Title:
A Challenge -Shorten The Lag Between Research And Practice
Author(s):
Frank T. Sheets
Publication:
Journal Proceedings
Volume:
34
Issue:
5
Appears on pages(s):
541-548
Keywords:
none
DOI:
10.14359/8466
Date:
5/1/1938
Abstract:
The time elapsing between the findings of research and their general acceptance and application by engineering practitioners is one of the great. i ll s of the engineering profession. Lack of interpretation and lack of selling of the fruits of research are advanced as the primary cause of the ill. The cure is de-pendent on a frank analysis of the existing situation, correction of present evils, and development of im-proved procedure. Discussion covers types of prac-titioners and researchers, analysis of research reports, and function of an interpreter for these reports.