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Cooperative and Project-based Global Learning

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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reflection on the technical, social, and ethical contexts of their work. Weexplain how the Habits of Mind structured our pedagogy from the problem identification phasethrough project completion. We describe the phases of the team’s engagement with stakeholdersat Punta Leona Hotel and Club Beach Resort, including: early problem identification regardingenergy conservation and saving concerns; project development, in which students developed asolution centered around remote, app-based control of large energy consuming devices (e.g., airconditioning units) using Internet of Things (IoT); execution and implementation of the projectover a three week period during a study abroad trip in Costa Rica; and remote follow up withstakeholders after project

Conference Session

Humanitarian and Sustainability in a Global Engineering Context

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Renetta G. Tull, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Shawnisha Hester, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Yarazeth Medina, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Denise Nicole Williams, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Hector E. Medina, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Erika T. Aparaka, University of Maryland College Park

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. Studentsfrom across the globe developed action plans to potentially address problems within theircommunities. Students were encouraged to consider real-life scenarios of their choice that couldbe further refined and potentially implemented upon return to their home countries. The structureof the small group sessions allowed students to be members of international teams, agree upon aproblem to tackle, conduct early research, and propose a concrete path towards addressing one ofthe SDGs. Semi-structured qualitative data collection was used for the project, to uncover trendsthat connect humanitarian engineering activities at international conferences to the GCs and theSDGs. Data collection through crowdsourcing, utilized pre-and post activity reflections

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Humanitarian and Sustainability in a Global Engineering Context

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christina Kay White, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Renetta G. Tull, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Yevgeniya V. Zastavker, Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering; Rovani Sigamoney, UNESCO

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currently working with Dr. Stolk on an NSF-supported project to understand students’ motivational attitudes in a variety of educational environments with the goal of improving learning opportunities for students and equipping faculty with the knowledge and skills necessary to create such opportunities. One of the founding faculty at Olin College, Dr. Zastavker has been engaged in development and implementation of project-based experiences in fields ranging from sci- ence to engineering and design to social sciences (e.g., Critical Reflective Writing; Teaching and Learning in Undergraduate Science and Engineering, etc.) All of these activities share a common goal of creating curricular and pedagogical structures as well

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Angela R. Bielefeldt, University of Colorado, Boulder; Greg Rulifson P.E., Colorado School of Mines; Nathan E. Canney, CYS Structural Engineers Inc.

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may indicate that engineering students’ education narrowed to amore technical focus in later years of the curriculum.In-college international involvement related to SRBeyond courses, students and alumni described other international experiences that impactedtheir views of social responsibility. Reflecting back on his involvement in EWB, Sam noted: [EWB] was a way to use my...my engineering skills to help people; I think that was... a big goal of mine … I think I've kind of always just had a sense of, like, I've been given a lot and fortunate to, like, have a good education and those kinds of things, and that part of my responsibility is to do stuff to help other people who maybe haven't had that kind of opportunity. And I think

Conference Session

Global Engineering Education Initiatives

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edmundo Tovar; José Carrillo; Jesús García

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VIEWPOINTS TO DEVELOP QUALITY POLICIES IN ENGINEERING PROGRAMS IN EUROPEAN HIGHER EDUCATION AREAAbstractQuality assurance in Higher Education is by no means only a European concern. All over theworld there is an increasing interest in quality and standards, reflecting both the rapid growth ofhigher education and its cost to the public and the private purse. Accordingly, if Europe is toachieve its aspiration to be the most dynamic and knowledge-based economy in the world, thenEuropean Higher Education will need to demonstrate: it takes the quality of its programmes andawards seriously and is willing to put into place the means of assuring and demonstrating thatquality. The initiatives and

Conference Session

Global Engineering Education: Developments, Implementations

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edmundo Tovar, Polytechnic University, Montegancedo; Paola Carina, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid; Karen Castillo, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid

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AC 2009-2268: SUCCESS CRITICAL FACTORS FOR IMPLEMENTING QUALITYSYSTEMS IN EUROPEAN HIGHER EDUCATIONEdmundo Tovar, Polytechnic University, MontegancedoPaola Carina, Universidad Politécnica de MadridKaren Castillo, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid Page 14.1093.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS FOR IMPLEMENTING QUALITY SYSTEMS IN EUROPEAN HIGHER EDUCATIONAbstractQuality assurance in higher education is by no means only a European concern. All over theworld there is an increasing interest in quality and standards, reflecting both the rapid growthof higher education and its cost to the

Conference Session

They need more than technical skills!

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pradeep Kashinath Waychal, Guruji Education Foundation; Anil Dattatraya Sahasrabudhe P.E., All India Council for Technical Education

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)The Felder-Soloman Index of Learning Styles is one of the most popular learning style instruments [21],especially in engineering education. It is based on Felder and Silverman’s (1998) model and assesses preferenceson four bipolar dimensions: Active-Reflective, Sensing-Intuitive, Visual-Verbal, and Sequential-Global. Activelearners prefer doing things, particularly in groups. Reflective learners work better alone and spend some timethinking about the task before doing it. Sensing learners like facts, data, and experimentation and work well withdetails. Intuitive learners prefer ideas and theories, particularly when they get to grasp and generate new ideas.Verbal learners like to hear information and engage in discussion, particularly when

Conference Session

Opportunities and Challenges in Developing International Engineering Research

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Josef Rojter, Victoria University of Technology

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engineering graduates is inadequate for replacing professionalengineers leaving the profession for other careers or due to retirement as well as meetingprojected demand. It is thus not surprising that the recent growth of domestic enrolment inengineering courses at Australian universities had a positive impact on engineering schools,and faculties, government agencies and industry bodies2. Yet, despite the optimism amongengineering educators, the reality is that the domestic enrolment in engineering representsonly 6.8 percent of the total commencing university enrolment in Australia. This enrolmentfigure does not reflect sudden interest in engineering and represents the middle of historicalfluctuations in engineering enrolment which have traditionally

Conference Session

Study Abroad, International Exchange Programs, and Student Engagements

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Tiago R Forin, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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. Page 22.12.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 “It’s gonna be a long trip…but we’re gonna get it done.” A student’s experience with engineering abroad.AbstractThis paper uses a narrative to take the reader on a reflective journey of a student’s, the author’s,perspective of a water filtration project that was developed at Purdue and implemented inEldoret, Kenya. While involved in this global engineering project, I was placed in scenarios thatwere different from traditional classroom experiences, and my classmates and I had to overcomevarious obstacles. Engaging these obstacles provoked thoughts about the various learningexperiences presented to me. How will I

Conference Session

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

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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Page 23.938.3maintain their basic values, need to find special arrangements that may even contradict the law ofthe land (for example in regards to internet access and freedom of speech 8,9).This paper draws from the author’s observations of the entire academic community in Dubai.The observations reflect both a systemic perspective regarding campus formation, faculty hiringand campus consolidation, as well as an operational perspective regarding attracting, maintainingand graduating top quality students, and the peculiarities resulting from the highly diverseenvironment that emerge in the classroom.Discussion  The  challenges  presented  here  are  roughly  divided  into  startup  challenges,  which  typically  are  temporary  in  nature  and

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Curriculum and Program Developments, Exchanges, Collaborations, and Partnerships

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Duane L. Abata, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology; Arvid Andersen; Wayne B. Krause, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology

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isprovided for poor performance (illness, language difficulties, lack of background, etc.).EPS and Experiential learningThe educational process in the EPS program is best described as experiential learning.Experiential learning is most easily described as the process of acquiring information through thestudy of a subject without the necessity for direct textbook exposure. In the early 1970s,educational researchers David Kolb and Ron Fry developed the Experiential Learning Model(ELM)4 which is composed of four elements:  concrete experience  observation of and reflection on that experience  formation of abstract concepts based upon the reflection  testing the new concepts  (repeat)These four elements are the quintessence

Conference Session

International Accreditation and Credentials: International Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Ming Li, Beijing Foreign Studies University

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, thesupport of school conditions, the guarantee of quality monitoring, and the satisfaction ofstudents and customers. The main achievements of engineering education are analyzed, theunderlying problems are analyzed, and countermeasures and suggestions for furtherimproving the quality of engineering education are put forward [4].The “China EngineeringEducation Quality Report” has been released successively since 2014, reflecting the progressof engineering education in China as a whole. In addition, the Chinese academia has alsoconducted research on the issue of quality assurance in engineering education in China,which mainly involves two aspects: existing problems [5] and countermeasures [6].3. Research Method3.1 Literature analysisThe research

Conference Session

Nontraditional Teaching Approaches

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eugene Rutz, University of Cincinnati

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:  Assessments and Background Materials  Communication  Global Work Groups  Motivation  Leadership  Resilience  Work / Life BalanceContent in the modules is presented through videos and readings available in a LearningManagement System (LMS). Interaction in the course is facilitated through email and weeklydiscussion board posts. Students are required to write reflective papers approximately everyother week. Three short online tests are also part of the assessment used in the course. There isno final examination, rather there is a final reflective writing assignment.While all content, assignments, and instructions are available through the LMS, the instructorsends a weekly email message to all students informing them of the

Conference Session

Factors Influencing Curriculum Development: International Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Congying Wang, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Caitlyn M. Clarkson, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Joseph Andler, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Matthew Korey, Purdue University; Kali D. Frost, Purdue University; Melissa S. Reeves, Tuskegee University; Carol A. Handwerker, Purdue University

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similar to the previous visits in the U.S.A.Building the connections between clustered experiences ensured the quality of this interculturallearning experience, which reflected Dewey's classical philosophy on experience and education[27]. By the end of this trip, the last cohort had insightful discussions on almost every aspect ofthe trip including similarity in corporation models, differences in culture, and inspiringbusinesses with a dedication to the community in relation to economic, environmental, or socialsustainability. Several responses from IGERT trainees on the India trip collected by our surveyare quoted below: "The IGERT India Trip on a whole was certainly a defining moment of my educational experience, … the numerous

Conference Session

Faculty & Program Exchanges: Internationalizing, Collaborations, Interactions

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Tech University

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© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Forming Collaborative Links between Turkey and US: International Workshop on Rapid TechnologiesAbstractAs part of a current NSF-CCLI (Course-Curriculum and Laboratory Improvement) grant project,an extra supplementary grant was given in late 2008 to organize an international workshop onRapid Technologies. This workshop was held in late September 2009 in Istanbul, Turkey. Overseventy academicians and researchers got together and presented the current trends in rapidmanufacturing research, education and industry. In this two-day event, educational and technicalpapers were presented from American, European and Turkish scholars. Reflections of the firstand second day have been

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Homaira Fayez, Herat Engineering University; M. S. Keshawarz, University of Hartford

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as the magnificence and glory of Herat is the inheritance of that period. An example of Timurid era architecture is reflected in Figure 1. The war of occupation by the Russians and the ensued civil war damaged and/or destroyed whatever was left of an architectural style peculiar to Herat. Migrations to the neighboring countries during the war years

Conference Session

Opportunities and Challenges in Developing International Engineering Research

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shih Kuang Hou, National Taiwan Normal University; Ching-Ho Huang, Nangang Vocational High School; Jin-Fu Chen, NTNU

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AC 2010-2240: THE KEY FACTORS TO ENHENCE THE COMPETITIVENESS OFCOMPETITORS IN WORLDSKILLS COMPETITIONShih Kuang Hou, National Taiwan Normal UniversityChing-Ho Huang, Nangang Vocational High SchoolJin-Fu Chen, NTNU Page 15.1239.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 A Study of Key Factors in Promoting the Competitiveness of Participating in WorldSkills CompetitionAbstractSkills competition improves vocational education and training effectiveness. The purposes oforganizing skills competition are to establish values in skills, encourage youngsters to participatein vocational education and training, to reflect vocational education and the

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Ming Li, Beijing Foreign Studies University

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engineeringeducation.In this research, the quality assurance mechanism of engineering education is a continuouslyimproved, well-organized, and fully-participated mechanism. Its effective operation must bebased on a specific methodology and rely on specific quality management ideas and methods.Continuous quality improvement (CQI) is such an idea developed from TQM, refers to aspecific deliberate process that can optimize the quality outcome of a system [7]. Theapplication of CQI in the engineering education is reflected in two levels, i.e. institutionalaccreditation and program accreditation. First of all, the CQI concept continues to shape andcondense accreditation culture, influence and internalize the thoughts and behaviors from theleaders to the general

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Courtney Pfluger, Northeastern University

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’ reflections using the asynchronous online discussionboard, Slack. The following class virtual gathering would include group discussions in break outrooms on Zoom and having a discussion on what they picked from that lecture topic that interestedthem and why. In that group break out session, they would pick the best researched topic and useit make a video about at end of course with all the best-chosen ideas for each lecture topic. Thetopics each week were: 1. Influential Brazilians Personalities, 2. Brazilian Music and Festivals,and 3. Biomes of Brazil.The program also offered interactive cultural engagement activities such as a synchronousCapoeira tutorial and a cooking class to make famous Brazilian dishes, such as pão de queijo andbrigadeiros

Conference Session

Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fanyu Zeng, Indiana Wesleyan University

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their progress, building theirsense of self efficacy, encouraging goal setting behavior and a commitment to remaincompetitive in a global economy.2 The rapid changes in new global economy suggest thenecessity to routinely upgrade existing engineering curricula to reflect these changes, andeven send students abroad to experience different cultures and changes in businessworld.3 All the research firmly believe that there is no doubt that new ever changingglobal economy and multi-culture concepts have become key elements in anyengineering curriculum. In addition to that successful experience of American highereducation could be a great asset to Chinese engineering curriculum developmente.3, 4Based on these literature reviews engineering curricula

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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thought process, … not give just the final answer,but also the process”- RobinThis type of feedback seemed to have contributed to students’ deep understanding of coreconcepts. It also facilitated students’ reflection and articulation of what they have learned.An emphasis on rigorous reasoningThe SPEIT program encourages a teaching and learning environment that emphasizesanalytical thinking through mathematic reasoning and the like. This focus had allowed forstudents’ development of rigorous thinking progresses:“The French have a rigorous logic process. Say, for some equations, he may start with thesubject and go through from the beginning to the end through critical analysis. After that,they may do it one more time backward. That is to say, they

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kacey D Beddoes, Oregon State University; Devlin Montfort, Oregon State University; Shane A. Brown P.E., Oregon State University

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research specifically.9 Page 26.680.2Theoretically grounded work can connect researchers, facilitate generalization across studies,and help the field avoid re-inventing the wheel.10 Moreover, “theoretically engaged empiricalwork allows broader and more complex discussion between scholars – one that extends beyondthe particularities of individual empirical projects”.11 However, much engineering educationscholarship is characterized by a lack of explicit and consistent theoretical engagement,12 andwhen theory is used it is typically only in a limited fashion.13 The lack of engagement withtheory in scholarship on global competencies is thus reflective

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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), Engineering Ethics(Song Zhang), EngineeringEthics(Zhengfeng Li, Hangqing Cong, Qian Wang, etc.). All of them are classic andcommonly used. Methodologies including keywords extraction, text analysis andcomparative research are used to compare the six textbooks from the dimensions of style,frame, topics and cases.By the comparative study of two of the world’s leading countries in engineering education,the similarities, differences and features of engineering ethics educational contents in bothcountries are revealed. The generalities reflect the common foci of engineering ethicseducation. Engineering ethics textbooks set forth the basic concepts, theories and principlesof engineering ethics firstly; then according to the special requirements of

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International Experience, Effective Instruction, and Student Exchange Programs

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fanyu F. Zeng, Indiana Wesleyan University

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. Everyonereceives the same credit for success or same penalty due to failure no matter how much their Page 22.1503.8responsibility and contributions are. The benefits of team work are to work with people withdifferent personalities and develop student’s interpersonal relationship management, a key skillto motivate people and receive support. Students learn how to create an environment and compelto them to work and think individually. Participants in a team can help leverage unique insights,foster collaboration, and build momentum for change. They may generate productivediscussions and thoughtful reflection, share guidelines for continuing the conversation

Conference Session

Cultural Issues in Engineering: International Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Arshia Khan, University of Minnesota, Duluth; Rania Al-Hammoud P.Eng., University of Waterloo; Ona Egbue, University of South Carolina, Upstate

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. This paper reflects on a 5-year collaborationbetween three faculty from different disciplines, universities and countries. The authors reflecton challenges they faced to continue successfully collaborating and publishing papers whileaddressing these impediments. This paper will first discuss the various methods ofcollaborations, and then it will discuss the challenges faced during collaborations. The secondpart of the paper will discuss and reflect on the collaboration between the authors, the rules andpolicies they created to help them make decisions on order of authorship, roles and responsibilitysharing. Collaborations are often formed to extend skills and expertise to accomplish tasks.Collaborations in higher education are favorable and

Conference Session

International Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Marina Panteleeva, Kazan National Research Technological University; Phillip Albert Sanger, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Artem Bezrukov, Kazan National Research Technological University

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shape in the conditions of globalization that influence all thespheres of human activities: industrial, scientific, economic, political, and educational. Thepeculiarities of the modern society are reflected in an explicit integration process. Inaccordance with United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO) data, nowadays there is no mono-ethnicity left in the world. Polyethnicity andmigration processes increase internationalization and integration in diversified society of thecountries. All the processes result in social tension and conflicts that occur between differentethnic and cultural groups. The main reason of this tension is ignorance of ‘aliens’ that causeshostility and disbelief. Eastern wisdom says: «People

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Shenoda, Farmingdale State College

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conducted for two summers in Australia, and application of practices and ratingsystems in that country were used to develop projects that could be certified through the LEED(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating system in the U.S. Several offerings ofa traditional on-campus course were then made, with a similar project development aspect at theconclusion of each. The learning outcomes from each type of offering are compared usingsimilar assessments, and an evaluation of the differences is made. Besides considering thebenefits of study abroad programs in sustainability education, a reflection on the benefits ofbringing an understanding of the global aspects of sustainability to on-campus course offerings isalso

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Julio Urbina, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Jose F. Oliden, Universidad Nacional de Ingenieria; Patrick Tunno, Pennsylvania State University; Akhlesh Lakhtakia, Pennsylvania State University; Juan Rodriguez, Universidad Nacional de Ingenieria ; Miguel Luis Estrada P.E., Universidad Nacional de Ingenieria ; Esther Obonyo, Pennsylvania State University; Sarah E. Zappe, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Christine B. Masters, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Fernando Fonseca Pacheco, Lycoming College

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formulation and development.Evaluation: Each topic was aligned with a laboratory assignment, problem identification, group(2-4) oral presentation, and a final project deliverable.Module 2: Weeks 3-4, United Nations SDG-4 Quality of EducationThe second module focused on the integration of vectors, geometry, trigonometry, andexperimentation for analysis of scientific phenomena and engineering systems, addressing UNSDG-4 Quality of Education.Specific objectives of this moduleStudents will learn to apply mathematical concepts to determine: (i) forces and stresses in staticsystems comprising linear elements, (ii) reflection and refraction of light from plane interfaces,and (iii) current in a simple circuit. Students will also learn to take measurements

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 7

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Thomas J. Siller, Colorado State University; Alistair Cook, Colorado State University; Gearold R. Johnson, Colorado State University

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are better equipped to address futureglobal engineering challenges. The EWB Challenge has been piloted at Colorado State University over the last two years as partof a first year general engineering design class. This paper reports on the implementation, the feedbackand reflections from students over the two years. Students reflected that in general, the EWB Challengehad facilitated a good introduction to engineering, global and cultural influences along with professionalskills and had directly helped them improve their skills in these key areas. Finally, the paper’s authorsreflect on improvements to their implementation at Colorado State University going forward and suggestdifferent options for other universities to include the EWB

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jennifer R Amos, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Hyun Hannah Choi, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Kenneth D. Long, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Adam Rusch, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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study extensively analyzes students’ learning progress in intercultural competence. Datainvolving both quantitative and qualitative methods are used to assess student learning via pre-/post surveys and student performance in discussion board activities, reflection assignments,projects. The study emphasizes translating skills between disparate groups, be it a cultural,academic, or physical separation, as fundamental skills for the students of tomorrow.Certificate program designBuilding upon the existing agricultural-based partnership between a the University of Illinois atUrbana-Champaign and a Njala University in Sierra Leone, a new facet was establishedspecifically focused on Global Health.While significant work on global health-related topics