Paper ID #49136Collaborating on Capstone Projects with Students from International Institutions– Lessons Learned and Path ForwardDr. Nathan M. Kathir P.E., George Mason University Dr. Nathan M. Kathir, P.E.(CO), F.ASCE is a structural engineer with over 35 years of experience in government and private industry. He earned his Ph.D. from Texas A&M University and is a licensed professional engineer in the State of Colorado and a Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). He is currently a professor and the Director of Senior Projects with the Department of Mechanical Engineering, George Mason University
international projects (including Erasmus + projects) as well as organizing joint international partnerships in educational and research areas, organizing conferences, seminars, workshops and training courses. As part of her academic activities, she is currently associate professor at TPU (Department of Professional Higher Education Management and Teaching). As an international expert in quality assurance, she has participated in many visits during the international-level professional accreditation of educational programmes, current member of the EUR-ACE Label Committee. She has facilitated international quality assurance and accreditation workshops as a trainer in Russia and abroad (Latin America, USA, Central Asia).Dr
Paper ID #46895Edu-Fusion Network for Sustainable Growth: Transforming Higher Educationin Kazakhstan for Labor Market Alignment and Sustainable DevelopmentDr. Kseniya Zaitseva, ENTER Network Secretary General of the ENTER Network. PhD in Pedagogical Sciences, graduate degree in ”Mathematical Methods in Economics”. Also holds a Management degree. Her research focus is in Quality Assurance, active learning and international academic mobility. Has vast experience in coordinating several international projects (including Erasmus + projects) as well as organizing joint international partnerships in educational and research
Paper ID #46804BOARD # 172: WIP: Co-Designing Humanitarian Service-Learning Activities:Lessons from Semi-Rural Amazon CommunitiesDr. MiguelAndres Andres Guerra P.E., Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ MiguelAndres is an Associate Professor in the Polytechnic College of Science and Engineering and the Director of the Masters in Management of Construction and Real Estate Companies MDI at Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ. He holds a BS in Civil Engineering from USFQ, a M.Sc. in Civil Engineering in Construction Engineering and Project Management from Iowa State University, a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with
engaged in collaborative design projects that provided experientialopportunities to apply their design skills in diverse cultural contexts. A central focus of thecurriculum is to enhance students' understanding of the relationship between design and culturethrough social immersion.The curriculum is founded on several principles that differentiate learning and teaching,emphasizing the importance of studying the “unknown” to better understand how culturalassumptions influence designers' practices. This approach remains a core tenet of the program.One instructor noted that they encourage students to prioritize “capacity building” rather than aidor “charity work.” They argue that capacity building is based on participatory design theoriesthat foster
international education and cross-border collaboration, she manages academic operations, student advising, and global partnerships. Dr. Li holds a Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Leadership and has over 10 years of experience working with universities in the U.S., China, and beyond. Her expertise lies in building sustainable academic programs, supporting international faculty and students, and creating inclusive, globally engaged learning environments.Dr. Farzad Ahmadkhanlou, University of California, Irvine Farzad Ahmadkhanlou, Ph.D., P.E., is a faculty advisor for the Professional Master of Engineering Program at the University of California, Irvine, where he has supervised over 100 industry-sponsored projects
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
interdisciplinary resources, and adoptingassessment methods that highlight teamwork and the real-world value of projects. Thefindings suggest that this model effectively supports the development of interdisciplinaryknowledge, teamwork, systems thinking, engineering practice, and industrial awarenessamong postgraduate students. This study offers valuable insights for shaping generalengineering courses in professional engineering graduate education.Keywords: Professional General Courses; Authentic Learning; 5AX Course Model;Project-based Learning; Master of EngineeringINTRODUCTIONIn the era of Industry 4.0, engineering practice has become increasingly integrated andsystematized (Xu et al., 2018). In response, universities worldwide are advancing reforms
ofmechatronics and control systems courses, where students develop software for automation androbotics [2]. In Japan, C++ plays a significant role in manufacturing and automotive applications,with universities integrating industry projects into coursework [3]. In India, where manyengineering students specialize in software development, C++ is taught alongside data structuresand algorithms, helping students build strong computational problem-solving skills applicable toengineering simulations [4]. These examples highlight C++’s continued relevance across globalengineering disciplines and how this course can be tailored to regional industry needs.In a globalized engineering environment, critical thinking and adaptable problem-solvingstrategies are
adapted to better meet societal needs. She emphasizes the importance of cross-disciplinary learning and collaboration in addressing complex challenges.John Israilidis, University of SheffieldMr. Yerdaulet Kumisbek, Nazarbayev University Yerdaulet Kumisbek is a Master’s student in Engineering Management at Nazarbayev University, where he also completed his Bachelor’s in Electrical and Engineering Management. Alongside his studies, he works as a research assistant, focusing on creativity in engineering education and innovation for SMEs. He’s also involved in a separate project on HR recruitment automation. His industry experience includes coordinating infrastructure projects at BC Engineering, and working closely with
variousstrategies, including integrating sustainability into the curriculum, emphasizing education forsustainable development, incorporating environmental sciences and conservation education,promoting interdisciplinary and project-based learning, fostering experiential learning and ethicalconsiderations, instilling a global perspective, encouraging innovation and technology, integratingentrepreneurial education, developing 21st-century skills, incorporating intercultural education,and promoting lifelong learning. These strategies aim to equip engineering students to contributeeffectively to creating a more sustainable future in the face of the world's complex challenges.The significance of sustainability in engineering education lies in fostering awareness
University. Her research interests focus on FPGA- and microcontroller-based systems, particularly in the context of remote labs, as well as their integration into international teaching programs.Joao SantosJoyce Zampirolli ScrivanoProf. Steven McAlpine, University of Maryland Baltimore County Steven McAlpine is an assistant teaching faculty member in the Entrepreneurship and Individualized Study programs at UMBC, as well as a Global Learning Fellow in the Center for Global Engagement. He has been teaching role playing game design and leading campus wide RPG events for the past ten years. He also leads the multidisciplinary sustainable design course entitled INDS 430: The Kinetic Sculpture Project, which won the grand prize in
hosting global design workshops. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 One Week in Cape Town Clinics: Reflections from an Undergraduate Engineering Experiential Learning TripBackgroundLow-resource, Global Engineering Design Experiences for Engineers: Undergraduateengineering curriculums in the United States aim to equip graduates with a variety of technicaland nontechnical skills. These often include an awareness of global issues and an ability todefine and design within project-specific constraints. Often, the regimented curriculum of anengineering degree does not include the flexibility to include these as a degree requirement [1].In the case of global engineering education, its
when working inan international setting. In this work, an international case study was developed for a quantitativeanalysis course as part of a broader research project investigating the relative strengths of globalengagement interventions without extended international travel in helping engineering studentsdevelop a global learner mindset. Therefore, this study aspires to expand research into thedevelopment of global competencies in engineering beyond international study-abroadexperiences. We focus on the development of a holistic and inclusive global engineeringeducation process that can reach all engineering students, even when institutions are not able toprovide extended opportunities to immerse them in other cultures, either because of
engineering and society. In parallel, I want to help my studentsprepare for a globalized world and to start with a mindset that it isn’t necessarily good or bad; itjust is. Since it exists, what can we do with it? This project uses globalization as a tool in theengineering classroom to help engineering students concretize globalization by exploring itsinertia, its pros and cons, and how to prepare to be an engineer in a globalized world.University of Portland (UP) is a primarily undergraduate and comprehensive institution with fourschools (engineering, business, education, and nursing) and one college (sciences, socialsciences, and humanities). The academic experience combines a liberal arts core curriculum, theCatholic Intellectual Tradition, and
presenting them back to the group. Analysis and interpretation use the generated data fromthe discussion to develop a model or answers to the particular questions. Based on the synthesisof the core ideas in the workshops, we have begun to engage small groups in implementingefforts. This aspect of the project is ongoing. In evaluation activities, the team extracted theresults to make sense of how the results can be practically used. Finally, in communication, theresults are shared more broadly with the community. This paper is the progress to date on ourefforts. Although not all collaborative inquiry models or practice reports incorporated every oneof these characteristics, most examples included a majority of them. Furthermore, while
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
graduate studies, and initially worked through language and culturaldifferences. She started doing CER in the third year of her graduate studies. She saw anannouncement from the university about a program on outreach and engagement offered by thegraduate school. They offered summer intensive training and certification in communityengagement for graduate students. She elected to participate because it seemed like a greatopportunity that was well-aligned with her dissertation research which required her to go into thecommunity to collect environmental samples. She recognized that her dissertation work could“easily transform to community engagement.” Her faculty advisor didn’t design the project forcommunity engagement, but she saw this opportunity
examined the impact of internationalprograms on students, limited research has focused on the impacts on instructors, specifically interms of skill development, technological integration, pedagogical growth, and leadershipprogression during these global learning experiences.Existing frameworkIn the early 2000s, the Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) framework wasdeveloped by SUNY COIL to offer intercultural engagement among students [10]. Thispedagogical method facilitates rich global engagement for students, faculty, and staff withoutinternational travel [11]. This program connects students and leaders with people worldwide tocollaborate on projects and discussions [12]. Prior studies on COIL indicated primarily positiveimpacts on
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
synchronousmeetings, allowing students to continue working on their projects independently when livemeetings were not possible.Weeks 5-7 Once each team identified a specific health problem to address, they posted short videoson Flipgrid explaining their findings. This allowed other teams to provide peer feedbackasynchronously, ensuring that all students could participate despite differences in time zones andavailability. The asynchronous nature of this activity also helped address the challenge of unequalinternet access, as students could engage at their own pace and within their own technologicalconstraints. After incorporating the feedback, students brainstormed solutions to the identified regionalhealth problems. Teams worked separately in
in education. Despite these challenges, blockchain has the potential toimprove the efficiency, security, and credibility of the education system by facilitating the management ofcredit, recognition, and payments. In addition, transparency can increase trust between students andinstitutions, promoting more efficient and reliable education [19], [20], [21]. c) Challenges of using Blockchain in EducationThere are several solutions in the market that address the specific problem that the university network istrying to solve. Many private, multi-academic, and university solutions have implemented HyperledgerFabric in their academic credential management and certificate validation projects. These use caseshighlight Hyperledger Fabric's ability
through out-of-classroom experiences, including the CS Study Abroad program. Mohammed has 20+ years of experience in teaching university level courses, and he presented and conducted multiple talks and training workshops in different countries. Among other courses, he taught: Software Engineering, Database Systems, Usability Engineering, and Software Project Management. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Expanding Access to Study Abroad: The Role of Virtual Exchange in Global Engineering CompetencyThis is a student paper and will be presented by the student. I. AbstractStudy abroad programs have traditionally offered students the opportunity to immerse
education sector, managing and leading programs of high academic recognition and international positioning. 10 years of business experience in financial and administrative areas, leading organizational change management processesMILTON JANUARIO RUEDA, Ean University Statistician, specialist in financial analysis and management, Master in Statistics, and Ph.D. in Statistics from the University of Konstanz, Germany. Research professor – Director of Doctoral Programs at Ean University, with over 25 years of experience in data analysis. Extensive teaching experience at various universities, speaker, and consultant for project development in public and private sector organizations. Specialist in advanced information analysis
formativeapproach, with multiple components contributing to the final grade, including assignments,projects, class participation, and exams.Comparison of Faculty RolesFaculty Development and RecognitionFaculty development and recognition are key factors influencing teaching quality and researchoutput [20], [21].UK: • Professional Standards Framework (PSF): The PSF provides a framework for recognizing and rewarding teaching excellence in higher education. Many universities incorporate PSF training into PhD programs and offer fellowship awards to acknowledge teaching quality [22]. • Emphasis on Research for Promotion: Despite efforts to recognize teaching excellence, research output remains a primary factor for career
areas. He is also interested in broadening the participation of engineering education in Ethiopian universities. Mr. Halkiyu has conducted some research in engineering education ecosystems and community service projects. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Systematic Review on the Role of Culturally Relevant Pedagogy in Empowering International Students in Engineering Education: Addressing Deficit Narratives and Fostering InclusivityAbstractThe global increase of international students in higher education presents unique challenges,including cultural adaptation, language barriers, and feelings of isolation. These challenges cancontribute to deficit
and expansion of students' Funds of Identity.Participants were not typically enrolled in formal coursework. Their acquisition of technicalknowledge was thus dependent on informal learning structures: advisor interactions, self-directedstudy, and peer mentorship. This independence produced both growth and anxiety. Elizabethnoted, “I was working on two different projects. My advisor would give me goals, but not how toget there. It took me weeks to feel like I had any control over my actions.” This absence ofscaffolding mirrored American expectations of research maturity but clashed with the guidedinstruction more common in Colombian undergraduate settings. Consequently, students’ abilityto adapt was linked to their capacity to interpret
researchers to lead technological projects that can be transferred and applied in the industrialfield. The quality of its professors and researchers is fundamental to the success of a high-impacttechnological transfer, as highlighted by Lall [11] in his analysis of the development of technologicalcapabilities in countries.Finally, entrepreneurship indicators measure the university's capacity to generate technologicalcompanies. This includes institutional support for the creation of startups and spin-offs throughincubators. Therefore, we evaluate the number of startups and spin-offs created, which reflects thecapacity to commercialize technologies and innovations. These indicators are key to promotinginnovation, as described by Powers [12].Analysis of
strategies 22. Entrepreneurship and Innovation 19.Work in Progress 23. Green and Environmental Engineering 24. Humanitarian, Peace, and Service-Learning Engineering 25. Information Technology 26. IoT, Industry 5.0 and Society 6.0 27. Logistics and Transportation 28. Mechanical and Electromechanical 29. Natural Hazards 30. Oceanography and Marine Sciences 31. Project and Product Life Management in Engineering 32. Production Engineering 33. Sustainable Development in Engineering 34. Technology Management 35. TelecommunicationsIn this article, we selected publications that are linked to engineering education. To do this, wehave 1690 articles
working among themselves.However, the questionnaire did not pose any questions regarding this issue as the uploading, andthe downloading speed of the network was not under the control of either the academicinstitution or course instructors. The responses also showed a higher percentage of students werein favor of face-to-face instructions and having access to course instructors for theoreticalcourses were preferred as they could speed up the learning process. Although both courses wereprimarily lecture-oriented with limited team project assignments, it became evident that offeringonline classes that required laboratory or team projects could have been less attractive to studentswho participated in this study.References1. D. Commins, The Gulf