The modern engineering bandwagon

An outstanding educator in the field of electrical engineering expresses his concern over the trend to distort modern engineering curricula into a virtual maze of mathematics and theory. The practical aspects of electrical engineering are being neglected, since there is not enough time for both practical work and theory. To paraphrase, an expert on energy conversion theory could freeze to death in a lumberyard because he doesn´t know how to light a fire. The editors of Spectrum have endeavored to present Professor Moore´s thoughts, first expressed to the 2nd Canadian Conference on Electrical Engineering, in his own words and in his own style.