Conference Session

Expanding the Borders of Engineering Education

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Paige Davis, Louisiana State University; Summer Dann Johnson, Louisiana State University; Emma M. Allain, Louisiana State University; Harald Thomas Leder, Louisiana State University; Warren N. Waggenspack Jr., Louisiana State University

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

international exposure and awareness is participation in a studyabroad program. According to the U.S. Department of Education, “Study abroad programsprovide young citizens with cognitive and affective competencies necessary for them to thrive ina global economy, while concurrently providing the nation with a citizenry that is economicallycompetitive and politically savvy” and in addition “study abroad experiences promote personalgrowth, development and maturity among participating students” (3).Background Parkinson outlines eight program formats (dual degree, exchange, extended field trip,extension, internship or co-op, mentored travel, partner sub-contract, project-basedlearning/service learning, research abroad) for students to gain

Conference Session

Pay It Forward: Critical Thinking, Reflection and Faculty Engagement Promote Success in Engineering

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Annette Mallory Donawa, Independent Consultant

Tagged Divisions

Cooperative & Experiential Education

thinking to broader audiences, having a greater impact on student retention and graduation rates. Dr. Donawa has travelled extensively throughout the US and West Africa where she has trained corporate and government personnel. She feels honored to have presented her research on critical thinking for ASEE in Chicago (2005) and Hawaii (2008). Page 22.403.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 THE IMPACT OF CRITICAL THINKING INSTRUCTION ON MINORITY ENGINEERING STUDENTS AT A PUBLIC URBAN HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONIntroduction Students attend