Conference Session

Concurrent Paper Tracks Session I - Skills Development

Collection

2017 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Brady Creel, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Sandra Nite, Aggie STEM, Texas A&M University; Jowaher E. Almarri; Ziyad Shafik, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Sahar Mari, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Wadha A. Al-Thani

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Diversity, Main Forum (Podium Presentation)

hands-on, problem-oriented challenges that integrate math, science and technology2 Fredrik Jenson and Maria Vetleseter Bøe, “The Influence of a Two-Day Recruitment Event on Female Upper Secondary Students’ Motivation for Science and Technology Higher Education,” International Journal of Gender, Science and Technology 5.3 (2013): 331.3 Suzanne E. Hiller and Anastasia Kitsantas, “The Effect of a Horseshoe Crab Citizen Science Program on Middle School Student Science Performance and STEM Career Motivation,” School Science & Mathematics 114.6 (2014): 302.4 Daryl E. Chubin, Gary S. May and Eleanor L. Babco, “Diversifying the Engineering Workforce,” Journal of Engineering Education 94.1 (2005): 79.5 Paul R. Hernandez et

Conference Session

Concurrent Paper Tracks Session II - Study Abroad

Collection

2017 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Derek Guthrie Williamson, University of Alabama; Steven Jones, University of Alabama

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Diversity, Main Forum (Podium Presentation)

sciences. Inthese discussions, trust was slowly built, and an understanding of the personal and institutionalmotivations was developed. Shortly into this process, it became apparent that a U.S. coursetaught at the CUJAE would be the best next step in evolving this desired program. Co-authorWilliamson was brought into the discussions in 2014 to help in growing the program andspecifically to help in course and assessment planning. In 2014 a general planning and “get-toknow each other” meeting was held at CUJAE and involved all of the above academic units. Itbecame apparent that some type of course(s) focusing on transportation engineering, fuels,environmental impact and engineering/social issues were of the most interest to parties present.In the