Education for a new millennium: an innovative program in fibers and films

The composites of tomorrow will need to be developed in advanced engineerin g environments. This transformation to computer-based materials design requ ires a transformation of traditional engineering education programs. Studen ts need training in systems design, simulation and visualization technologi es, teamwork, and communication to function effectively in distributed, div erse, collaborative work environments. The programs being coordinated and i mplemented by CAEFF are designed to meet these challenges and constitute a paradigm shift in engineering education. (C) 2001 published by Elsevier Sci ence Ltd.