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International Division Technical Session 2

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Inna Mikhailovna Gorodetskaya, Kazan National Research Technological University; Farida Tagirovna Shageeva, Kazan National Research Technological University; Elvira Valeeva, Kazan National Research Technological University

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engineering is an up-to-date issue and is a topic of internationaldiscussions. US, European and Asian researches suggested many innovative ideas that allowfor better international engineering interaction and students’ readiness for the open world [1],[3], [6], [8], [9]. For example corporate education presented by Herman Schneider more thana hundred years ago was successfully implemented as the option for students to gain secondlanguage proficiency and international job experience [3]. Page 26.425.2 Leading Russian universities also take part in the global integration process. Thenumber of international students is increasing from year to year

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International Division Technical Session 7

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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the community and if applicable, community NGOpartner. However, while the online resources assist students in gaining an understanding of the local context,they are not able to directly interact with the community. With over 7,000 participants in Australia andNew Zealand alone this would be too much of a burden on the community partner. In order to simulatethis interaction EWB hosts a student discussion forum on the EWB Challenge website where studentscan post any questions regarding the design projects and local context. These questions are answered byEWB with consultation with the community partner, thus allowing students an avenue to interact withand explore the local context.Course Integration One area where the implementation

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Preparing Engineers for the Global Workplace

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Knud Holm Hansen, Copenhagen University College of Engineering

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AC 2008-1198: SEVERAL WAYS OF PREPARING EXPORT ENGINEERINGSTUDENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL PRACTICEKnud Holm Hansen, Copenhagen University College of Engineering Page 13.1077.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Several Ways of Preparing Export Engineering Students for International PracticeAbstractExport engineers work in many different kinds of Danish and foreign companies where theymarket projects and products with substantial contents of engineering knowledge – in a highlyinternational environment.Besides giving an overview of the study program, including objectives and structure, this paperdescribes the different ways to

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International Division Poster Session

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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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school programs where the cultural sensitivity is integrated into thedisciplinary content. Consideration of the successful foreign expertise will definitely be ofhigh practical value for both countries. Theoretical background together with the modernpractical approaches can bring the possibilities together and lead to the creation of jointcourses that will be of great demand in global intercultural platform and attract new studentsfor participation.AcknowledgementThe research was funded by Russian Foundation for Humanities grant, project #15-16-16003Bibliography1. James A. Banks Cultural Diversity and Education Foundations, Curriculum and Teaching Fourth Edition(2001)2. “Global Awareness – An Integrated Worldview”,UDEMY, https://blog.udemy.com

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International Research Experiences

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ming Li, Tsinghua University; Qing Lei, Beihang University

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the ABET innovation which achieved the transformation ofaccreditation paradigm. It provided an opportunity for ABET to put forward the newaccreditation criteria-EC2000, which brought a profound impact on engineering educationwithin colleges and universities. In order to cope with the transformation paradigm ofprogram accreditation, colleges and universities carried out various engineering educationreform which included the exploration of a variety of learning outcomes assessment methods,the engagement of a wide range of intellectual resources, the internalization of the philosophyof continuous quality improvement, the integration of evaluation management mechanism,the in-depth reform of curriculum and teaching.4.1.3. Deep Understanding of the

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Global Engineering Education Cross-Cultural Awareness and Social Impacts

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claudio da Rocha Brito, Science and Education Research Council; Melany M. Ciampi, Safety, Health and Environment Research Organization; Rosa Maria Castro Fernandes Vasconcelos, Universidade de Minho; Luis Alfredo Martins Amaral P.E., University of Minho; Victor Freitas de Azeredo Barros, Science and Education Research Council

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engineering collegemembers responsible for the creation and development of an engineering program that fits thenew demands3. It is necessary to:• create a balanced program that integrates technical skills and professional practices;• provide professional development and opportunities that enable faculty to teach effectively in an integrated curriculum;• implement an integrated curriculum that meets diverse student populations;• develop a rigorous assessment program that balances indirect and direct measures;• establish and maintain an active research community with a research agenda that completes a feedback loop to strengthen engineering.It is generally agreed that the engineers that universities train gain tremendous

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

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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drive the University curriculum remain at theforefront of administrative priorities. Fortunately, modern language study at MichiganTechnological University (hereafter MTU) is no longer a “vague notion.” Thecollaboration of modern language and engineering faculty has begun to acquire the toneof a more integrated pedagogy, one that would allow modern language and engineeringfaculty to more fully contribute to the mission of a technological university in the 21stcentury. This mission, as recently outlined by an MIT consortium of educators duringthe Colloquium on International Education held at the University of Rhode Island,November 2-5, 2006, is multi-focused: to strengthen international engineering educationwith emphasis on the global community

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

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aisling O'Sullivan, University of Canterbury; Thomas Cochrane, University of Canterbury

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theoretical principles of technical tasks, they struggle withevaluating and synthesising real engineering problems due to a lack of actual experience1,2. Suchexperience can be gained through real-world engineering research projects, where creative andadaptive problem-solving is facilitated in a contextual learning environment3,4. Contextuallearning is especially important for natural resources, environmental, biological, civil and otherengineers who practice at the interface of the living environment (i.e. ecosystems)5.Industry depends on its ability to attract graduates with a deep technical and broad professionalskills base. Professional skills are considered an integral part of an engineers formal education asstipulated in the professional

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Global Engineering Education: Cross-cultural Awareness and Social Impacts

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Suzanne W. Scott, The Petroleum Institute

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‟competencies that contribute to an effective and optimal engineering design process. Writtenand oral communications skills, teamwork, marketing, leadership and project management skillshave long been recognized as valuable traits. This paper asserts, as a result of globalization andthe overall expansion of engineering industries across international borders, that there is a needfor a new, non-technical competency for engineering students in intercultural communication.Engineering educators should include this competency in curriculum in order to educate ourstudents as global citizens who are capable of working tactfully, graciously, and effectively ininternational settings.While other educators have found bases for courses and modules that address

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International Collaborations

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Steven J. Burian, University of Utah; Mercedes Ward, University of Utah; Sajjad Ahmad, University of Nevada, Las Vegas; David Lawrence Stevenson; Tariq Banuri, University of Utah; Muhammad Aslam Chaudhry, University of Utah; Rasool Bux Mahar P.E., Mehran University, Jamshoro; Jeffrey D. Ullman, Stanford University

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 resource planning, use, and management. A related goal is to operationalize such cross cutting objectives as gender equality, network development, fundraising, outreach, and policy impact. The USPCAS‐W Program is being implemented through five components: (1) Governance, (2) Curriculum Reform, (3) Applied Research, (4) Training, and (5) Sustainability. More details of USPCAS‐W are available at http://water.utah.edu/uspcasw and http://water.muet.edu.pk/.   The USPCAS‐W Curriculum component is anchored by the creation of four new graduate degree programs in areas of great need in Pakistan: (1) Hydraulics, Irrigation, and Drainage; (2) Integrated Water Resources Management; (3) Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH) Sciences; and (4) Environmental

Conference Session

International Educational Experiences (1)

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cynthia B. Paschal, Vanderbilt University; Isabelle S. Crist, Vanderbilt University Global Education Office; Christopher J. Rowe, Vanderbilt University

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transfercredit. Only credits for which grades of C- or above are earned may be applied toward thedegree and such grades do not count in the institutional grade point average.If a student wishes to participate in the fall or spring semester in a program that is not offeredthrough our institution, he/she must apply for a leave of absence and demonstrate a compellingreason why she/he cannot use an institutional program. If approved, the student cannot useinstitutional financial aid or scholarships in the term away. They are required to register with theinternational safety support system to which our institution subscribes.Curricular IntegrationTo assist students with curricular integration, engineering faculty and global educationprofessionals collaborate

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Sabeen A. Altaf, Institute of International Education; Eck Doerry, Northern Arizona University; Larry J. Shuman, University of Pittsburgh; Edward Randolph Collins Jr. P.E., Clemson University

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related to electrical en- ergy, and has won several teaching awards. As Associate Dean, he oversees the undergraduate programs for more than 5000 engineering and science students at Clemson. Additionally, he is responsible for the college’s international affairs and study abroad programs, accreditation, curriculum, instruction, and re- cruiting, and serves on the team leading a university-wide internationalization project. He is a member Page 24.832.1 of the Executive Committee of the Global E3 consortium. During the 2012-2013, Collins was selected as an American Council on Education (ACE) Fellow, and in 2013

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Cooperative and Project-based Global Learning

Collection

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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installation. One of the goals of the experience is for students tounderstand project management and interdisciplinary collaboration in a hands-on way, and tounderstand that stakeholder engagement is an integral part of the process. The goals,methodology, organizational structure, logistics, lessons learned, and the instructors’observations of the experience are also described in the paper.Overview of Relevant Literature: STEM Study Abroad and Capstone ExperiencesWhile employers increasingly seek “culturally aware” and globally engaged employees,engineering and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) students who aspire tostudy abroad often struggle to find room in a curriculum that tends to be highly regimented andheavy on required courses

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Develop Course / Materials / Topics for a Global Engineering Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lawrence Whitman, Wichita State University; Zulma Toro-Ramos, Wichita State University; Barbara Chaparro, Wichita State University; Veronica Hinkle, Wichita State University; Colin Davidson, Spirit Aerosystems; Chris Wilkinson, Spirit Aerosystems

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complete the program course requirements including at leastthree of the following six activities:1. Undergraduate Research2. Cooperative Education or Internship3. Global Learning or Study Abroad4. Service Learning5. Leadership6. Multidisciplinary EducationThree of the above are required to provide flexibility for the student to tailor the program to theirindividual needs. The three requirements can be integrated into current curriculum choices andnot create an undue burden for students. One of the three requirements the student chooses couldbe the Global Learning or Study Abroad criterion. To complete this requirement, the studentmust complete one or more of the following: 1. Successfully participate in a global

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

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countries, higher education institutions in Latin American arestill dominated by the concept of a ‘traditional education’ that emphasize the transmission ofdisciplinary contents and the paramount role of professors inside the classroom. This modelfocuses more on what is it taught (contents and topics of different subjects), and less on whatstudent will be able to do and how will be able to use acquired knowledge and skills in his or herprofessional life after graduating the program.To switch the traditional focus from teaching to learning is not easy since it implies theassumption of new curriculum concepts that should lead and assure an effective learning [7].It is worth noting, for example, that in some Latin American countries where academic

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

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Devin Berg is an Associate Professor and Program Director of the B.S. Mechanical Engineering program in the Engineering and Technology Department at the University of Wisconsin - Stout. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Global Engineering Projects from the Young African Leaders Initiative Thomas Lacksonen, Devin Berg, Scott Springer, University of Wisconsin-StoutKeywords: global design project, domestic internationalization, humanitarian engineeringAbstractIn this paper several projects that integrate globalization issues into undergraduate engineeringand technology coursework are discussed.The Mandela

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Exporting of Higher Education to Developing Countries

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Russel Jones, World Expertise LLC

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there. Programs range from a medicalschool supported by Cornell University to a foreign service school offered byGeorgetown University, with other programs by Virginia Commonwealth University andNorthwestern University. Engineering programs are offered by Texas A&M Universityand Carnegie Mellon University. Purpose built state-of-the-art learning and teachingfacilities have been built for each university.Texas A&M University at Qatar offers undergraduate degrees in chemical, electrical,mechanical and petroleum engineering. It graduated two students in 2007 and a full classin 2008. It is beginning to offer two graduate programs, a Master of Engineering Degreeand a Master of Science Degree. The undergraduate curriculum integrates cutting

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Innovative Learning, Comparative Learning Analysis, and Lessons Learned

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mohammad Saleh Keshawarz, University of Hartford; Hisham Alnajjar, University of Hartford; Azizurahman Azimi, Herat University

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at HU spent a month at UH in September/November 2008 and anothermonth in September 2009. He shadowed the Associate Dean of Engineering at UH. Shadowingactivities included: 1. Observation of engineering classes at different levels. 2. Supervised assistance teaching a variety of engineering courses to develop a variety of pedagogical models and options. 3. Developing course(s) for HU, particularly in an electronic/computer-based classroom or for distance learning environment. One point of emphasis is the development of future shared projects between UH and HU students. 4. Observation, study, and practice of administrative and management skills, including ongoing faculty and curriculum development and revision. 5

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International Case Studies:Collaborations, Exchanges & Interactions

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen Silliman, University of Notre Dame

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tools include: • A common survey administered to student participants and a control group on expectations of an undergraduate curriculum in engineering. • Surveys administered to student participants and a control group comparing expectation versus experience in their undergraduate curriculum. • Student evaluations of their experience. • Statistics on the gender mix of applicants and participants in each model. • Post-graduation activities (or planned post-graduation activities).The use of surveys follows on the common practice of the use of surveys as assessmentinstruments4,10,11.For the LTR, we added a number of model-specific questions to the student evaluation. Further,we evaluated ongoing student interest in the

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Scholar Program Proposal/Develop Courses and Materials/Collaborations and Accredatation Systems for Global Engineering Education / Preparing Engineers for the Global Workplace and Successful Graduates for a Flat World: What Does It Take?

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lueny Morell, Hewlett-Packard; Jennifer DeBoer, SPEED

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2009. 4. NACE Journal, “Closing the Gap: Helping Students Identify the Skills Employers Want”, Fall 2004. 5. Spitzer, Robert E., VP-Technical Affiliations, The Boeing Company and Member ABET Industry Advisory Page 15.1231.16 Council “Attributes of an Engineer,” 2003.6. Becker, Frank Stefan, “Curriculum for the 21st Century – a Siemens Corporate Citizenship Project,” SEFI Biannual Report 2006-07.7. Johansen, Bob, Get There Early: Sensing the Future to Compete in the Present, 2007.8. Lamancusa, John S., José L. Zayas, Allen L. Soyster, Lueny Morell, and Jens Jorgensen, “The Learning Factory: Industry

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Global Competency and What Makes a Successful Engineer

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert J. Gustafson, Ohio State University; Miriam Regina Simon, Ohio State University

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Page 23.209.2 communicate across cultural and linguistic boundaries.  Project teams (both within classes and extra-curricular activities) were by far the most frequentlymentioned item in open-ended responses regarding what impacts global competency inengineering-related fields. When combined with design courses, it is clear that the experientiallearning components of the engineering curriculum play a major role in global competency. Theformal curriculum, general education and specific major and minor courses, also play asignificant role in attainment of global competency.BackgroundIn the last decade and a half, there has been an increase in interest of globalization topics byuniversities. In 2006, the Association of American Colleges and

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Global Engineering Education: Developments, Implementations

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ashraf Alkhairy, Alfaisal University; Leland Blank, Texas A&M University; Duane Boning, MIT; David Cardwell, University of Cambridge; W Craig Carter, MIT; Nick Collings, University of Cambridge; Allan Hayhurst, University of Cambridge; William Milne; Peter Robinson, University of Cambridge; Warren Seering, MIT; Kenneth Smith, MIT; Sallie Sheppard, Texas A&M University; Bill Stronge, University of Cambridge

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threesystems and the resulting integrated outcomes employed for curriculum design anddevelopment at this new institution are compared and analyzed.Alfaisal College of Engineering EnvironmentAlfaisal University is an independent, private, non-profit, research-intensive university ofscience and technology located in Riyadh. Founded by the King Faisal Foundation, theUniversity’s degree programs in Engineering, Science, Medicine and Business are designedto have an international outlook and are intended to be competitive with the highest qualityinstitutions worldwide. Engineering degrees at BS, MEng, MS, and Ph.D. will be offered,with Bachelors degrees initiated first. Additional details are available in an earlier article5 andon the university’s website

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Towards Global Competency for Engineering Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen Hundley, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Patricia Fox, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Lynn G. Brown, The Boeing Company; Alan Jacobs, Education Market Business Development Consulting; Catherine Didion, National Academy of Engineering; Daniel R. Sayre, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.; Hans J. Hoyer, American Society for Engineering Education

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Integrity, Ethical Behavior, and Professional Competence o Understand and Applies Good Personal JudgmentAt the ASEE Annual Conference in 2010, SIG stakeholders attempted to translate the attributesinto specific competencies that could be identified by levels of importance and proficiency atcertain intervals of an individual’s education and professional development. The initial listtotaled 48; however, through in-person meetings at the Conference, and through bi-weeklytelephone conference calls and other electronic communication, the list was ultimatelysynthesized and consolidated. After further review and validation from CMC members, a totalof 20 competencies associated with the attributes of a global engineer emerged. These are:1

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Impacts on Engineering Education Through Collaborative Learning, Project-based, and Service-learning

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Brett Quentin Tempest, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Sandra Loree Dika, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Miguel A. Pando, University of North Carolina, Charlotte; Samuel T. Lopez, University of North Carolina, Charlotte

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the chronicproblem of inclusion and retention of underrepresented minority (URM) groups. One grouprequiring unique retention efforts is students who are making satisfactory grades when theydecide to withdraw. Many of these students have a difficult time connecting the work ofintroductory engineering classes with the local, national and international societal issues thatthey value. Service learning has been integrated into many non-engineering curricula withsuccess in developing skills and promoting social engagement. In engineering settings it canalso be used to highlight the link between engineering and society at moments when studentsseek such a connection. The authors have established an international service club with activities

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Preparing Engineers for the Global Workplace

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Grandin, University of Rhode Island

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theincreased attention to this matter nationally is the renewed vigor of theInternational Division of the American Society for Engineering Education, theincreasing success of ASEE’s Global Colloquium on Engineering Education andthe growth and rigor of the Annual Colloquium on International EngineeringEducation, organized by the University of Rhode Island and now in its tenth year.1To this point, internationalization of engineering education has focused mainly onundergraduate programs. The question has been how to integrate language andculture study into an already very full undergraduate curriculum, or how and atwhat point and in what format one should send students abroad. Should languagestudy be required of engineers, and if so, how much? Given the

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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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Society. It provides the rationale for curriculum implementation, andthe integration of SDG’s topics into the course material.2. Vision of the ProgramThis project has significant institutional support, as Penn State and UNI entered into a university-wide strategic partnership agreement. UNI provides local resources, faculty, coordination andlocal students. At Penn State, the Cross-cultural Engagement and STEM Program has beenadded as a faculty-led program in its portfolio of approved perennial study abroad programs.The Cross-cultural Engagement and STEM Program represents a joint educational initiative,focusing on cultural immersion, exchange and STEM activities between Penn State and UNI. Inthis program, up to 30 Penn State students can travel

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INT. Engineering Education: Developments, Innovations, Partnerships, and Implementations

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

James L. Barnes, James Madison University; Michael J. Dyrenfurth, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Susan Kubic Barnes, James Madison University

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advancement ofknowledge and science required more. The authors of this paper build a strong case, from theliterature, that calls for using biomimicry innovation capabilities and competencies inundergraduate engineering and technology education programs to prepare students with this typeof thinking to solve complex global problems to produce a sustainable world. To better preparestudents to become more effective citizens and problem solvers in our increasinglyinterconnected, globalized world, the kind of thinker who contemplates complex globalproblems, the engineering and technology education curriculum must move to a more globaleducational model, and in particular, one that embraces integrating innovation capabilities andcompetencies that develop

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International Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Ming Li, Beijing Foreign Studies University

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ofaccreditation paradigm. It provided an opportunity for ABET to put forward the newaccreditation criteria-EC2000, which brought a profound impact on engineering educationwithin colleges and universities. In order to cope with the transformation paradigm ofprogram accreditation, colleges and universities carried out various engineering educationreform which included the exploration of a variety of learning outcomes assessment methods,the engagement of a wide range of intellectual resources, the internalization of the philosophyof continuous quality improvement, the integration of evaluation management mechanism,the in-depth reform of curriculum and teaching, and the talents cultivation in line with theEC2000 standard.(2) Understand the concept of

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International Study Abroad Programs

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Hornfeck, Lafayette College; Antonia Gohr, Jacobs University Bremen

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recruitmentphase, pre-departure activities, an orientation period upon arrival in Germany, an explanation ofcourse load requirements, preparation for integration into campus life and the local communitywhile abroad, program-sponsored group excursions to points of interest in Europe, and activitiesand contributions to campus life upon return to Lafayette College. This paper also discusses thefuture directions of this program based on the past experiences, faculty reactions, and students’input.Although the program is designed to cater specifically to the needs of Lafayette College students,faculty and the institution as a whole cooperate in Jacobs University’s “tailor-made” approach to

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International Division Technical Session 9

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Svetlana Levonisova, University of Southern California; Shaobo Huang, University of Southern California; Scott C Streiner, University of Pittsburgh; Sydnie Cunningham Cunningham, The University of Tulsa; Gisele Ragusa, University of Southern California; Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; Larry J. Shuman, University of Pittsburgh; Cheryl Matherly

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/administrative commitment.13Despite the diversity in types of pedagogical strategies, the research on the impact of theseapproaches for students’ preparedness for global workforces has been limited.7 In contrast,however, researchers have identified many challenges associated with the implementation ofinternational experiences in engineering programs: limited capacity of an already content-fulland highly sequenced curriculum, high costs to implement globally focused programs, and therisk of delaying graduation when international experiences are included as a degreerequirement.7, 14 These challenges indicate that a more comprehensive and integrated approach toenhance development of global preparedness in engineering students is necessary to meet