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Case Studies, Engineering Education and Outcome Assessment Around the Globe

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dan Baker, The University of Vermont; John Merrill, The Ohio State University; David Munoz, Colorado School of Mines

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University John A. Merrill is the Director for the First-Year Engineering Program at The Ohio State University College of Engineering. His responsibilities include operations, faculty and graduate student recruiting, curriculum management, student retention, and program assessment. Dr. Merrill received his Ph.D. in Instructional Design and Technology from The Ohio State University in 1985, and is a two-time recipient of the College of Engineering’s Boyer Award for Excellence in Teaching.David Munoz, Colorado School of Mines Associate Professor, Division of Engineering, and Director of Humanitarian Engineering at Colorado School of Mines (CSM). He also holds the Ph.D. and MSME degrees from

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International Division Technical Session 4

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Tongjie Ju, Shanghai Jiao Tong University ; Jiabin Zhu, Shanghai Jiao Tong University

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Paper ID #33825Motivations and Learning Outcomes: The Profile of ProfessionalEngineering DoctoratesTongjie Ju, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Miss Tongjie Ju, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Tongjie Ju received a Bachelor’s degree in public admin- istration from East China University of Science and Technology (2019), and is studying for a Master’s degree in education at SJTU. Her research interest includes cooperative education, internship and profes- sional engineering doctorates.Prof. Jiabin Zhu, Shanghai Jiao Tong University Jiabin Zhu is an Associate Professor at the Graduate School of Education at Shanghai Jiao Tong Uni

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International Division Technical Session 6

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Luis Alfredo Martins Amaral, University of Minho - ALGORITMI; Rosa Maria Castro Fernandes Vasconcelos, Universidade de Minho; Magda Oliveira Pinheiro, University of Minho

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(Order of Engineers) since 2010.Prof. Rosa Maria Castro Fernandes Vasconcelos, Universidade de Minho Rosa Maria de Castro Fernandes Vasconcelos is a Associate Professor at the Department of Textile Engi- neering since 2005. Degree in Textile Engineering by the University of Minho. Professor at the University of Minho since 1984. PhD in Engineering –Technology and Textile Chemistry by the University of Minho in 1993. Rieter Award, 1993. Responsible for several curricular units in the integrated study cycles in Textitle Engineering and Engi- neering and Industrial Management, in the 1st cycle course of Design and Fashion Marketing, and also in the 2nd cycle courses of Fashion Design and Communication, Textile

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Scholar Program Proposal/Develop Courses and Materials/Collaborations and Accredatation Systems for Global Engineering Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hugo Pirela, InterAmerican Development Bank; Gisela Coto Quintana, SINAES; Juan Luis Crespo Marino, Universidade da Coruna; Maria M. Larrondo Petrie, Florida Atlantic University; Miguel J. Escala, Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo; Zenaida Otero Gephardt, Rowan University

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building a model of engineering accreditation for the area.IntroductionEngineering for the Americas (EftA)2 started as a grass roots initiative uniting engineeringeducation organizations, government agencies, professional organization, accreditation agencies,universities and industries, endorsed by the Organization of American States (OAS) in the LimaDeclaration of 20043. EftA is headquartered at the Organization of American States inWashington DC, USA. In 2004, in its Science, Technology, engineering and Innovation forDevelopment: A vision for the Americas in the Twenty First Century5, the OAS cited severaltimes the usefulness of regional accreditation for the mobility of students. The OAS held thefirst Engineering for the Americas Symposium in

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International Division Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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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postgraduate study-abroad programs.Ing. Martha Elena Ortega, CANIETI Martha Ortega was born in Yucat´an, Mexico in 1978. She received her B.S. in Computer Science Engi- neering (2003) and M.S. in Information Technologies Management (2009). Since December 2008, Ortega has been with the Mexican Chamber of Electronics, Telecommunications, and Information Technology. She was the Southeast Regional Director and since April, 2014, has worked on projects related to human capital development with the Special Projects National Direction. Page 26.950.1 c American Society for Engineering

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Global Engineering Education Initiatives

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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tools for internationalcollaborative initiatives in engineering education. The final goal is to have a set of tools forobjective assessment that can be adapted and/or adopted to measure performance, establisheffectiveness and enhance quality of different international educational experiences.IntroductionThe rapid changes in technology as well as the flow of ideas, work, human resources, andmerchandise around the world are causing more interdependence among the nations. Changes inthe way in which people undertake economic production and organize the exchange ofcommodities represent an aspect of the great transformation of our age1. This brings morechallenges to the industry since there is more competition but also brings more opportunities dueto

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Engineering Accreditation Around the World

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maria M. Larrondo Petrie, Florida Atlantic University; Gisela Coto Quintana; Jaime Salazar, Ibero-American Association of Engineering Education (ASIBEI); Jorge Ignacio Velez Munera, Universidad Sergio Arboleda, ACOFI

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programs from LAC institutions have sought substantialequivalence. This is to deep concern for the region.The Latin American and Caribbean Consortium of Engineering Institutions (LACCEI) organizedtwo workshops to advance strategies for increasing the number of accredited engineeringprograms in the region. The workshops were sponsored by the Organization of American States(OAS), and brought together 40 deans and rectors from the region and societies that haveinitiatives. These organizations included the Iberoamerican Science and Technology EducationConsortium (ISTEC), the Asociación Iberoamericana de Instituciones de Enseñanza de laIngeniería (ASIBEI – in English: Iberoamerican Association of Engineering EducationInstitutions) and Engineering for

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Study Abroad, International Experience, Exchange Programs and Student Retention

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Keilin Tarum Deahl, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Eileen Walz, University of Illinois; Russell Korte, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Valeri Werpetinski, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Laura D Hahn, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Judith A Sunderman, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; J. Bruce Elliott- Litchfield, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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situations may benefit thedevelopment of engineers and better prepare them for the future. The “Engineer of 2020” isexpected to need strong technical skills as well as socially oriented knowledge, skills, anddispositions that will enable creative problem solving. The Accreditation Board for Engineering Page 23.840.4and Technology (ABET) and ASCE both acknowledge a change in the work environmentsengineers find themselves upon graduation, ones that require strong interpersonal skills such asleadership, teamwork, communication, and globalization10, 11. Research and instructors alike arestarting to discuss how engineering service-learning can be used to

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Preparing Engineering Students for International Practice

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Korth, Brigham Young University; Owen Carlson, Brigham Young University; Mason Webster, Brigham Young University; C. Greg Jensen, Brigham Young University

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. Currently he is working for ATL technology as a Global Product Developer.Mason Webster, Brigham Young University Mason Webster is a graduate of Brigham Young University with a BS in Mechanical Engineering. He is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and has completed two internships in China at a Lithium-ion battery manufacturing plant. Next year, he plans on attending graduate school to pursue a Master of Business Administration degree.C. Greg Jensen, Brigham Young University Dr. C. Greg Jensen is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Brigham Young University. He has also worked for Boeing, Lockheed, and United Technologies. His current research interests are in the area of integration

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Preparing Engineering Students for the Global Workplace, Competency, and a Successful Career

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yi Shen, Purdue University; Brent K. Jesiek, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Yating Chang, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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learning and evaluating innovations in intercultural educational practice and global engineering programs.Brent K Jesiek, Purdue University, West Lafayette Brent K. Jesiek is assistant professor in Engineering Education and Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University. He holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Michigan Tech and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Science and Technology Studies from Virginia Tech. His research examines the social, histor- ical, global, and epistemological dimensions of engineering and computing, with particular emphasis on topics related to engineering education, computer engineering, and educational technology.Yating Chang, Purdue University, West Lafayette Chang started her

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Exporting of Higher Education to Developing Countries

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

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technological developments in particular; ≠ a commitment to lifelong learning, a capacity for critical judgment, and a sense of interdisciplinary approach in tackling engineering problems.Region’s colleges have graduated, during the last three decades, over forty thousand engineers;some with reasonably good technical skills, but most have not been sufficiently prepared toassume leading roles and/or able to manage innovative technology. To the contrary, a relativelyhigh percentage of these graduates have found themselves “ill-equipped” to carry on asengineers. Many were reduced to the role of a “technician”, and some have abandoned Page

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International Division Technical Session 9

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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resultingsemantic map documents the relationships among engineering global preparedness and threeother broad categories, some of which are particular to engineering education and others thatmay be applied to other higher education contexts concerned with global preparedness. Inaddition to global preparedness, the remaining three categories are international contextualknowledge, personal and professional qualities, and cross-cultural communication skills andstrategies. The results of this research are intended to inform both engineering and internationaleducation.IntroductionRapidly advancing technologies, global economic integration, and hyper-connected communitieshave profoundly affected the landscape of the engineering profession and as a consequence

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Technical Session

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sergey Nersesov, Villanova University; Zuyi Huang, Villanova University

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Paper ID #25142Work in Progress: Development of MATLAB Instructional Modules for En-gineering StudentsDr. Sergey Nersesov, Villanova University Sergey G. Nersesov received the B.S. and M.S. degrees in aerospace engineering from the Moscow Insti- tute of Physics and Technology, Zhukovsky, Russia, in 1997 and 1999, respectively, with specialization in dynamics and control of aerospace vehicles. From 1998 to 1999 he served as a researcher in the Dynamics and Control Systems Division of the Central Aero-Hydrodynamic Institute (TsAGI), Zhukovsky, Russia. In 2003 he received the M.S. degree in applied mathematics and in 2005 he

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Preparing Engineers for the Global Workplace

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angela Bielefeldt, University of Colorado at Boulder; Bernard Amadei, University of Colorado at Boulder; Robyn Sandekian, University of Colorado at Boulder

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the University of Colorado. She is currently the coordinator for the Engineering for Developing Communities Program, and also the Service Learning Program coordinator for the College of Engineering and Applied Science at the University of Colorado - Boulder. She has co-taught courses on appropriate and sustainable technology. Page 12.637.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Engineering for the Developing World Course gives Students International ExperienceAbstractA new course, Engineering for the Developing World (EDW), has been taught since fall 2005.The

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Preparing Engineers for the Global Workplace

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Grandin, University of Rhode Island

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“lab-on-a-chip.” 2. The use of microfluidic technology to studythe generation of fluid pressures in sediments due to seismic loading which will lead to a betterunderstanding of the triggering of tsunamis. A key element of the project is the collaborationwith scientists and students in Braunschweig, who have the complementary technicalinfrastructure and expertise necessary to pursue this program of research. URI has alreadypartnered with Braunschweig on engineering education for undergraduates for 10 years, and hasexchanged over 300 students in both directions during that period.As part of these grant-funded activities, URI and Braunschweig faculty are developing a newoptional dual-degree doctoral program, leading to both the Ph.D. and the

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International Case Studies, Collaborations and Interactions

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Roli Varma, University of New Mexico

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2006-1131: CHALLENGES TO DIVERSITY: A CASE STUDY OF ASIAN INDIANSCIENTISTS/ENGINEERSRoli Varma, University of New Mexico Roli Varma is a Regents’ Lecturer and an associate professor in the school of public administration at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque. She also teaches an undergraduate course, Technology in Society, for the School of Engineering. Her research focuses on the under-representation of women and minorities in science and engineering, representation of new immigrants in science and engineering workforce, and management of industrial and academic science. Her research is supported by the grants from the National Science Foundation and the Sloan Foundation. She

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International Exchange/Joint Programs in Engineering

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard McGinnis, Bucknell University; Jeffrey Evans, Bucknell University

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Industrial Revolution, into modern times; 2. Understand the limitations of technology and how today’s engineering solutions can become tomorrow’s societal problems; 3. Develop a historic perspective on the development of the United Kingdom; 4. Understand how traditions, customs, and culture impact engineering projects; 5. Understand how projects in one country can be affected by policies, laws, and customs of other countries; 6. Understand how political, financial, and environmental constraints affect the planning, design, construction, and operation of large engineering projects; 7. Understand why personal property rights that are so important in the US are less important in European countries

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International Accreditation and Credentials: International Division Technical Session 1

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Carmine C. Balascio P.E., University of Delaware

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Paper ID #28656Developments in Professional Engineering License Mobility andRecognition of International CredentialsDr. Carmine C. Balascio P.E., University of Delaware Carmine C. Balascio, Ph.D., P.E., is an Associate Professor in the departments of Plant and Soil Sciences and Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Delaware. He earned bachelor’s degrees in agricultural engineering technology and mathematics from UD. He earned an M.S. in agricultural engineering and a Ph.D. double-major in agricultural engineering and engineering mechanics from Iowa State University. He has taught engineering, engineering

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Global Engineering Education: Cross-cultural Awareness and Social Impacts

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Suzanne W. Scott, The Petroleum Institute

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. Jones and B. S. Obersthave identified the need for reform in engineering education in the Arab world and all parts ofthe world, “as universities prepare graduates to enter the profession of engineering which hasbeen transformed by massive technological developments and by globalization of all aspects ofconcern to engineers. Engineering educators in the Arab states region face particular challengesin addition to those facing similar educators in other parts of the world (including) tailoringprograms to fill the needs of countries that are undergoing rapid modernization.” 7The objective of this discussion is to get the students to recognize that globalization is a term thatrecognizes the increasing interdependency of world industry and business

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Global Engineering Models: Developments and Implementations

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rocio Chavela Guerra, Purdue University; Monica Cox, Purdue University

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Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. She obtained a B.S. in mathematics from Spelman College, a M.S. in industrial engineering from the University of Alabama, and a Ph.D. in Leadership and Policy Studies from Peabody College of Vanderbilt University. Teaching interests relate to the professional development of graduate engineering students and to leadership, policy, and change in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education. Primary research projects explore the preparation of engineering doctoral students for careers in academia and industry and the development of engineering education assessment tools. She is a NSF Faculty Early Career

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Educating Graduates in Engineering for a Flat World

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angela Bielefeldt, University of Colorado at Boulder; Bernard Amadei, University of Colorado at Boulder; Robyn Sandekian, University of Colorado at Boulder

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/graduate student EWB participants in the EVEN design course on 10 questions (p<0.05;additional 4 questions with 0.1>p>0.05) were probably due to differences in what leads studentsto voluntarily participate in EWB as opposed to attitude changes due to the EWB experienceitself.BackgroundCivil and environmental engineering (CVEN and EVEN) have a strong tradition of serving thepublic. It has been speculated that this “people serving” and humanitarian aspect of theprofessions may help attract a higher percentage of women and minorities than other engineeringfields that are perceived as more associated with machines and technology than people. Someconfirmation of this idea was the finding that the inclination to volunteer among first

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

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brett Quentin Tempest, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Sandra Loree Dika, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Miguel A. Pando, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Samuel T. Lopez, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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appropriate technology via the selection of materials andjoinery techniques.Direct linkage with societal and global issues During the summer of 2010, three student members of the ISC made an initial trip withthe first two authors to Peru. The bulk of the time in-country was spent performing a needsassessment and preliminary evaluation of conditions in the village, Paru Paru, which wasselected as a project site. While students felt competent with the engineering measurementsrequired for the needs assessment, they were impressed with the complexity of issues related tohow potential projects would positively or adversely impact the community. The experience ofcompleting the needs assessment provided many opportunities to discuss matters of

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International Case Studies:Collaborations, Exchanges & Interactions

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Raghu Echempati, Kettering University; Butsch Michael, FH-Konstanz, Germany

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Dominion University and Rajagiri College in Cochin, Page 12.1048.5India is discussed by Chaturvedi, et al11,12. Their overall program is assessed for itsbenefits, efficiency and students understanding of the US and Indian university systems.Thompson and Sterkenburg13 of Aviation Technology at Perdue University discussanother international program in terms of the true meaning of global engineering asapplied to their Aviation Technology program. At the ASEE 2002 Colloquium held inBerlin, Germany several papers on study abroad programs were presented. For example,refer to the paper by Rogers14, which outlines a program sponsored by Siemens

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International Division Poster Session

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mary McCormick, Tufts University; Chris Swan, Tufts University; Douglas Matson, Tufts University; David Gute, Tufts University; John Durant, Tufts University

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Engineering Education: Learning to Solve Problems through Service-Learning ProjectsAbstractOver the last few years, concerns have escalated among many national organizations overwhether today’s engineering students are being adequately prepared for future challenges;globalization, sustainability, complexity, and adaptability. To address this situation, the NationalAssociation of Engineers (NAE), the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology(ABET) and the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) have all generated reports aimedat reforming the existing engineering curriculum. As a result, the NAE’s Engineer of 20201,ABET’s Engineering Criterion 3 (EC 2000) 2, and ASCE’s Body of Knowledge (BOK) 3 all aimat shifting the existing

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International Division Technical Session 5

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Svetlana V. Levonisova, University of Southern California; Rachel E. Savage, University of Tulsa; Scott Charles Streiner, University of Pittsburgh; Erin J. McCave, Clemson University; Gisele Ragusa, University of Southern California; Cheryl Matherly; Lisa Benson, Clemson University; Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; Larry J. Shuman, University of Pittsburgh

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engineering student identity development and engineering student global preparedness. She completed her Ph.D. in Bioengineering from Clemson University in 2014 and a certificate in Engineer- ing & Science Education in 2012. She completed her B.S in Biomedical Engineering from Michigan Technological University in 2003.Dr. Gisele Ragusa, University of Southern California Gisele Ragusa is a Professor of Engineering Education at the University of Southern California. She conducts research on college transitions and retention of underrepresented students in engineering and also research about engineering global preparedness and engineering innovation. She also has research expertise in STEM K-12 and in STEM assessment. She

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Preparing Engineers for the Global Workplace

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shannon Miner, Iowa State University; Andrew Riha, Iowa State University; Julia Apple-Smith, Iowa State University

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national security [and] economic competitiveness.”9Iowa State University’s College of Engineering is committed to the premise that tomorrow’sengineering leaders must not only be technologically savvy – they must also embrace andleverage globalization to advance engineering and economic vitality while addressing the criticalneeds of society. While there are many paths to achieve success in these areas, we have chosento create a program which offers a breadth of opportunities for today’s students.The impact of this approach has resulted in the number of engineering students at Iowa Statewith an international experience tripling within a five year period of time. With the continuedsupport and active involvement of our faculty, staff, cross-college

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International Educational Experiences (2)

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zaida M Gracia, Texas Tech University; Albert Sacco Jr., Texas Tech University

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2016, Zaida became an ELATE@ Drexel (Executive Leadership in Academic Technology and Engineering) alumnus presenting an insti- tutional action project titled ”Raiders Abroad: A sustainable model for globally competent engineering students” that was adopted by the WCOE. The project, based on the work of cross functional teams estab- lished a strategic plan for 2016-2020 focusing on student participation and assessment on programs abroad and the development of a travel scholarship fund for students under financial hardship in the college. Mrs. Gracia brings twenty five years of experience as a mathematics’ professor at the Sacred Heart University in Puerto Rico. She led successful initiatives to increase minorities

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Opportunities and Challenges in Developing International Engineering Research

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kevin McGarvey, Rowan University; Michael Panko, Rowan University; Michael Kerbaugh, Rowan University; Gabriel Posluszny, Rowan University; Beena Sukumaran, Rowan University; Anthony Cavalier, Rowan University

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research projects. The Junior/Senior Engineering Clinic, a 4-semester required course, is an integral part of the engineering curriculum in which studentsapply engineering principles to emerging technologies. Students work on service related projectsor research grants funded by industry or government in multidisciplinary teams. The disciplinarymakeup of the teams is driven by the requirements of the project. Teams of students areorganized based on their particular skills, interests and backgrounds, then matched to a particularproject. The service related projects offered through the junior and senior clinics are not meantto be a volunteer extracurricular activity. The projects usually have regional, national orinternational impact. “Engineering

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Global Engineering Education: Intercultural Awareness and International Experience

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brent Jesiek, Purdue University; Deepika Sangam, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Juila Thompson, Purdue University; Yating Chang, Purdue University; Demetra Evangelou, Purdue University

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Research Experiences of Undergraduate Students. Atlanta, Georgia: Georgia Institute of Technology. 2008. Available at http://www.assessment.gatech.edu/legacy/SACS/QEP/QEP%20(SACS)%20Annual%20Impa ct%20Report%202007-2008%20FINAL%20WEB.pdf (Accessed January 8, 2010).19 Allert, B., and Atkinson, D. Work in Progress – Identifying Learning Outcomes of a Multi- Semester International Program in Mechanical Engineering. In Proceedings of the 35th ASEE/IEEE Frontiers in Education Conference, Session S1D. October 19 – 22, 2005, Indianapolis, IN.20 Allert, B., Atkinson, D., Groll, E., and Hirleman, E. D. Making the Case for Global Engineering: Building Foreign Language Collaborations for Designing, Implementing, and

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Global and Intercultural Competency

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maria Claudia Alves , Texas A&M University

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States.Advances in communications and transportation technologies, together with a historical trend ofnations moving toward market economies, have made it possible for companies to function usingthe best locations and resources. These changes have transformed the engineering industry. As aresult, companies without employees prepared to work effectively with people from all over theworld are struggling in these global business environments today and will continue in the future.Engineering organizations, Fortune 500 companies, and the Carnegie Foundation, to name a few,agree with the statement that engineers of the 21st century will be part of a globally connected