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Preparing Engineers for the Global Workplace

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Najwa Hanel, University of Southern California

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range of topics including embedded systems,signal processing with VLSI implementations, wireless communications, networksecurity, and antenna arrays.--The Biomedical Engineering Program, in collaboration with the chemical andbiomedical research initiatives, is flourishing under the auspices of the Faculty ofthe School of Medicine and the Medical Center.--IBSAR stands for the Initiative of Biodiversity Studies in Arid Regions. It is aninterdisciplinary research program collaboration between the chemistry, chemicalengineering, and Agriculture departments. The aim is to explore and to developrelated economic opportunities through the study and research of biotechnologyapproaches that support biodiversity and the environmental stability in the

Conference Session

Case Studies & Engineering Education Around the Globe

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

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International

instructor to the notes of the students -without passing through the mind of either one - continues as “the norm”.The purpose of this paper is to renew the call for deployment of better and more effectiveinstructional strategies in the classrooms of the Arab Gulf States, stressing on cooperativelearning practices as a viable alternative to the traditional (low-interaction lecture-based)environment that has gripped the engineering education of Region’s institution for decades. Thepaper sheds light on: theoretical roots, research support, current practices, and suggestions forredesigning classes-if need be- to stimulate interaction and help break the traditional lecturedominant pattern when cooperative learning protocols are deployed. The paper shows

Conference Session

International Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rodolfo Yzasmendi Arellano, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla; Enrique Palou, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla; Lourdes Gazca, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla; Aurelio López-Malo, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla

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establishing a successfulacademic path. We believe a major cause is often students’ inadequately developed mathematicalintuition as well as numeric and symbolic skills set.During Fall 2008, around 350 students and 7 teachers participated in MA-117 redesign. Acommunity of practice was formed with the teachers, and 4 months before the semester startedthey attended workshops related to How People Learn framework; assessment; active,collaborative, and cooperative learning; and research methods in mathematics; as well as the onerelated to rubric implementation1-2, 4-9, 10-12, 17, 20-22, 26, 28-29, 43. Several classroom activities,assignments, quizzes, homework, tests, and rubrics were designed by the community of practiceduring this four months4. Further

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

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International

, little reason exists to try newapproaches, particularly when one’s self-perception includes the image of being an aboveaverage teacher.Looking Forward?A root question: What is an engineering education for? – should be on the table for anevolutionary debate, referring, in particular, to the future of engineering education. Whatengineering students need to learn, and how can they best learn it, as well as how canengineering schools best teach it? are among the “questions” to be considered. The “How” is atthe crux of the matter. Changing the status quo is never easy, but time has come for Region’scolleges to turn a “new leaf” and begin moving in the direction of active learning strategies, ingeneral, and cooperative learning environment in

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

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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

Conference Session

International Initiatives, Partnerships, Teaching Strategies & Collaborative Networks (IUCEE, IFEES, LACCEI.... )

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ivan Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University; Maria M. Larrondo Petrie, Florida Atlantic University

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globalengineers requires a shift in paradigm in their formation.In 2006, Continental Corporation funded the first scientific global engineering study conductedby eight prestigious universities around the world2. The study resulted in four recommendations: (1) A key qualification of engineering graduates must be global competence; (2) Transnational mobility for engineering students, researchers, and professionals needs to become a priority; Page 14.296.2 (3) Global engineering excellence critically depends on a partnerships, especially those that link engineering education to professional practice; and (4) Research is urgently needed

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

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Diversity

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environment.Cooperative learning researchers and practitioners have shown that positive peer relationsare essential to success in college. The positive interpersonal relationships promoted throughcooperative learning are regarded by most as crucial to today’s learning communities. Theyincrease the quality of social adjustment to college life, reduce uncertainties about attendingcollege, and increase integration into college life. Isolation and alienation, on the other hand,often lead to failure. Two major reasons for dropping out of college are: failure to establish asocial network of classmates and failure to become academically involved in classes. (29, 30)Cooperation is more than being physically near other students. It is actually a state of mind.A

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

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International

thesematerials. It is primarily a call to consider how students engage in their college experience,and to search for proper tools that can be deployed to stimulate learning.In moving forward, there are numerous tools available to select from, including the modelspredicated on cooperation; i.e., working together to accomplish shared goals. Withincooperative activities, individuals seek outcomes that are beneficial to them and also benefitall other group members. (2, 3) Cooperative learning researchers and practitioners have shownthat positive peer relations are essential to success in college. The positive interpersonalrelationships promoted through cooperative learning are regarded by most as crucial totoday’s learning communities. They increase the

Conference Session

International Division Poster Session

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maria Claudia Alves , Texas A&M University; Meghan M. Alexander, Texas A&M University; Victor Manuel Camara-Poot, Yucatán Ministry of Education; Martha Elena Ortega, CANIETI

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Diversity

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International

data on Özturgut (2013)’s study and the review of relevant literature are: 1. International Student & Scholar Services Staff; 2. Academic Programming and Support, 3. Social and Cultural Engagement and Support; and 4. Financial Aid, Health Services, Religious Support, and Immigration Support [3].Although there are plenty of reasons to recruit international students including increasinginternationalization, bringing additional economic resources to campuses, helping train anddevelop future international leaders, among others; there is no simple model to recruitinternational students [3]. Research indicates that for a long time institutions have utilized agentsas one of the recruiting strategies, however, online marketing is now

Conference Session

Scholar Program Proposal/Develop Courses and Materials/Collaborations and Accredatation Systems for Global Engineering Education / Preparing Engineers for the Global Workplace and Successful Graduates for a Flat World: What Does It Take?

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lueny Morell, Hewlett-Packard; Jennifer DeBoer, SPEED

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International

AC 2010-2414: THE ENGINEERING PROFESSOR OF 2020: THE FORGOTTENVARIABLELueny Morell, Hewlett-Packard Lueny Morell, M.S., P.E., is Program Manager in the Strategy and Innovation Office staff of Hewlett Packard Laboratories (HPL) in Palo Alto, California. She is responsible for facilitating external research collaborations for HPL and lead initiatives focused on R&D talent development, collaborating with external partners (government entities and other corporate labs) to pursue strategies and initiatives of benefit to the research community. In the past, she was in charge of developing engineering/science curriculum innovation initiatives worldwide in support of HPL research and technology

Conference Session

Nontraditional Teaching Approaches

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

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International

with thesematerials. It is primarily a call to consider how students engage in their college experience,and to search for proper tools that can be deployed to stimulate learning.In moving forward, there are numerous tools available to select from, including the modelspredicated on cooperation; i.e., working together to accomplish shared goals. Withincooperative activities, individuals seek outcomes that are beneficial to them and also benefitall other group members. (2, 3) Cooperative learning researchers and practitioners have shownthat positive peer relations are essential to success in college. The positive interpersonalrelationships promoted through cooperative learning are regarded by most as crucial totoday’s learning communities. They

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Qunqun Liu, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; Jiabin Zhu, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; Bo Yang

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International

the results [27]. The participants for this study included 112 (75 male and 37 female)engineering undergraduates who were enrolled in the SPEIT program. The numbers ofstudents represent a reasonable distribution across the academic progress (36 freshmen, 49sophomores, and 27 juniors) (Note: the SPEIT program did not have senior students becauseit was established on 2012). Among the 112 complete responses, seven (6 males and 1female)students agreed to be interviewed in a one-on-one manner.Data CollectionAll research participants responded to the modified Zhang Cognitive Development Inventory[8] online. In addition, they responded to a demographic questionnaire that elicitedinformation such as the participants’ gender, grade, background, and

Conference Session

Engineering Education in the Middle East and Technology Exploration in Africa and Developing Countries

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Wilhelm Alexander Friess, University of Maine; Muhieddin Amer, RIT-Dubai

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International

often seek to remain within their “comfort zone” of peers that are of similarethnicity and who have a similar background and learning style, make it challenging for facultyto stimulate the cross-cultural class dynamics necessary for effective building of globalcompetencies. This is perhaps most noticed when US study abroad students join a local class,and requires dedicated measures by faculty to stimulate collaboration among the groups 4.Recruiting and retaining student in engineering disciplines  Attracting and retaining students in the Engineering disciplines is of critical importance toachieve the transition to a knowledge-based economy 21. Engineering students are oftenfrustrated during the first two years of their college due to the lack

Conference Session

Impacts on Engineering Education Through Collaborative Learning, Project-based, and Service-learning

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jay J. Bhatt, Drexel University; Marko Dimiskovski, Drexel University; Vanessa Lin, Drexel University; Pareshkumar Chandrakant Brahmbhatt, Drexel University; Shirin Karsan M.B.E., Drexel University; Alexa J. Karkenny, Drexel University

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Students, until Brahmbhatt stumbled upon an opportunity to extend volunteerism internationally through the weServe Program. Brahmbhatt’s love for equipment repair came from a robotics hobby that was seeded in high school, but blossomed at Drexel University. Brahmbhatt’s former membership in Civil Air Patrol gave the drive to continue giving back to the community even years after the fact. The Drexel University weServe program was able to combine both passions into a single outlet activity which definitely changed Brahmbhatt’s life for the better.Shirin Karsan M.B.E., Drexel University Shirin Karsan graduated with a master’s of bioethics from the University of Pennsylvania’s Center for Bioethics. Her research

Conference Session

Cooperative and Project-based Global Learning

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Karim Altaii, James Madison University; Shannon N. Conley, James Madison University ; Samy El-Tawab, James Madison University

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Diversity

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”FRIEND”: A Cyber-Physical System for Traffic Flow Related Information aggrEgatioN and Dissemination. In 2009, he was awarded a prize for Excellence in Scholarship at The College of William and Mary’s 8th An- nual Graduate Research Symposium. He has more than 20 publications including journal/conference papers, book chapters, and posters. He also serves as a reviewer in several journals and conferences. http://educ.jmu.edu/˜eltawass/ c American Society for Engineering Education, 2018 A Methodology and Experience of Facilitating International Capstone Projects for Multidisciplinary Fields: Costa Rica Internet of Things (IoT) Case StudyIntroductionThis paper

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 9

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Scott C Streiner, University of Pittsburgh; Sydnie Cunningham Cunningham, University of Tulsa; Shaobo Huang, University of Southern California; Svetlana Levonisova, University of Southern California; Cheryl Matherly, The University of Tulsa; Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; Larry J. Shuman, University of Pittsburgh; Gisele Ragusa, University of Southern California; Daria A Kotys-Schwartz, University of Colorado, Boulder

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program, funded by the National Science Foundation in order to expand international research opportunities for students in STEM fields. NanoJapan was recognized by the Institute for International Education in 2008 with the prestigious Andrew Heiskell Award for Innovations in Study Abroad. Dr. Matherly is the recipient of two Fulbright grants for international education administrators (Germany and Japan.) She has a BA in English and Political Science from the University of New Mexico, an MS in Education from Indiana University, and an Ed.D. in Education from the University of Houston. She teaches in the graduate program in education at The University of Tulsa.Dr. Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh Dr

Conference Session

Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mike Murphy; Michael Dyrenfurth, Purdue University

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International

Student Exchange, Faculty Exchange, and Faculty Collaboration – both instructionand research and development. We then share some of the key characteristics that make eachpossible and successful. Key factors, such as timetable matching and course equivalencymapping for accreditation and time-to-degree considerations, will be described and exampleprocedures and documents to these ends will be shared.This paper provides, not a conceptual exploration of what might be, but rather a practical, reality-based sharing of best practices that derive from our two institutions’ more than two year effort toevolve sustainable linkages. We are reporting on lessons learned from the real experience ofadministrators, faculty and students, not only exchanging but

Conference Session

Continuing Education for Faculty

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

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Diversity

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International

graduate students. If we areto preach teamwork to our students, we had better train young faculty in teamwork,and leadership skills necessary for success. Although we would continue to witnessfaculty who can research and publish on their own; but, at the very least the lonewolves will have to learn to travel in more collaborative packs. Having more trainedfaculty in team-based, collaborative research will bolster the pool of potential groupleaders, department heads, and future administrators, when the need arises.Institutional RoleColleges of engineering would excel at teaching and learning when the majority oftheir faculty develop and achieve a reasonable level of pedagogical knowledge, and atthe same time, are able to enrich the learning process

Conference Session

Engineering Without Borders Programs Involving Students

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Iskandar Hack, Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne; CARMEN BOJE, Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne

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International

begun to explore the many ways that technology can enhanceinternational education for professional school students, and there is a need to share our “bestpractices.” The Technological Innovation and Cooperation for Foreign Information Access(TICFIA) Program is a Title VI funded initiative designed to support projects that will developinnovative techniques or programs using new electronic technologies to collect information fromforeign sources.”. Engineering needs to become “engineering-plus-international flavoring”[1]. By example,Mazumder and Bean [23] write: “…an engineer must possess not only technical skills, but alsocross-cultural skills based on knowledge to the other culture and their own cultural biases”. Theydescribe the

Conference Session

Global and Intercultural Competency

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maria Claudia Alves , Texas A&M University

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Diversity

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International

designed to provide global competency to students so that claimsabout the success of educational practices might be evaluated [1] in [11]. This study contributesto the body of knowledge on how to and what prepares engineering students to be ready for theglobal job market and society they will face once they graduate by understanding how studentscome to appreciate cultural differences to interact effectively with different others in the contextof a global engineering course. This research supports the lifelong learning concept and ways todevelop the five competencies rated most important by the industry, which includes appreciatingand respecting cultural differences, collaborating and working on a multicultural team, using

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sabeen A. Altaf, Institute of International Education; Eck Doerry, Northern Arizona University; Larry J. Shuman, University of Pittsburgh; Edward Randolph Collins Jr. P.E., Clemson University

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International

content, credit transfer, and accreditation concerns are understood by all members, streamlining communication about curricular issues. As members of a strong collaborative community that meets regularly to establish personal ties among members, institutions are more likely to be helpful with special needs, e.g., facilitating access to internships in faculty research laboratories or in local companies.3. Guidance and Support. Exchange of a flexible number of students with a wide range of partner institutions who provide personalized guidance and support to exchange participants. The ability to provide both guidance and support is a necessary member requirement.4. Institutional Visibility. Increased visibility for engineering programs

Conference Session

Study Abroad Experiences Intl Div Tech Session 9

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Heather N. Yates, Oklahoma State University; Blake Wentz, Milwaukee School of Engineering ; Sreemala Das Majumder, Oklahoma State University

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International

Abroad Program Vs. Short Term Abroad ExperiencesSource: IIE, Open Doors: Report on Duration of Study Abroad 2007/08-2017/18Benefits of International Collaboration for StudentsInternational collaborations and experiences, whether short or long durations, provideopportunities for graduating engineering students making them internationally competent,improving their world-mindedness, and increasing their self-confidence. Research shows highergraduation rates and employability with students who pursue study abroad programs [20].International collaboration experiences positively impact the students’ technical skillset,improves career opportunities, and has a long term effect on their personal career promotion andprogression [21].There is a significant

Conference Session

International Engineering Education I - Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Odete Lopes, Politecnico de Viseu; Joao Vinhas, Politecnico de Viseu; Joao Paiva, Politecnico de Viseu

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International

construction that, most ofthe times, is not at all ‘logical’ (Neto, 1998).17 Each student has his own difficulties andmisconceptions, which lead to a distinguishable learning-teaching path that must beidentified.Daily examples and simple conceptual questions during classes have been used to clarifysome ideas, but they were shown to be insufficient. It was necessary to create sets ofquestions for the students to work on. These questions had to be very objective and the goal isto test basic concepts, giving students the chance to ‘think’ physics. During tutorial sessionsstudents are invited to share their experiences related with those sets of questions. Someinteresting discussions revealed common misconceptions. Among others, those related tokinematics

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Engineering Without Borders: Programs Involving Students

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ivan Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University; Richard Devon, Pennsylvania State University

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International

depends critically on a mutual commitment to partnerships, especiallythose that link engineering education to professional practice; and (4) Research on engineering ina global context is urgently needed.6 These recommendations suggest that the engineeringcurriculum should be modified to include global competences, and that the educationalinstitutions and the private industry around the world should collaborate among them to providemobility, internships, projects, and research initiatives to the faculty and students in a globalcontext.In this hemisphere, the Engineering for the Americas (EftA) initiative is an academic, industrialand government grass roots effort that has evolved over the past five years. Its aim is to enhanceengineering and

Conference Session

Technical Capacity Bldg for Developing Countries & Service Learning

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Jordan, Baylor University; Glenn Blalock, Baylor University; Walter Bradley, Baylor University; Cynthia Fry, Baylor University; Anne Grinols, Baylor University; Brian Thomas, Baylor University

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International

suggested by a company,including a feasibility study of the technical and economic viability of the potential product. Afull business plan is produced when the feasibility study looks promising. For example, BrownUniversity has a two semester course where teams of engineering students work closely withcompanies to explore commercialization5. Cooper Union, working closely with the theirengineering alumni, friends and extended family, is delivering authentic opportunities forengineering students in teams of about four students to develop a business plan for a product orservice of their choice6. Case studies, guest lectures and off campus visits are used to providestudents with the necessary tools and motivation. The College of Engineering at Penn

Conference Session

Study Abroad, International Exchange Programs, and Student Engagements

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Clifton B. Farnsworth, Brigham Young University; Mark Owen Lords, Brigham Young University; Brian Charles Capt, Brigham Youmg University

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International

intention of fostering“additional academic and scholarly collaboration in teaching, research, exchanges and otherprograms of study.” The memorandum was established with “mutual equality and the reciprocityof benefits” in mind.The memorandum of understanding between Brigham Young University and INTEC formallyacknowledges the commitment of both institutions to continue to grow this experience. Keypoints within the memorandum include facilitating international study abroad opportunities forundergraduate and graduate students, exploring opportunities to cooperate in various academic,research, and scholarly endeavors, exchanging information regarding relevant scholarly andcommunity based initiatives, and conducting educational and research activities

Conference Session

Faculty and Program Developments, Exchanges, and Best Practices

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

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International

opportunities to assist theirdevelopment when these arise. A caring faculty can assist in bringing students closertogether through formation of learning partnerships, peer teaching, and sharing data andinformation with one another. It has been astonishing to see how working in collaborativedissertation groups has affected students. Long after their graduation, students recall themost significant aspect of their graduate program being the interpersonal learning and thedevelopment of collaborative sensitivity and mutual understanding among groupmembers. Learning how to acknowledge differences, arrive at consensus, set limits, andadminister fair sanctions to non-cooperative members are remembered and spoken of asmore memorable than either the formal focus

Conference Session

Cultural Issues in Engineering: International Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Miguel Andres Guerra, Universidad San Francisco de Quito; Homero Murzi, Virginia Tech; Johnny C. Woods, Jr., Virginia Tech; Abram Diaz-Strandberg, Virginia Tech

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higher education in Liberia for approximately 11 years. He currently serves as a Graduate Research Assistant in the Department of Engineering Education at VT. His research interests are: Immi- grants in STEM, migration and immigration issues in education, and Quality Assurance.Mr. Abram Diaz-Strandberg, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education American c Society for Engineering Education, 2020Understanding Students’ perceptions of Dimensions of Engineering Culture in EcuadorAbstractThe purpose of this study is to explore how engineering students perceive different dimensionsassociated with culture. We are using Hofstede’s theory of

Conference Session

Engineering Education in Africa, Asia and the Mid-East Region

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

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International

thancompetition in the promotion of learning. Some researchers view cooperative and collaborativelearning as having two distinct historical developments and differing philosophicalroots.(23)Despite differences and similarity of the two approaches (collaborative vs. cooperative),the fact remains that the core element of both, is the emphasis on student interactions, as theprimary source of learning, rather than learning as individuals.Problem-based learning (PBL) is an instructional method where relevant problems areintroduced during the course to provide the context and motivation for the learning thatfollows.(24) PBL, by and large, is self-directed learning that helps develop positive studentattitudes, foster a deeper approach to learning, and helps

Conference Session

Engineering Education in the Arab World / Mid-East Region

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

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International

and concerns, universities have toreach out, market their services, and do a better job understanding and articulating whatcustomers do require long range. Invariably, it has to be a team approach, and among the majorplayers are young engineering instructors and graduate students. If we are to preach teamwork toour students, we had better train young faculty in the interpersonal, teamwork, and leadershipskills necessary for success. Although we would continue to witness faculty who can researchand publish on their own; but, at the very least the lone wolves will have to learn to travel inmore collaborative packs. Having more trained faculty in team-based, collaborative research willbolster the pool of potential group leaders, department heads