In this Issue: Guidelines for the Future /2 (Associate Dean of Engineering at Cornell Edmund T. Cranch discusses emerging research areas and their implications for engineering education. Bioengineering, ocean engineering, geophysical problems, and technology and urban quality are the areas he projects as vital ones for study at Cornell.) ... September 1970 /17 (In the academic year 1970-71, the College of Engineering will introduce a new core curriculum for freshmen and sophomores. Malcolm S. Burton, professor of materials science and engineering and chairman of the Policy Committee which proposed the changes in the curriculum, explains the reasons for them and the greater flexibility they allow.) ... Commentary /27 (This new section of Engineering: Cornell Quarterly will feature periodic "commentary" by prominent educators and practicing engineers on various aspects of engineering education. Dr. James A. Perkins, retired president of Cornell University, expresses his concern for the future of the professional schools. His remarks are taken from an address he gave at the 1969 annual meeting of the American Society for Engineering Education.) ... Register /32 (Joseph O. Jeffrey was recently appointed professor of materials science and engineering emeritus. He is honored in this issue, and biographical sketches of new and visiting faculty are given.) ... Faculty Publications /36 ... Editorial /40