo. : Director of Admissions, Colorado School of Mines. 5 pp. Included in this school recruitment pamphlet are a definition of the geological engineering field, what the geological engineer does, the various branches of the field, opportunities for advancement, and what the future holds for the engineer in this profession.

Mineral Engineering at Mines. Golden, Colo. Director of Admissions, Colorado School of Mines. 28 pp. Free.

Written primarily as a school recruitment bulletin, this publication gives information on the fields of geological, geophysical, mining, metallurgical, and petroleum engineering, and discusses what each of these entails.

Mining Engineering. Golden, Colo. : Director of Admissions, Colorado School of Mines. 5 pp. Free.

What the field of mining engineering encompasses, the opportunities available, what the mining engineer does, and future prospects are presented in this school recruitment pamphlet.

Mining Engineering A Career in Coal. Washington 5 (Southern Building) The National Coal Association, 1959. 13 pp. Free.

The coal-mining engineer's contact with machines, men, and ideas is discussed in addition to the opportunities open to him, the future of the industry, places, and types of employment. A suggested college curriculum is given also.

Mining Engineering and Mining Engineering Geology. Rolla, Mo.: Missouri

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Petroleum

Engineering. Cambridge 38, Mass.: Bellman Publishing Co., 1958. 24 pp. $1.

Contained in this monograph are discussions of the history and development of petroleum engineering, the education and training required, scholarship assistance, employment opportunities, renumeration and advancement, advantages and disadvantages, trends, and the organization and structure of the profession.

Petroleum Engineering. Golden, Colo. : Director of Admissions, Colorado School of Mines. 5 pp. Free.

What the field of petroleum engineering deals with, the opportunities for both office and field duties, what the petroleum engineer does, and what the future holds for petroleum engineers are described in this recruitment bulletin.

Petroleum Engineering and Petroleum Engineering Geology. Rolla, Mo.: Missouri School of Mines & Metallurgy, University of Missouri, 1956. 4 pp. Free. What the field of petroleum engineering entails is combined in this recruitment pamphlet with the work of the petroleum engineer, personal and some educational requirements, and job opportunities available to graduates with degrees in this field.

Petroleum Refining Engineering. Golden, Colo. Director of Admissions, Colorado School of Mines. 5 pp. Free. Written as a school recruitment pamphlet, this folder describes the profession of petroleum engineering, education, physical, and personal requirements, prospects of a career in the field, and the petroleum engineering curric ulum at the Colorado School of Mines.

There's a Place for You in the Oil Industry. New York 20 (1271 Avenue of the Americas): American Petroleum Industry, 1959. 15 pp. Free.

Many different types of jobs in the oil industry are described in this booklet. Covered are those in the areas of science, mathematics, operational control, mechanical trades, and public relations. Regarding one's future in this industry, salary prospects, additional benefits, and chances for advancement are noted. The profession of petroleum engineering is emphasized.

Safety

Safety Engineer. Peapack, N. J.: Personnel Services, Inc., 1958. 6 pp. 25¢. Well summarized in this folder-pamphlet are the nature of the work of a safety engineer, future prospects, qualifications, preparation, entrance and advancement, earnings, number and distribution, organizations of the profession, and related occupations.

Sanitary

Educational Requirements of Sanitary Engineers Engaged in the Field of Public Health. New York (1790 Broadway) : American Public Health Association, Inc., 1955. 9 pp. Free.

Appearing originally as a magazine report, this article highlights the general scope of engineers in the public health programs, the activities and functions of engineers in public health, educational background of sanitary engineers, classifications of the profession, and the personal and experience qualifications needed to become a sanitary engineer.

Engineering Your Health-A Career in Sanitary Engineering. FILM. Atlanta 23, Ga. (50 Seventh Street NE.): CDC Film Library. 16 mm., sound and color, 131⁄2 minutes. Available on free loan. Prepared for high school or college students interested in sanitary engineering, this film describes problems in atmospheric pollution, water resources and pollution, radiological health, and modern food technology, in addition to specific information about careers in research, operations, consulting, teaching, industry, administration, foreign trade, and design.

The Engineer in the U.S. Public Health Service (Sanitary Engineer). Washington 25: Public Health Service, Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, 1957. 18 pp. Free.

The opportunities for different types of engineers in the public health service is broadly discussed in this booklet, but emphasis is placed on the role of the sanitary engineer.

Toward a Healthier World-Your Career in Sanitary Engineering. Washington 25: Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, 1958. 16 pp. 25¢.

This pamphlet describes salaries, where sanitary engineers work, what they do, the high school and college courses which help a student qualify, and the present and future opportunities in the field of sanitary engineering.

Traffic

Traffic Engineer. Jaffrey, N.H.: Personnel Services, Inc., 1960. 6 pp. 254. This folder-pamphlet comprehensively defines traffic engineering, gives the nature of the work, future prospects, qualifications, preparation, entrance and advancement, and approximate earnings of an engineer in this field.

General

After High School, What? Does Science or Engineering Offer a Career for You? New York 18 (29 West 39th Street) Engineers' Council for Professional Development. 5 pp. Free.

This folder-pamphlet offers a brief summary of the work of the scientist or engineer, qualifications, and training needed. It explains how a career in engineering differs from a career in science.

Careers in Engineering. Lafayette, Ind. Purdue University Press, Purdue University, 1959. 37 pp. Free.

Just what an engineer is and what he does are thoroughly discussed in this booklet, which also tells about the different branches of engineering, the qualifications for a successful engineer, and his educational requirements. The aim is to give the student information about the various fields of engineering so that he can decide for himself whether or not he would like to prepare for a career in this profession.

Careers in Engineering. New York 17 (50 East 42d Street): World Trade Academy Press, Inc., 1959. 30 pp. $1.25. Described in this 14,000-word monograph are specializations in the fields of engineering, nature of the work, historical background, training, opportunities, remunerations, advantages, disadvantages, where employment is found,

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