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Challenges in Engineering, Models in Professional Programs, Capstone Design and Function Generator for Educational Environment

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Claudio da Rocha Brito, Science and Education Research Council; Melany M. Ciampi, Safety, Health and Environment Research Organization; Rosa Maria Castro Fernandes Vasconcelos, Universidade de Minho; Luis Alfredo Martins Amaral P.E., University of Minho; Victor Freitas de Azeredo Barros, Science and Education Reseach Council

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” has to take the social as well asthe environmental impacts into account. So the question is: how should the engineering schoolprepare the future engineer to perform in the new challenging social environment? If it ispossible to suggest some actions, the key is to prepare the future engineers to learn how to workclose to communities and governments, addressing the outcomes of the projects to solve socio-technological problems.1. IntroductionThe present world, full of challenges and crises of deep consequences to society as well to theenvironment, has a strong incidence in terms of decision making in any field. It means that it isbecoming more and more complex and difficult to take decisions due to the fact that theimplications are felt in a

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Global Engineering Education Cross-Cultural Awareness and Social Impacts

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer DeBoer, MIT; Glenda S Stump, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Frances Carter-Johnson, MIT, Teaching and Learning Laboratory; Gayle Allen Ed.D., BrightBytes; Lori Breslow, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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skills.Below we describe in further detail the process through which we arrived at our constructdefinitions and intended learning outcomes. We also detail the process by which we are creatingour initial instrument.MethodConstruct definition and developmentWe defined the construct of global competency as the ability to “work and communicate Page 23.398.4effectively in national and international contexts” (p. 17).6 To expand on this definition, wefound it helpful to draw on the framework of Trompenaars and Wooliams13 and their work withthe “Intercultural Competence Profile.” These authors describe three dimensions of interculturalcompetence: (1

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Global Competency and What Makes a Successful Engineer

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nancy Healy, Georgia Institute of Technology; Lynn Charles Rathbun, National Nanotechnology Infrastructure Network, Cornell University

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for Graduatestudents (iREG), and the international Winter Schools for Graduate Students (iWSG). Thispaper describes these three distinctly different programs and the outcomes we havedetermined through surveys of participants.IntroductionThomas Friedman’s book The World is Flat, drew attention to the “flattening of the world” inthe twenty-first century and how this “flattening” will greatly impact countries, societies,governments, and companies.[1] The publications Engineer of 2020 [2] and Educating theEngineer of 2020 [3] highlighted the importance of training globally competent engineers.The challenges are not only to train engineers who can work collaboratively with engineersaround the world but also engineers who can solve the grand

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INT. Engineering Education: Developments, Innovations, Partnerships, and Implementations

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James L. Barnes, James Madison University; Michael J. Dyrenfurth, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Susan Kubic Barnes, James Madison University

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preparing their students to solvecomplex global problems. Four key research questions are discussed in the paper by the authors. The questionsaddressed are:1. What are the necessary knowledge and sufficient conditions to solve complex global problems?2. What are the sources of knowledge about nature that are most applicable?3. How is that knowledge about nature structured and limited?4. What do key innovation theorists believe are the necessary innovation capabilities and competencies necessary for future leaders to solve the critical global problems facing our society? Page 23.401.2 In this paper, the authors present a valuable

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Global Competency and What Makes a Successful Engineer

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amber Genau, University of Alabama at Birmingham

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course on the history of materials in orderto broaden participation.Background“Global competency” has become a buzzword in engineering education circles; everyone seemsto be talking about it. As technology knits distant parts of the world ever more closely together,the discussion within engineering education is part of a larger movement to create globallycompetent citizens [1]. Much effort has been expended to address what, exactly, is meant byglobal competency, why is it important, how it can be measured, and how it can be improved.By now, the importance of global competency for everyone, and engineers in particular [2,3], hasbeen well documented and evidence of the ability to work in an international, multi-culturalenvironment is valued by

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International Division Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Efra Altamirano; lourdes gazca, American University in Puebla, Mexico; Aurelio Lopez-Malo, Universidad de las Americas Puebla; Enrique Palou, Universidad de las Americas Puebla

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defenses, the outcome with the highest score was for the program outcome “Anability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for food engineeringpractice”. Regarding the degree to which students utilized program outcomes in the design anddevelopment of its product as well as in their oral and written work-products at the capstonecourse, the mean scores from surveyed stakeholders were higher than the 3.0 out of 5.0 points.Indirect assessment was fulfilled through surveys and curricular mapping: 1) curricular mappinganalysis of FE outcomes and IFT competencies; and 2) design and implementation of a surveythat asked to assess with a Likert scale the perception of program outcomes in two respects:importance of the outcomes

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Global Engineering Education Cross-Cultural Awareness and Social Impacts

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Madelyn Espinosa, The Pavlis Institute - Michigan Technological Univerisity; Helena Keller, Michigan Technological University; Nicole Westphal, Michigan Technological University

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- I am more comfortable in figuring out problems on my own, without the guidance of a higher authority figure.” (A1)[1]Realizing this sense of self-confidence is paramount in becoming an effective leader. In order to be aneffective leader one must be confident enough in one’s abilities to make decisions for the group. A leaderoften arises as a person who can make decisions in difficult situations where information may be limited.Francisco Dao is the founder of 50 Kings, an exclusive annual retreat aimed at fostering meaningfulrelationships among members of the technology and media community. [2] Dao states, “While the fearful will agonize over decisions and always make the safe choice, the confident will take the

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International Division Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Caridad Cruz López, Universidad de las Américas, Puebla.; Aída Hernández Hernández, Universidad Politécnica de Tlaxcala; Aurelio Lopez-Malo, Universidad de las Americas Puebla; Enrique Palou, Universidad de las Americas Puebla

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engineering students participating in thestudy were given the DAE test at the beginning of their first day of classes, one group in thestate of Puebla (32 participants, ≈ 40% men at a small private university) and the other in thestate of Tlaxcala (92 participants, ≈ 70% men at a medium-size public polytechnic), 20 milesapart. The purpose of the DAE test was to determine individual conceptions of engineeringand what engineers do as well as to make a comparison between incoming engineeringstudents’ conceptions from two Mexican states. Students were given 10 min to draw anengineer (previously they were asked to close their eyes and imagine an engineer at work)and then 10-15 min to answer three question prompts related to what they had drawn: 1)Describe

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INT. Engineering Education: Developments, Innovations, Partnerships, and Implementations

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Genaro Zavala, Tecnologico de Monterrey; Angeles Dominguez, Tecnologico de Monterrey (ITESM); Ruth Rodríguez Gallegos, Tecnológico de Monterrey

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ahigher level of learning than that of students in traditional classes. Meyers and Jones2 argued thatactive learning encourages students to participate in activities that promote cognitive Page 23.133.2modification or acquisition of knowledge. This paper presents a classroom in which learning isactive every day, technology is used in the service of teaching, and the teacher is a guide thatfacilitates student learning. Figure 1. The ACE classroom combines research, curricular design, teaching strategies and laboratory in the same environment.The design of the ACE classroom is based on research initiated by Robert

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Implementing Transfer, Exchange, Research Programs and Professional Development; in Asia and Far East

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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James M Widmann, California Polytechnic State University; Binaya K.C., Kathmandu University

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1991 in Dhulikhel, Kavre District at the edge of theKathmandu valley in Nepal. The University is unique in Nepal in that it was built withGovernment funding, but intended to be self-supporting and is a not-for profit, non-governmentalinstitution. Following its vision statement “To become a world-class university devoted tobringing knowledge and technology to the service of mankind”1, the university is working todevelop world class programs in STEM fields plus other professions such as medicine andbusiness to promote economic development in the country. As part of this push, the universitycontinues to develop its college of engineering which currently has five departments as well asMasters and Ph.D. programs. Within the college great emphasis

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Accreditation, Program Evaluation, and Education Resource's Impact in Latin America

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Erick Jones, University of Texas, Arlington; Vettrivel Gnaneswaran, University of Wisconsin-Platteville; Beatriz Murrieta, Tecnologico de Monterrey, Campus Queretaro

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the challenges of transporting the research equipment internationally.2.1. Related researchesDr. Jones has experience administering several prior NSF-funded projects with undergraduateresearch components. Prior to joining the UTA faculty, he managed an REU supplement awardsat UNL that supported 2 female undergraduates to perform research in RFID and logistics. Theypresented posters at Industry-University Centers Conferences. He has also administered an RETsupplement that supported 1 female mathematics teacher in Nebraska. Also while at UNL, heacquired IRES Award No. #1128150 (2011-13), “International: IRES in Mexico RFID inLogistics”, which he continues to administer now at UTA. This project has funded 2 cohorts of6 students each to

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Engineering Education and Comparative Studies at Universities throughout Asia, Far East

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rafiqul Islam, Northwestern State University

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offers 26 undergraduate degree programs including electrical and telecommunicationengineering and electrical and electronic engineering. It is one of the top ten private universitiesin Bangladesh5. All of them follow very similar admission policies. As an example, theadmission eligibility of East-West University (EWU) is reported here.1. Minimum GPA of 2.50 in both SSC (Secondary School Certificate, after 10 years) and HSCExaminations. Or, At least one first division either in SSC or in HSC. No third division isallowed. (Students must have Mathematics and Physics in HSC or A level) or2. GCE “O” Level in 5 subjects and “A” Level in 2 subjects with at least 4 B‟s and 3 C‟s; or3. American High School Diploma, and4. Acceptable EWU Admission Test

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Preparing Engineering Students for the Global Workplace

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Claudio da Rocha Brito, Science and Education Research Council; Melany M. Ciampi, Safety, Health, and Environment Research Organization

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Education), and RCI (Cartagena Network of Engineering). She was the first American woman who has received the title International Engineering Educator of IGIP. Page 25.542.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Engineering Education for the Improvement of Practice: Preparing for Labour Market Claudio da Rocha Brito1, Melany M. Ciampi2, Luis Amaral3, Rosa Vasconcelos4 1 President of Science and Education Research Council 2 President of Safety, Health and Environment Research Organization

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Engineering Education and Comparative Studies at Universities throughout Asia, Far East

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peter Jay Kutnick, University of Hong Kong; Yuen-Yan Chan, University of Hong Kong; Pok Yee Lee, University of Hong Kong

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’ orientation that is bothrepresentative of particular societies and rigorous. The need for these changes has only just beenidentified2.Engineering Education and Situations in Hong KongUnderstanding why only a limited number of students choose engineering for study/career posesa problem for HK. From the limited information available, we note that engineering cannot bestudied in secondary schools until students enter Form 4 (age 15+) although students accesstechnology, science and mathematics from the start of secondary schooling (Table 1). Access toan early understanding of engineering is, thus, likely to be derived through: home contacts,limited exposure in science/mathematics/technology curricula (mainly taught by non-engineers),or extra-curricular

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Global Studies, Initiatives, and Study Abroad Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steven J. Burian, University of Utah; Pedro Romero, University of Utah

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infrastructure components and systems as they relate to sustainability and resiliency  Determine sustainability indices for infrastructure projects  Apply multi-criteria decision making to infrastructure project alternative analysis  Recommend design and technological advances to increase sustainability and resiliency of infrastructure systems  Recommend policy and social change to promote sustainable and resilient infrastructure solutionsOur study abroad program is designed to travel throughout Costa Rica with stays of 1-4 days ineach location for a total duration of 23 days in country and more than 30 contact hours beforedeparture and after returning. The program will include classroom time at least five days eachweek

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Study Abroad, International Exchange Programs, and Student Engagements

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wilhelm Alex Friess, Rochester Institute of Technology, Dubai; Ivan E. Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University, Brandywine; Dylan Connole

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Page 25.568.2by eight prestigious universities around the world5. The study resulted in fourrecommendations: (1) A key qualification of engineering graduates must be globalcompetence; (2) transnational mobility for engineering students, researchers, andprofessionals needs to become a priority; (3) global engineering excellence critically dependson a partnerships, especially those that link engineering education to professional practice;and (4) research is urgently needed on engineering in a global context.The challenges of educating world class engineers with global competencies have generatedchanges in the paradigm of engineering education that explore great variety ofteaching/learning approaches with the aim of forming the future engineers

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Preparing Engineering Students for the Global Workplace

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Catherine T. Amelink, Virginia Tech; Nicole P. Sanderlin, Virginia Tech; Elizabeth M. Tront, Virginia Tech; Joseph G. Tront, Virginia Tech

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engineer, the skill setneeded by a global engineer, and issues that might be faced by a global engineer had improvedafter participation in the RSAP program.Table 1. Writing Scores by Question Among 2011 RSAP Participants Average Average Question Pre-Score Post-Score Q1. What skill set does one need to possess in order to be an effective (successful) engineer? 46.4 55.6 Q2. What issues face an engineer who practices in a global context i.e., what is a global engineer? 40.2 49.6 Q3. How is the skill set of a

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International Division Poster Session

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Asaad Mohamed, Auburn University; Emily Reynolds, Auburn University; Chetan S. Sankar, Auburn University; P.K. Raju, Auburn University; Nanda Kumar B.S.

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glazing system?i. Glazing systems are comprised of glass panes, structural frames, and a façade. The interface currently has only the glass panes and the structural frames. The façade, which provides shading from the sunlight, will be added later by Larsen and Toubro. It is important to note Page 25.670.4 that even without the façade; the glass-frame combination performs in a slightly different way than the glass alone. A simple illustration of a glazing system is shown in Figure 1. Figure 1: Parts of a Glazing Systemii. Types of glazing systems: There are different types of glazing systems. 5 Some are listed

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Global Studies, Initiatives, and Study Abroad Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eric Specking, University of Arkansas; Kim LaScola Needy, University of Arkansas; Edward A. Pohl, University of Arkansas

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GLOBAL STUDIES: A STUDY ON WHY MORE ENGINEERING STUDENTS DO NOT PARTICIPATEAbstractThis paper discusses the development of a survey administered to undergraduate engineeringstudents in order to determine the prohibiting factors for studying abroad. The analysis of surveydata examines 1) if there are differences among gender, classification and/or program of study,2) why students do not study abroad, 3) funding level needed to study abroad, and 4) wherestudents want to study abroad. Results from this survey show that a significant number ofstudents do want to study abroad, but a shortage of finances is the primary prohibiting factor.IntroductionDue to the ever increasing world economy, there is a growing need for students

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Global Engineering Models: Curriculum Development, Improvements, and Partnerships

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Belle W. Y. Wei, San José State University; Patricia R Backer, San José State University; Wenchiang Richard Chung, San José State University; Andrew F. Wood, San José State University

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and improved study programs for 2005-2011. This paper summarizes the programs of thepast three years, focusing on program development and assessment, with a brief discussion ofstudent selection and logistics.1. Purpose of the GTI ProgramIn the globally competitive 21st century, corporations have been aggressive in expandingmarkets and their workforces across the globe. In order for engineers to thrive in such anenvironment, they need to understand and prepare for this new reality and to develop skills tonavigate it. They, for example, need to have intercultural competency skills for them to workeffectively with their global collaborators and customers. To this end, we established the GlobalTechnology Initiative (GTI) program at San José State

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International Engineering Education: Developments, Innovations, Implementations, and Pedagogical Challenges in Engineering Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Muge Mukaddes Darwish, Texas Tech University; Ali Nejat, Texas Tech University; Tewodros Ghebrab, Texas Tech University

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more valuable commodity to seeking employers.Key words: Construction engineering, Globalization, Undergraduate education Ethics,CultureIntroduction:Globalization is a popular buzzword amongst contemporary political and academic debates. It isa broad term that embodies factors such as expansionism, organization, and overall globalconsciousness [2]. According to Write [28] globalization is a phenomenon that requires a propereducation in order for humanity to better grasp its ideologies. As it involves social evolution on aglobal level, collective cooperation is a necessity, and therefore the weight of education becomesmost apparent. Engineering Accreditation Commission (ABET) [1]emphasis the globalization ingeneral criteria subpart h the broad

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International Research Experience, Quality Improvement, and Programs/Curriculum Around the Globe

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Quamrul H. Mazumder, University of Michigan, Flint; Md. Rezaul Karim Ph.D., Khulna University, Bangladesh; Serajul I. Bhuiyan, Auburn University, Montgomery

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its applicability to higher education. There are several definitions and approaches toquality that were developed with a particular focus on industrial products and services. Amongthe various approaches, total quality management (TQM), ISO 9000, Quality FunctionDeployment (QFD), and six sigma are the most widely utilized [1-4]. Although using differentmeasures of a customer satisfaction index, these approaches have the commonality of definingquality as “meeting or exceeding customer requirements.” In addition, these methods also definequality as a repeatable process, thus reducing variation among products and services.There are fundamental differences and challenges associated with applying these industrial orbusiness-focused quality

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International Research Experience, Quality Improvement, and Programs/Curriculum Around the Globe

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lorraine N. Fleming, Howard University; Jennifer O. Burrell, Howard University; Wayne Patterson, Howard University; Afiya C. Fredericks, Howard University; Mohamed F. Chouikha, Howard University

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that engineering students are well preparedto navigate the new challenges that arise as a result of the changing dynamics in the growinglyinterconnected global community. In the book, Educating Engineers: Designing for the future ofthe field, Sheri D. Sheppard et al. (2008) 20 highlight that engineers cannot continue to functionas a “neutral problem-solver” because the work of engineers has a global impact. In a similarvein, Miller (2007) 14 makes an argument for engineers to be prepared beyond technology andtechnical skills. Twenty-first century prepared engineers will need competencies “in teamwork,communication, entrepreneurial thinking, creativity and design, and cross-disciplinary thinkingin a global context” (Miller, 2007, p. 1) .A range

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Innovative Learning, Comparative Learning Analysis, and Lessons Learned

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Edmundo Tovar, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid; Mercedes de la Cámara, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid; Javier Saenz, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid; Manuel Castro, Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia

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develop a community ofteachers.Keywords: Educational resources, Computer Science teaching, blended learning, teachingbased on competencies, learning models, learning assessment, European Higher EducationArea.1 IntroductionSince 2009 Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) is involved in the transformation of itscurricula. The process of adaptation to the European Higher Education Area (EHEA) hascoincided with a deep economic crisis and social movements that pose a great challenge forits players. The most important commitment of the new educational model of the UPM [1] isthe change process enabling the incorporation new curricula adapted to the changing needs ofsociety, and facilitate the performance of best practices for more efficient use

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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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engineers who are capable of working inmore than one culture has increased.”1 Whether traveling to an international location to work onan engineering project or working on an international team at their industrial base, our graduatesneed to have an understanding of differences in values, manners, customs, language, work ethics,and leadership that may influence successful communication in the engineering problem-solvingprocess. It is also important for our students to have an awareness of global challenges facingengineers in the 21st century and intercultural differences that may influence communication and Page 25.829.2success in meeting those

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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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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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(Philadelphia participating and PA region) weServe Students 2009 2 2 4 8 2010 4* 0 11 15 2011 3 1 16 20 2012 8 4 39 51 (anticipated)Table A: weServe student participation 2009-2012 (*3 students and 1 faculty)Students wishing to experience international service learning must first serve locally. There areseveral major reasons for this:1. The service experience must begin at home to fully comprehend and appreciate the needs and resource restrictions in students’ own domestic environments, which need

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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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Page 25.834.9topics as described in Table 1. Each of these topics makes a direct link between societal issuesand the role engineers play in ameliorating the human condition.Table 1: Learning objectives for a development engineering courseTopic DescriptionParticipants, International development patterns: origins of uneven development andObjectives and distribution of resources; consequences of underdevelopment: health,Mechanisms of safety, access to livelihood opportunities, standard of living; objectives and intents of development agencies; players in development: WorldDevelopment Bank, NGOs, USAID, UN, DonorsAppropriate Features of

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Study Abroad, International Exchange Programs, and Student Engagements

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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ABET requires that an accredited engineering program must document studentoutcomes that demonstrate “the broad education necessary to understand the impact ofengineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context.”1 Theselearning outcomes should provide the foundation for establishing the desired global skills andqualities that will prepare students for success upon graduation. Numerous sources indicate thebenefits of achieving global awareness through actual international experience. Shuman et al.report that “engineering faculty are beginning to recognize that students who have participated instudy abroad programs are better problem solvers, have strong communication and cross-culturalcommunication skills, and are

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Innovative Learning, Comparative Learning Analysis, and Lessons Learned

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jan Helge Bohn, Virginia Tech; Manfred J. Hampe, Technische Universität Darmstadt

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up as aBologna 3+2 program, but was released as a minor adjustment to the existing five-year DiplomIngenieur degree program (Figure 1, left-hand side), and was offered as such for the following Allgemeiner Maschinenbau Mechanical and Process Engineering Das Bachelorstudim “Mechanical and Process Engineering umfasst 6 Semester. Das Maschinenbaustudium

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Engineering Education and Comparative Studies at Universities throughout Asia, Far East

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Samuel Ratnajeevan Herbert Hoole P.E., Michigan State University

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Wesleyan Methodist Mission’s Seminary in Jaffna (1834), is certified by theColonial Secretary Sir James Emerson Tennent in a letter dated March 23, 1848 to RufusAnderson, DD, of the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions as “entitled torank with many an European University.”1 Jaffna is the cultural capital of the Tamil minority ofSri Lanka, who occupied the North and East as the dominant majority while being scattered overthe rest of Sri Lanka where the majority Sinhalese predominate (Fig. 1). The curriculum atBatticotta consisted of “In the Academical Department, Algebra, Euclid, Conic Sections, NaturalPhilosophy, Chemistry, Astronomy, Logic, Rhetoric, Mental and Moral Philosophy, Paley’sNatural Theology, Butler’s Analogy, Classical