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Global Engineering Education Initiatives

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Creese, West Virginia University; M. Adithan, Vellore Institue of Technology

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: VIT – A place to learn; A chance to grow.Mission: Our mission is to educate students from all over India, including those from thelocal and rural areas, and from other countries so that they become enlightened individuals,improving the living standards of their families, industry and society. We will provide individualattention, world-class quality of education and take care of character building.Vision: We, at Vellore Institute of Technology, will impart futuristic technical educationand instill high patterns of discipline though our dedicated staff who shall set global standards,making our students technologically superior and ethically strong, who in turn shall improve thequality of life of the human race

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International Division Poster Session

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Suleiman Ashur, Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne; Khaled El-Sawy, United Arab Emirates University; Essam Zaneldin, Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne

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students to develop a positive attitude towards ethical, social, and environmental issues relevant to the engineering profession. F, H* ABET6 outcomes are: Engineering programs must demonstrate that their students attain the following outcomes: (a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering (b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data (c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability (d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams

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Engineering Education in the Mid-East / Asia

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rajeswari Sundararajan, College of Technology - Purdue University; Daniel Dangelo, Intel; kishore N.K., IIT Karagpur; Haritha Mogilisetti, Intel; Sundhasarath Somasundaram, Valliammai College of Engineering; umadevi S., highways; Robert Nowlin, retired

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engineering curriculum today must meet the requirements for the global engineer, studentsare prepared: 1. to face challenges of globalization 2. to develop effective communication skills 3. to be acquainted with cultural literacy 4. to consider social, ethical, environmental and economic issues 5. to ensure quality, information preciseness and manage human resources Page 13.478.3 6. for life-long learning,The EE curriculum at IIT, Kharagpur was totally revised in 2002. Table 1 shows a comparisonof EE curricula before and after 2002. Table 1: Comparison of EE Curriculum at IIT, Kharagpur before and after 2002 Sl

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Engineering Education in the Mid-East / Asia

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul Stanton, United States Military Academy

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theylacked teaching experience and their undergraduate background was less than that expected ofnew professors in developed countries, they overcompensated for their shortcomings with anincredible motivation and willingness to put forth the effort to learn. The young, vibrant teacherswere very open to recommendations for teaching methods and they learned very quickly.Finding intrinsically motivated individuals to serve on the faculty is a major benefit whilebuilding a program since the amount of work to be done requires a tremendous work ethic. Aslightly less qualified person with a better work ethic is the better option for helping to build anacademic program from the ground up. In Afghanistan, the instructors are hard workers, buttheir work

Conference Session

Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andrew Kornecki, ERAU; Thomas Hilburn, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott; Wojciech Grega, AGH; Jean-Marc Thririet, LAG; Miroslav Sveda, BUT

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include identification of existing or easily modifiable courses,which can be used as units in the RSIC curriculum. The case study will also include a descriptionof the laboratory infrastructure, necessary administrative procedures (admission, scheduling, andcredit transfer), an assessment methodology, and experimental development and delivery of aselected RSIC unit within the partners’ institutions. This experimental concurrent delivery willnot include student mobility and engage only on-site students.Educational Objectives and OutcomesThere is a general agreed upon set of non-technical skills and behaviors expected fromengineering school graduates (oral and written communications, professional ethics, team skills,etc.). The starting point for

Conference Session

Educating Graduates in Engineering for a Flat World

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angela Bielefeldt, University of Colorado at Boulder; Bernard Amadei, University of Colorado at Boulder; Robyn Sandekian, University of Colorado at Boulder

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yearcollege students was higher for females than males, and higher for minorities than whites.2However, traditional engineering curricula do not tend to emphasize the service-aspects of theprofession, leading to non-retention of students who are motivated by these goals.At the University of Colorado at Boulder, two programs are particularly interested inhighlighting service opportunities in engineering. In the EVEN B.S. degree program, one of theeducational objectives is to produce students who, within 3 to 5 years after graduation, “haveserved the needs of our society and protected the future of our planet in an ethical manner.” In Page

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International CIase Studies: Collabs, Exchanges & Interactions

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Borrelli, McMaster University; Susan Masten, McMaster University

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approximately 2,900 undergraduate students and almost 800 graduate students inover 20 programs.The Educational Model for Engineering 1 ProgramThe first year engineering program at McMaster University is common for all students. In thisyear, students are expected to complete 13 courses: Calculus 1 and 2, Linear Algebra, Physics 1and 2, Engineering Computing, Engineering Graphics, Chemistry 1, Introductory MaterialsScience, Engineering Professionalism and Ethics, and two complementary study electives. Page 13.487.2Engineering Computing, Engineering Graphics, and Professionalism and Ethics are alladministered through the Engineering 1 Program.Although the

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Technical Capacity Bldg for Developing Countries & Service Learning

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kurt Paterson, Michigan Technological University; Valerie Fuchs, Michigan Technological University

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participants. ABETguides many such studies in the States, most notably through its infamous Criteria A-K (ABET 2007).Of these criteria, roughly half (an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams; an understanding ofprofessional and ethical responsibility; and ability to communicate effectively; the broad educationnecessary to understand the context of engineering solutions; a recognition of the need of life-longlearning; and a knowledge of contemporary issues) are more challenging to implement, and seemeaningful outcomes, in traditional engineering programs. D80 programs are infused withexperiences that enrich students with these skills, abilities, and attitudes while building on the “easy

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Technical Capacity Bldg for Developing Countries & Service Learning

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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William Jordan, Baylor University; Glenn Blalock, Baylor University; Walter Bradley, Baylor University; Cynthia Fry, Baylor University; Anne Grinols, Baylor University; Brian Thomas, Baylor University

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AC 2008-1421: USING TECHNICAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SERVICELEARNING TO PROMOTE AN INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE IN ANUNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERING PROGRAMWilliam Jordan, Baylor University WILLIAM JORDAN is the Mechanical Engineering Department Chair at Baylor University. He has B.S. and M.S. degrees in Metallurgical Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines, an M.A. degree in Theology from Denver Seminary, and a Ph.D. in mechanics and materials from Texas A & M University. He teaches materials related courses and does research concerning appropriate technology in developing countries. He also writes and does research in the areas of engineering ethics and engineering education.Glenn Blalock

Conference Session

Global Engineering Education Initiatives

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Prashanth Jayaraman, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Vinod Lohani, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Garrett Bradley, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Odis Griffin, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; John Dooley, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Contemporary Engineering Ethics Issues in anIntroductory Freshman Engineering Course,” Proceedings of the 2006 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition,Chicago, IL, June 18-21, 2006b.iii Mullin, J.S., Lohani, V.K., and Lo, J.L., “WIP: Introduction to Engineering Ethics through Student Skits in theFreshman Engineering Program at Virginia Tech,” to be published in the Proceedings of the 2006 Frontiers inEducation Conference, San Diego, CA, October 27- November 1, 2006b. Page 13.533.14iv Lohani, V., and Mullin, J. S., 2006. “International activities in a freshman engineering course,” Posterpresented at the International Education Fair

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Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Asad Azemi, Pennsylvania State University

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distance education,” Journal of Distance Education, vol. 13, 1998, pp. 1–32. 13. McAlpine, H., L. Lockerbie, D. Ramsay, and S. Beaman, “Evaluating a web-based graduate level nursing ethics course: thumbs up or thumbs down?,” Journal of Continuing Education in Nursing, vol. 33, 2002, pp. 12–18. 14. Able, K., “Modernizing the teaching method in the classroom-Does it impact student performance?” Proceedings of the ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition, 2007, AC 2007-2525. 15. Salamonson, Y., and J. Lantz, “Factors influencing nursing students’ preference for a hybrid format delivery in a pathophysiology course,” Nurse Education Today, vol. 25, 2005, pg. 9-16. 16. Young, J.R., “Hybrid teaching seeks to end the divide between

Conference Session

Global Engineering Education Initiatives

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lauren Alexander, IAESTE United States; Cheryl Matherly, University of Tulsa; Mary Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; Larry Shuman, University of Pittsburgh

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NanoJapan program, an internship program with nanotechnology laboratories in Japan. She is the recipient of two Fulbright grants for international education administrators (Germany and Japan.)Larry Shuman, University of Pittsburgh Larry J. Shuman is Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, School of Engineering, University of Pittsburgh and Professor of Industrial Engineering. He holds the Ph.D. in Operations Research from the Johns Hopkins University and the B.S.E.E. from the University of Cincinnati. His research focuses on improving the engineering educational experience and the ethical behavior of engineers. Dr. Shuman has published widely in the engineering education literature. He is the

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Technical Capacity Bldg for Developing Countries & Service Learning

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Duffy, University of Massachusetts Lowell

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transceiver radio modems and PCs in Peruvian clinics and WiFi prototype.Jr 45.334 3 Engineering Ethics Gene Mellican Research the ethical pros and cons of 120 120 (required for introducing TV into remote Peruvian engineering students) villages.Sr 22.342 3 Convective Processes Gene Niemi Piping design of water supply system 47 47 for Yanacaca village, PeruJr 22.361 3 Mathematical John McKelliget Statistical analysis of health indicators 65 65 Methods for in Peruvian villages with systems from

Conference Session

Global Engineering in an Interconnected World

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gregg Warnick, Brigham Young University; Spencer Magleby, Brigham Young University; Robert Todd, Brigham Young University; Alan Parkinson, Brigham Young University

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publicity and media relations for the department. He holds a B.S. in Manufacturing Engineering Technology and a Masters Degree in Technology Management from Brigham Young University and is currently pursuing a PhD in Educational Leadership from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. His dissertation research is focused on how to help engineers become leaders in a global environment utilizing capstone courses and other project-based curriculum. He worked for BD Medical for nearly13 years including work as a project/program manager, business leader, technical services leader, product development engineer, and quality engineer. In addition, he provided project management and ethics training to many

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Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Jewell, Union College

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ofmeeting our goal of 100% eligible participation. Engineering exchanges are an excellent way to prepare our graduates to compete in theglobal engineering marketplace. They will gain independence, and will be better able tounderstand and work with other cultures. Students will learn another culture’s language ofengineering, including engineering philosophy, approach, and ethics. A wide range ofengineering exchanges will allow students more flexibility in finding programs that meet theirpersonal, professional, and academic goals. Engineering exchanges allow students more complete immersion in the host countryculture, to include the engineering culture. Many international programs are conducted by specialinstitutes that cater to students

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Engineering Accreditation Around the World

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Deborah Wolfe, Engineers Canada; Phil Alexander, University of Windsor

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on a national basis, that the highest standards of engineeringeducation, professional qualifications and ethical conduct are in place.In addition to being the voice of its constituent members in national and international affairs,Engineers Canada establishes national policies, positions and guidelines on behalf of theengineering profession. It also promotes greater understanding of the nature, role andcontribution of engineering to society, and undertakes federal government relations and nationalmedia relations on behalf of, and in consultation with, its constituent members.The Engineers Canada’s policy setting and governing body is the Engineers Canada Board ofDirectors on which there is representation from each of Canada’s 12 licensing

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International CIase Studies: Collabs, Exchanges & Interactions

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mean-Shang Chen, Central Michigan University; Albert Peng, Central Michgian University; Yanjia Sun, Central Michigan University

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.____________________________________________________Course Number of Credits_Marxist Philosophy* 2.5Introduction to Mao Zedong Thought* 2.5Introduction to Deng Xiaoping Theory* 2.5Marxist Political Economics* 2.5Morals and Ethics* 1.5Fundamentals of Law* 1.5Circumstances and Policy* 1University English I & II* 12Advanced English* 10.5Physical Education I, II, III & IV* 2Advanced Mathematics I, II 10University Physics I & II

Conference Session

Educating Graduates in Engineering for a Flat World

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Melany Ciampi, Organization of Researches in Environment, Health and Safety; Claudio Brito, Council of Researches in Education and Sciences

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to develop the integrated theories and methods of these areas; to increase logical thinking, sense of social ethics, social assessment capability; to start thinking without any pre conceived notions; to look for innovative problem solving ideas; to improve communication skills.The expected result of this program is the creation of a number of professionals committed withthe search for social progress not in a demagogic political way but in according to the reality andthe possibilities of the local society. It is necessary to have in mind the idea of a global world andlocal identity. How it is possible to foster such and such community using innovative feasibleways taking into account the impact and try to measure the

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International Division Poster Session

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Claudio Brito, Council of Researches in Education and Sciences; Melany Ciampi, Organization of Researches in Environment, Health and Safety

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change the formation of engineers and so to provide them the tools thatthey will use as professional and as researcher.COPEC understands that the programs should provide the future engineers a generalist formationand to instigate the development some skills such as: communication, knowledge of foreignlanguages, environmental awareness, and ethics among others in order to be prepared to face thecontemporary work market in a world of no borders so extremely competitive and challenging.5. The Formation of the Engineer seen by COPECCOPEC as an organization that works for the future of education has established some guidelines to be applied on the design of engineering programs. The guide lines are the result ofresearches as well experience designing

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International Division Poster Session

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary McCormick, Tufts University; Chris Swan, Tufts University; Douglas Matson, Tufts University; David Gute, Tufts University; John Durant, Tufts University

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audiences while exhibiting an intuitive understandingof management and leadership with high ethical standards. ASCE’s BOK and ABET identifyspecific requirements that engineering programs must fulfill to be an accredited program, most ofwhich are steps geared towards achieving the same goals as the NAE report. Although notexplicitly stated, problem solving ability is inherent to acquiring accreditation, as shown in thefollowing ABET EC (2000) requirements: (a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering (b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data (c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs (d) an ability to function on multi

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Case Studies & Engineering Education Around the Globe

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

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to prioritize the scheduled activities, introduce changes if need be, solicit advice and assistance with the consent of the instructor, and maintain effective working relationships among the members. Instructors also monitor group progress, give feedback on how well each group is doing, report each group’s progress to the class as a whole, and insure adherence to accepted standards of: ethics, social responsibility, and safety.Success in implementing cooperative learning is attributable, in large measure, to: properplanning, efforts, dedication, and foresight of the instructor. Experience definitely is a majorfactor. A proper start for instructors wanting to try active learning for the first

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Preparing Engineers for the Global Workplace

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alan Parkinson, Brigham Young University; John Harb, Brigham Young University; Spencer Magleby, Brigham Young University; Chelita Pate, Brigham Young University

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understanding regarding learning versus “seeing the sights.”We decided in 2008 to augment this program with a program of our own in Europe. This newprogram is being patterned after the successful China program. We think a more structuredprogram and a greater emphasis on the academic purpose for being in Europe will result in betterachievement of objectives.RomaniaThe program in Romania was an extended field trip format. Students were invited to Romania tomake presentations to Romanian engineering students on engineering ethics. While there, theyalso toured major construction sites. Seven students participated. We are unsure of the long termoutlook for this program; however, a similar invitation has been extended for a student group thiscoming year in

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Educating Graduates in Engineering for a Flat World

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary McCormick, Tufts University; Chris Swan, Tufts University; Douglas Matson, Tufts University

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fulfills EngineeringCriteria 2000 (EC 2000) established by Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology(ABET) effectively and efficiently, while adding a unique dimension to engineering education.ABET EC 2000 set forth the following requirements for engineering universities: (a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering (b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as analyze and interpret data (c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs (d) an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams (e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems (f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility (g

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Engineering Accreditation Around the World

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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George Peterson, ABET; Kathryn Aberle, ABET

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, whichfocused primarily on program inputs, such as courses and faculty qualifications. The newaccreditation model also recognizes the importance of communication and teamwork andstresses “awareness of ethical and contextual considerations in engineering solutions.”10In 2002, ABET Inc., commissioned the Center for the Study of Higher Education atPennsylvania State University to conduct a study as a means of verification of the outcomes-based accreditation model. The study was designed to answer the following two primaryquestions: “ ‘What impact, if any, has EC2000 had on student learning outcomes in ABET-accredited programs and institutions?’ and ‘What impact, if any, has EC2000 had onorganizational and educational policies and practices that may have

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Educating Graduates in Engineering for a Flat World

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Mariasingam, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Thomas Smith, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Sandra Courter, University of Wisconsin - Madison

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]. Page 13.794.6 6Universities around the world are aware of the need for such additional skills and are trying toprovide them. For instance, The University of Wollongong9 has designed its programs to instillin its graduate, in addition to the generic qualities expected of all graduates, like knowledge in adiscipline, appropriate ethical standards, and defined professional skills, the following attributes: • a capacity for, and understanding of teamwork; • an ability to logically analyse issues, consider different options and viewpoints and implement decisions; • an appreciation and valuing of cultural and intellectual diversity

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Engineering Accreditation Around the World

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maria M. Larrondo Petrie, Florida Atlantic University; Gisela Coto Quintana; Jaime Salazar, Ibero-American Association of Engineering Education (ASIBEI); Jorge Ignacio Velez Munera, Universidad Sergio Arboleda, ACOFI

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?Brainstorming As a result of the pre-conference workshop, it was proposed that from the Turabo Declaration acommittee be created to develop the accreditation theme and strategies in LACCEI. A taskforceof 21 professionals, including deans, authorities and representatives of careers of Engineeringdisciplines, organizations and agencies of accreditation agencies from Latin American andCaribbean countries.The taskforce decided that one of the first objectives should be to have conceptual clarity anddefine the principles over which the system or systems will be developed, and determine whatthe final outcomes should be.With this objective in the taskforce defined the following:VisionTo produce engineers for the Americas that are creative, ethical, flexible

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Case Studies & Engineering Education Around the Globe

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Adnan Zahed; Abdullah Bafail; Reda Abdulaal; Ali Al-Bahi

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