ENGINEERING RESEARCH IN CANADIAN UNIVERSITIES

The Canadian Academy of Engineering

This document has been prepared by the following Task Force of the Academy.

Chairman: Gordon Slemon

Members: Pierre Belanger, Walter Curlook, James Ham, Edward Rhodes, John Roth

Approved by the Board of Directors

27 August, 1991

Executive Summary

Purpose

Target

What is Engineering?

What is Engineering Research?

Objectives of Engineering Faculties in Universities

Engineering Research in the Context of the University

Engineering Research in the Context of the Research Funding Sources

Some Guiding Principles for Engineering Research in Universities

Subsequent Action