Conference Session

Qualitative Research Programs & International Research Experience from Around the World

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Yating Chang, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Joe J.J. Lin, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Juila D. Thompson, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Yi Shen, Purdue University; Brent K. Jesiek, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Eckhard A. Groll, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Edwin Daniel Hirleman, Purdue University, West Lafayette

Tagged Divisions

International

22.952.2 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Intersecting Cultural Images: Transformative Global Research Experiences for Female and Ethnic Minority Engineering StudentsAbstractThe International Research and Education in Engineering (IREE) program was initiated by theNational Science Foundation (ENG/EEC) in 2006 to promote enhancement of globalcompetency of 21st century engineering professionals, development of collaborations withengineering researchers abroad, and providing students with opportunities to experience the lifeand culture of another country. IREE also seeks to enhance U.S. innovation in both research andeducation, as well as enable