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International Division Technical Session 3

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gholam Ali Shaykhian, Florida Institute of Technology; Jinan Ziade, Westcliff University; Mohd Abdelgadir Khairi, Najran University

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Confucianphilosophical influence on organizational culture; this affects how Chinese leaders operatebusinesses and view business ethics. Chen [17] concluded that understanding specific leadershipand followership skills led to better techniques that were specific to China and that make for asuccessful investment for those business leaders who established an operation in China. Similarawareness is useful when operating in MENA context. Global Organizations: Since the 2008 financial crisis of the United States, economicrecovery in the MENA region helped companies to expand business activities. The total valuefrom disclosed business agreements or transactions domestically rose to 54% of all deals at acombined value of $2.2 billion, whereas Qatar reached 21

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 1

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mariana Leandro Cruz, Delft University of Technology; Gillian N. Saunders-Smits, Delft University of Technology

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engineering students should possess to successfully enter the labormarket. In the systematic review of Passow and Passow [4], planning and time management,problem-solving, communication and teamwork were identified as highly important byengineers. Identified as less, but still important, were ethics, lifelong learning, taking initiative,thinking creatively, and focusing on goals. Does this mean that engineering students needmore teamwork skills than lifelong learning skills? Or do students need to finish theireducational program with an advanced level mastery of lifelong learning and an expert levelmastery of teamwork? These questions raise the need to not just investigate the importanceof the competencies but also of the competency levels required

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 5

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jiabin Zhu, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; Yaxin Huang, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; Chen Bing, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; Zhinan Zhang, Shanghai Jiao Tong University

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engineering ethic. My academic interests have changed. Teamwork skills. Skills 10 Academic research skills. Critical thinking skills. I learned more about another country’s economy, political perspectives, culture, history, religion, education and food, etc. Attitudes 14 Ability to understand and interact with people from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Capability to adapt to a new environment (a new

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 2

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder; Greg Rulifson P.E., Colorado School of Mines; Nathan E. Canney, CYS Structural Engineers Inc.

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learn about and practice sustainability. Bielefeldt is also a licensed P.E. Professor Bielefeldt’s research interests in engineering education include service- learning, sustainable engineering, social responsibility, ethics, and diversity.Dr. Greg Rulifson P.E., Colorado School of Mines Greg currently teaches in Humanitarian Engineering at CSM. Greg earned his bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a minor in Global Poverty and Practice from UC Berkeley where he acquired a passion for using engineering to facilitate developing communities’ capacity for success. He earned his master’s degree in Structural Engineering and Risk Analysis from Stanford University. His PhD work at CU Boulder focused on how student’s

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Homero Murzi, Virginia Tech; Lilian Katherine Sanchez, National University of Táchira; Bianey Cristina Ruiz Ulloa, National University of Táchira

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and competencies they are acquiring in their programs [4].Transfer of knowledge can occur in a classroom setting when students are solving real worldproblems, however, that is not always possible. Hence, students try to find contextualized workscenarios such as internships or co-ops, where they can be involved in a real project in acompany. This particular setting provides students with an understanding of the workenvironment and also brings benefits to industry and universities [5]. On one hand, industrydemands an integral formation of individuals that are competent in technical skills in their areaof discipline, but with elements that enable them socially, ethically and professionally. On theother hand, society requires answers to its

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Austin Schneider, Rowan University; Scott Duplicate Streiner, Rowan University

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, Rowan University Dr. Scott Streiner is an assistant professor in the Experiential Engineering Education Department (ExEEd) at Rowan University. He received his Ph.D in Industrial Engineering from the University of Pittsburgh, with a focus in engineering education. His research interests include engineering global competency, cur- ricula and assessment; pedagogical innovations through game-based and playful learning; spatial skills development and engineering ethics education. His funded research explores the nature of global com- petency development by assessing how international experiences improve the global perspectives of en- gineering students. Dr. Streiner has published papers and given presentations in global

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 4

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Shenoda, Farmingdale State College

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ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs; (d) an ability to function in multidisciplinary teams; (e) an ability to identify, formulate and solve engineering problems; (f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility; (g) an ability to communicate effectively; (h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context; (i) a recognition of the need for and an ability to engage in life-long learning; (j) a knowledge of contemporary issues; (k) an ability to use the techniques, skills and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.Since the course is intended to show that students are able to address the issues of

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 3

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julio Urbina, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Jose F. Oliden, Universidad Nacional de Ingenieria; Patrick Tunno, Pennsylvania State University; Akhlesh Lakhtakia, Pennsylvania State University; Juan Rodriguez, Universidad Nacional de Ingenieria ; Miguel Luis Estrada P.E., Universidad Nacional de Ingenieria ; Esther Obonyo, Pennsylvania State University; Sarah E. Zappe, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Christine B. Masters, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Fernando Fonseca Pacheco, Lycoming College

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national average.2) Increase Retention and Graduation Rates of Minority StudentsStudent participants in study abroad programs benefit by gaining higher retention and graduationrates as compared to those who do not participate. This benefit has been “observed across a widevariety of variables, including race, gender, major, first-generation status, parental income, SATscore, and grade-point average” [5], and as an intervention for the success of at-risk students [6].3) Leadership and Intercultural CompetenceStudy abroad programs provide a unique contribution to college outcomes, such asunderstanding moral and ethical issues, communication skills, academic performance, andoverall satisfaction [7] as well as increasing understanding of “aspects of

Conference Session

Technical Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cristina Diordieva, Texas Tech University; Ibrahim H. Yeter, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Walter S. Smith, Texas Tech University

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participants: Study experiences of methodological and ethical dilemmas. Patient Education and Counseling, 82, 389–395.Harper, M., & Cole, P. (2012). Member checking: can benefits be gained similar to group therapy? The Qualitative Report, 17(2), 510-517.Hynes, M., Cardella, M., Moore, T., Brophy, S., Purzer, S., Tank, K., Menekse, M., Yeter, I.H., & Ehsan, H. (2019). Inspiring young children to engage in computational thinking in and out of school. In Proceeding of American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Conference & Exposition. Tampa, FL.Jorde, D., & Dillon, J. (2012). Science education research and practice in Europe. In D. Jorde & J. Dillon (Eds.), Science education research

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 4

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jianchuan Cheng, Southeast University; Jun Chen, Southeast University; Yubing Zheng, Southeast University; Minping Jia, Southeast University; Yongming Tang, Southeast University; Wenjiao Qiu, Southeast University

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engineering practiceAccurate understanding of the 4.04 (0.96) 3.12 (1.06) 6.22 *** effects of engineering practice on the substantial development of environment and societyStrong work ethics and social 4.19 (0.87) 3.51 (1.04) 4.79 *** responsibilitiesAwareness and skills in 4.59 (0.75) 3.40 (1.15) 8.33 *** teamworkCapability of communication 4.55 (0.80) 3.31 (1.03) 9.16 *** and coordinationAbilities in management of 4.25 (0.81) 2.99 (1.01) 9.45 *** engineering projectsAwareness and abilities in 4.27 (0.88) 3.21 (1.15) 6.99 *** lifetime learningNote: *** denotes P < .001.As shown in this table, based on

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 1

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cem Karacal, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville; Hasan Sevim, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville

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institutions. Theseevaluations must be done based on engineering professional ethics. The evaluationrecords must be used for program improvement, as well as for substantiation for programtermination. There should be no room for opinions, feelings, and/or hiddenagendas. Therefore, a mutually agreed upon evaluation scheme must be designed at thebeginning and the principles of it must be entered in the MOU. Additionally, the MOUmust have a clause that would underline the consequences in case a party unilaterallyterminates the program without substantiation.Some of the critical areas where there may be pitfalls are listed below: 1. Memorandum of Understanding: Define the duration of the agreement, the conditions under which it will be renewed and

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bjorn Kjellgren, KTH Royal Institute of Technology; Isabel Ortiz Marcos, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid ; Luis Ballesteros-Sánchez, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid; Rocío Rodríguez-Rivero, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid

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outcome of theBologna process. However, it can also be found well outside the EU (Hahn & Teichler 2015).Subsequently, this has set the scene for international understanding, as well as creating newarenas for international misunderstanding.In this educational context, it is not surprising that the notion of intercultural or globalcompetence (i.e., intercultural understanding and the ability to communicate, work and functioneffectively and ethically in environments characterized by cultural and social diversity), hasbecome more relevant for European HEIs, whereas a decade ago the calls were mainly comingfrom North America (e.g., Parkinson 2009). Going further back in time, to the mid-20th century,the explicit call for intercultural or global

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dena Lang, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Meg Handley, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Andrew Michael Erdman, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; John Jongho Park, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Mariza Tsakalerou, Nazarbayev University

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industry expertratings for each dimension (ordered from highest rating to lowest rating): Appreciate othercultures (understanding and avoiding ethnocentrism); Work in teams of ethnic and culturaldiversity; Communicate across cultures (understand cultural differences); Practice engineeringin global context (international internship, service learning, virtual global engineering project,etc.); Deal with ethical issues that arise from cultural or national differences; View as citizens ofthe world (appreciate challenges facing mankind: sustainability, environmental protection,poverty, security, and public health); Understand connectedness of the world, global economy;Understand cultural issues on product design, manufacture, and use (understanding of

Conference Session

Technical Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jorge Porcel, Missouri University of Science & Technology

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aninternational survey that included faculties, engineering students, and industrial leaders in aneffort to define the key attributes that best characterize the global engineer and itscompetencies. A sample of the list provided by Chan and Fishbein [5] contains the following: • superior communication skills and understanding across different cultures and languages; • a facility for multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary teamwork; • a well-developed sense of social responsibility and ethics, with due consideration in his/her personal and professional activities; • being entrepreneurial; and • an ability to deal with complexity and systems thinking. As it stands out, communication skills, international