Growing Globalization Of Engineering Practice: Raising National Awareness
- Conference
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Honolulu, Hawaii
- Publication Date
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June 24, 2007
- Start Date
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June 24, 2007
- End Date
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June 27, 2007
- ISSN
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2153-5965
- Conference Session
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International
- Page Count
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10
- Page Numbers
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12.794.1 - 12.794.10
- DOI
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10.18260/1-2--2580
- Permanent URL
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https://peer.asee.org/2580
- Download Count
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439
Paper Authors
Andrew Riha Iowa State University
Andrew Riha received a BS in computer engineering at Iowa State University in 2005. Throughout his undergraduate career, he participated in international learning including a semester-long study abroad program at the University of Newcastle in Australia, and has been actively involved in the Society of International Engineers. Andrew is currently pursuing his MS in computer engineering at Iowa State University, and his technical interests include space-based embedded systems, communications, and Astronomy.
Diane Rover Iowa State University
Diane T. Rover, Associate Dean of the College of Engineering, earned her PhD in computer engineering from Iowa State University in 1989 and served as assistant and associate professor at Michigan State University. In 2001, Rover returned to Iowa State as a professor in computer engineering and became Associate Dean of the College of Engineering in 2004. Her recent projects have included software systems for performance visualization, system-level design techniques and tools for embedded systems, models for interdisciplinary teaching and learning, and curriculum integration.
Julia Apple-Smith Iowa State University
Julia Apple-Smith, Director of International Programs and Services for the College of Engineering, has served the college since September 1999. After graduating from Iowa State University in 1983, she worked in human resources for Hewlett-Packard Co., Shaeffer Eaton, Inc., and returned to Ames at Sauer-Sundstrand (now Danfoss) Co. in 1989. Coming back to her alma mater in 1998 in the Program for Women in Science and Engineering, Julia joined the college as Assistant Director in Engineering Career Services, taking over the administration of EIPS in 2000.
James Melsa Iowa State University
James Melsa is Dean Emeritus of the College of Engineering. Dr. Melsa earned his PhD in electrical engineering from the University of Arizona- Tucson in 1965. In addition to an active career in industry, he served on the faculties at Southern Methodist University-Dallas, the University of Arizona-Tucson, as professor and chair of the electrical engineering department at the University of Notre Dame, and as Dean of the College of Engineering at Iowa State University. Dr. Melsa is President Elect of ASEE.
Abstract
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Growing Globalization of Engineering Practice: Raising National Awareness
Abstract
In this paper, we illustrate how a number of factors are driving the globalization of engineering practice, and we present the highlights of a recent survey that was conducted to better characterize the current state of international opportunities for engineering students, including the trends, general themes, and major exceptions.
1 Introduction
The value of an international cognizance, in the context of engineering education, has been the subject of much research. A recent study, In Search of Global Engineering Excellence1, summarizes the large majority of these findings:
The ability to live and work in a global community is — today — an important requirement for engineering graduates. They need to have broad engineering skills and know-how, and to be flexible and mobile, and able to work internationally.
Regrettably, the fulfillment of this international cognizance within the United States has gone largely unmet. Study and work abroad programs are driven by the priorities and plans of an educational institution, and when there is cooperation among universities, it is usually only ad hoc at best.
There is, however, a growing realization of the inadequacy of the United States’ approach. In this paper, we present how publications such as ABET’s Engineering Criteria 2000 and the National Academy of Engineering’s The Engineer of 2020 are bringing attention to globalization in engineering. Additionally, we offer the results of a recent non-scientific survey performed to help characterize how universities are attempting to increase their numbers of engineering students studying abroad.
2 Globalization in Engineering
As Friedman notes2, the world is becoming flat – economic competition between industrial countries and emerging market countries can no longer be separated. As an example, India and China are rapidly entering the complex global supply chains, primarily due to the Internet.
A flat world requires American engineers to be capable of working in a global context, whether they find employment within the United States or internationally. This fact is becoming apparent throughout organizations within the United States, with national engineering organizations emphasizing the importance of learning outcomes and related skills development for engineering students. Below we present how ABET’s Engineering Criteria 2000 and the National Academy of Engineering’s The Engineer of 2020 are bringing attention to the need for globalization in engineering. Collectively, these publications have raised both awareness within the engineering
Riha, A., & Rover, D., & Apple-Smith, J., & Melsa, J. (2007, June), Growing Globalization Of Engineering Practice: Raising National Awareness Paper presented at 2007 Annual Conference & Exposition, Honolulu, Hawaii. 10.18260/1-2--2580
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