Conference Session

Educating Graduates in Engineering for a Flat World

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary McCormick, Tufts University; Chris Swan, Tufts University; Douglas Matson, Tufts University

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International

Page 13.1021.5correlate significant events that occurred during a service-learning trip with cognitivedevelopment theories, thereby providing explanation as to why service-learning is more powerfuland sustainable type of education.Tufts University EWB’s most recent endeavor involved a Green Building Initiative in Ecuador.During the summer of 2007, six students accompanied by a faculty advisor embarked on amonth-long project in Hacienda Picalqui (Tabacundo) and El Cristal, Ecuador. The projectincluded developing and building a water collection and filtration system for a residence at thehacienda and performing health surveys and a water sampling plan for the town of Cristal. Overthe course of the project, students evaluated their own skill sets

Conference Session

Preparing Engineers for the Global Workplace & Successful Graduates for a Flat World: What Does It Take?

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lisa Romkey; Yu-Ling Cheng, University of Toronto

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International

to self-regulate and plan ahead when it comes to critical thinking. Thesedimensions reflect the two main ideas discussed earlier in the paper around criticalthinking: cognitive tools, and the disposition for critical thinking.Using their framework, and what we’ve learned through our research about globalengineering, we are proposing a tool for making the critical thinking around globalengineering more explicit. Page 14.1191.8Table 1: Intellectual HabitsHabits demonstrated by a global engineer in any project, activity or discussionIntellectual Curiosity The global engineer actively seeks perspectives beyond borders, such as knowledge

Conference Session

Global Engineering Education: Intercultural Awareness and International Experience

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aparajita Mazumder, Formerly Director of International Relations

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International

taught him, “how to accept another way of doing and seeing things.” At SiemensVariable Drives, Joel Hartter a University of Michigan double major in Mechanical Engineeringand German, worked in the area of product testing, design and production planning in the mainfacility that produced electric motors. While advancing his engineering skills, he learnt valuableglobal skills of adaptation, integration and intercultural communication. “I understand what ittakes to function abroad, adapt to another culture and communicate my ideas.”Self-discovery isan important experience in overseas experiential learning experience. The new confidence inproving that you can productively function in another culture, the inexplicable maturing thatoccurs in placing

Conference Session

International Case Studies, Collaborations and Interactions

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roli Varma, University of New Mexico

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International

forth.Scholarly literature has come to view a professional manager as embodying three crucial skills:(1) technical aptitude, such as data management and planning; (2) people skills, such asunderstanding human behavior and effectively interacting with and managing workers; and (3)conceptual talent, such as defining basic long-term organizational goals and providing effectiveleadership.17 Asian Americans often are stereotyped as lacking these leadershipqualities.6,11,15,16,17 A successful manager will be able to model and enforce both programmeddecisions (those learned in advance and formalized in organization rules, policies, andprocedures), and non-programmed decisions (matters that are unpredictable and therefore cannotbe addressed in rules, policies

Conference Session

International Educational Experiences (1)

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alistair Cook, Colorado State University

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Diversity

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International

, i.e., in English with faculty teaching in accustomed ways. Fewerrequire the students to adapt to the foreign educational system.Degree of Curricular Integration: Many programs are built as short-term “add-ons,” i.e., summerexperiences, and are not integrated into the overall curriculum.Degree of Cultural/Linguistic Preparation for Experiences Abroad: There is a great range in this regard,with some programs beginning preparation in the Freshmen year and coordinating course selection as aconscious plan anticipating the experience abroad, while others offer little to no preparation.Degree of Engineering-Specificity: Some programs are designed to be generalized experiences abroad,without being engineering specific. Others are designed to

Conference Session

International Collaborations

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mitchell L. Springer, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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International

“Regulatory Control of Clinical Operations” and “Strategic Planning in Regulatory Affairs” thatcosts the equivalent of $19,500. University O, Toronto, Ontario, offers a Regulatory AffairsPostgraduate Certificate, which costs approximately $7000 for domestic students and $21,000for international students. This appears higher than the certificates offered in the states, but ismore rigorous, covering three semesters and 14 courses.Curriculum FindingsWhen comparing the other domestic institutions to the University’s BIRS master’s and certificateprograms, there are some best practices that surface.  Worker-friendly administration of the programs. Due to the applied nature of this field, many individuals are working while earning the degree or

Conference Session

Revealing the Invisible: Engineering Course Activities that Address Privilege, -Isms, and Power Relations (Interactive Session)

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joel Alejandro Mejia, University of San Diego; Diana A. Chen, University of San Diego; Odesma Onika Dalrymple, University of San Diego; Susan M Lord, University of San Diego

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ASEE Diversity Committee, Diversity, Faculty Development Constituency Committee

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Design in Engineering Education, International, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Minorities in Engineering

maintaining or dismantling that privilege. We hope that these examples willbe helpful to others interested in integrating such content into their courses.Institutional ContextThe history behind the creation of these courses stems from being at the forefront of institution-wide transformation, including the inauguration of a new university president, theimplementation of a new University Core curriculum, the award of an NSF RED grant, and thecreation of a new General Engineering department [11]. The University of San Diego is amajority undergraduate, private four-year [12], faith-based institution that embraces Catholicsocial teaching in its mission. Our new president has enacted a new strategic plan, TheUniversity has identified six pathways through

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Siqing Wei, Purdue University; Daniel M. Ferguson, Purdue University; Matthew W. Ohland, Purdue University; Behzad Beigpourian, Purdue University

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

International

on Education in 2011 and 2015. Dr. Ohland is an ABET Program Evaluator for ASEE. He was the 2002–2006 President of Tau Beta Pi and is a Fellow of the ASEE, IEEE, and AAAS.Mr. Behzad Beigpourian, Purdue University Behzad Beigpourian is a Ph.D. student and Research Assistant in Engineering Education at Purdue Uni- versity. He earned his master’s in Structural Engineering from Shahid Chamran University in Iran, and his bachelor’s in Civil Technical Teacher from Shahid Rajaee Teacher Training University in Iran, Tehran. He has been official Technical Teacher at Ministry of Education in Iran from 2007 to 2018, and received many certificate in education such as Educational Planning, Developing Research Report, and

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

first-year engineering design course onstudent intellectual development as measured by the Perry scheme. Journal of Engineering Education, 89(1),39-45.[26] Douglas, E. P., & Chu-Chuan, C. (2009). Work in Progress - Use of Guided Inquiry as an Active LearningTechnique in Engineering. Paper presented at the Frontiers in Education Conference.[27] Creswell, J W. (2012). Educational Research: Planning, Conducting, and Evaluating Quantitative andQualitative Research. England: Pearson College Division.[28] Zhang, L. F. (1997). The Zhang Cognitive Development Inventory. Unpublished text, The University ofHong Kong, Hong Kong. See Appendix A.[29] Perry, W. G. (1970). Forms of Intellectual and Ethical Development in the College Years: A Scheme

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sara P Rimer, University of Michigan; Sahithya Reddivari, University of Michigan; Aline Cotel, University of Michigan; Elizabeth Frances Cloos Dreyer, University of Michigan

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Diversity

Tagged Divisions

International

 institutions, they were designed and implemented to provide some supplementary skills and experiences that will address some of the voids in their education. Additionally, the international network of peers has fostered the ability for continued peer networking to occur between L­SWE and the undergraduates from the UM­SWE. It is planned that the Leadership Camp will be carried out by the University of Michigan graduate students for multiple years until members of L­SWE begin to graduate and are able to facilitate the camp’s programing thereafter. Additionally, the partnership will look to expand its capacity as it supports L­SWE members past their undergraduate education, as they look for engineering employment and to apply to graduate school

Conference Session

International Collaborations

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jiaojiao Fu, Beihang University; Qing Lei, Beihang University; Deborah M. Grzybowski, Ohio State University; Dongya Cheng, Tibet University

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International

textbooks include: Engineering Ethics:Concepts and Cases (Charles E. Harris, Michael S. Pritchard, Michael J. Rabins),Engineering Ethics (Charles B. Fleddermann), Ethics in Engineering (Mike W. Martin,Roland Schinzinger), and three Chinese textbooks include: Engineering Ethics(YongqiangZhang), Engineering Ethics(Song Zhang), Engineering Ethics(Zhengfeng Li, HangqingCong, Qian Wang, etc.) All of them are classic and commonly used. In addition, the threeChinese textbooks are marked as classic textbook or “Nationally Planned Textbook” on theircovers. The three selected American textbooks with more than 3 editions have been translatedinto Chinese and other foreign languages. The common use and wide spread also reflect theglobalization to some

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

which are currently considered equallyimportant as technical skills. A study by Hansen and Hansen included the following as the mostcritical employability skills by the employers: communication (listening, written and verbal);analytical/research abilities; computer/technical literacy; flexibility/adaptability/managingmultiple priorities; interpersonal abilities; leadership/management aptitudes; multiculturalsensitivity/awareness; planning/organizing; problem-solving/reasoning/creativity; and team work[23]. International collaboration for students encourage students to gain insight towardsprofessionalism; reliability; ability to cope with uncertainty; work under pressure; capability tocommunicate and interact with others, either in teams or

Conference Session

Global Engineering Education Initiatives

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Quamrul Mazumder, University of Michigan - Flint; Dhruba Baishya, University of Michigan - Flint

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International

higher education system such as quality assessment of university courses, a framework forstudents and academics exchange, and opportunities for changing the teaching/learningmethodologies. University of Minho’s Mechanical Engineering curricula have beencomprehensively formulated to meet these standards.ICT model used to prepare foreign students planning for engineering studies in France. Fewhighlights of this model include methods to train students to understand scientific presentationsthrough intensive listening comprehension. This model was achieved as a result of closecollaboration between experts in the fields of science, linguistics, intercultural relations andeducational ICT13.The Global Engineering Education Exchange Program14, initiated

Conference Session

Preparing Engineering Students for International Practice

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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International

. 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

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

topics, and nearly three out of four respondents believed it important that students study or participate in an internship abroad at some point. The preferences of college-bound high school students are especially interesting in this regard. Eighty-six percent said they planned to participate in international courses or programs, and almost 50 percent expressed an interest in study abroad. That is a substantially higher rate than the 3 percent who currently go abroad and, if these preferences materialize, even somewhat, presages a substantial increase in demand. 2. The availability of other forms of campus-based international preparation was also im- portant. Nearly 8 out of 10 national survey respondents remarked that the

Conference Session

Global Engineering Education Cross-Cultural Awareness and Social Impacts

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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International

, performanceindicators, and performance tasks; and our plans for future psychometric analysis. We maintainthat although this genre of work (process documentation) is not often found in the academicliterature, it will be of great benefit to those interested in developing similar tools or to those whoare interested in the generalizability of our work to their particular student population.Moreover, and perhaps more importantly, we argue that the ultimate goal of our study, that ofdeveloping a direct assessment of students’ skills in reconciling and navigating cross-culturalspaces, will not only enable improved assessment of students’ abilities, but may lead to improvedstrategies for educating students about this critical skill for the 21st century. Our efforts

Conference Session

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

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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International

of MaterialsDuring this study, the authors co-taught an undergraduate class in Strength of Materials to acohort of 2nd year mechanical Engineering students. It should be noted that KathmanduUniversity has lockstep programs in each engineering discipline; therefore, students of the sameyear and major will have identical schedules and class meetings. As a result the students are veryfamiliar with their classmates by the end of their first semester on campus and will continue tobuild these relationships during their four years at the university. This is in contrast to most USengineering programs like the home University of the author. The Strength of Materials classconsisted of 60 students. The department’s curricular plan is for the class to

Conference Session

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

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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International

AC 2012-5127: HIGHER EDUCATION QUALITY IMPROVEMENT IN BANGLADESHDr. Quamrul H. Mazumder, University of Michigan, Flint Quamrul Mazumder is an Associate Professor of mechanical engineering at University of Michigan, Flint. His research interests includes computational fluid dynamics, metacognition approaches of learning, ac- tive and experiential learning, renewable energy, and global engineering education. His teaching areas are fluid mechanics, renewable energy, introduction to engineering, and senior design. He is a Fulbright specialist in engineering education discipline.Prof. Md. Rezaul Karim Ph.D., Khulna University, Bangladesh Urban and rural planning discipline. Email: rkarim@kuurp.ac.bd. Click the following

Conference Session

Engineering Education in India, the Far East, and Central Asia

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James Olaleye, University of Lagos, Nigeria; Emmanuel Abiodun, University of Lagos, Nigeria; Joseph Olusina, University of Lagos, Nigeria; Francis Derby, where

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International

Total 20 ElectivePHE 207 Introduction to Swimming I 1 University of Lagos Penn State UnivCourse Title Credits Course Title Year 3 semester 1 Year 3 Semester 1SVY 305 Cadastral Surveying I 3 SUR 272 Cadastral Surveying©SVY 307 Spherical and Field Astronomy 3 SUR 341 Adjustment ComputatioESM 351 Applied Town Planning 2 SUR 351 Geodetic ModelsSVY 309 Adjustment Comp. I

Conference Session

Engineering Education in India, the Far East, and Central Asia

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Junqiu Wang, Purdue University; Nathan McNeill, Purdue University; Sensen Li, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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International

Japan and Western powers. PeiyangUniversity acted as a model for the founding of many of other early Western style universities inChina.At its founding, Peiyang University hired many foreign professors who drew up the overalleducation plan of the university, designed the courses that were to be taught, and selected thetextbooks to be used. Furthermore, the university purchased scientific equipment directly fromthe United States to stock its laboratories. The university also subscribed to more than 100Western scientific and engineering journals in an effort to keep faculty and students up-to-datewith the latest knowledge in their academic fields15.Peiyang University had two programs of study: a college-preparatory program and anundergraduate

Conference Session

Case Studies, Engineering Education and Outcome Assessment Around the Globe

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alongkorn Pimpin, Chulalongkorn University; Kuntinee Maneeratana, Chulalongkorn University

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International

performances, and give feedbacks to the corresponding groups, itrequires a ton of human and financial resources to collect all necessary information. To facilitatethis operation, several systems and tools are developed in both university and department levelsto gather information for the program administration and quality assurance committees.In the university level, an on-line assessable evaluation form to monitor course wise quality hasbeen adopted since 2009 by the University in order to reduce time and workload. Topics that areevaluated consist of teaching plan, teaching techniques, analysis & synthesis encouragement,content connection, self-learning, opinion expression encouragement, teaching materials, andstudents’ understanding evaluation

Conference Session

Measuring the Impacts of Project-Based Service Learning on Engineering Education

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gary Chinn, Pennsylvania State University; Veena Raman, Pennsylvania State University; Steve A. Walton, Pennsylvania State University; Thomas Litzinger, Pennsylvania State University

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International

Page 15.1340.6Students enrolled in the courses were asked to complete three online surveys throughoutthe semester. In accordance with the university policy, study approval was obtained fromthe human subjects review board. Participants completed an informed consent documentproviding permission to use their data in the research project. An initial course surveywas administered during the first week of the course to gather information about studentbackgrounds, previous experiences with technology to be used in the course, and possibleconcerns of the course plan and assignments. A second survey was offered mid-semesterto ask students their perceptions of the course including thoughts on blogging and groupexperiences. The final survey was

Conference Session

Faculty & Program Exchanges: Internationalizing, Collaborations, Interactions

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sabina Jeschke, Aachen University of Technology (RWTH); Lars Knipping, Technische Universitaet Berlin; Olivier Pfeiffer; Nina Reinecke, Technische Universitaet Berlin; Erhard Zorn, Technische Universitaet Berlin

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International

contributed to several other eLearning and eTeaching related projects. He is also involved in the planning and application of future eResearch projects at the Berlin University of Technology and is the local coordinator at the TU Berlin of the EMECW3 project, a student and academic staff exchange programme between the EU and Lebanon, Jordan and Syria. In 2008/9 he spent four months of research at the Princess Sumaya University for Technology in Amman. His research interest focuses on the development of interactive mathematical objects especially supporting the visualization of complex mathematics and physics related problems. Contact Information: Technische

Conference Session

Global Engineering Models: Curriculum Development, Improvements, and Partnerships

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kurt M. DeGoede, Elizabethtown College; Momodou Jain

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International

, likely funded by external westernresources. In this case study, an existing physics program has been reshaped to include newengineering courses immediately, with a plan to add additional courses soon, creating an appliedphysics or engineering concentration within the physics program, and eventually a fullengineering curriculum.Background on the University of The GambiaThe University of The Gambia (UTG) was established through an act of the national governmentof The Gambia in March of 1999. Prior to this act, students had to go abroad to study mostdisciplines (programs in primary and secondary education and agriculture were available atanother Gambia College). Currently the University enrolls about 2000 students, and the Collegeenrolls another

Conference Session

Towards Global Competency for Engineering Education

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Vukica Jovanovic, Trine University; Thomas H. DeAgostino, Trine University; M. Brian Thomas P.E., Trine University; R. Thomas Trusty II, Trine University

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International

Educating Engineering Students to Succeed in a Global WorkplaceAbstractCurrent and future graduates from engineering and technology programs will need certain skillsin order to work effectively in a global environment. Most engineers, at some point in theircareers, will work with colleagues in foreign countries, either as co-workers, customers, orsuppliers. Study-abroad programs are a powerful tool for training students in cross-culturalcommunication. While many study-abroad programs exist, few engineering students participate,largely because these programs are disruptive to a student’s plan of study. This paper reviews thedevelopment of a study-abroad program specifically for engineering and technology students.The

Conference Session

Faculty and Program Developments, Exchanges, and Best Practices

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University; Peter Wolfsteiner, Munich University of Applied Sciences

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International

threedifferent lectures, all in the area of mechanics. Although I typically teach undergraduatedynamics, my assignments at HM included a graduate level multi-body systems (MBS) courseand two undergraduate courses with considerable content in vibrations. I would have to say thatmy primary workload issues revolved around trying to re-learn the MBS and vibrations material,and trying to develop good example problems for each class. Although I have numerousproblems and real-world examples for sophomore level dynamics, the same cannot be said forMBS and vibrations.It was also challenging to plan a 90 minute lecture, when I am used to 50 minute classes. One ofthe courses only met once a week, and the other two had a 90 minute lecture and a 90 minutecomputer

Conference Session

Global Engineering Education: Intercultural Awareness and International Experience

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alan Parkinson, Brigham Young University; C. Greg Jensen, Brigham Young University; Holt Zaugg, Brigham Young University; Spencer Magleby, Brigham Young University

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International

attributes of global competence.We believe the virtual teaming approach has the following potential advantages:≠ The proposed format—virtual international design teams—scales relatively well. Students already take design courses. Faculty already teach such courses. Students would not be required to travel, although some may wish to travel at the beginning or end of the project. We are interested to learn if this format might be an efficient way to teach global skills.≠ The process is similar to the process being adopted by industry. As tools for collaboration become more sophisticated, companies are conducting design and manufacturing process planning via Internet-based web tools. The authors recently experienced this first hand

Conference Session

International Division Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alan Carbine, Salt Lake Community College; Nick Safai, Salt Lake Community College

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International

- facturing, Bioengineering, Material Science), and as Faculty in the engineering department for the past twenty seven years. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Paper ID #25116Industry experience: Consulting; since 1987; Had major or partial role in: I) performing research forindustry, DOE and NSF, and II) in several oil industry or government (DOE, DOD, and NSF) proposals.Performed various consulting tasks from USA for several oil companies (Jawaby Oil Service Co., WAHAOil and Oasis Co., London, England). The responsibilities included production planning, forecastingand reservoir maintenance. This production

Conference Session

Factors Influencing Curriculum Development: International Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Nicole L. Ramo, University of Michigan; Eric Scott Hald, Shantou University; Aileen Huang-Saad, University of Michigan; Qiang Fang, Shantou University

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Diversity

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International

because of the logs? I try to answer the question instead of waiting for the answer even I speak in a low voice. And I will ask other classmates questions I don't understand after class and watch some relevant videos sometimes. After I need to finish the log, I will use the options on the log to plan what I will do in class or after class. For journaling reasons, I tried something I hadn't done before. Because of the participation log, I began to take notes in class and communicate with my classmates about the question that I have. I become more engaged especially out-of-class because I should pay more efforts and time to the course to earn the points for participation log. I have tried to answer the questions asked by teachers in class and as I

Conference Session

International Distance & Service Learning for Engineers- Discussion on Best Practices

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sandra Boschetto-Sandoval, Michigan Technological University; Ciro Sandoval, Michigan Technological University; Linda Phillips, Michigan Technological University

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International

faculty redefine our commitment tolanguage teaching as the teaching of multiple literacies, not just language learning. Thiscollaboration required us to move away from traditional course planning and normativeassessments and to increase learning by presenting linguistic and cultural content in anintellectually challenging manner, commensurate with our institutional disciplinary andinterdisciplinary offerings, and capitalizing on our students’ motivation and drive forapplied (“real”) studies. The pilot collaboration helped inform students that language is aculture-based performance, situated in various public, private, and cross-disciplinarycontexts. Recent language research reflects an understanding of multiple literacies associally bounded and