Since Studying Engineering exploded onto the market in June, 1995, it has become the best selling "Introduction to Engineering" textbook of all time. Adopted by over 300 U.S. institutions, and reaching more than 50,000 students, the book has made major inroads into the "sink or swim" paradigm of engineering education. Armed with the book as a powerful tool for "student development," large numbers of engineering programs have implemented Introduction to Engineering courses having a primary purpose of improving the academic performance and retention rates of their students. Now this pioneering text has been completely rewritten to bring students even more clarity in the process of achieving success in engineering study.
Significant new material has been added to:

1. Better guide students in clarifying and strengthening their commitment to success in engineering study
   
2. Provide students with a step-by-step process for changing their attitudes and behaviors to those that will ensure they achieve that success
   
3. Persuade students of the value of seeking out co-curricular activities that enhance the quality of their education
   
4. Expose students to up-to-date information through both the content of the text and referral to a wealth of Internet sites
   

1. The keys to success in engineering study
2. The rewards and opportunities of an engineering career
3. Academic success strategies needed to excel in mathematics, science, and engineering courses
4. The process of personal development needed to ensure that their behaviors and attitudes support their goal of becoming an engineer
5. Ways to enhance the quality of their education through participation in student organizations, pre-professional employment, and engineering projects
6. The engineering education system and how to take full advantage of that system.