Conference Session

International Research Experiences

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ming Li, Tsinghua University; Qing Lei, Beihang University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

International

, itneeds a comprehensive dialysis of the forms and mechanisms of the internal qualityassurance in engineering education within American colleges and universities.2. Literature Review2.1. Research StatusSince the establishment of engineering education accreditation system, the research topicsgenerally include accreditation organization, accreditation standards, accreditation procedures,accreditation effectiveness, and comparative study.1 However, some scholars have alsopointed out the shortcomings of the existing researches, for instance, the research content isnot systematic, the research method is relatively simple, and the researches lack specificperspective.2.1.1. Research on Stakeholders of Quality AssuranceWith the in-depth development of

Conference Session

They need more than technical skills!

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Boz Bowles, Louisiana State University; Paige Davis, Louisiana State University; Adrienne Steele, Louisiana State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

International

engineering educators and students.IntroductionThe Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET)1 and the National Associationof Colleges and Employers (NACE)2 are among many organizations to assert thatcommunication is an important subject for the modern engineer to be taught. Communicationassignments in engineering courses are often predictable: technical reports, technical memos, andpersuasive communications, such as proposals delivered via oral presentation or inwriting. According to a Journal of STEM Education paper entitled “Student Perceptions ofCommunication: Undergraduate Engineers’ Views of Writing and Speaking in the Classroomand Workplace,”3 students often view writing “as though they were black and whiteproblems.” A lack of

Conference Session

International Research Experiences

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lauren Michelle Hatfield, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Catherine T. Amelink, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Nicole P. Sanderlin, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Heather Elizabeth Lyne, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Brent K. Jesiek, Purdue University, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

International

with different culturalbackgrounds using a 7-point Likert scale. For eighteen of the twenty items, students’ agreementin having positive beliefs, preferences and attitudes increased. For one item (I alter my facialexpressions when a cross-cultural interaction requires it), the score remained exactly the samefrom pre-test to post-test. The only item on the test for which students’ post-test agreementdecreased was I am sure I can deal with the stresses of adjusting to a culture that is new to me,which has been bolded in Table 1. All three-year averages can be found in Table 1 below.Table 1. Three-year Average for Items Regarding Questions about Beliefs, Preferences, andAttitudes Toward People with Different Cultural Backgrounds (n=23) “These

Conference Session

International Research Experiences

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Luis Felipe Zapata Rivera, Florida Atlantic University; Maria M. Larrondo-Petrie, Florida Atlantic University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

International

Education, Information Retrieval, Machine Learning,Master Theses1. IntroductionEngineering education is a broad area that includes all the resources, tools, strategies,methodologies and practices aligned to improve the quality of the education in engineering. Theresearch in this area has grown during the last decades and some of the problems identified by theresearch are: The lack of motivation of people to study careers in engineering and other areas ofScience, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (), the high dropout rates of students fromengineering programs around the world, the misalignment between the curriculum and theassessment, and the gap between the skills of graduates and the needs of the industry, among others[1].The current

Conference Session

International Educational Experiences (2)

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Amy L. Freeman, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Julio Urbina, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Sarah E. Zappe, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Javier Fernando Del Carpio, Universidad ESAN; Nancy Matos P.E., Esan University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

International

abroad experience was added. Interventions were appliedaddressing four known variables that increase retention: financial support, math and academicpreparation, the learning community/cohort building, and international education. Threeobjectives or expected outcomes of this project were: 1. Increased retention and graduation rates of participating students in STEM fields. 2. Improved programs and strategies for sustaining diversity in STEM fields. 3. Improved access to engineering educational opportunities.The quantitative measure of success for the NSF Pathways project is determined by the retentionand graduation rate of the students in STEM fields at the end of five years. The current four-yearretention rate for these students in 2017

Conference Session

International Educational Experiences (2)

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

International

Africa to United States campuses for six weeklong Academic and Leadership Institutes every summer.1 The fellows are between 25 and 35years old and have promoted innovation and positive change in their institutions, communitiesand countries. There are tracks in Business and Entrepreneurship, Civic Leadership, and PublicManagement. Fourteen campuses host leaders in the Business and Entrepreneurshiptrack. Fellows in this track generally are running their own businesses. Fellows are expected toreturn to their home countries to continue to build their skills and implement what they havelearned. Many of the fellows could benefit from having access to engineering skills to growtheir businesses.Our university ran Academic and Leadership Institutes in

Conference Session

Continuing Education for Faculty

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pradeep Kashinath Waychal, Guruji Education Foundation; Mukund Vishnu Kavade, Rajarambapu Institute of Technology, India

Tagged Divisions

International

institution building activities is the most important responsibility ofadministrators. Early efforts of faculty development were aimed at specific disciplinary expertiseand instructional skills [1-5]. However, the development in core engineering and instructionalskills is a narrow perspective of professional development and cannot fulfill the needs of today’sfaculty and institutions. Camblin and Steger [6] have observed that the faculty development mustaddress issues such as vitality and renewal of faculty members [7], strengthening relationshipsamong colleagues [8], supporting stated institutional missions [9] and dealing with both thefaculty member’s and institution’s “capacity to survive” [10]. We argue that educationalinstitutions must develop

Conference Session

Nontraditional Teaching Approaches

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Walter McDonald, Virginia Tech; Daniel S. Brogan, Virginia Tech; Vinod K. Lohani, Virginia Tech; Gopalkrishna H Joshi, KLE Technological University

Tagged Divisions

International

leads an NSF/Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) site on interdisciplinary water research. He has published over 85 papers in peer-reviewed journals and conferences.Dr. Gopalkrishna Joshi, KLE Technological University I hold a PhD in Computer Science and Engineering. Areas of research: 1. Data Engineering 2. Engineering Education Research Current position: Professor and Head of Computer Science and Engineering, Director of Centre for En- gineering Education Research c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Implementation of a First-Year Engineering Course and Active Learning Strategies at a University in IndiaAbstract: This paper presents the

Conference Session

International Research Experiences

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Benjamin B. Wheatley, Colorado State University; Kristine Marie Fischencih, Colorado Sate University ; Lisa Abrams P.E., Ohio State University; Sheryl A. Sorby, Ohio State University; Harlal Singh Mali, Malaviya National Institute of Technology Jaipur; Anil Kumar Jain MD DNB MNAMS, Dr. P.K. Sethi Rehabilitation Center, Santokba Durlabhji Memorial Hospital, Jaipur, India; Tammy Lynn Haut Donahue, Colorado State University

Tagged Divisions

International

advancement of the internet and transportation technology, our ability topositively impact the world we live in has greatly increased. This is particularly relevant forengineers, who often work on problems, solutions, and products which have direct globalimplications. Furthermore, engineering approaches vary based on geographical, economic, andsocietal factors [1]. To prepare engineering students for broad success, the development of globalawareness is an important skillset [2,3]. Furthermore, international research experiences are avaluable opportunity for undergraduate students [4]. Previous international research experiencesfor undergraduate students have incorporated heavy technical preparatory work [5], limited priortraining due to available

Conference Session

Nontraditional Teaching Approaches

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ayano Ohsaki, Advanced Institute of Industrial Technology; Pradeep Kashinath Waychal, Guruji Education Foundation

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

International

-financed weeklong India visits,and acquired experience of working on bi-cultural multidisciplinary projects.The next section establishes the background of the program and the subsequent sectionelaborates the program. The paper then presents analysis of feedback of the Japanese studentsand ends with concluding remarks.BackgroundThe National Academy of Engineering (NAE)’s report on educating engineers for 2020 hasidentified the requirements of engineers working across disciplines and cultures [1].Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology of the Unites States (ABET) has alsoidentified attributes of graduate engineers that include ability to function on multi-disciplinaryteams, ability to communicate effectively and the broad education

Conference Session

Technical Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edris Ebrahimzadeh P.E., Des Moines Area Community College; Nick M. Safai, Salt Lake Community College

Tagged Divisions

International

, andindustrial engineering curricula to demonstrate how prior knowledge to a powerful and opensource computing software could improve the analytical thinking of all engineering studentsnationally and abroad.Keywords: Engineering, Education, Software, Python, Curriculum 1. IntroductionEngineers are not expected to write computer codes from scratch; they are more likely expected toutilize built-in functions that have been already written. Therefore, programming by engineeringprimarily means assembling existing bits of code into a coherent package that solves the problem.The bit of code is a function that implements a specific task. The details of the code are notimportant for the user. Instead, understanding the input and output of the code

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.

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

International

ofdisengagement” in relation to engineering students’ commitment to socially responsibleengineering.BackgroundThere is a need for engineers to use their skills to contribute to solving global problems. Whileprogress has been made, such as in strides toward achieving the UN Millennium DevelopmentGoals [1], much work remains as highlighted by the UN Sustainable Development Goals [2].The National Academy of Engineering considered the role of engineering in meeting these needsin 2004, stating: “We aspire to a future where engineers are prepared to adapt to changes inglobal forces and trends and to ethically assist the world in creating a balance in the standard ofliving for developing and developed countries alike.” [3, pg. 51] It is unclear to what

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

International

absolute relative absolute relative variation variation variation variation Technical 0.41 12% 0.43 13% Complementary 0.49 15% 0.60 17% Interpersonal 0.83 24% 0.83 24%Table 1: Absolute variation per competence category and per program.When analyzing differences between the host universities, it was discovered that Spanishstudents perceived bigger improvement when studying in Scandinavian universities for technicaland interpersonal competencies than in other countries. The country with the highest results for“teamwork” was

Conference Session

Technical Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bahawodin Baha, University of Brighton; Maria Diakoumi MEng, Ph.D, FHEA, CEng MCIHT, University of Brighton; Hamidullah Waizy

Tagged Divisions

International

SETindependently instead of being reliant on external assistance. 1. IntroductionThe advancements in science, engineering and technologies during the last few centurieshave enormously promoted the development of the education in many parts of the world.Such educational development has consequently improved the quality of life and broughtprosperity to these areas. However, not every part of the world benefited from sucheducational development, especially areas which have been affected by wars and instabilitieswhere the standard of life has not improved.Afghanistan is one of those unfortunate countries, which has been affected by continuouswars for nearly four decades. This study has been aimed at investigating the development ofthe higher education

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jiabin Zhu, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; Yaxin Huang, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; Chen Bing, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; Zhinan Zhang, Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

International

students.IntroductionGlobalization requires future engineers to live up to the challenges from industryupgrading and development [1],[2]. China, as the largest producer of engineeringgraduates in the world, has been encountering many challenges in the field ofengineering education and undergoing a series of engineering education reforms. Oneof the major problems lies in the oversupply of unqualified engineers and theundersupply of high-quality engineers [2]. Considering the challenges facing Chineseengineering education, the Chinese Ministry of Education (MoE) initiated the “Planfor Educating and Training Outstanding Engineers” (PETOE) in 2010 [3] and the“Emerging Engineering Education” (EEE) plan in 2017 [4]. Both programs target toproduce a large number of high-quality

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bernardine Ngozi Nweze, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, Nigeria; Benedict Uzochukwu, Virginia State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

International

of Student Performance in Chemistry-based Courses in Public Universities Using University Matriculation Entrance Scores in ChemistryIntroductionIn Nigeria, since independence, access to university education has grown significantly. Initially,each university conducted its entrance examination and selected its own candidates based solelyon merit [1]. This individual university admission exercise was not satisfactory as it created toomuch room for wastage of admission slots through multiple offers to one candidate whiledepriving others of placement slots into the universities of their choice [2]. As the number ofuniversities increased marginally, this marked the genesis of centralized and coordinateduniversity admission system that led to the

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

George E. Hassoun, Notre Dame University - Louaize, Lebanon

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

International

Engineering Education. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Project REAP: Reaping the Benefits of High-stakes Assessment Frequency Boosters1. Introduction To help starting engineering students in properly preparing for their engineering careers,introductory engineering textbooks advise them to devote a minimum of two to three hours ofstudy for every lecture-hour they attend [1]. In such textbooks, the point is often made that inhigh school most learning takes place in the classroom, whereas in college most learning takesplace outside the classroom. This important point correlates with other studies based on cognitivepsychology, which point out that the

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mitchell L. Springer PMP, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Kathryne A. Newton, Purdue Polytechnic Institute

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

International

. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Transformative Diversity Changes in U.S. Demographics: Recognizing the Cultural Implications in Higher EducationAbstractThe demographic face of the United States is changing in a way never before seen. The year 2035will see the culmination of three major forces: (1) the last of the Baby Boomers turning 65+ yearsof age (2030), (2) the cross-over where the number of people 65+ years of age outnumber theyouths under the age of 18 (2035), and, (3) the recognition that the primary driver for populationgrowth in the U.S. will be from international migration (2030).These three major events will take place over the upcoming decade. Each of which, by itself, mayappear relatively harmless

Conference Session

Technical Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anna Friesel, Technical University-Copenhagen; Sergey Dubikovsky, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

International

in a loss of business and, in some cases, even bankruptcy of a company.Communication is a mix of verbal and non-verbal interactions and etiquette. Therefore, theengineering students need to practice and to enhance their skills in communication, while workingwith projects in teams with students from other countries and cultures. In this paper, the authorsdescribe their international projects where students from Denmark and the USA work together.For the USA students, it is a part of their senior design capstone course and for the Danish studentsit is an innovation and an interdisciplinary project, so called the Innovation Pilot [1].The key learning objectives for training communication skills in order to work in global teams andmanage projects

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dena Lang, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Meg Handley, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Andrew Michael Erdman, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; John Jongho Park, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Mariza Tsakalerou, Nazarbayev University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

International

et al.,1999; Fuertes et al., 2000), in graduate engineering students. The course provided a globalvirtual teaming opportunity to students from a US University and Central Asia University. Thestudy hypotheses included the following: 1. Ethnocentrism will decrease in students from pre- to post-course completion. 2. Measures of Universal-Diverse Orientation will increase in students from pre- to post- course completion. 3. The Central Asia University is located in a country that was previously a part of the Soviet Union, with a significant socio-political influence from Russia. Based on Russia’s high level of Uncertainty Avoidance, and the reported link between Uncertainty Avoidance and a resistance to accept

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claude Brathwaite, City College of the City University of New York; Samantha Deokinanan, LSAMP at City College of New York

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

International

abroad and only a 12%increase in the number of minorities studying abroad in the same period. Similarly, over the sameperiod, STEM majors going abroad showed an increase of 9%. All minority students and STEMstudents accounted for 28% and 25% respectively, in 2015/2016 [1]. The importance and benefitsof STEM students having an international experience has been well documented [2,3].Additionally, higher education is moving forward with embracing the concept of educatingengineers as a global citizen [4,5].The NYC-LSAMP (a National Science Foundation (NSF) funded initiative in operation at theCity University of New York) committed to integrating international activities into programactivities, and officially launched the activity in 2008 at the

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kseniya Zaitseva, Tomsk Polytechnic University/ Association for Engineering Education of Russia; José Carlos Quadrado P.E., Porto Polytechnic Institute

Tagged Divisions

International

, one of the key elements of theengineering curricula are the learning outcomes. “Learning outcomes represent what is formallyassessed and accredited to the student and they offer a starting point for a viable model for thedesign of curricula in higher education which shifts the emphasis form input and process to thecelebration of student learning” [1]. Their appropriate definition becomes an essential element ofthe curricular design that helps to describe what you want to achieve with a training program orpart of it.The European Commission, in its document Using Learning Outcomes, points out that its usehas an impact on education, training practices and policies, accentuating the learning of studentby making it explicit [2]. Learning outcomes

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Gholam Ali Shaykhian, Florida Institute of Technology; Jinan Ziade, Westcliff University; Mohd Abdelgadir Khairi, Najran University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

International

and provided six fundamental competencies for global leadershipsuccess [66]. These competencies are (1) adapting socially, (2) demonstrating creativity, (3) evendisposition, (4) respecting beliefs, (5) instilling trust, and (6) navigating ambiguity. Internationalleadership managing international assignments seldom fail because of a lack of technical orprofessional competence but rather fail to build cultural awareness necessary for understandingdifferent cultures. Caligiuri and Tarique [15] identified lack of understanding of other cultures asa factor affecting the ability of leaders to lead across cultures and transfer foreign leadershipknowledge easily. The mainstream culture of the United States consists of the protestant work ethic

Conference Session

Technical Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cristina Diordieva, Texas Tech University; Ibrahim H. Yeter, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Walter S. Smith, Texas Tech University

Tagged Divisions

International

, engineering thinking, and mathematical thinking” (p. 32).Figure 1. A cognitive framework on the essence of CT skills [Adapted from Yasar, 2018, p. 37] Additionally, recent studies (e.g., Wing, 2006; Yasar 2018; Yasar et al., 2016) suggestthat teachers need to introduce CT not only in higher education but also in pre-college settingsdue to interdisciplinary applications such as STEM and literacy. Denning and Freeman (2009)showed that, although the approach to developing CT skills may be distinctive, this approach canbe applied across STEM disciplines. Furthermore, Wing (2006) suggested that CT complements,and is rooted within, mathematics and engineering thinking. CT practices are also appropriate toincorporate into existing K-12 curriculum

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anna Friesel, Technical University-Copenhagen; Phillip Albert Sanger, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

International

innovative companies have branches indifferent countries in the world and the companies’ projects involve engineers and technicians fromdifferent countries. This is a common situation in companies all over the world and that is whyindustry requires engineers with “global” skills [1]. At the same time, more and more newtechnological skills need to be included in engineering programs/curricula and it is difficult to find“space” for this kind of training in university engineering programs.The ability to work in teams and with projects involving international partners may differ a lotdepending on the educational traditions of the engineers’ homelands. The goal of mostundergraduates studying engineering courses is to work in an engineering company and

Conference Session

Study Abroad Experiences Intl Div Tech Session 9

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jessica D. Ventura, Endicott College

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

International

working.Specifically, outcome 2 is that they would demonstrate “an ability to apply engineering design toproduce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, andwelfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors [1].” Outcome 4requires “an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situationsand make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions inglobal, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.” Arguably outcomes 3 and 5, whichexpect that engineering graduates demonstrate the abilities to communicate with a range ofaudiences and to work effectively as team members, also require a working understanding ofmulticultural

Conference Session

International STEM Education: International Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Sanjeev Adhikari, Kennesaw State University

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

International

departments for his outstanding teaching and research excellence. To supplement his teaching and research, he has been involved in numerous professional societies, including ASCE, ACI, ASEE, ASC, ATMAE, and TRB. His research output has been well disseminated as he has published thirty journal papers and thirty-nine conference papers. His research interests are 1) Creating Innovative Sustainable Materials, 2) Structural BIM Integration, 3) 4D/5D BIM, 4) Virtual Testing Lab, 5) Innovative Construction Demolition, and 6) Carbon Footprint Analysis on Roadways. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2020Changing 3rd World Lives Through STEM Education in HondurasAbstractDuring the summer of 2018

Conference Session

Study Abroad Experiences Intl Div Tech Session 9

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

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

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

International

in materials engineering at Purdue University. Here, he is co- advised by Drs. Carol Handwerker in Materials Engineering and Rakesh Agrawal in the Davidson School of Chemical Engineering. His research has a dual focus of 1. developing novel chalcogenide semicon- ductors for application in solution-processed photovoltaics and 2. completing environmental analyses including life cycle assessments and leaching procedures on these novel systems to identify areas of im- provement in the context of environmental performance. Joe was a Ross fellow upon entering Purdue and later became an Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship (IGERT) fellow supported by the National Science Foundation. He received his B.S

Conference Session

Cultural Issues in Engineering: International Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

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

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

International

acquired a better understanding of how to interact with people fromdifferent cultures and learned other ways of seeing the world.IntroductionCross-cultural skills are essential in today’s work life and are valued necessities for organizationsoperating in a global environment. The ability to work effectively in international settings andconnect easily with people from other backgrounds, awareness of diverse cultures, perceptions,and approaches as well as the capacity for effective communication across cultural and languageboundaries – these are the skills that college graduates need to develop in order to live and workcomfortably in a global society [1], [2]. Participation in global engineering programs mayenhance a students’ ability to respect

Conference Session

Cultural Issues in Engineering: International Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Jayanta K. Banerjee, University of Puerto Rico, Mayaguez Campus

Tagged Topics

Diversity

Tagged Divisions

International

of all trades, (but also master of a few!), whereas in the US more specializationin one particular branch is required, at least, in certain fields. Japan is more used to collective decisionmaking while in the US the decision is made by the individual managers. In Japan, the responsibility iscarried collectively whereas in the US industries responsibility is more individualistic. By the same token,in Japanese industries the concern is holistic while in the US, concern it is more segmented.The Change of Work Culture during the Three Scientific RevolutionsAny “paradigm shift” in science, using this favorite term of Thomas Kuhn [1], cannot change very quicklyour habits and customs, in sum, our culture. When humankind shifted from fruit gathering