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Global Engineering in an Interconnected World

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kurt Rosentrater, USDA-ARS; Radha Balamuralikrishna, Northern Illinois University

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. Some of these include engineering and design,production and operations, research and development, quality management and improvement,information technology, marketing and sales, management, human resources, and evenworkplace safety and health. Thus, bio-based industries are very germane to engineering andtechnology disciplines. Bio-based operations require skill sets similar to traditionalmanufacturing settings, but also have a need for additional knowledge in biological sciences,which can vary according to the specific product(s) produced at a given facility (i.e., energy,fuels, chemical, or products). For example, equipment, processes, and unit operations must bedesigned; these systems must be optimized, modeled, and simulated; and

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Cooperative and Project-based Global Learning

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David W. Gatchell Ph.D., Northwestern University; Akinniyi Adediran Osuntoki Ph.D., University of Lagos; Akinwale Oladotun Coker P.E., University of Ibadan; Matthew R. Glucksberg, Northwestern University; Tania Douglas, University of Cape Town; Kara M. Palamountain

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journal has the mission of advancing and disseminating knowledge on all aspects of social and technological innovation for improved health and healthcare, with an emphasis on research addressing developing settings and with a developmental focus. Studies across a broad range of innovation activities are covered. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to: design, implementation and evaluation of innovations in the global health context; development and implementation of appropriate health technologies; theories and methodologies that support health innovation practice; training and curricula in global health innovation; and interdisciplinary research that highlights the interface

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International Engineering Education Poster Session

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dong Liang, Sichuan University; Senbao Lin, Sichuan University - Pittsburgh Institute; Lurao Liu, Sichuan University; Wei Chen, Sichuan University - Pittsburgh Institute; Jared Yi Du, Sichuan University

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,” International Journal of Educational Research, vol.75, pp.76-87, 2016.3. H.F. Yang, (2017), “Practice of Team Guiding Graduation Design for Mechanical Undergraduates,” China Educational Technology & Equipment, no.2, pp.89-90, 2017.4. V. Wilczynski, “Academic Maker Spaces and Engineering Design,” 122nd ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition: Making Value for Society, 2015.5. L.Saorin, “Makerspace teaching-learning environment to enhance creative competence in engineering students,” Thinking Skills and Creativity, vol.23, pp.188-198, 2017.6. L. Alexandra, Y. Brian, G.R. Chavela and T. Rossen, “University makerspaces: Characteristics and impact on student success in engineering and engineering technology education,” 124th

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International Case Studies, Collaborations and Interactions

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Charlie Edmonson, University of Dayton; Donna Summers, University of Dayton

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affect decisions in the workplace - developing a working knowledge of teams, teamwork, negotiation and personnel management in a diverse work force.In today’s environment of global competitiveness, all four of these topics take on a world-wideperspective. Our graduates may work in the U.S. for a multi-national U.S. corporation or workin the U.S. for a multi-national foreign corporation or work with multi-national customers. Inmany organizations, a stint overseas is often expected, so our graduates may work in anothercountry for a multi-national U.S. corporation or work in another country for a multi-nationalforeign corporation. An introduction to cultural and business practices throughout the world isimportant for

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Study Abroad Experiences Intl Div Tech Session 9

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Yanjun Yan, Western Carolina University; Nelson A. Granda Marulanda, Western Carolina University; B. David Tyler, Western Carolina University; Hugh Jack P. Eng. P.E., Western Carolina University; Lauren R. Bishop, Western Carolina University

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; Urban Analysis from Appalachian State University. Her focus includes taking a holistic approach to inte- grating sustainability and waste reduction systematically across the campus community. It is a dynamic goal that includes utilizing campus as a living learning laboratory for student engagement, research, and high impact learning. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020 Overcoming the Challenges to Launch a Successful Initiative of an Engineering Faculty-led Travel Course While Boosting Interdisciplinary CollaborationsAbstractThe benefits to students in achieving learning outcomes through faculty-led travel courses havebeen studied in the

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International Case Studies, Collaborations and Interactions

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wenlung Li, National Taipei University of Technology; Jhy-Cherng Tsai, National Chung-Hsing University, TAIWAN; Wei-Chung Wang, National Tsing-Hua University, TAIWAN; Cheng-Kuo Sung, National Tsing-Hua University, TAIWAN; Jennie Wu, Ministry of Education, TAIWAN

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Education Advancements for Mechatronics Engineering, MOE, Taiwan, 2000.7. Yakimovicz, A.D., and Murphy, K.L, “Constructivism and collaboration on the Internet: Case study of a graduate class experience,” Computers & Education, V. 24, Issue 3, April 1995, Pages 203-209.8. Couturier, L.K., “The unspoken is being undone: The market's impact on higher education's public purpose,” New Directions for Higher Education, V. 2005, Issue 129, Spring 2005, pp. 85-100.9. Tuttas, J. and Wagner, B., “Distributed Online Laboratories”, in Aung, W. editor, Engineering Education and Research –2001: A Chronicle of Worldwide Innovations, iNEER and Begell House Pub., 2002, pp.117-125.10. Li, W., Tsai, J. J., Tseng, S.P., and Young, I. F., “Generation of New

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Global Engineering Models: Curriculum Development, Improvements, and Partnerships

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Teri Kristine Reed, Purdue University, West Lafayette; P.K. Imbrie, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Qu Jin, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Joe J.J. Lin, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Modeling Student Success of International Undergraduate EngineersModeling student retention using entering secondary school academic performance metrics onlyis limited at best. Past research has shown that these variables can be somewhat informative, butare not the whole story. In order to expand our understanding of successful students, defined inthis study as students who are retained and ultimately graduate with a degree in engineering,student retention and graduation modeling has been extended to include not only secondaryschool academic performance, but also self-reported affective and attitudinal measures. TheStudent Attitudinal Success Instrument (SASI), a 161-item survey

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Study Abroad, International Exchange Programs, and Student Engagements

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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

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Factors Influencing Curriculum Development: International Division Technical Session 4

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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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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Colorado State University (Fort Collins, CO, USA) in 2018. There, she gained experience working as a graduate teaching assistant for computer aided engineering, biomedical engineering capstone design, and biomedical engineering introductory classes. She also served as a Grad- uate Teaching Fellow for the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering during the 2016/2017 academic year. Nicole is currently an instructional post-doctoral fellow in the Transforming Engineering Education Laboratory within the Biomedical Engineering Department at the University of Michigan. Through this fellowship, she spent the 2019/2020 academic year teaching and assisting in curriculum development at Shantou University (Guangdong Province

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Case Studies, Engineering Education and Outcome Assessment Around the Globe

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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programs the validity of recentinterdisciplinary theory will be evaluated.A second area of investigation considers whether there is a particular compatibility betweenengineering and community development. This paper postulates that between humanitarianengineering and community development the synergistic effects for promoting the goals of eachare greater than would be possible independently.Finally, this paper proposes to extend the current knowledge about interdisciplinary work bysharing experiences gained through the pursuit of participatory research. These commonexperiences begin to outline best practices for educating engineering students who want toengage in sustainable international projects. An important conclusion is that a narrow focus

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Innovative Learning, Comparative Learning Analysis, and Lessons Learned

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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AC 2012-5255: LESSONS LEARNED WITH TRANSATLANTIC UNDER-GRADUATE ENGINEERING DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMDr. Jan Helge Bohn, Virginia Tech Jan Helge Bohn is an Associate Professor of mechanical engineering at Virginia Tech. He received his B.S. in computer science and his M.S. and Ph.D. in computer and systems engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, N.Y., in 1988, 1989, and 1993, respectively. Bohn’s research centers about geometric modeling, software engineering, and the engineering design process in a global context.Prof. Manfred J. Hampe, Technische Universitt Darmstadt Manfred J. Hampe is professor for thermal process engineering at the mechanical engineering depart- ment of Technische Universitaet

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Global Engineering Education: Intercultural Awareness and International Experience

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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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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highest priorities for all graduates.”1 The development of globalcompetence for all (or even most) engineering graduates is a very challenging task. First, asdiscussed by Parkinson et al.,2 the term “global competence” encompasses a broad range ofattributes and skills. Second, a scalable blueprint is needed to guide the modification ofengineering curriculum so that it combines engineering fundamentals and practice with globalcompetence development. This second challenge may well be the greatest considering theconstraints of a typically overloaded engineering program. Traditional approaches to developingglobal competence, such as faculty-supervised study abroad programs, while potentially effectiveare resource intensive as course sizes are

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Study Abroad, International Exchange Programs, and Student Engagements

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Donal McHale, Dublin Institute of Technology; Gül E. Okudan Kremer, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Michael J. Dyrenfurth, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Brian Bowe, Dublin Institute of Technology

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need to develop a global awareness and theability to operate effectively in different cultural settings; settings where members potentiallyfrom various countries and regions with different traditions of work and personal relationswill endeavor to effectively collaborate. For undergraduate institutions and specificallySchools of Engineering, Design and Technology intending to respond to the challenges ofthese increasingly important global contexts, a key emerging question is how best to preparestudents for such settings while continuing also with engineering fundamentals and theincreasingly complex technological subject matter.Clearly there can be several approaches to develop students for multi-disciplinary,international collaboration settings

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International Division Technical Session 4

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Noe Vargas Hernandez, Carnegie Mellon University; Heidi A. Taboada, University of Texas, El Paso; Jose F. Espiritu, University of Texas, El Paso; Connie Gomez, Galveston College; Isaac Andres Azuz, CETYS University

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Paper ID #17026Engineering Together Sustainable Communities: Sustainability Engineeringin ActionDr. Noe Vargas Hernandez, Carnegie Mellon University Noe Vargas Hernandez researches creativity and innovation in engineering design. He studies ideation methods, journaling, smartpens, and other methods and technology to aid designers improve their creativ- ity levels. He also applies his research to the design of rehabilitation devices (in which he has various patents under process) and design for sustainability.Dr. Heidi A. Taboada, University of Texas, El Paso Dr. Heidi A. Taboada is an Associate Professor in the

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International Educational Experiences (2)

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tom Lacksonen, University of Wisconsin, Stout; Scott Springer P.E., University of Wisconsin, Stout; Devin R. Berg, University of Wisconsin, Stout

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impact of globalizationon the practice of engineering. An international summit hosted by ASME concluded thatengineering grand challenges require engineering to evolve as a global profession. Theprofession will become more globally competitive3. Industry and academic leaders rated howimportant it was for engineering graduates of today to be globally competent, averaging 3.8 on a5.0 Likert scale4. A study on global engineering excellence by eight leading internationaluniversities recommended integrating experience-based programs into an internationalcontext. Our design projects use international experience-based projects to improve the globalcompetence of our engineering students5.Several researchers have defined various descriptions of global

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Global Engineering in an Interconnected World

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Natalie Mello, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; David DiBiasio, Worcester Polytechnic Institute; Richard Vaz, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Interdisciplinary Journal of Study Abroad. Vol. X. 2004.[15] DiBiasio, D., N.A. Mello, and D. Woods, (April, 2000). Multidisciplinary Teamwork: Academic Practices and Assessment of Student Outcomes. Paper presented at Best Assessment Processes III Conference, Rose-Hulman University, Terre Haute, IN.[16] Besterfield-Sacre, M., L.J. Shuman, H. Wolfe, C.J. Atman, J. McGourty, R.L. Miller, B.M. Olds, and G.M. Rogers, (2000). Defining the Outcomes: A Framework for EC 2000. IEEE Transactions on Education 43 (2), 100-110.[17] DiBiasio, D., & Jiusto, S "Experiential Learning Environments: Do They Prepare Our Students to be Self- Directed, Life-Long Learners?" 2006. JEE, 95 (3), pp. 195-204

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International Division Technical Session 3

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bjorn Kjellgren, KTH Royal Institute of Technology; Isabel Ortiz Marcos, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid ; Luis Ballesteros-Sánchez, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid; Rocío Rodríguez-Rivero, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid

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considering many target groups to collect different pointsof views and is innovative in as much as results will speed up and improve the way we conceiveinternationalization of engineering education, improve student training, enhance employabilityand, ultimately, help build a better world. The impact will be considered at different levels:At the local level: ● Promotes student mobility ● Promotes active learning and practices of global competence ● Prepares students better for international experience ● Facilitates the design of embedded mobility curricula ● Facilitates and accelerate HEIs work towards comprehensive internationalization ● Assesses the quality of international experience and training

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Faculty Involvement in International Engineering Education

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mark Henderson, Arizona State University

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universities. Henderson is co-director of the research center Partnership for Research on Spatial Modeling (PRISM; prism.asu.edu) and the undergrad transdisciplinary design studio entitled InnovationSpace (innovationspace.asu.edu). Page 11.1027.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2006 Offering Global Competency in Engineering Education: The Results of a Symposium on Global Engineering EducationAbstractGlobal Competency is a desired quality in engineering graduates today. Global EngineeringEducation to produce such graduates comes in many sizes and styles. Some universitiesconcentrate on sending

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Global Engineering in an Interconnected World

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ismet Anitsal, Tennessee Tech University; Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Tech University

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controlled viaWebCT. It is a requirement to have a University WebCT access code to fully access this website.This paper will present an international online delivery success story accomplished in thesummer semester of 2005. Since authors were able to teach their regular campus courses fullyonline from an international distance the objective of this paper is to present both courses andtheir delivery mechanisms with the advantages and disadvantages. Some of the studentcomments and concerns will also be discussed and best practices will be provided. CAD for Technology CourseCourse DescriptionThis junior level design course covers industrial design practices using AutoCAD software [3].Its prerequisite is the ‘Fundamentals

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Global Engineering in an Interconnected World

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pedro Gazmuri, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile; Gonzalo Pizarro, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile; Jose Bilbao, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile

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workshop representing approximately a 45% of the faculty.- Once the Committee for Competences had advanced significantly in its job, so that the curricular change process was adequately settling in every Department and Center, another 14 committees were created focusing on the analysis and propositions in specific areas of teaching in Engineering; these were: o Mathematics and Physics o Chemistry and Biology o Computers Programming o Methodologies for teaching - Learning o Innovation and entrepreneurship o Service learning and social responsibility o Design o Graduation mechanisms o Undergraduate – graduate articulation o ABET 2000 processes o Financial impact of the new curriculum o Communication strategies for the national media

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International Division Technical Session 7

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Larry J. Shuman, University of Pittsburgh; Renee M. Clark, University of Pittsburgh; Scott Duplicate Streiner, University of Pittsburgh; Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh

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Center (EERC) in the Swanson School of Engineering, and serves as a Center Associate for the Learning Research and Development Center. Her principal research is in engineering education assessment, which has been funded by the NSF, Department of Ed, Sloan, EIF, and NCIIA. Dr. Sacre’s current research focuses on three distinct but highly correlated areas – innovative design and entrepreneurship, engineering modeling, and global competency in engineering. She is currently associate editor for the AEE Journal. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Achieving Global Competence – Are our Freshmen Already There?AbstractEngineering programs are being challenged to produce graduates who

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International Collaborations

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gary Bruce Gehrig P.E., University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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ways of generating, distributing and re-using water resources;Manufacturing systems aimed at supporting the manufacturing sector of the nation throughresearch activities in the fields of mechatronics, control systems and appropriate technologydevelopments; and Sustainable mining practices with risk and safety management andenvironmental issues as a focus area for research activities in the mining sector (John, 2014).Another challenge in expanding Namibia’s STEM capacity is the lack of university staff withpost-graduate credentials in the country, with fewer than 200 having a PhD (Jauhiaiene andHooli, 2017). The impact of this was something the author witnessed firsthand while hosted bythe Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (DCEE

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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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distance learning; theroles of non-engineers in engineering education; and outcome assessment. Presented arepreliminary outcomes from this ongoing initiative.IntroductionEngineering is increasingly becoming a globalized profession, including use of multi-nationalengineering design, technical service, and marketing teams. Engineering education in the U.S.has been slow to adapt to this changing reality, with estimates that fewer than 8% of engineeringundergraduates participate in study abroad programs1. The typical undergraduate engineeringcurriculum is already too full of required courses to allow most students to graduate in four-years. There is no room for more requirements and expectations to have the technical andcultural background they will

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

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lueny Morell, Hewlett-Packard; Martina Trucco, Hewlett-Packard; Edgardo Torres-Caballero, Hewlett Packard; Francisco Andrade, Hewlett-Packard México, S. de R.L. de C.V.

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implementationHP’s University Technology Programs respond to a particular focus area in HP’s researchagenda, and seek to create linkages with the higher education community in order to advance thestate of technology in this area and develop relationships with thought leaders. These company-level strategies, however, must be examined in the context of the region’s own capabilities andexperience. UR Program Managers in Latin America regularly visit partner universities tounderstand their needs and skills, and create links to the right HP technology programs. At thesame time, these relationships offer an opportunity to share best practices and contribute toaligning universities’ research capabilities to industry-specific challenges, acting as a bridgebetween

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International Division Technical Session 8

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pradeep Kashinath Waychal, NMIMS University; Ashok Ranade, EE Collaborative

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', Business Journal for Entrepreneurs, 2015 (2015).6 Entrepreneurship Education, 'A Guide for Educators', European Commission–DG Enterprise & Industry, Brussels (2013).7 Wendy EF Torrance, 'Entrepreneurial Campuses: Action, Impact, and Lessons Learned from the Kauffman Campuses Initiative', Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation Research Paper (2013).8 Lara Hulsey, Linda Rosenberg, and Benita Kim, 'Seeding Entrepreneurship across Campus: Early Implementation Experiences of the Kauffman Campuses Initiative', Available at SSRN 981057 (2006).9 Alberta Charney, and Gary D Libecap, Impact of Entrepreneurship Education (Kauffman Center for Entrepreneurial Leadership Kansas City, MO, 2000).10 Kwabena Nkansah

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International Engineering Education II

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kevin Kelly, Dublin Institute of Technology; Mike Murphy

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seen to be outdated because of their slowness inresponding to a changing environment. Corporate institutions respond quickly withtop down change initiatives but often alienate academic staff and so do not harnessand maximise the talent at their disposal. An entrepreneurial organisation appears tobe the way forward combining top down and bottom up change.This requires major structural and cultural change within the College underconsideration and is the focus of ongoing research. There is a gap in knowledge inunderstanding how best practice change which might have been successful elsewherecan be applied to the specific culture of the College in question. The authors areexpected to have some of the outcomes of this inquiry at the time of

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Cultural Issues in Engineering: International Division Technical Session 2

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Nicholas Andres Brake, Lamar University; Oleksandra Sehin, Texas State University; John Wade Partain, Universidad Politecnica de Guanajuato; Damian Valles, Texas State University; Alberto Marquez P.E., Lamar University; Jesus Alejandro Jimenez, Texas State University; George Saltsman, Lamar University; Rosario Davis, Texas State University

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- zona State University. His research interests are in the modeling and analysis of manufacturing systems; computer simulation; statistical design of experiments; and sustainable production systems. His profes- sional mission is to inspire others to improve systems through simulation modeling and analysis, applied operations research, and applied statistics.Dr. George Saltsman, Lamar University Dr. George Saltsman is Research Associate Professor in the Center for Doctoral Studies in Educational Leadership and currently serves as the Director of Center for Educational Innovation and Digital Learning at Lamar University. Dr. Saltsman assists UNESCO as a mobile learning policy advisor and co-chair of the Information

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Global Engineering in an Interconnected World

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

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. “Engineering Education for a Changing World,” Engineering Deans Council and ASEE, 1994.15. “Engineering Education: Designing an Adaptive System,” National Research Council, 1995.16. “Restructuring Engineering Education: A Focus on Change,” Division of Undergraduate Education, National Science Foundation, 1995.17. “Shaping the Future: New Expectations for Undergraduate Education in Science, Mathematics, Engineering, and Technology,” Advisory Committee to the National Science Foundation, Directorate for Education and Human Recourses, 1996.18. “Transforming Undergraduate Education in Science, Mathematics, Engineering, and Technology,” National Research Council, 1999

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Engineering Education in the Arab World / Mid-East Region

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Suzanne Scott, The Petroleum Institute; Jamal Ahmad, The Petroleum Institute

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exposing and educating our students to topics such as reusable energy resources, the Page 12.968.4societal impact of recycling, environmental issues in engineering design, sustainable design,humanitarian design.Connecting with the PI Community and BeyondWe then brainstormed the possibilities for improvement in different design skills. Would thestudents’ research skills and data collection skills improve because of the authenticity and“concern” related to the issue? Could a model similar to Purdue University’s EPICS Program(Engineering Practices in Community Service) serve our program? At Purdue, students operatein a service-learning context to

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International Case Studies:Collaborations, Exchanges & Interactions

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alec Simcock, Victoria University; Robert ives, Victoria University; Paul Bronson, Victoria University; Charles Mphande, Victoria University; Juan SHI, Victoria University

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the University’s profile in engineering education. PBLprovides the means to:-a) address more explicitly the essential attributes needed by engineering graduates in professional practice;b) enhance pedagogical effectiveness;c) tackle at the outset the learning difficulties faced by many commencing students.”In summary there were political, practical, social, industrial/employment related as well as thepedagogically sound reason that PBL would best suit our particularly diverse student cohort.Overall VU could cite 8 (namely 1, 2, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 11) of the 12 reasons for making thechange to PBL as identified by Moesby 2, and shown in Table 1. 1 To attract better and - if preferred - more students. 2 To improve the