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Track 2 - Session 2

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2014 ASEE International Forum

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Aaron Brown, Metropolitan State University of Denver; Duane B Swigert, Metropolitan State University of Denver

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exploring other cultures.Mr. Duane B Swigert, Metropolitan State University of Denver Page 20.38.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 The Development and Integration of Humanitarian Engineering Curriculum in an Engineering Technology Program Brown, Aaron1; Swigert, Duane Metropolitan State University of Denve, Department of Mechanical Engineering Techmology Po box 173362, Denver, CoAbstract Humanitarian Engineering is the application of engineering research and work to directlybenefit marginalized people (1

Conference Session

Track 1 - Session 1

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2014 ASEE International Forum

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Hongshik Ahn, Stony Brook University; Imin Kao, Stony Brook University; Yacov A. Shamash, Stony Brook University; ChoonHo Kim

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Paper ID #11015Challenges in Establishing an American Global Campus in KoreaProf. Hongshik Ahn, Stony Brook University Prof. Hongshik Ahn, Stony Brook University (SUNY) Dr. Ahn is a Professor of the Department of Applied Mathematics and Statistics at Stony Brook University. From 2011 to 2013, he served as the first Vice President of SUNY Korea. Prior to joining Stony Brook University in 1996, he was Mathematical Statistician at National Center for Toxicological Research, US FDA. He has been an Associate Editor of Communications in Statistics since 2000. Dr. Ahn is included in Marquis Who’s Who in America. He

Conference Session

Track 3 - Session 1

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2014 ASEE International Forum

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Arnold Neville Pears, Uppsala University; Mats Daniels, Uppsala University; Åsa Sofia Cajander

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 and  assessment  approach  used  at  that  time  is  described  in  Pears  et  al.  200117.In  2005  we  introduced  international  collaboration  in  a  semester  long  project  course,  where  the  Uppsala  students  work  with  students  at  an  American  university.  This  course  has  an  explicit  focus  on  competencies  suitable  for  global  collaboration  and  different  pedagogical  challenges  with  this  has  been  investigated  in  an  action  research  manner3-­9,14,15.  The  goals  are  to  help  to  scaffold  progressive  development  of  global  engineering  competencies  and  experience.The  paper  is  structured  as  follows.  We  describe  the  evolution  of  the  curriculum  reflecting  on  the  instructional  design

Conference Session

Track 1 - Session 1

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2014 ASEE International Forum

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Andras Gordon, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Richard J Schuhmann, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Richard F. Devon, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Andrew Michael Erdman, The Pennsylvania State University; Ahmad Atieh, Taibah Univeristy; Peter Dietrich, Corvinus University Budapest

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Paper ID #10995Cultural Accommodation in Virtual Engineering Academic TeamsMr. Andras Gordon, Pennsylvania State University, University Park Andras Gordon is an Instructor of Engineering Design in the School of Engineering Design, Technology and Professional Programs, College of Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University.Dr. Richard J Schuhmann, Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyDr. Richard F. Devon, Pennsylvania State University, University ParkMr. Andrew Michael Erdman, The Pennsylvania State UniversityDr. Ahmad Atieh, Taibah Univeristy Ahmad Atieh had received his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from University of Ottawa

Conference Session

Track 1 - Session 2

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2014 ASEE International Forum

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Achille Messac, Mississippi State University; James N Warnock, Mississippi State University; Masoud Rais-Rohani, Mississippi State University

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at a major research university in the southeastUS introduced a college-wide technical society initiative in fall 2013. The purpose of theinitiative was to encourage student integration in their disciplines and to promote professionaldevelopment through active participation in society events. Overall, the college observedmembership in technical societies increase from 19.5% to 82% and 33% to 96% at theundergraduate and graduate levels, respectively, with a combined membership of 83% for alleligible (i.e., full-time) students. This was an increase from 21% prior to the initiative. Detaileddescription of the technical society initiative and the rationale for its implementation ispresented. Although it is too soon to offer an in-depth assessment

Conference Session

Track 1b - Session 1

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2014 ASEE International Forum

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Mert Bal, Miami University

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agents, agent-based manufacturing scheduling, systems control and automation, distributed control of holonic systems and integrated manufacturing, agile manufacturing, virtual reality and remote laboratory applications in edu- cation. He has authored or co-authored various journal and conference publications in these areas. Mert Bal is currently an Assistant Professor in the Miami University, Department of Engineering Technology, Ohio, United States of America. Page 20.5.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2014 Assessment of Remote Laboratory Practices in

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2014 ASEE International Forum

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Nannan He, Minnesota State University, Mankato; Han-Way Huang, Minnesota State University, Mankato

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electrical engineering andcomputer engineering students. Eclipse is an integrated software development environment fromIBM. Recently, eclipse-based development tools have been employed by increasing number ofsoftware projects in both academy and industry. Many eclipse-based software tools supportMBD, which is an emerging development methodology for complex embedded software. Thenovelty of our work is to introduce students the MBD process in combination with eclipse-basedtools. The goal is to equip engineering students with the knowledge of using real-world softwaretools and cost-efficient software development methods. Our primary observations show that thiscombination could help students understand advanced software development technologies

Conference Session

Track 1 - Session 2

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2014 ASEE International Forum

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Shankar Muthu Krishnan, Wentworth Institute of Technology

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present work is todevelop few cooperative experiential learning models for BME undergraduate students that can beapplied internationally and to propose multiple partner organizations to host the co-op. In thispaper, designs of a few co-op/internship models embedded in the undergraduate BME curriculumand an innovative array of co-op hosting organizations are described. Other models of one semesterat a teaching hospital, a medical device company, and at an academic research lab are mentioned.The results obtained clearly support the proposed co-op/internship scheme. In conclusion,integrating the cooperative work experience will be of significant value in biomedical engineeringeducation by giving opportunities for real-life work experience to the

Conference Session

Track 1b - Session 1

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2014 ASEE International Forum

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Valentina Cecchi, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Mona Azarbayjani, University of North Carolina at Charlotte; Brett Tempest, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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. Page 20.7.13The project provided an opportunity for the development and implementation of new educationalmaterials focused on energy efficiency, sustainable building design, solar energy, and powerconversion and conditioning technologies. Being part of a large and varied team seeing a projectfrom the preliminary design phase to construction and commissioning, the students wereprovided with a true multi-disciplinary hands-on opportunity. The opportunity proved tostrengthen their technical skills, acquired in the regular curriculum, via integration of theoreticalknowledge and practical experience. Identifiable and valuable additions to classroom-basededucation was brought by the involvement in this project. Moreover, the students were exposedto

Conference Session

Track 2 - Session 2

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2014 ASEE International Forum

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Julia Ziyatdinova; Phillip Albert Sanger, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Artem Bezrukov, Kazan National Research Technologcal University, Russia

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development of regional and national economies. A truly all-embracingengineering education should be global today in nature and thus requires a universal platformto overcome boundaries between states. English as the world language is one of such possibleplatforms and an indispensable component of the 360-degrees engineering educationparadigm as it is the connecting link eliminating borders and distances between continents aswell as contributing to the collective intellectual potential of mankind. Integration of non-native engineering students and professionals into this global intellectual network facesuntypical challenges, such as significant efforts needed to form an English-speakingengineering community in countries with no or poor historical

Conference Session

Track 1 - Session 1

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2014 ASEE International Forum

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Jonathan W. Valvano, University of Texas, Austin

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research. He has received numerous teaching awards and authored five widely- used textbooks on embedded microcomputer systems. He has co-founded a successful medical device company called Admittance Technologies. His research involves integrated analog/digital processing, low-power design, medical instrumentation, and real-time systems.Dr. Jonathan W. Valvano, University of Texas, Austin Dr. Jonathan Valvano is a professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin and holds the Engineering Foundation Centennial Teaching Fellowship in Electrical Engineering. He received his S.B. and S.M. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from MIT in 1977 and his Ph.D. in 1981 from

Conference Session

Track 1 - Session 2

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2014 ASEE International Forum

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Yakov E. Cherner, ATEL, LLC; Maija M Kukla, University of Maryland, College Park; Linn W Hobbs OBE, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Sergey V Vasilev, Yaroslavl State University; Ivan Fedorov; Alexander S. Sigov

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integrated customizable online equipment and adjustable virtual laboratories. To facilitate these methodologies for academic education, corporate and military training, his company developed new ground-breaking e-learning solutions, as well as relevant assessment and authoring tools. Dr. Cherner holds an MS in Experimental Physics, and Ph.D. in Physics and Materials Science. He published over 100 papers in national and international journals and made dozens presentations at various national and international conferences and workshops. Dr. Cherner has served as a Principal Investigator for several government-funded educational projects.Dr. Maija M Kukla, University of Maryland, College ParkProf. Linn W Hobbs OBE, Massachusetts

Conference Session

Track 2 - Session 2

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2014 ASEE International Forum

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Dianne J DeTurris, California Polytechnic State University; Jane L. Lehr, California Polytechnic State University; James M Widmann, California Polytechnic State University; Lily Hsu Laiho, California Polytechnic State University; Fred W DePiero, California Polytechnic State University; Zoe Wood Wood; Alana Christine Snelling

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by Downeyet al, 2006 3 – ”global competency” for engineers is the “knowledge, ability, andpredisposition to work effectively with people who define [engineering] problems differentlythan they do” (p. 4). That is, cultural competency is an integral component of globalcompetency. GLOBAL COMPETENCY WITHIN PROGRAM EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVESWhile there are ideas of what global competency means and there are proposed ways ofeducating global engineers, assessment of the success of these ideas and methods is currentlystill in development.4 For example, Purdue University, has been a leader in the development ofan internationally focused field of engineering, and Penn State and Worchester Polytechnic alsooffer engineering programs overseas designed to

Conference Session

Track 1 - Session 2

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2014 ASEE International Forum

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Henry Griffith, Wright State University; Riad Ajami, Director, Center for Global Business, WSU; Angela Griffith

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Curriculum and Lab Development

, contentdelivery began to shift in order to focus more on pure mathematical content for MPL preparation.While such a strategy may be suitable for improving achievement of the prior goal of the course, itignores the importance of the secondary goal. As EGR 1010 represents the immediate gateway toentering the engineering curriculum for students within this pathway, such an approach posessignificant risk of jeopardizing the success of these students.Over the past year, accelerated growth in the enrollment of internationally mobile undergraduate Page 20.11.6students has significantly expanded the number of enrollees entering the pathway at thepreparatory

Conference Session

Track 1b - Session 1

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2014 ASEE International Forum

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Marjaneh Issapour, State University of New York, Farmingdale; Gonca Altuger-Genc, State University of New York, Farmingdale

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component of these initiatives is no doubt closing the gap between high schoolsand higher education institutions, and making higher education institutions more approachable.This study will provide an overview of the proposed program that is currently being developed,and discuss components of the curriculum and laboratory development. It is important to notethat this particular program is designed within the frame work of 7th-12th grade secondary scienceeducation in New York State.Introduction:High school students often have hesitations when it comes to decisions regarding collegeapplications and major selection. These hesitations are usually tied to misconceptions such ascollege not being affordable1 or the level of math and science skills needed

Conference Session

Track 1 - Session 2

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2014 ASEE International Forum

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Miquela Trujillo, University of New Mexico; Peter V. Vorobieff; Francisco Martin Vigil, University of New Mexico; Tennille Charisse Bernard, The University of New Mexico; Clinton Lee Corbin, University of New Mexico

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Curriculum and Lab Development

have a large base of talent to recruit from. A combination ofglobalization, economic conditions, and other factors has lead to increased competition for jobsof every discipline. It is for this reason that educational institutions need to adapt to changingdemands if they are to prepare their students for what will be expected of them as they begintheir professional careers. At the undergraduate level, laboratory courses are often where newtechnology and teaching methods are integrated into the curriculum. However, since the 1970s,many institutions have decreased the quantity or consolidated laboratory courses offered in aneffort to curb increasing costs. A shift in the focus of faculty towards research combined withshrinking department budgets

Conference Session

Track 2 - Session 2

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2014 ASEE International Forum

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Robert W Fuessle, Bradley University; Amir W Al-Khafaji, Bradley University

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Curriculum and Lab Development

profession.The new CEC curriculum permit students to seek emphasis in international program,sustainability, or infrastructure.The CEC had the vision and foresight to realize the paramount importance of internationaleducation to the future of the civil engineering and construction professions. The mindset wasthat future employers would be seeking engineers with some international experience andexposure to the various cultures. Furthermore, ABET promoted internalization by one of itsoutcomes: “broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in aglobal, economic, environmental, and societal context.” Therefore, the Department of CivilEngineering and Construction conceived of an idea to hold an international study abroad

Conference Session

Track 1 - Session 1

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2014 ASEE International Forum

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Mudasser Fraz Wyne, National University

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Curriculum and Lab Development

used. Another key contributing factor has been to examinehow specifically an institution prioritizes one set of subject matters over any other so as to makenew graduates more technologically attractive to their constituents (Perspective employers) at thesame time use technology and course delivery that is attractive to students. To encourage andhold the interest of students, much effort has gone into research and development of innovativemethods of teaching. So in an effort to increase student enrollment as well as produce highquality graduates according to institution’s mission both faculty and administration are alwaystrying to attempt different approaches to design attractive curriculum as well as to try appealingmodes of delivery of course

Conference Session

Track 2 - Session 1

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2014 ASEE International Forum

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Maria Nandadevi Cortes-Rodriguez, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Renetta G. Tull, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Miguel Alfonso Nino, Virginia Polytechnic and State University

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Faculty Development

graduate school’s professional development curriculum requiredsome investigation. Unlike having a program with courses within a department or college, TheGraduate School at UMBC wanted to develop seminars that would be in line with strategic Page 20.31.2directions of various STEM professional organizations. We know that globalization is not asingular concept, it involves economic integration, transmission of knowledge, cultural stability,the transference of policies across borders, among others. We decided that our programs shouldfocus on transmission and transfer of knowledge, and “transnational and transculturalintegration” of human activities

Conference Session

Track 3 - Session 2

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2014 ASEE International Forum

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Cheryl Matherly, The University of Tulsa; Sarah R. Phillips, Rice University ; Junichiro Kono, Rice University; Shane M Curtis, University of Tulsa

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Student Development

and awareness of various cultures and their impact onsociety, and an ability to use cultural context to evaluate what is known or valued. Intrapersonaldevelopment considers how an individual becomes more aware of and integrates his or her personalvalues into a sense of identity. This dimension is evidenced by a student’s sense of self-direction inlife, awareness of his or her strengths, values, personal characteristics, and sense of self. It is alsoevidenced by respect for and acceptance of cultural perspectives that are different from his or herown and a degree of emotional self-assurance in encounters with other cultures. Interpersonaldevelopment is concerned with how willing an individual is to interact with people from differentsocial and

Conference Session

Track 3 - Session 1

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2014 ASEE International Forum

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David DiBiasio, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Terri A. Camesano, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Natalie A Mello, The Forum on Education Abroad

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Student Development

, social, cultural, and economic issues thatare intimately connected to engineering issues and people affected by these engineeringchallenges. One of the most effective ways of providing our students these learning experiencesis through education abroad opportunities. Yet less than 4% of US engineering students studyabroad and there has been little growth in the past two years1. It is also well established that experiential, project/problem-based learning with an emphasison acquiring new knowledge and applying and integrating previous knowledge can be veryeffective structures for enhancing student learning2. These structures engage students in open-ended, ambiguous, authentic activities; and usually involve teams. It is learning that goes

Conference Session

Track 3 - Session 2

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2014 ASEE International Forum

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Megan Mercedes Echevarria, International Engineering Program, University of Rhode Island; Sigrid -- Berka, University of Rhode Island

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Student Development

Spanish curriculum. She has developed specialized Spanish courses designed for engineers, as well as interdisciplinary courses that connect engineering to other fields of study. In her research she is equally versatile: her scholarship covers a wide range of topics relating to international education, languages across the curriculum, applied linguistics, materials development and literary and cultural studies.Dr. Sigrid – Berka, University of Rhode Island Dr. Sigrid Berka is the Executive Director of the International Engineering Program (IEP) at the Univer- sity of Rhode Island, and also the Director of the German and the Chinese IEP, responsible for building academic programs with exchange partners abroad, internship

Conference Session

Track 2 - Session 1

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2014 ASEE International Forum

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Anna Friesel, Technical University of Denmark; Tsirigotis Georgios

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Faculty Development

and competencies, which are necessary for candidatesapplying for accreditation or certification as Bachelor of Electrical Engineering through LLL-system (Life Long Learning). This proposal has been developed under the work of the ELLEIECERASMUS thematic network1 (Enhancing Lifelong Learning in Electrical and InformationEngineering), where the consortium composed of 60 European universities worked together onthe ELLEIEC-project.IntroductionGlobalization makes it necessary to cooperate on an international platform, which again requiresnew sets of engineering competencies and professional skills to enhance technology andinnovation as critical foundations to develop knowledge based technical societies and economies.Engineering education has a

Conference Session

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2014 ASEE International Forum

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Kerrie L. Schattler, Bradley University; Amir W Al-Khafaji, Bradley University

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Faculty Development

-cultural communication”1.The importance of preparing engineering students to deal with ever-increasing globalization hasbeen well-documented by engineering societies and accrediting agencies2, 3. As per an AmericanSociety of Civil Engineers (ASCE) publication, global education should also emphasize “ways toprosper within an integrated international environment; and meet challenges that cross cultural,language, legal and political boundaries while respecting critical cultural constraints anddifferences”2. The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) outcome hcalls for engineers to have a “broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineeringsolutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context”3.Global

Conference Session

Track 3 - Session 1

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2014 ASEE International Forum

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Kaitlin Litchfield, University of Colorado, Boulder; Amy Javernick-Will, University of Colorado, Boulder; Daniel Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder

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the Center from a background in engineering education and applied psychology. Dr. Knight joined CU’s College of Engineering and Applied Science in 2001 after graduate school. He has been a part time associate of DC Colorado since 2007, and became a full-time associate in August, 2013. Dr. Knight’s responsibilities include assessment and program eval- uation of the Center’s hands-on design curriculum, educational research on center development, diversity and teamwork, and team facilitation for the Center’s on-going industry-sponsored teams. Dr. Knight also serves as an educational resource for other departments in the College as well