Conference Session

Been There, Done That: Advice for NEEs

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Engelken, Arkansas State University

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

volunteerism that the nation has not seen since the 1960s. As with most of the discussed trends, this cuts both ways. When focused upon worthy causes and activities, these can benefit a region and its citizens, as well as foster a needed sense of community. They can provide needed assistance to the disadvantaged and hurting. They can be an opportunity to enhance the character and compassion of young people and should be a clearly good thing. However, volunteerism should be fully voluntary, not mandated, coerced, peer-pressured, or indirectly fostered via a systems of carrots and sticks (for example, tax, pay, or other financial incentives

Conference Session

Entrepreneurship Education: Assessment and Integrating Entrepreneurship into the Curriculum

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eric Johnson, Valparaiso University; Mark Budnik, Valparaiso University; Doug Tougaw, Valparaiso University

Tagged Divisions

Entrepreneurship & Engineering Innovation

Recruiting 6. The Art of Recruiting Product Concept 9. The Art of Branding Value Proposition Elevator Pitch 3. The Art of Pitching Elevator Pitch to Faculty Members and Engineers 2 Page Description of Proposal 4. The Art of Writing a Business Plan Introduction to Business Plans Introduction to Business Plans 5. The Art of Bootstrapping Project Proposal 10. The Art of Rainmaking Product Proposal Presentations 11. The Art of Being a MenschIn the first two weeks of class, students

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade I

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Seamus Freyne, Manhattan College; Micah Hale, University of Arkansas; Stephan Durham, University of Colorado, Denver

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

lectures on topics they had time toresearch. To keep up with current events, ask students to give weekly summaries of the news inthe field. The best way to learn is to teach.As you grade exams, identify students who did the problems correctly and, when you return theexams, ask those individuals to put the solutions up on the board. You can catch a few minutesof rest, and students who did well on the exam will have a chance to shine. Some students maydecline due to shyness, but most students will eagerly accept the opportunity. Also, whenstudents see peers up at the board with the solutions, they will likely be convinced that the examwas not unreasonable, they will be less apt to complain, and they may be motivated to improvetheir performance on

Conference Session

ERM Potpourri

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alexandre Probst, Colorado School of Mines; Aarthi Krishnaswamy, Colorado School of Mines; Vinita Singh, Colorado School of Mines; Barbara Moskal, Colorado School of Mines; Cyndi Rader, Colorado School of Mines

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

various researchers comparing traditional and multimedia instruction and concluded that, in general, interactive lessons have a positive impact on both students‟ learning and attitudes. Using this prior research as a framework, this article describes an effort to develop culturally relevant software designed to support the scientific learning of students at a secondary school in St. Denis, Uganda, Africa. The secondary education system at St. Denis is based on a traditional, lecture format. Teachers within this system seek to transfer their knowledge to students by writing on the blackboard while their students take scrupulous notes. According to the research previously discussed, this passive method of instruction may place students at

Conference Session

ECE Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David Meyer, Purdue University; Cordelia Brown, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

of the trials underway as of this writing), has the highest recurringoverhead of all (“tweaking” each homework assignment, as well as grading and returning it).Does all this “extra work” manifest itself in better student performance and/or students liking thecourse/material better? If it can be demonstrated that such effort does not (or only does somarginally), would faculty and students alike be better served through widespread adoption ofhybrid course formats?Another open question concerns the type of “alternate-style” learners we are attempting to targetin this study. As currently implemented, the “lecture” in both formats (traditional and “virtual”)is targeted for auditory-sequential learners (the same Lecture Workbook format is utilized

Conference Session

New Research on Retention of URM Groups in STEM

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rafic Bachnak, Texas A&M International University; Rohitha Goonatilake, Texas A&M International University; Juan Lira, Texas A&M International University; Conchita Hickey, Texas A&M International University

Tagged Divisions

Minorities in Engineering

Director of Programs for Academic Support and Enrichment at Texas A&M International University. She received her B.A from Our Lady of the Lake University, her M. A. from Texas A&M College Station, and is A.B.D. in Hispanic Studies from Texas A&M College Station. Ms. Hickey has worked at Texas A&M International University since 1978, in both instructional and administrative capacities directed at improving student support and success. She oversees the First Year Experience Program which includes freshman seminar, mentoring, advising, as well as developmental studies, Writing Center, Testing Center, CASA Tutoring Center, Trio Student Support Services

Conference Session

Curriculum Development and Applications

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claude Villiers, Florida Gulf Coast University

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Design Graphics

been offered in the program since spring 2007. The averageclass size is 30. The course objectives are to introduce the students to both basic and advancedcommands; to create two-dimensional (2-D) and three-dimensional (3-D) drawings usingAutoCAD software; to create scaled and full-size drawings that adhere to proper conventions forline types, symbols, legends, text lettering and abbreviations, margin settings, and detailing; andto develop effective presentation and writing skills. The challenge is to meet all of the abovementioned objectives within the very limited two 1-¼ hour sessions (two-credit course) per Page 14.179.2week.The ability to

Conference Session

Capstone Design II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John K. Estell, Ohio Northern University; Juliet Hurtig, Ohio Northern University

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

AC 2009-136: A COMMON STANDARD FOR ALL: USING ABUSINESS-ORIENTED APPROACH TO CAPSTONE DESIGNJohn K. Estell, Ohio Northern University John K. Estell is Chair of the Electrical & Computer Engineering and Computer Science Department, and Professor of Computer Engineering and Computer Science, at Ohio Northern University. He received his doctorate from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His areas of research include simplifying the outcomes assessment process, first-year engineering instruction, and the pedagogical aspects of writing computer games. Dr. Estell is a Senior Member of IEEE, and a member of ACM, ASEE, Tau Beta Pi, Eta Kappa Nu, and Upsilon Pi Epsilon.Juliet

Conference Session

Assessment and Continuous Improvement in Engineering Technology: Part I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Barbara Christe, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Elaine Cooney, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Technology

type of assessment include self and peer reflections, contracts and portfolios. Competence-based assessment integrates Blooms Taxonomy to include case study analysis and simulations.In this type of activity, students must demonstrate what they “can do” (put into practice) notwhat they know (repeat back). Fundamentally, this educational theory expands assessment fromthe quiz/exam model to the need to analyze transferable skills such as the ability to work in ateam, search for information, analyze data and communicate effectively on a variety of levels.Benefits to both the students and the institutionOne of the greatest frustrations reported by faculty is student surprise at the receipt of a grade.Reality for some students does not include

Conference Session

Successful Mentoring and Outreach Programs for Girls and Minorities

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anant Kukreti, University of Cincinnati; Kenneth Simonson, University of Cincinnati; Latiera Evans, University of Cincinnati

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

. Page 14.946.4Following three activities were executed for 4th to 5th grades students:1. Simple Machine Activity. The purpose of this activity was to illustrate how machines work.For this group the students had pictures of machines that they cut out and then identified whichgroup the machines belong to by matching the names of the machines with the pictures. Eachstudent created a poster identifying the machine, explaining what the machine does, and why thatjob was important. They had to write a short statement about how it relates to life today.2. Candy Chromatography. The goal of this project is to use paper chromatography to see whichdyes are used in the coatings of your favorite colored candies. The students were given a set ofmaterials to

Conference Session

International Initiatives, Partnerships, Teaching Strategies & Collaborative Networks (IUCEE, IFEES, LACCEI.... )

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ivan Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University; Maria M. Larrondo Petrie, Florida Atlantic University

Tagged Divisions

International

recognized agencies, and• Using the proposed multi-tier model to facilitate assessment of the maturity of the processes of the engineering program, and locating peer institutions at same level.To this end, LACCEI proposed at the 2005 Engineering for the Americas Symposium a fivelevel model, called Engineering Education Capability Maturity Model3, which can be used by anengineering program preparing for accreditation. This model is an extension of the CapabilityMaturity Model (CMM) developed at Carnegie Mellon University, shown in Figure 1. The goalof the CMM is to increase the process capability, i.e., the inherent ability of a process to produceplanned results. Figure 2 shows the structure of Levels 2-5.LACCEI’s Engineering Education Capability

Conference Session

Measurement Tools

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Heidi Diefes-Dux, Purdue University; Matthew Verleger, Purdue University; Judith Zawojewski, Illinois Institute of Technology; Margret Hjalmarson, George Mason University

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

the development, implementation, and assessment of model-eliciting activities with realistic engineering contexts.Matthew Verleger, Purdue University Matthew Verleger is a doctoral candidate in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. He received his B.S. in Computer Engineering and his M.S. in Agricultural and Biological Engineering, both from Purdue University. His research interests are on how students develop mathematical modeling skills through the use of model-eliciting activities and peer review as a pedagogical tool.Judith Zawojewski, Illinois Institute of Technology Judith Zawojewski is an Associate Professor of Mathematics and Science Education at Illinois

Conference Session

Best Practices in IE Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alister McLeod, Purdue University; April Savoy, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

Industrial Engineering

;Felder, Felder, Mauney,Hamrin, & Dietz, 1995)7. Measuring the benefits of teams in a PBL environment is challengingas the instructor is responsible for assessing each student’s performance during the team project.The instructor is also responsible for providing the criteria for which learners will be assessedprior to students being placed in teams. Assessment techniques, such as, peer to peer and selfratings in group settings are known to have little measurement information and poor validity.However, these rating methods can contribute to a learners performance in a team settings (Boud& Feletti, 1998)4.Initially, assessment of work done in IT 214 is done from a purely individualistic standpoint;however, as the semester progresses

Conference Session

Engineering Education in Africa, Asia and the Mid-East Region

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

Tagged Divisions

International

active learning requires students to take part in “pre- Page 14.930.6planned” learning-related activities, believed to spark and stimulate their learning, while in theclassroom.(17,18) These activities would include: reading, writing, solving problems, answeringquestions, participating in a discussion, etc.; and most important, students must be engaged inthinking tasks while actively involved. It is generally understood that during active learning, lessemphasis is placed on transmission of information and more on developing students’ skills.Additionally, during an active learning cycle, emphasis is placed on students’ exploration oftheir own

Conference Session

Exemplary Outreach Programs in Engineering Education

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pamela Lottero-Perdue, Towson State University

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

detrimental to people and the larger environment.Another approach educators can take to encourage children to critically analyze technologycomes from the ‘critical text analysis’ (CTA) and ‘critical literacy’ traditions in literacy (i.e.,reading/writing) education.11 Advocates of CTA assert that it is imperative for individuals of allages to not only decode what they read, comprehend what they read, and consider text use andtheir purpose for reading, but also to ask questions about text positioning, i.e., to ask: ≠ How does this text position me, others, or reality? ≠ Does this text include or ignore my or others’ voice(s)? ≠ In whose interests has this text been written?12For example, elementary children have examined advertisements sent

Conference Session

Think Outside the Box! K-12 Engineering Curriculum

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University; Debra Gilbuena, Oregon State University; Adam Kirsch, Crescent Valley High School

Tagged Divisions

K-12 & Pre-College Engineering

Debra Gilbuena is a graduate student in Business Administration and Chemical Engineering at Oregon State University. She currently has research in the areas of solar cell development through thin film technology, business plan writing and engineering education. Debra has 4 years of experience including positions in semiconductor manufacturing, propellant manufacturing, electronics cooling and sensor development, an area in which she holds a patent and has provided international consulting. Debra was awarded the Teacher's Assistant of the Year Award for the College of Engineering at Oregon State University for her work as a Teacher's Assistant in thermodynamics courses. She has interests in

Conference Session

NSF Grantees Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jacquelyn Kelly, Arizona State University; James Corkins, Arizona State University; Dale Baker, Arizona State University; Amaneh Tasooji, Arizona State University; Stephen Krause, Arizona State University

general strategies have beenimplemented in specific ways in classroom inquiry activities that include: pair discussions18;writing activities and team collaboration19; laboratory experiments, team work and veediagrams20; and computer-aided learning21.While some aspects of conceptual knowledge about characteristics of materials at the atomic-scale are developed in chemistry and physics courses, other important atomic-scale andmicroscale structural features of materials related to macroscale phenomena and properties arenot presented. To understand the conceptual framework and associated mental models thatexplain and predict macroscale properties of materials, new content on atomic-scale andmicroscale structure is introduced in MSE classes. In one

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Curriculum Innovation

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Salah Badjou, Wentworth Institute of Technology; Loutfallah Georges Chedid, Wentworth Institute of Technology

Tagged Divisions

Multidisciplinary Engineering

-engineering subspecialties can be implemented in order to bestow great additional value to thenewly graduated engineer.Background:A faculty-driven, high-quality biomedical systems engineering concentration was implementedwithin an established and EAC-of-ABET accredited five-year interdisciplinaryelectromechanical engineering program1. Of note is that under EAC rules, the existingelectromechanical engineering program had simultaneously met the accreditation criteria forelectrical engineering and for mechanical engineering. The graduates of this program are trueinterdisciplinary engineers. A graduate of this program is as comfortable in tackling a thermo-fluid problem as he/she is comfortable in designing the electronic hardware and writing thecontrol

Conference Session

Contemporary Issues in CHE Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Adam Ekenseair, University of Texas, Austin; Carolyn Bayer, University of Texas, Austin; Margaret Phillips, University of Texas, Austin

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

, or an honors thesis) and to participate in the departmental and university- Page 14.685.4wide structured undergraduate research programs is another excellent way to increase thestudents’ sense of ownership of their research. Additional methods common to our laboratoryinclude applying for university-sponsored, undergraduate-specific research grants to defray thecost of the experimental work; being required to write a project report and/or present a poster atthe departmental level at the conclusion of the semester; and applying for departmental, college,university, or even nation-wide paper and presentation opportunities and awards. In

Conference Session

Educational Research

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Milo Koretsky, Oregon State University; Christine Kelly, Oregon State University; Philip Harding, Oregon State University; Edith Gummer, Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory

Tagged Divisions

Educational Research and Methods

including the process of identifying the problem, designing the data collection method to address the problem, analyzing the results and making decisions. A low level response to this simply identified experimental design as an outcome. Situated Nature Place the laboratory experiment in the context of their future professional environments or scenarios. Communication/Documentation Develop written and oral communication skills and practice report (Comm/Doc). writing, including reporting results to clients

Conference Session

Contemporary Issues in CHE Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paul Blowers, University of Arizona

Tagged Divisions

Chemical Engineering

ofstudy at the university, leading to long term and sustained contact over time. Faculty in thismodel get to know the students well and can provide the most relevant advice as needed becausethey know the students' abilities, their weaknesses, and what works well for them. The intimateand close contact allows the faculty member to write much stronger and more specific letters ofrecommendation for students when they apply for positions, graduate school admission, orscholarships, as well. Students get to know one faculty member well and this can enable them toknow the faculty more as a person than just an institutional representative. The strengths oflongitudinal advising are enhanced when combined with situational leadership approaches[8

Conference Session

Multidisciplinary Design in the Classroom

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jason Foster, University of Toronto; Alexandra Heeney, University of Toronto

Tagged Divisions

Design in Engineering Education

procrastinate when making decisions and producing deliverables[25]. Thiscoupled with time constraints due to the large Engineering Science workload and the short Page 14.1216.10length of the term, cause many students to delay the writing until shortly before the deadline,leaving them with insufficient time for preparation of the final document and oralpresentation of the project. It is thus necessary to ensure that the course strongly guidesstudents through the desired, iterative design process. We have found that this is generallybest done by requiring interim deliverables, which force iterations in a low-stressenvironment where feedback is readily

Conference Session

Implementation of the Civil Engineering Body of Knowledge and Recent ABET Experiences

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ronald Welch, University of Texas, Tyler

Tagged Divisions

Civil Engineering

fall of senior year, Fig 2) to ensure the firstgroup of seniors had at least one environmental course to meet growing East Texas needs.CENG 3333 Codes, Contracts, and Specifications was combined with CENG 3338 CEMaterials (w/lab) (Fig 1) into CENG 3434 CE Materials, Codes, and Specifications(w/lab) (Fig 2). The combining of topics seemed natural in that codes and materialcapabilities (ASTM specifications within the labs) ultimately leads to the specificationsprepared for contractors. Contract writing was moved to a graduate level. Combiningthese two courses allowed for the addition of CENG 3371 Introduction to EnvironmentalEngineering (Fig 2) for those students graduating in 2010 and later. Once the studentstake CENG 3371, CENG 4371 will focus

Conference Session

Design Projects in Mechanical Engineering I

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tony Jones, United States Army; Daisie Boettner, United States Military Academy; Anna Lambert, University of Memphis; Brian Novoselich, United States Military Academy; Stephanie Ivey

Tagged Divisions

Mechanical Engineering

Design Project. In addition to the change in themethod of data collection, there also may have been an element of peer pressure associated withthese findings; other group members were seen working in the background of the videotapes.The interview for group member six, though, was filmed in a different location and he was fairlystrong in his negative feedback. This would seem to discount the slight rise in positive commentsfrom 2/6 to 3/6 between the high stress and retrospective data points. Regardless, similar tocharacteristic two, there was a significant drop from the introduction data point for characteristicthree. Page 14.936.10TABLE #4

Conference Session

Introduction to Materials Courses

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jonathan Stolk, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering

Tagged Divisions

Materials

processes culminate in tangible, created products; and writing, music, dance, andart courses offer similar production of created works. Contributing to the idea that design coursesare the place for creativity is the growing body of educational research on students’ creative skilldevelopment in design settings. Design courses often serve as the focal piece for engineering Page 14.918.6studies of creativity, and engineering instructors have achieved good success with a variety ofapproaches to creativity. Lewis suggests that design projects are “ideal for exposing [students] tothe creative process”, and he emphasizes that techniques for flexible and

Conference Session

Innovations in ECE Education II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Radian Belu, Drexel University

Tagged Divisions

Electrical and Computer

learning. There were also some secondaryobjectives of this effort: 1) Updating equipment and experiments, 2) Providing enoughequipment for six laboratory groups to simultaneously conduct the same laboratory, and3) Improving technical report writing skills as well the students’ presentation skills.These experiments and projects, as detailed in the next section support the followingspecific goals of our approach in teaching undergraduate power electronics course:1. To provide the students with an opportunity to gain design experience through thecompletion of the project. The project has five components to it: an analytic design, acomputer simulation of circuit operation using LabVIEW package, experimentalimplementation of the circuit, a written

Conference Session

Trends in Construction Engineering Education II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Muge Mukaddes Darwish, Texas Tech University T-STEM Center; Mary Frances Agnello, Texas Tech

Tagged Divisions

Construction

, etc. Algebraic and other Algebraic and in a finite system; they functions that describe other math calculate the needed functions that changes to conserve sustainable buildings describe resources and preserve traditional various eco-systems buildingsLanguage Read, write, research Traditional Students embrace the Page 14.1108.8Arts listen to non-fiction curricular language of

Conference Session

Tricks of the Trade II

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Srikanth Tadepalli, University of Texas, Austin; Cameron Booth, University of Texas, Austin; Mitchell Pryor

Tagged Divisions

New Engineering Educators

were found that quantifyprocrastination in a PSI course. These metrics would give researchers additional insights intostudent behavior and their response to self-guided teaching strategies.Proposed Procrastination MetricsHere we focus on three candidate metrics that give physical insight into the levels ofprocrastination that occurs in PSI courses.Margin of Safety Metric (MoS) - The MoS metric is the simplest metric. It is the ratio of thesuccessful final unit (R4 above) submission date and the last class day and is motivated by the Page 14.589.5scenario of a student who, for example, writes an assigned paper several weeks before it is due

Conference Session

Engineering Ethics, Academic Integrity

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder

Tagged Divisions

Engineering Ethics

professional ethical dilemmas as distant and unlikely, they are intimately familiarwith cheating in an academic setting. Therefore, studying students’ perceptions of andengagement in cheating in academia is important. A number of studies have explored theseideas. Hall9 had senior civil engineering students review and write an essay on the ASCE codeof ethics, followed by an assignment to develop a similar code for undergraduate students. Hefound that students’ appreciation for ethics was improved by the exercise of linking futureprofessional standards to current conduct expectations for students. Harding10 found thatcheating behavior was self-reported more frequently by engineering students than humanitiesstudents and noted: “Differences between

Conference Session

Service Learning Projects in Developing Countries

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maya Trotz, University of South Florida; Amy Stuart, University of South Florida; Daniel Yeh, University of South Florida; Helen Muga, University of South Florida; Linda Phillips, University of South Florida; James Mihelcic, University of South Florida

Tagged Divisions

Environmental Engineering

forsustainable development that is a global partnership, students will learn to understandhow to integrate and transfer the best and most appropriate knowledge,methodologies, techniques, and practices between the developed and developingworlds to ensure a sustainable future.” Examples of their answers are below: Page 14.913.6 4“Working, learning, and being with peers who focus on similar subjects allowspartnerships to be created easily, even on an international level. There were manyaspects of the project that were new for me; host family, working with such a diverseteam, field