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International Division (INTL) Technical Session #6: World-class STEM Leader

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lina Zheng, Beihang University; Yu Han; Ruilin WU; Jianglong Zhang; Ye Jinxin; Zijiao Jiang

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,designprojects, and individual development. Accordingly, engineering curriculum is changing from disparatecourses reform and update to integrated curriculum design, which is facilitating collaboration acrossmajors,disciplines,anddepartmentsinconcertwithstudents’technicalandnontechnicalskillstoidentifyanddesigninnovativesolutionstosocietalproblemsandchallenges.2.2.RecentengineeringeducationinitiativesinChinaSignificantmilestonesofengineeringeducationinChinaoverthepasttwodecadesincludelaunchingthePlanforEducatingandTrainingOutstandingEngineers(PETOT)since2010,becomingsignatorymemberoftheWashingtonAccordin2016,theNEEinitiativewhichisconsideredasupgradedversionofPETOTin 2017, the SFT initiative and College of Modern Industry (CMI) initiative in 2021, and

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International Division (INTL) Technical Session #3: Student Perspectives

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sreyoshi Bhaduri, ThatStatsGirl; Racheida S. Lewis, University of Georgia; Indrani Sen, Georgia Institute of Technology; Columbia Mishra, Maxar Technologies ; Mona Mona; Venkata Sai Naveena Bathula, SWE

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was around the concept of belonging. Asmentioned in Sense of Belonging: A Vital Mental Health Concept, sense of belonging is “theexperience of personal involvement in a system or environment so that individuals feel themselvesto be an integral part of that system or environment” [24]. “I have heard at least most if not all my engineering female friends share that they feel they don’t belong in engineering. This is more universal amongst women from all backgrounds. In fact I had a boss, a woman, who suggested I leave engineering and consider other careers. This is after I already had received my PhD and had a string of accomplishments, patents, and scientific publications to my name. Unwrapping all these

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International Division (INTL) Technical Session #3: Student Perspectives

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chaney E. Dietz, Northeastern University; Aidan J. Kane, Northeastern University; Courtney A. Pfluger, Northeastern University

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begiven in the morning if we visited an offshore oil company later in the day. The combination of lectures,company visits, and travel required adaptation in every student to fully synthesize our learnings. Included in the program were language and history classes, taught one to two times a week bymembers of the Brazilian community. A prominent objective of the program was to immerse students in aforeign culture and allow them to appreciate the engineering curriculum in a new space. These languageand history classes allowed us to do just that. By learning the basics of Portuguese, we could acknowledgethose showing us generosity throughout the visits. A simple greeting and thank you went a long way, andin the end, the experience would not

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International Division (INTL) Technical Session #1: Global Competency

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Courtney Pfluger, Northeastern University

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Paper ID #38503Developing a Global Competency Mindset in an International, Faculty-ledProgram in Brazil Focused on Sustainable EnergyDr. Courtney Pfluger, Northeastern University Dr. Courtney Pfluger took a position in Fall 2011 as an Assistant Teaching Professor at Northeastern University as a part of the First Year Engineering Faculty and affiliated Faculty in the Chemical Engineer- ing Department. Dr. Pfluger redesigned and piloted the first-year curriculum which included engineering design and computational problem solving using the Engineering Grand Challenges as real-world appli- cations of global issues. She

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International Division (INTL) Technical Session #5: Best Practices

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shaniel Davrajh, University of Johannesburg; Hendrik Christoffel Ignatius Grobler; Yolan Govindarajulu, University of Johannesburg

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enabledthrough devices that feature integrated cameras or by use of projectors according toCarmigniani & Fuhrt (2011) [11] . MR is viewed to represent the merging of real-worldelements within virtual worlds. These 3 models fall into a blanket term known as extendedreality, yet each has their own specific means of engagement [10].VR is heavily reliant on computer-based technology which incorporates specialized input andoutput devices to allow the user to interact and experience these virtual environments. Thesedevices usually include an HMD (Head Mounted Display) accompanied by a physicalcomponent to which one would interact with in order to impact or navigate the digital worldand thus provides a link between the physical feeling of touch and the

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International Division (INTL) Technical Session #1: Global Competency

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sandra Jennina Sanchez, Florida International University; Milton Januario Rueda; Douglas L. Robertson, Florida International University

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, and D. Shallcross, “How Much Do Engineering Students Know about Sustainable Development? The Findings of an International Survey and Possible Implications for the Engineering Curriculum,” European Journal of Engineering Education., vol. 30, no. 1, pp. 1–19, Mar. 2005, https://doi.org/10.1080/03043790512331313804.9. F. Sanchez-Carracedo, F. Sabate, and K. Gibert, "A Methodology to Assess the Sustainability Competencies in Engineering Undergraduate Programs," International journal of engineering education., vol. 37, no. 5, pp. 1231-1243, 2021.10. L. O. Cezarino, E.C. Abdala, M.A. Soares, and V.D.C. Fernandes, "Students' knowledge of sustainability issues in higher education," Latin American Journal of Management for

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International Division (INTL) Technical Session #1: Global Competency

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ruben Vega-Valenzuela, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile; Maria Elena Truyol, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile; Gonzalo Aguila, Universidad Andres Bello, Santiago, Chile

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engineering thinking,allowing them to interact effectively with their environment, generate new knowledge, andcontinuously upgrade their skills and know-how. Having a changing environment, withvarious globalization scenarios playing out, with free trade and multilateral social andeconomic agreements, the curriculum of engineering has undergone significant changes. Thisevolution has led to the concept of Global Engineering, which was first introduced in theIndustrial Engineering program at Northern Illinois University, which emphasizes thedevelopment of globally-focused engineering education [8].Developing a global engineering practice entails addressing issues from a much widerperspective. In order to achieve this, it becomes crucial to integrate and

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International Division (INTL) Technical Session #1: Global Competency

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Patrick Tunno; Dr. Angela Rothrock, Pennsylvania State University; Robert J. Rabb P.E., Pennsylvania State University; Christine B. Masters, Pennsylvania State University

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programdestinations was conceived. Counsel was sought from faculty from across large land-grantuniversities, colleges, and institutes. Individuals with expertise in intercultural learning, programleaders, and administrators serving at the dean level with international program responsibilitieswere consulted. The development of a curricular framework that integrated their feedback wascreated. One modification to the proposed curriculum was the addition of cultural humility as afocal point. Subsequently, the course STS 115, Pre-departure Intercultural Learning was created,and a decision was made to pilot programs utilizing the draft curriculum.In 2022, engineering student study abroad returnees were asked to comment on gaps in their pre-departure preparation

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International Division (INTL) Technical Session #2: Global Engagement

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Scott Schneider, University of Dayton; Corinne Mowrey, University of Dayton; Eric Janz P.E., University of Dayton; Erick S. Vasquez, University of Dayton; Homero Murzi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Matthew A. Witenstein, University of Dayton; Jeanne Holcomb, University of Dayton

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group does not lead toan enhanced understanding of the different cultures [21]. When not managed well, the result canbe a poor experience for the participants and significant loss of a learning experience. However,managed well, it could be an excellent learning experience and result in enhanced culturalcompetencies. In addition to the engineering content of the class, additional modules willreinforce this content and highlight the application of it at different stages of the course.Including team formation, ideation, decision methodology and writing stages. Additionally,intentionally integrating opportunities to reflect on individual and group performance and toconsider alternate perspectives will improve the student’s ability to perform in

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International Division (INTL) Technical Session #5: Best Practices

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steven Ghambi, Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences; Ashley Rae Taylor, Rice 360 Institute for Global Health Technologies; Joseph Chikaphonya Phiri, Malawi polytechnic; Justin J. Henriques; Joseph Towles, Swarthmore College

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learners across globalcontexts, further work is needed to explore the implementation and adaptation of AL acrossglobal contexts (Mtika and Gates), particularly from the firsthand perspective of educatorsleading curricular transformation.To contribute to this gap in literature, our purpose is to describe the curricular design andimplementation of a bidirectional faculty development workshop, designed to support Malawianfaculty in integrating AL approaches into engineering courses. The faculty developmentworkshop was collaboratively led by Malawi-trained engineering faculty and United States-trained engineering faculty, providing an example of bidirectional knowledge-sharing on theimplementation of AL approaches across global contexts. Specifically

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International Division (INTL) Technical Session #2: Global Engagement

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Seth D. Mallett, Metropolitan State University of Denver; Jeno Balogh Ph.D., Metropolitan State University of Denver; Marcus Juby, University of Pécs, Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology ; Zoltan Orban, University of Pecs Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology

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approaches for dealing with them. The case studies in this course will helpstudents understand the needs of different stakeholders and create a list of priorities that willenable them to achieve project goals in practice. The course will also cover the integrated designprocess (IDP), which is a specific tool and approach for holistic and systemic design thinking.For the success of a complex, sustainable built environment project, which could involvehundreds or even thousands of actors, it is necessary to have a clear understanding of the marketin which the designer is operating. Therefore, the course will address questions such as "Whatare the goals and interests of different stakeholders?”, "What is the role of an IDP coordinator?","How do you

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International Division (INTL) Technical Session #5: Best Practices

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alyson Grace Eggleston, Pennsylvania State University; Robert J. Rabb P.E., Pennsylvania State University

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problem-solvers.The demand for the engineering mindset to grow and develop as problem-solvers, requiresadditional skills such as entrepreneurship, leadership, and communications. Engineeringentrepreneurship and engineering leadership programs have proliferated in recent years. Despitethis, there is less emphasis on communication skills and intercultural competence, which areessential for many additional skills. Approaches to STEM curriculum design in Asia includeimplementing intercultural awareness and communication competencies, as the relationshipbetween employability and professional skills is well studied, adapted, and implementable.This paper proposes a process for building an engineering-focused communications course thatcan be tailored and

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International Division (INTL) Technical Session #2: Global Engagement

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Meredith Blumthal, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Gretchen M. Forman, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Juliana Roznowski; Hannah Dougherty, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Ernest-John Ignacio, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Molly H Goldstein, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Brian Woodard, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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aerodynamics of swept-wing aircraft. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Focus Study of Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) Engineering Projects1. Introduction Engineers, and engineering educators, must continue to innovate in an increasingly globalenvironment. As a result of the pandemic, engineering curriculum has grown to include effectiveworking methods across global communities rather than only including the fundamentaltechnical skills. The pandemic nurtured online methods for collaboration on global learning,which is “a process that prepares students for active global citizenship by involving them incollaborative global problem-solving as a

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International Division (INTL) Technical Session #3: Student Perspectives

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lisa Schibelius, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Tahsin Mahmud Chowdhury, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Andrea L. Schuman, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Homero Murzi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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balance an understanding ofboth the technical context with consideration for the social, contextual, and cultural influence onengineering, especially since different countries have different approaches to problem-solving,collaboration, and communication [2]. One way of integrating global competency learning intothe engineering curriculum is through study abroad programs [3]. These programs range induration such as two-week or summer-long time frames and focus on context, country, andlanguage-learning components. However, one of the main barriers for these programs isaccessibility and the lack of flexibility in engineering curricula. Hence, some programs offershort international experiences during the summer to allow students to participate

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International Division (INTL) Technical Session #6: World-class STEM Leader

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lauren Mottel; Lauren Shipp; Menansili Abraham Mejooli; Ghodeejah Higgins; Maleshigo Mabye; Hannah Christine Watkins; Kimberly L. Bothi; Kathryn Alexa Jackson; Julie Carol Karand, University of Delaware

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). Throughout her engineering career, she has tried to integrate global engineering into her work. Most recently, she spent the final year of her PhD at the University of Cape Town, integrating her benchtop cardiovascular research into computational models. In 2018-2019, she spent a year living and working in Tanzania, in East Africa through the Fulbright US Scholar program, teaching and conducting clinical research. Now at UD, her scholarship work includes embedding global engineering opportunities into the engineering curriculum through study abroad programs, new courses, serving as an advisor for UD’s Engineers Without Borders, and hosting global design workshops. ©American Society for Engineering

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International Division (INTL) Technical Session #4: Global DEI

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2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael D. Preuss, Exquiri Consulting, LLC; John Albert Avila Sr., Texas A&M University; Karen L. Butler-Purry, P.E., Texas A&M University; Shannon Walton, Texas A&M University; Ahmarlay Myint, Texas A&M University; Maria Claudia Alves, Texas A&M University; John Walewski, Texas A&M University; Zenon Medina Cetina; Kim Withers; Keisha D. Bahr, Texas A&M University; Sasha Sentz; Barbara Szczerbinska, Texas A&M University

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MentorProgram [20, 23].IRAP/ELCIR includes course credit. Each participant must register for a research elective whichis conducted as an independent study course [14, 15, 20]. The elective can be taken for up to fourhours of credit [20, 24], although one hour is the typical load for an IRAP participant [14, 15].The course curriculum is adapted specifically to the IRAP process and spans three semesters,spring, summer and fall.IRAP/ELCIR’s spring activities are an “orientation and training workshop” [20]. These arefollowed in the summer by a “two-week trip to Yucatan in Mexico, where students take a classon introduction to research, visit research sites and tour cultural areas of Yucatan, includingUxmal, Chichen Itza, the cenotes and the Mundo Maya