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Global Engineering Models: Curriculum Development, Improvements, and Partnerships

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeffrey J. Evans, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Glenn R. Blackwell, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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mandated by the Bologna Declaration in 1999 and are part of a strategic plan for creatingan integration of the higher education systems in Europe by the end of the year 2010. The ECTSis an important part of this overall effort since its intent is to allow students to transfer creditsamong the diverse universities in different European countries. The countries involved in theEHEA are not limited to, nor all-inclusive of, member countries of the European Union (EU).The process leading to the ECTS has been reasonably well accepted by European systems. Asnoted by the European Students Union (1), “The three-cycle system (bachelor, master, anddoctoral degrees) and the ECTS are among the prime examples of successes of the BolognaProcess…”One significant

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Global Engineering Models: Curriculum Development, Improvements, and Partnerships

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jian Yu, Auburn University and Tsinghua University, China; Chetan S. Sankar, Auburn University

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,content-integrating and interrelating and so on (Rieley & Crossley, 2000; Cole et al, 2000;Tan & Thoen, 2000; Bradley et al, 2007) . So, the teaching approach requires faculty tobelieve and affirm that every student can learn and model good practices that increaselearning. However, the traditional teaching approach cannot develop Higher Order CognitiveSkills (HOCS) and problem-solving skills that are needed in the work (Broussard et al., 2007;Mbarika, 2003). The mission of the Laboratory for Innovative Technology and Engineering Education(LITEE), created at Auburn University, is to bring real-world issues into classrooms, usingmultimedia case studies that illustrate in detail how an industrial problem is analyzed and asolution found

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Global Engineering Models: Curriculum Development, Improvements, and Partnerships

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rafiqul Islam, Northwestern State University

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to use unlimited availability of renewable energies in an economic way in contrast tofossil fuels which are finite and ultimately expensive.It is anticipated that the improving economy and alternative energy sources arecombining to create unique opportunities to obtain energy independence as well askeeping the environment green. Overall, this second course will motivate some of thestudents to pursue carrier in this lucrative and emerging field which will be beneficial to Page 22.379.11the society.References1. Felix A. Farret, M. Godoy Simoes, Integration of Alternative Sources of Energy, John Wiley and Sons,Inc., Hoboken, New Jersey, 20062. Kenneth

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Faculty and Program Developments, Exchanges, and Partnerships

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carl F. Zorowski, North Carolina State University

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AC 2011-989: A DESIGN COURSE IN CHINA FOR US AND CHINESESTUDENTS INVOLVING AN AMERICAN CORPORATIONCarl F. Zorowski, North Carolina State University Carnegie Inst.of Technology, Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering, 1956-1962; North Carolina State University, Associate professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, Associate Professor, 1962- 1965, Professor, 1964-66, Reynolds Professor, 1966-1997, College of Engineering, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, 1978-1983, Institute for Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Director, 1985-1993, NSF SUCCEED Coalition, Director, 1993-1997, Reynolds Professor Emeritus, 1997- B.S. M.E., 1952, Carnegie Institute of technology M.S. M.E., 1953, Carnegie Institute of

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Collaborations, Accreditation and Articulation Issues for International Engineering Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Morteza Sadat-Hossieny, Northern Kentucky University; Elizabeth Leibach, Northern Kentucky University

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22.946.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 International Articulation Issues an Engineering Technology Education Response to Global ChallengesAs part of Northern Kentucky University‟s (NKU) strategic plan in 2007-2012, the universitystated – that increasing globalization will require the university to become more international inscope. In accordance with this policy the engineering technology division has undertakeninternational student recruitment efforts and articulation agreements with universities abroad.This paper will discuss challenges in formulating such articulation agreements while maintainingthe integrity of existing accredited programs. The paper explains what

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Collaborative Learning, Project-Based, Service Learning, and Impacts on Engineering Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Forrest Alden Copeland, Western Washington University; Derek M. Yip-Hoi, Western Washington University

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AC 2011-1639: CHALLENGES AND BENEFITS OF ESTABLISHING ANENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS CHAPTER AT WWUForrest Alden Copeland, Western Washington University While completing his undergraduate degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Forrest Copeland helped establish the Engineers Without Borders student chapter at Western Washington University in 2006. Copeland completed his degree in 2009 and graduated as the Engineering department’s outstanding senior. He also received the Presidential Scholar Award due, in part, to his work with the Engineers Without Borders student club. Shortly after graduation, Copeland traveled with four other students and one professional to conduct an assessment trip in Guatemala for the

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Study Abroad, International Exchange Programs, and Student Engagements

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Donal McHale, Dublin Institute of Technology; Gül E. Okudan Kremer, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Michael J. Dyrenfurth, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Brian Bowe, Dublin Institute of Technology

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AC 2011-1347: AN INVESTIGATION OF THE PERCEPTIONS OF GAINSFROM UNDERGRADUATE INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMS:THE TALE OF ATLANTISDonal McHale, Dublin Institute of Technology Donal McHale is an academic staff member in the College of Engineering and Build Environment at the Dublin Institute of Technology, Dublin Ireland. Donal’s background includes sixteen years in transna- tional Engineering and Engineering management roles in the mass-media products sector. Holder of an MBA and BE from the National University of Ireland, he is co-principal investigator of a Transatlantic Dual Masters Degree project (STiMasters) and a Excellence in Mobility project (DETECT), both four- year projects funded by the Atlantis

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International Experience, Effective Instruction, and Student Exchange Programs

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gary Braun Riggins, Virginia Tech; Vinod K. Lohani, Virginia Tech

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work oran internship as a replacement for an exchange experience. With the large number of students Page 22.949.6studying abroad, spaces were limited and competitive. Academic advisors matched students withcountries based on class ranking and student preferences.Campus Life: INSA-Lyon was proud of its tradition of integrating sports and music in theengineering curriculum. The preparatory filière “sport-études” combined competitive sports withengineering classes. All students were required to participate in a sport for two hours per week.The preparatory filière “musique-études” combined music studies with the first two years ofpreparatory

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Collaborative Learning, Project-Based, Service Learning, and Impacts on Engineering Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Russell Korte, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Bruce Elliott-Litchfield, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Laura D. Hahn, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Aaron Daniel Lewicki, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Valeri Werpetinski, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Seung Won Hong, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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international service projects and how students learn to enhance creativity. An Illinois alumnus, he earned his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, worked in industry for four years, and earned his master’s and doctorate degrees in agricultural and biochemical engineering at Purdue University. Since 1986, he has been on the faculty at the University of Illinois, where he is a professor in the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering.Laura D Hahn, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Dr. Laura Hahn is a zero-% time assistant professor in the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She specializes in curriculum and instruc- tion

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Developing International Engineering Research, Course Enhancement, Leadership of, and Online Engineering Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bahawodin Baha, University of Brighton; Ogai Ahmadi, Kabul University, Afghanistan

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, supported by tutorials and laboratory work. d. The resistance of senior academics to change their academic practices is another major challenge that needs to be addressed, e. The lack of suitable accrediting bodies that evaluate the programmes, recommend methods of delivery, ensure appropriate qualification of academics and ensure the universities are equipped with appropriate facilities. f. Integration of experimental work with theory needs to be at the core of the curriculums to overcome the lack of appropriate practical skills in the industry.7.1. Further RecommendationsThe education system in Afghanistan has been misused for political short-term gains

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Faculty and Program Developments, Exchanges, and Partnerships

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sowmya Narayanan, VIT University; Muniratnam Adithan, VIT University, Vellore; Robert C. Creese, West Virginia University

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. There is an emphasis on interdisciplinary, integrated, project-based, learning within abroad based curriculum framework: Collaboration – the ability to work in teams Critical thinking – taking on complex problems Oral communications – presenting Written communications – writing Technology – use information and communication technology(ICT) in education Learn about careers – through internships Citizenship – take on civic and global issues and involving in community service learningShift from Teaching to Learning Paradigm “A paradigm is like the rules of a game. One of the functions of the rules is to define theplaying field and

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International Experience, Effective Instruction, and Student Exchange Programs

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fanyu F. Zeng, Indiana Wesleyan University

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assessment of knowledge, which is a foundation to improve student’s ability incritical thinking and problem solving.To make a successful objective also requires a special focus on the component - intendedaudience or students in an objective: action verb conditions standard intended audience or students.This solution is to include students as a part of objective and to integrate students into objectivesin their learning process. This solution helps make strong connections between objectives andevaluation and measurement of student learning outcomes. The same solution integrates a set ofconcept mapping techniques below to create milestones for measurement and check-upevaluation procedure at each milestone in student learning

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Int. Engineering Education: Developments, Innovations, and Implementations

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yue-Min Zhao, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, China University of Mining & Technology, Xuzhou, Jiangsu 221116; Yue-min Zhao, China University of Mining and Technology

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, mineral processing courses have included such engineering practice areas as"pilot study of methods", curriculum design, graduate design etc. This allows the lab classesto be a separate class in the true sense. This is a significant change to the original irrelevantcombination of experimental courses. In general, it cultivates student’s innovation awarenessand ability in practice. Playing the Role of Master, Promoting Innovation Consciousness Training. We knowthat a famous teacher can cultivate an excellent student. Talent cultivation of our highereducation cannot succeed without the guidance of the masters and the experts. At present,there are two academicians of Chinese Engineering and 2 winners of national outstandingyouth fund, 3 minister of

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Int. Engineering Education: Developments, Innovations, and Implementations

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sebastian M. Pfotenhauer, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Joshua Jacobs, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Julio A. Pertuze, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Daniel T. Roos P.E., Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Dava J. Newman, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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-week lab rotations all over Portugal. This mobilitygives students access to the best teachers in the country, helps them build critical researchnetworks among otherwise rather isolated groups and department, and contributes to theformation of knowledge integration communities 18. One highlight of the curriculum is the „Bio-Innovation Teams‟ course, which is an adaptation of the popular „i-teams‟ at MIT 33. In thisclass, students assess the market potential and develop business plans for emerging technologiesin cooperation with companies. A recent study by Dori and Silva evaluated the learningoutcomes of the MPP modular course structure, concluding that it has raised student learningcompared to regular term structure, and has been instrumental

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International Experience, Effective Instruction, and Student Exchange Programs

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Elizabeth M. Tront, Virginia Tech; Joseph G. Tront, Virginia Tech

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communication technology. Due todiversity and cultural differences, the leadership style that works in one country may fail inanother. Global leadership, while desired, is more difficult to execute by an individual and issubsequently challenging to teach, especially in the classroom. Thus if there is any chance ofsucceeding in imparting the necessary skills in individuals, it must be done in the field, i.e., whileimmersed in a different culture, language, etc. Our scheme then, is to perform generalizedleadership training experiences and studies in a classroom environment and then provideopportunities to implement what is learned in the classroom in the immersion situation. This ismuch like the typical engineering curriculum where students first learn

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Developing International Engineering Research, Course Enhancement, Leadership of, and Online Engineering Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zsuzsa Balogh, Metropolitan State College of Denver; Richard Pozzi, Metropolitan State College of Denver; Jeno Balogh, Metropolitan State College of Denver; Peter Ivanyi, University of Pecs; Richard Matthew Gutkowski, Colorado State University

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economic conditions.IntroductionHigher education has a responsibility to provide a quality education for the students and theability to complete the required curriculum in a timely manner. In the 1960‟s, a degree wascommonly completed in four years and that goal still exists today. The recent economicdownturn is placing an interesting burden on that goal. Every course offered has associatedcosts for the university and a balance between students enrolled in a class and the professorsavailable to teach the class must be optimized. For many degree programs, class size is not anissue due to the large numbers of students seeking the degree. However, many degreeprograms do not have the luxury of large student populations and find it extremely difficult

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Global Engineering Education: Cross-cultural Awareness and Social Impacts

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Samuel James Boland, University of Iowa, IIHR: Hydroscience and Engineering; Michael V. Schaefer, University of Iowa, IIHR: Hydroscience and Engineering; Carmen M. Langel; Taryn Michelle Tigges, University of Iowa; Fabienne Bertrand, University of Iowa, IIHR: Hydroscience and Engineering; Marian Muste, University of Iowa, IIHR: Hydroscience and Engineering; Zachary David Hingst; Timothy James Middlemis-Brown, IIHR-Hydroscience & Engineering, The University of Iowa

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provides distinctlogistical and pedagogical advantages over semester-long study abroad courses. TheInternational Perspectives in Water Resource Science & Management (IPWRSM) course issteeped in over ten years of history in international experiences that have been provided to bothgraduate students and undergraduate students alike. Recognizing the need to expose students tothe international facets of the engineering and research workplaces, the IPWRSM course aims toprovide students with the international experience gained in a traditional study abroad coursewhile overcoming the obstacles to enrollment that result in typical under-representation ofengineering students. In addition to providing engineering curriculum, an opportunity to

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Preparing Engineering Students for the Global Workplace, Competency, and a Successful Career

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yi Shen, Purdue University; Brent K. Jesiek, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Yating Chang, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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different levels of cultural awareness and appreciation amongparticipants.These results also point to new opportunities for further research. Particularly, this studyrepresents a significant step towards developing and testing an integrated assessment model forglobal engineering programs that brings together measures of readiness assessment, orientationtoward diversity, and global engineering competency.1. IntroductionFor more than a decade, a growing roster of influential stakeholders have argued that globalcompetency is imperative for a new generation of “global engineers” who must be ready topractice in an increasingly diverse, interconnected, and rapidly changing world.1,2 ,3 ,4 ,5 Yet asnoted in many of these same commentaries and reports

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A Global Engineer: International and Domestic Engineer

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen Hundley, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Lynn G. Brown, The Boeing Company; Alan Jacobs, Quanser; Patricia Fox, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Catherine Didion, National Academy of Engineering; Daniel R. Sayre, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.; Hans J. Hoyer, American Society for Engineering Education

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the University of Texas at Austin for her Ph.D. work in Higher Educational Administration; Northern Arizona University for her M.A. in Curriculum and Assessment and Arizona State University for her B.A. in Secondary Education: Communications.Alan Jacobs, Quanser As a member of ASEE since 1994, Alan Jacobs has served the Society in numerous leadership roles. He founded the ASEE Corporate Member Council (CMC) Special Interest Group on International Engineer- ing Education and currently serves as co-chair of that SIG. Alan is presently serving his second terms on the ASEE CMC Executive Committee and the ASEE Projects Board. He also serves on the ASEE Journal of Engineering Education Advisory Board and was a