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Preparing Engineering Students for International Practice

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bob Lahidji, Eastern Michigan University; Jianhua Wang, Eastern Michigan University; Walter Tucker, Eastern Michigan University

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. Page 12.1176.3In the university setting, it is a common practice to provide the capstone course tosenior students. Senior students will work on the project by applying all the keyknowledge learned during the course of university study. Traditionally inEngineering Technology, the capstone course will provide students an opportunityto combine all knowledge and technology together to implement a real worldproject. Most of our students have never had a chance to address topics onoutsourcing prior to this. In this newly developed capstone course, we provide forstudents a systematic, total management and methodology of outsourcing, insteadof partial, or special field outsourcing management. It is the first time a capstonecourse has been used in

Conference Session

Preparing Engineers for the Global Workplace

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Martin Grimheden, Royal Institute of Technology (KTH)

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capstone projects with open ended design tasks and industrial corporate collaborators.These projects have been studied, evaluated and improved since 1984, with a continuousexpanding interest from students and collaborators.The subject of mechatronicsThe subject of mechatronics has been defined, analyzed and discussed in several previouspublications6, 7. These analyses are based on the theoretical framework introduced by Dahlgren8,where a four dimensional tool is used to analyze and describe the subject according to fourvariables, or dimensions. The first two dimensions regard the identity and legitimacy of thesubject, which in combination gives an illustration of the subject. The identity of a subject variesbetween two extremes; from disciplinary

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Faculty & Program Exchanges: Internationalizing, Collaborations, Interactions

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeffrey Richardson, Purdue University; Glenn Blackwell, Purdue University

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formal technical proposal for a project, 8 - write a formal technicalreport on the results of the project, 9 - define a problem, and propose a solution to be carriedthrough in their capstone senior design course. At the end of the team project course, thestudents took the information learned through the prototypes they developed and then proceededto carry out a full project implementation in their individual capstone senior design course.System Integration:The overall system integration occurred in a two week period at the end of May, 2009, inSwitzerland, at the beginning of which the Purdue students and one of the faculty coachestraveled to Lucerne. It should be noted that the Purdue University students were promised at thebeginning of the

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Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fanyu Zeng, Indiana Wesleyan University

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the softwareengineering curriculum. This analysis particularly includes examining: • Team projects • Senior student capstone project reports and Master’s degree thesis • Curriculum for software engineering • Student end of course surveyCurriculum Review, Interview, Observations, Evaluation, and Survey StudiesAlthough this study mainly relies on quantity data analysis from observation, evaluationand survey, it is still feasible to review existing curriculum, interview Chinese instructorsfor their valuable personal experience and observe a sample of student’s project workfirst. Personal experience is always easy to obtain and results could be directly used togather findings. Interviewing Chinese instructors to obtain their personal

Conference Session

Study Abroad, International Exchange Programs, and Student Engagements

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tiago R Forin, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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accustomed totravel in a developing nation and that I wanted to use my educational background in particular toaddress how end users of the filter design can properly be educated in its use and benefits.Within a month, I was informed that I was selected for the project. Starting in January, we hadour first class meeting. Myself included, there were thirteen students in the class. I was the onlygraduate student but the majority of the class included senior level students from the School ofAgricultural and Biological Engineering (ABE) at Purdue. These seniors were using the projectas a capstone-design project, a graduation requirement. Two students were from the School ofChemical Engineering and another student was from the School of Pharmacy. These

Conference Session

International Engineering Education I

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Akbar Eslami, Elizabeth City State University; Mehran Elahi, Elizabeth City State University

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cure the laminates. Finally, after curing, platens were cooled to room temperature andthe completed laminate was removed from the press and de-flashed. Physical examination of thefiber glass reinforced polymeric composite laminate indicated that the upgraded press has beenable to produce the high quality polymer laminates with smooth surfaces.Assessment of Students and ProjectThe Department of Technology uses a capstone project course as an instrument to validateprogram outcomes, and to document student progress in meeting accreditation criteria. Allprogram students are required to complete a project and demonstrate their teamwork,communication, and problem solving skills in the real world project, which in this case was totransform an

Conference Session

Preparing Engineers for the Global Workplace

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alan Parkinson, Brigham Young University; John Harb, Brigham Young University; Spencer Magleby, Brigham Young University; Chelita Pate, Brigham Young University

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culture via aLearning project that connects technology with the abroad society. There has also been growing interest in programs such as Engineers Without Borders, which provide service learning via humanitarian projectsInternational Design/Capstone International experiences are integrated with departmental seniorProjects design/capstone programs. In this model groups of students are assigned projects that have international content.Research Abroad Students travel to an abroad laboratory and conduct research under the guidance of a faculty member or post

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International Division Technical Session 7

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gregg Morris Warnick, Brigham Young University; Matt Parkinson, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Yoke-San Wong, National University of Singapore; Brian D. Jensen, Brigham Young University; Spencer P. Magleby, Brigham Young University; Gregory M. Roach, Brigham Young University, Idaho

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a lessresource-intensive manner. One benefit of the collaboration is the expansion to these non-travelexperiences. For example, activities in the summer program have extended to coursecollaborations during the academic year. Senior-level (i.e., “capstone”) design teams from thethree principal universities have collaborated on projects during the academic year. These joint-projects face all the challenges of typical capstone projects with the additional logistical andcultural issues of international collaboration. They are an excellent opportunity for our students.The institutions have also benefitted from first-hand experience with new programs. Forexample, the experiences at NUS with the development of their design-based curriculum

Conference Session

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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experiences. This model has focuses onthree fundamental dimensions of leadership: the leader as an individual (personalcharacteristics), in an organization (organizational skills), and in a global setting (global andcultural perspective).16 These focus areas and their associated student learning outcomes forleadership development have greatly influenced the BYU Construction Management Program’sinternational travel opportunities. To graduate from the BYU Construction ManagementProgram, students must complete a capstone course, one option of which consists aninternational experience. This course is designed to provide “the culmination and application ofcore construction management principles. Project teams design, analyze, manage, and constructan

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Faculty and Program Developments, Exchanges, and Partnerships

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carl F. Zorowski, North Carolina State University

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comment were withheld until the teamcompleted its report. An example of the slides used by Team 1 is presented in Appendix 3.Both electronic and hard copies of the presentation slides were provided to the Caterpillarvisitors.Assessment Evaluation and assessment of student performance, success and satisfaction together witheducational goal achievement in engineering design courses has resulted in a variety of practices,methodologies and instruments that deal largely with capstone design project activity 12-15. In Page 22.33.7this abbreviated industry based design project a limited set of desired educational outcomesappropriate to the student

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International Engineering Education II

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley State College; Reza Sanati-Mehrizy

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enjoyable topic for many students. Typically, the study of robotics has beenlimited to graduate level courses at big universities. In the last few years, the advent of smaller,less expensive robots has made it possible for smaller institutions to afford integrating robotics intheir undergraduate computer science and engineering curriculum.Over the years, robots have been used to teach computer science and engineering. Computerscience and engineering departments use robots in various ways: • Using robots in Introductory computer science education • An Introduction to Robotic Course • Using Robotics in Artificial Intelligence Course • Senior Capstone Design Project Course

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

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Andy Ward, Ohio State University; Ann Christy, Ohio State University; Robert J. Gustafson; Jessica D'Ambrosio; Kurt Paterson, Michigan Technological University

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the majority havenow undertaken graduate studies. Two students (one in 2007 and another in 2008) made returnvisits to implement aspects of their designs. Another group of 4-6 students will participate in2009. These projects add to engineering capstone design opportunities by providing a moreglobal experience, a unique cultural opportunity, experiential10 and service learning11opportunities, humanitarian objectives, and the potential to aid in developing design solutionsthat could extend well beyond those of most undergraduate projects. This initiative wasestablished by Professor Ward who has lived in South Africa and has relatives living in thevicinity of Cape Town.Throughout the nation some engineering educators have instituted international

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 1

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yongming Tang, Southeast University; Jiahua Lu, Xilinx; Yanfang Deng, Nanjing Integrated Circuits Industry Service Center; Susan M. Lord, University of San Diego

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government has proposed the “NewEngineering” series of educational reform projects to improve the quality of professionalpersonnel training, including the Excellent Engineer Training Program, Engineering EducationAccreditation, Industry-University Cooperative Education Project, etc. [14, 15]. As part of theseeducational reforms, most Chinese universities have focused on expanding joint educationalactivities with industry from curriculum construction to subject competitions to internshiptraining, as well as joint capstone design projects, etc. Fan and Shao provide an overview ofplans, programs, and challenges for university-industry collaborations in China [16].Although most Chinese colleges and universities have realized the importance of university

Conference Session

Humanitarian and Sustainability in a Global Engineering Context

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael F MacCarthy, Mercer University; Holly F. Berns, Mercer University ; Ryan Monty, United Nations Humanitarian Response Depot; Mitzi Erin Brett; Zachary Lewis Martin; Pietro Sannipoli, United Nations Humanitarian Response Depot; Nicolas Jerome Messmer; Walid Ibrahim; Scott Schultz, Mercer University; Katelyn C.N. Dimopoulos, Mercer University

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that the shipping solution becapable of keeping SNF below this temperature threshold.For such an extensive project, the best fit within MUSE’s curriculum is Senior Design. MUSErequires every senior engineering student to complete a two-semester capstone design course.Senior Design projects allow teams of 3 to 4 students to apply their engineering knowledge in areal-world setting prior to graduation. The student teams collaborate to design, build, and test anengineered product under faculty supervision. Faculty serve as technical advisors to the studentteams and are available to help offer specific technical advice to students while promotinglearner autonomy. In addition to the engineering concepts being considered, students must alsotake into

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 1

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Adebayo Ogundipe, James Madison University; Siya Paul Rimoy, University of Dar es Salaam; Divina Donald Kaombe, University of Dar es Salaam

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to be implemented during the study abroadprogram and to identify appropriate projects for students to collaborate on, 2 faculty membersfrom the University of Dar es Salam, Tanzania (UDSM) were invited to James MadisonUniversity (JMU) in 2017. During their visit, they had meetings with relevant administrators andfaculty, toured facilities, engaged with engineering classes, had formal and informal meetingswith engineering students and participated in workshops. They also took the opportunity to visitsregional sites to develop a deeper appreciation of the social context in which American studentslive and study. The visiting faculty worked with JMU faculty to develop goals and scope for anengineering capstone design project for our respective

Conference Session

Technical Capacity Bldg for Developing Countries & Service Learning

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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initial group of students had already completed their“required” technical writing course. We are planning further assessment of the writing gains atthe end of the two-course sequence. Finally, when we consider the writing they will be doing inthe second of the proposed two-course sequence, students who complete those two courses willhave experienced more effective writing instruction than they would have in technical writing, ifwe define "effective writing instruction" as focus on and preparation for the kinds of writingstudents will do in their professional careers.Second Course: Technical EntrepreneurshipTechnology Entrepreneurship is a capstone, experiential learning course that is deliberatelycross-disciplinary and project-oriented. Its

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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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Robert Todd, Brigham Young University; Randy Lewis, Brigham Young University; Jim Nelson, Brigham Young University; Brent Nelson, Brigham Young University; Michael Miles, Brigham Young University

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benefit a community, they must also provide a quality engineering experience to the students that are involved. 3. International Design/Capstone Projects: International experiences may be integrated with departmental senior design/capstone programs. In this model, groups of students are assigned projects that have international content. In some cases, the students are teamed with students from foreign institutions. 4. Internships and supervised group projects: In these programs students work in carefully- selected international organizations as employees for 3-6 months, or under the supervision of a faculty member for shorter one-month group projects.Learning OutcomesLearning outcomes for international

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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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Design 16-Week Multidisciplinary Modules Design ProjectJunior Product Development Process DevelopmentSenior Multidisciplinary Capstone Multidisciplinary Capstone Design/Research Project Design/Research ProjectFreshman Clinic is a two-semester long course that introduces freshman to engineering at RowanUniversity. In Freshman Clinic, the students are introduced to a hands-on, active learningenvironment through a 3-hour weekly lab and a 1-hour weekly class meeting schedule. The firstsemester of the course focuses on multidisciplinary engineering experiments using

Conference Session

International Division Poster Session

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Julia Ziyatdinova, Kazan National Research Technological University; Artem Bezrukov, Kazan National Research Technological University; Anna Sukhristina, Kazan National Research Technological University; Phillip Albert Sanger, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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knowing a foreign language. Anna’s work at International Affairs is multifunctional. it comprises interpreting at international conferences run by the University, administration of several international projects, interpreting at negotiations with partners, protocol assistance for international delegations, coordination of business trips of KNRTU management, and etc.Dr. Phillip Albert Sanger, Purdue University, West Lafayette Dr. Sanger is a professor in the School of Engineering Technology in the College of Technology of Purdue University. His focus and passion is real world, industry based, senior capstone experiences both domes- tically and internationally. He has successfully developed this area at Purdue and at

Conference Session

Building Knowledge Based Economies: the Role of Industry-University-Government Partnerships

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ivan Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University; Ramiro Jordan, ISTEC-ECE-UNM; Maria M. Larrondo Petrie, Florida Atlantic University; Javier Paez Saavedra

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unified block to be competitive in the new global market.Some of the opportunities are:Multinational ProjectsSo far, just the undergraduate global design projects have been considered. There is room formore advance and challenging international projects that can be carried out among institutions inthe Americas and they include:1. Capstone or senior design projects: Integrated teams can be formed where a single multinational team solves the problem together. These are usually a semester or two semester long projects and might involve some traveling to meet with your partner in the foreign country. Contrary to the global design projects for freshman and sophomore, these projects demand a higher level of student and faculty commitment and

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 1

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Courtney Pfluger, Northeastern University

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Paper ID #32395Lessons Learned Developing and Running a Virtual, Faculty-Led,International Program on Sustainable Energy in BrazilDr. Courtney Pfluger, Northeastern University Dr. Courtney Pfluger an Associate Teaching Professor at Northeastern University in the College of Engi- neering. In 2011, she joined Northeastern as a teaching professor in the First Year Engineering program. As part of the First Year Engineering faculty she focusing on curriculum innovations and implementing educational lessons and engineering design projects on sustainability. In 2017, she moved full time into the Chemical Engineering department

Conference Session

Preparing Engineering Students for International Practice

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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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. Table 1: Proposed engineering/language program layout. Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Traditional Traditional Engineering/General Completed at Return to U.S. language and language and ed. courses taught via partner institution. university. cultural courses. cultural courses. video conference by a Classes and International foreign faculty member project. capstone project. from a partner institutionYears 1 and 2: Basic Language ClassesThe first two years of the

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 1

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christopher Joseph Lombardo, Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences; Daniela Faas, Harvard University; Avinash Uttamchandani, Harvard SEAS; Evelyn Lynn Hu, SEAS Harvard

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the students are more deeply exposed to designmethodologies. Within their senior year, students are required to complete an individual seniordesign (capstone) project, in which they apply their skills and knowledge to a project of theirchoosing. The Harvard-HKUST International Design Experience is positioned so that studentscan use the design thinking and project management skills that they have developed throughoutthe summer, in addition to the introductory design project within their engineering discipline, tobetter prepare for the more advanced multi-disciplinary project courses required in the junior andsenior years. Unlike the Harvard students, the students from HKUST had little or no exposure todesign thinking and methods prior to the

Conference Session

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

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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and Comparative Studies at Michigan Technological University. His primary research interests are in Latin American Cultural Studies and the relations between science, technology, and literature. His teaching and research interests also include intercultural communication, linguistics, critical theory, and social philosophy.Linda Phillips, Michigan Technological University Linda Phillips, P.E. is Lecturer of Civil & Environmental Engineering at Michigan Technological University and Director of the International Senior Design program that allows undergraduates to combine the engineering capstone design course with field construction in a developing country. Ms. Phillips brings over 20

Conference Session

Preparing Engineers for the Global Workplace

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gayle Elliott, University of Cincinnati; Cheryl Cates, University of Cincinnati; Brian Dansberry, University of Cincinnati; Louis Trent, University of Cincinnati

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country.Following a rigorous preparation program in the US, students use their technical, language, andcross-cultural skills in a capstone co-op assignment abroad. The combination of skills acquiredthrough the professional practice and language/culture programs creates a structure whichattracts highly-motivated students, and allows them to succeed in an international workenvironment1.About ten percent of all engineering students (over 200 to date) participate in the ICP. Thestrengths to the UC program are: 1) Students complete four co-op quarters in the US, prior to aninternational co-op assignment and 2) An intensive language program comprised of over 300classroom hours of German, Japanese or Spanish was created specifically for students preparingto live

Conference Session

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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. Collaborative research projects in the Americas i. Thesis and dissertations ii. Industry and government driven research projects3. Multinational Projects a. Capstone and design projects (course and student competition related) b. Service learning projects i. Engineering Projects in Community Service (EPICS)7 ii. Engineering Without Borders (EWB)8 iii. Engineering for a Sustainable World (ESW)9Any initiative independent of its size and nature should be evaluated to obtain information,assess its impact and identify opportunities for improvement. In analyzing the global educationinitiatives described in the above, it is found an ample variety of programs and tasks that havebeen

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

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yacob Astatke, Morgan State University; Craig J. Scott, Morgan State University; Jumoke Oluwakemi Ladeji-Osias, Morgan State University; Kenneth A Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Salessawi Ferede Yitbarek, Addis Ababa University, Institute of Technology; Albert Edward Sweets Jr., iSTEMS; Farzad Moazzami, Morgan State University

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AAiT used the new equipment to allow its senior (5th year )students to work on their capstone design projects in groups of 3 to 5 students. The studentsindicated that the availability of the new technology allowed them to expand the application oftheir projects and tackle more advanced topics. Some of the special features of the MS-IOBoardthat were exploited by the students are listed below. It should be noted that most of the featuresof the MS-IOBoard listed below that were exploited by the students are not available using otherequipment in the ECE laboratories. Clamp activated Switch Project: the students used the spectrum analyzer function of the MS- IOBoard to analyze the clap waveforms picked up by an electrets microphone. It

Conference Session

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

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Phillip Albert Sanger, Western Carolina University; Julia Ziyatdinova, Kazan National Research Technological University; Svetlana Vasilievna Barabanova, Kazan National Research Technological University; Vasiliy DUPE Ivanov

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relative mixture of lecture/lab is approximately the same in both programs and the distinction between contact and credit is not a factor for this high level comparison. 2) A masters program in a typical American system is approximately 30 hours with a significant portion of the program covered by a thesis if required. The Russian system also requires a thesis with almost twice the number of course hours (66 vs. 30). 3) In both the older specialist degree and the new bachelor degree, the Russian system requires a project in industry (the equivalent of a short COOP in the American system), plus the equivalent of a significant senior capstone project. The result is an emphasis on practical

Conference Session

Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Kornecki, ERAU; Thomas Hilburn, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott; Wojciech Grega, AGH; Jean-Marc Thririet, LAG; Miroslav Sveda, BUT

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safety, etc.5. Networking‚ Basic Level: data communication, network topology, analysis and design, information security, algorithms, encryption, bus architectures, wireless, etc.The discussion strongly suggests that there shall be an obligatory capstone team project to bringtogether the knowledge and skills acquired during the course of studies.The consortium of four universities discussed the institutions’ curricula, which are dedicated topreparation of specialists to work in similar RSIC domains. The discussion exhibited significantdifferences (Table 2). The undergraduate programs could be completed between six and eightsemesters. The number of weeks in semesters ranged from 13 to 16. The number of hours/weekranged from 18 to 30 (considering

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Global Engineering Education: Developments, Implementations

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aurenice Oliveira, Michigan Technological University; Ivan Lima, North Dakota State University

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) Student overall performance (collective course GPA) Student performance on standard tests (Fundamentals of Engineering Exam, Brazilian National Final Exam) Student performance on language tests (TOEFL) Student numbers (program participants) Pretest/post test (student preparedness and performance) Student performance in the Capstone class Associated project (documented educational and research-related collaborations) Indirect Measures Student surveys (related to instruction) Student surveys (related to exchange program performance