Paper ID #47700Exploring the Impact of Unexpected Learning Outcomes Across Cultural andArchitectural Differences: A Comparative Study of Japan and EthiopiaMr. Hiroyuki Ishizaki, Shibaura Institute of Technology Hiroyuki Ishizaki is a Visiting Professor at Shibaura Institute of Technology (SIT), a leading Japanese engineering school. His research interests include multidisciplinary teaching and learning, cross-cultural competence, collaborative online international (COIL), technopreneurship, and project/problem-based learning methods. As a Director of the Malaysia Office, he has been expatriated in Malaysia since 2014 and
] and panels [5-6].Friedman [1] discusses how globalization has profoundly impacted engineering by leveragingtechnological advancements like the Internet and workflow software to enhance communicationand collaboration. This has led to more integrated global supply chains, with engineering tasksoften outsourced to countries with specialized skills, making the profession more interconnected.Engineers are encouraged to continuously innovate and adapt to new technologies andmethodologies to remain competitive. Additionally, collaboration tools have become crucial formodern engineering projects, which frequently involve teams spread across different countries.Friedman [1] also discusses how engineers support globalization by developing
this study). Therefore, through thisapproach, universities in the region that have the most appropriate capabilities to lead the developmentand transfer of technology in this field are identified, but they can be applied to any sector and region.This study proposes a comprehensive model to measure the capacity of engineering universities toanalyze the semiconductor and chip sector, evaluating their ability to adapt, create, and transferknowledge and technologies with economic impact. The model, based on a Capability Index, allows forthe identification of institutional maturity levels in key areas such as research, development, innovation,and entrepreneurship (R&D+i+e). Therefore, the objective is to analyze the semiconductor and chipsector
cooperation. Engineers play a pivotal role in addressing these issues by applying theirexpertise to develop innovative technologies and systems that improve health outcomes globally.Preparing engineers to lead and innovate in this interconnected world requires pedagogical effortsthat foster multicultural competencies. To address this challenge, we implemented an internationalvirtual exchange between biomedical engineering graduate students at the University of Florida inthe United States and bioengineering undergraduate students at Pontificia Universidad Javerianain Colombia. This exchange, conducted over 6-7 weeks, tasked university students with designingan engineering solution to a critical health problem in their partner country. Through
making solarenergy economical, providing clean water access, and advancing health informatics, as GrandChallenges for Engineers. These challenges align with the SDGs, emphasizing the vital role ofengineering solutions in achieving sustainable development. Moreover, beyond the NAE GrandChallenges, technology offers solutions (Appendix 3) to global issues like carbon sequestration,grid-scale energy storage, universal flu vaccines, dementia treatment, ocean clean-up, energy-efficient desalination, safe driverless cars, embodied AI, earthquake prediction, and braindecoding. These technological advancements significantly contribute to building a sustainablefuture, showcasing the interconnectedness of global goals and innovative solutions.Global
pertaining to integration and cultivation of intercultural competence. Her expertise extends to facilitating workshops and training sessions, catering to the needs of both staff and students within Purdue University.Dr. Sakhi Aggrawal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI) Dr. Sakhi Aggrawal is a lecturer and research scientist in Purdue University’s Department of Computer and Information Technology. Her work explores how project-management frameworks, teamwork dynamics, intercultural competencies and AI tools can enhance STEM and engineering education. She also serves as a technical program manager at Google—industry experience that underpins her research on data-driven project management and agile methodologies. She
Paper ID #45368Pandemic Transformation in a Field Study Design Course: Insights Before,During, and After the CrisisDr. Todd Nicewonger, Virginia Tech Todd E. Nicewonger has a Ph.D. in Applied Anthropology and his work focuses on the ethnographic study of engineers and designers.Shea Fitzgerald Hagy, Chalmers University of Technology ¨Catarina Ostlund ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Pandemic Transformation in a Field Study Design Course: Insights Before, During, and After the CrisisIn early spring of 2020, a group of engineering and architectural graduate students
Paper ID #49069Expanding Access to Study Abroad: The Role of Virtual Exchange in GlobalEngineering CompetencyMs. Marta Perez Vidal-Ribas, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State UniversityMohammed Seyam, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Mohammed Seyam is a Collegiate Associate Professor in the Computer Science Department at Virginia Tech. He is a researcher and educator in the fields of Software Engineering, Human-Computer Interaction, and Computer Science Education. Additionally, he is the CS Department Coordinator for Experiential Learning, where he leads several initiatives to enhance students’ learning
Paper ID #47027Impact of International Short-Term Faculty-Led Programs on PedagogicalTechniques in EngineeringJoshua E. Katz, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Joshua E. Katz is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, DELTA program, at UIUC, where his research centers on collaborative learning in engineering education and other STEM disciplines. He obtained his B.S. in Technology and Engineering Education in 2019 and his M.S. in STEM Education and Leadership in 2021 from Illinois State University. Additionally, he holds a professional educator license for secondary education in Technology
Paper ID #48777COIL Multidisciplinary Global Engineering Capstone Class Impact: Facultyand Student Insights Across Four CountriesDr. Jamie R Gurganus, University of Maryland Baltimore County Dr. Jamie Gurganus is a Teaching Assistant Professor in the Engineering and Computing Education Program and the Associate Director of STEMed Research in the College of Engineering and Informational Technology. She also directs the Center for the Integration of Research, Teaching and Learning (CIRTL) in the graduate school. Her research is dedicated to addressing the complex challenges of educating and developing engineers, teachers, and
. Prasad had ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 A Collaborative International Active Learning Workshop for Engineering Education in India – An Experience Report Bhuvaneswari Gopal School of Computing, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA Byrav Ramamurthy School of Computing, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, USA Edamana Prasad Department of Chemistry, Indian Institute of Technology Madras, Chennai, IndiaAbstractThis experience report describes a 4-day international workshop, a collaborative effort byAmerican
and holds over 10 U.S., international, and provisional patents. He is a technical committee member of the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying (NCEES) and a technical reviewer for multiple peer-reviewed scientific journals.Dr. Tiejun Bai, University of California, Irvine Dr. Tiejun (TJ) Bai is a seasoned executive, engineer, and educator with over three decades of leadership and technical experience spanning the aerospace, telecommunications, technology consulting, and education sectors. He earned his Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1992 and has since held prominent positions in both academia and industry. Dr. Bai is a Project Scientist in the
individualized to the student participants and each university-affiliated program.Low-resource design is another important skill expected of well-rounded engineers, though it toois often excluded in undergraduate curriculums. Low-resource engineering emphasizes creativityand user-centered design, which are transferable skills to many other career paths as well. Thepractice of designing technologies with low-resource communities in mind has been shown toincrease the equity, accessibility, and use of developed technologies worldwide [5]. Low-resource engineering design projects have benefited communities facing challenges such aspoverty, natural disasters, and inaccessibility to quality healthcare [6]. Future engineeringtechnologies have the potential to
information (e.g., visual, textual, verbal), engaging students (e.g., group projects, real-world problems), and assessing their learning beyond traditional exams. Additional practices include designing accessible learning materials, facilitating diverse participation in classroom activities, and incorporating diverse authors and case studies into syllabi. • Technological Advances: Assistive technologies such as screen readers and communication devices enable students to overcome barriers and participate fully in educational programs.5.2 Inclusion as a Driver of Innovation.Inclusion benefits not only individual students but also the broader engineering field byfostering the development of future engineers
Paper ID #47525Designing a high-impact, short-duration sustainability-focused study abroadprogram for engineering studentsDr. Joanna G Burchfield, University of South Florida Dr. Joanna G. Burchfield is a Communication professor for the College of Engineering (CoE) at the University of South Florida (USF) where she leads a college-wide initiative to vertically integrate communication education into core engineering courses. She has over 17 years of experience in academic research, higher education instruction, and course design, and is guided by a teaching philosophy founded on growth mindset and systems thinking. Dr
techniques, statistics and applications, data analysis and information methodologies, projects, engineering, economics, and business.Douglas Lee Robertson, Florida International UniversityJulian Rodrigo Sosa-Molano, Florida International University Julian is a graduate research assistant at Florida International University. He holds a BSc in Electronics Engineering from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Colombia and a MSc in Electrical and Computer Engineering from The University of Arizona. He is pursuing his PhD degree in Engineering and Computing Education at Florida International University. He has professional experience in Information Technology, Semiconductors, and Telecommunications in international companies such
Paper ID #47896BOARD #169: The 5AX Design Model of General Engineering Courses forGraduate Student with A Professional Degree Based on Authentic LearningProf. Wei Zhang, Zhejiang University 2015-Present Professor, Institute of China’s Science,Technology and Education Strategy, Zhejiang University Associate director of Research Center on Science and Education Development Strategy, Zhejiang University 2012-2014 Professor, School of managMs. Shuai Wang Shuai Wang, PhD candidate in School of Public Affairs, Zhejiang University.Research Interests: Engineering educationWeijia Zhang, Zhejiang University School of Public Affairs
musculoskeletal biomechanics in children with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis. Dr. Gonzalez’s scholarly work includes over 100 publications in journals and conference proceedings. For his efforts and innovation in engineering education, Dr. Gonzalez has received the American Society of Engineering Educators (ASEE) Teaching Award, the Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation Award, and LeTourneau University’s top research and scholarship award. He was also a Finalist for the IEEE Global Humanitarian Engineer of the Year award in 2013. He serves as an engineering program evaluator for the Accrediting Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET). Dr. Gonzalez was awarded a faculty fellowship by UTEP and the University College London (UCL
of solving open-ended problems, what is recognized as a “successful”solution, and the value of learning from “unsuccessful” solutions in engineering were considered.An extensive scoping review [19] was shared amongst participants, which illustrates the growingfocus on professional skills in literature, particularly since the year 2000, not only oncommunication, teamwork, and project management but also leadership, problem-solving, andentrepreneurship. The review also examined trends in strategies for professional skilldevelopment with specific programs or courses, interactive learning strategies (such as co-operative learning and project-based learning), and use of technology being adopted withsignificantly increased frequency since 2010
inclusivity among diverse student groups: international and domestic undergraduate students in focus in the United States higher education institutions. In addition, Mr. Halkiyo is interested in broadening the participation of engineering education in Ethiopian universities to increase the diversity, inclusivity, equity, and quality of Engineering Education. He studies how different student groups such as women and men, rich and poor, students from rural and urban, and technologically literate and less literate can have quality and equitable learning experiences and thrive in their performances. In doing so, he focuses on engineering education policies and practices in teaching and learning processes, assessments
Paper ID #48473Affordances and Challenges in the Transition from Research Internship toGraduate Studies for Colombian Engineering Students in the USAMr. Manuel Jos´e Alejandro Baquero Sierra, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI) Alejandro Baquero-Sierra is a fourth-year Ph.D. student in Literacy and Language at Purdue University. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master’s degree in Public Administration. His research focuses on the intersection of psychology and education, particularly within K-12 settings, with an emphasis on promoting well-being, self-regulation, and trauma-informed practices. Recently
, variable,and emerging themes, using a classifier that resulted in nine thematic categories. The most notable resultsshow that there are three recurring themes: international accreditation and evaluation, online and remotelaboratories, and technologies for teaching and learning. The most variable themes were related to theGovernment, Industry, and University and Recruitment and Retention in Engineering. Undoubtedly, theserecurrences coincide with an era marked by increasing digitalization, immersive technologies, artificialintelligence, and the need for engineering programs aligned with the social and economic demands of thetime. In conclusion, engineering training conferences in Latin America and the Caribbean play crucialroles in identifying and
worldwide in technical and management positions in well testing, field development, and production enhancement. He served as SPE Drilling & Completion journal review chairman, SPE Cedric K. Ferguson Medal Award committee member, SPE Drilling, and Completion Advisory committee, and SPE advanced technology workshops. He received the A Peer Apart SPE Award, which is dedicated to the technical excellence of authors to the industry. He received the Associate of Former Student of Texas A&M University College-level Distinguished Achievement Award in Teaching and Distinguished Achievement for Petroleum Engineering Faculty, Society of Petroleum Engineers-Middle East & North Africa Region. Dr. Retnanto is an active
Paper ID #45511Beyond technical proficiency. Cultivating creativity to meet evolving industrydemands.Prof. Mariza Tsakalerou, Nazarbayev University Dr. Tsakalerou is an Associate Professor and the Director of the Engineering Management program, which is jointly offered by the School of Engineering and the Graduate School of Business at Nazarbayev University. Dr. Tsakalerou mainly focuses on innovation management, examining strategies to drive innovation within the engineering and technology sectors. Her research interests also include exploring the impacts of technology on society and how engineering practices can be
Paper ID #49139Impacting Global Mindset Using International Case StudiesDr. Corinne Mowrey, University of Dayton Dr. Corinne Mowrey is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Engineering Management, Systems and Technology at the University of Dayton. She received her BS in Civil Engineering from the Ohio State University, and both her MS in Industrial and Human Factors Engineering and PhD in Engineering from Wright State University.Prof. Scott James Schneider, University of DaytonMichael Moulton, University of DaytonDr. Philip Appiah-Kubi, University of Dayton Dr. Appiah-Kubi is an Associate Professor at the University of
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Paper ID #46613Overseas Team Building for Student Leaders in Academic MakerspacesDr. Chun Kit Chui, University of Hong Kong Dr. Chun Kit Chui serves as the Director of the Tam Wing Fan Innovation Wing in the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Hong Kong (HKU). The Innovation Wing aims to unleash students’ creativity by entrusting them to spearhead ambitious innovation and technology projects that will shape the future. This iconic facility is situated at the heart of the campus, offering 2400m2 of space with state-of-the-art resources and a supportive environment to enhance hands-on and experiential learning for
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with the skills required for success in aglobalized workforce [5]. Although the setting is a “3+1” engineering technology program inresidence, the challenges faced are similar to those in our present situation such as curricularalignment, candid communication, student interaction and teaching styles [6].In the past, students in our mechanical engineering (ME) capstone program have partnered withstudents from other programs within our college of engineering. Also, multi-disciplinary projectshave included students from outside of our college on campus. During the academic year 2024-25, our ME students have, for the first time, collaborated with students from five engineeringcolleges in India. The corresponding author, who is the director of the
cleanenergy technology. Similar programs need to be taught so that “engineering for the people”becomes a natural part of the research process as new technologies are conceived and developed.Acknowledgement: We would like to acknowledge that the work was completed as part of theNational Science Foundation #1647722 grant to the Engineering Research Center for Innovativeand Strategic Transformation of Alkane Resources (CISTAR). Any opinions, findings, andconclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do notnecessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation. In addition, we would like toacknowledge the contributions of my co-instructor in the program, Dr. Dan Jones, a SeniorIntercultural Learning