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International Division Technical Session 8

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Stephanie Marie Kusano, Virginia Tech; Aditya Johri, George Mason University

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. (2012): Learning From Working On Others’ Problems: Case Study Of An Interdisciplinary Project-Based Global Service-Learning Program. Paper presented at the American Society for Engineering Education.16. Mohtar, R. H., & Dare, A. E. (2012). Global design team: A global service-learning experience. International Journal of Engineering Education, 28(1), 169-182.17. Johri, A. (2009, October). Preparing engineers for a global world: identifying and teaching strategies for sensemaking and creating new practices. In Frontiers in Education Conference, 2009. FIE'09. 39th IEEE (pp. 1-6). IEEE.18. Jesiek, B. K., Haller, Y., & Thompson, J. (2014). Developing Globally Competent Engineering Researchers: Outcomes

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Engineering Education in the Arab World / Mid-East Region

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

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Page 12.1119.11hiring, promotion and tenure policies (32) .To insure a fair and equitable system, it is importantthat sufficient weight be allocated to practical experience (past and present), and also, to begin achange in cultural norms that have favored research over teaching for decades.ii) Second, initiating and supporting efforts to educate graduate students, early on, about thebenefits of acquiring industrial experience, and its relevance to their future careers as facultymembers, and becoming engineering educators. Encourage them to get in touch with industry,have a connection with someone on the inside, and plan to get involved with the practice whenthey do graduate. This notion of reaching out to industry at an early stage is foreign

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Engineering Education & Capacity Building in Developing Countries

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lueny Morell, Hewlett-Packard; Alice Abreu, OAS; Marta Cehelsky, InterAmerican Development Bank; Teofilo Ramos, Instituto Tecnologico de Monterrey; Daniel Marcek; Russel Jones, World Expertise LLC; Luiz Scavarda Do Carmo, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro; John Spencer, Microsoft Corp.; Jorge Yutronic, Conicyt - Chile

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are strategic for attaining global competitiveness in knowledge economies, such asmechatronics, industrial design, biotechnology, and information technologies, among others.Furthermore, Monterrey Tech has adopted a philosophy of world-class quality that not onlyaffects its graduates, but also allows the institution to influence and assume the leading role ineducation in Mexico, backed by its international programs for transferring the knowledge,experiences and cultures of work of the world’s foremost universitiesResearch and technological development are pivotal activities. Through its research centers andnational and international network of researchers in disciplines that have been defined as apriority, Monterrey Tech generates knowledge by

Conference Session

Global Engineering in an Interconnected World

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Morteza Sadat-Hossieny, Northern Kentucky University

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and study abroad practices. The pertinent question at hand is:could this be done without jeopardizing national security, and at what price? This paperwill look at these challenges and provide some examples and solutions to guide policymakers at institutions within the US and abroad interested in having student exchangeprograms.IntroductionPolicy implications affecting international graduate students and postdoctoral scholars inthe United States impact the success of US educational institutions in producing qualifiedengineers and the success of the US economy in the long run. Since the end of WorldWar II, the United States has been the most popular destination for science andengineering graduate students and postdoctoral scholars choosing to

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Susan M. Lord, University of San Diego; Mou Deng Riiny, SunGate Solar

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engineeringchallenges for utilizing its abundant sunlight to provide energy? We capitalized on a uniqueopportunity to conduct an international collaboration between a solar power entrepreneur inSouth Sudan and an engineering professor in the USA to explore this topic. As part of anundergraduate independent study course, we designed two modules (introductory and advanced)on off-grid solar power for South Sudan. Meetings were held over zoom during the summer of2020. The student brought his practical experience of owning and operating a solar energycompany in South Sudan. The instructor brought her experience in developing educationalmaterials. Each module included learning objectives, content, and exercises. Topics includedIntroduction to energy access in South

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International STEM Education: International Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Cameron Denson, North Carolina State University; Tamecia R. Jones, North Carolina State University

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on the unique challenges of underrepresentedstudent populations in rural parts of the U.S. Results from this study will go into furtherinforming the current mentoring model utilized in Botswana. In addition, this study will provideinsight into the best practices for facilitating a virtual-mentoring experience through the use of asoftware application in facilitating long-distance mentoring relationships. Researchers willinvestigate its viability to serve as a mentoring tool in Botswana. Finally, this research study willdevelop formative and summative evaluation tools that will help investigate the impact of theBotswana mentorship program on female students’ self-efficacy, interests, and perceptions ofSTEM careers. NC State is uniquely

Conference Session

International Division Poster Session

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Jeff Scott Thomas; Nick M. Safai, Salt Lake Community College; Christopher F Thompson S.M.ASCE, Salt Lake Community College

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agedparticipants and the impact FLL has on participant’s perceptions of pursuing higher education inthe field of engineering.In the competitive workplace of the world today, it is imperative to have more competentengineering graduates from our Institutions of Higher Ed. The current approach taken for gettingyoung students excited about engineering is not effective enough. Young students are asked“What do you want to be when you grow up?” but often do not know much about their options—not until high school or college are jobs discussed with detail. What if kids could experiencefirsthand what a career-field might entail, even before middle school? By practicing skills ofteamwork, open ended problem solving and critical thinking in a fun and

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Global Engineering Education: Developments, Implementations

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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. Page 14.692.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 IMPLEMENTATION OF AN INTERNATIONAL MULTIDISCIPLINARY ENGINEERING EDUCATION CONSORTIUMAbstract:In recent years, the growing integration of economies and societies around the world hasrequired that graduates of all institutions and disciplines be prepared to work in an economy thatis now best seen as essentially international. Global markets are dictating the way that nationaleconomies around the world design, distribute, and consume goods and services. Engineers arein the midst of this dynamic development. Most large engineering projects currently requiremulti-national teams of multi-disciplinary professionals to work together and, therefore, a betterunderstanding of the

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

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. Thetrip to Peru was designed to provide the students with a global scholarly and humanitarianexperience. Other impacts of the trip were the acquisition of cultural and social capital thatcannot be accomplished through non-experiential activities [13]. The trip included a project inLima, daily tours to museums in this city, national research labs, and a final trip to MachuPicchu, the Lost City of the Incas in Cuzco.Project: A Sustainable Approach for Informal Settlements or Asentamientos Humanos in PeruEducational research has demonstrated that a rich learning environment plays an important rolein improving learning achievements and also attitudes toward studies and research [26]. Thistype of environment can be implemented through project-based

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Svetlana V. Levonisova, University of Southern California; Rachel E. Savage, University of Tulsa; Scott Charles Streiner, University of Pittsburgh; Erin J. McCave, Clemson University; Gisele Ragusa, University of Southern California; Cheryl Matherly; Lisa Benson, Clemson University; Mary E. Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; Larry J. Shuman, University of Pittsburgh

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Engineering (NAE), the National Science Foundation(NSF), and the National Research Council (NRC) have charged engineering schools to prepareengineers for global workforces.3-5 The American Society for Engineering Education’s (ASEE)Green Report (2010) also calls for engineering colleges to adapt curricula and programs to Page 26.874.3incorporate “an appreciation of different cultures and business practices, and the understandingthat the practice of engineering is now global.”6 Additionally, ABET requires engineeringprograms to demonstrate that their graduates have “the broad education necessary to understandthe impact of engineering solutions in a

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Engineering Without Borders: Programs Involving Students

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Belle Wei, San Jose State University; Jacob Tsao, San Jose State University

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“Energy and Environmental Issues for China.”Each student was assigned to study selected sites in depth and present his or her findings to thegroup on the day of the visit. In addition, students were expected to keep a journal documentingtheir reflections on what they had witnessed and learned throughout the trip. After the study-tour, the GTI Study Program participants made presentations to 200+ students in the College ofEngineering about the information they had learned and the impact of globalization oneveryone’s lives.2.4. Study Program Site SelectionAs mentioned earlier, all participants were undergraduate students; most of them were juniorsand seniors. It was discovered that stimulating student interest was best achieved by selectingstudy

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Monica Gray P.E., Lincoln University

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, spring semester of the sophomore year, wasmade to mirror spring semester of the first year at UWI-St. Augustine to facilitate futuresemester-length student exchanges. An aspirational goal of this program is that each engineeringstudent will have at least one study and/or research abroad experience before graduation. Furtherthere is need for adaptation of an assessment instrument to evaluate the global skills the studentsdevelop because of these international research experiences. Several instruments are beingconsidered, such as, Beliefs, Events, and Values Inventory (BEVI), Global Perspective Inventory(GPI) and Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI). 8References1. ASEE. Going the distance: best practices and strategies for retaining

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Deborah Walter, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Megan Diane Lavery, Engineering World Health; Benjamin Fleishman, Engineering World Health

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presentation of the team’s workRole of the team facilitatorsA total of 7 facilitators worked with 3 to 6 teams. Facilitators were either engineering faculty (2),graduate engineering students (2), or professional engineers with at least 5 years’ experience (3).Two of the facilitators were in Lebanon, the rest were US-based. Facilitators met for 1 hour onceper week to coordinate activities and share best practices. The role of the facilitator was two-fold: to help the communication among the team, and to act as a technical mentor aiding the teamin the completion of their design project.Data CollectionThe purpose of this assessment project is to determine if a short-term, multinational, virtual teamexperience will enable students to work effectively as a

Conference Session

Faculty Involvement in International Engineering Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Donal McHale, Dublin Institute of Technology

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periods from our calendars which minimized the impact on other commitments.• Being cognizant of ‘home’ faculty member’s other commitments Beginning the exchange process with asynchronous exchange had many advantages i.e., each of us had ‘a shepherd’ on site to assist us in many aspects of the transition. This was of enormous practical assistance. However, it was vital also to respect the totality of our host’s commitments and be able to work independently during our stay abroad. While asynchronous exchange had many advantages, it was not (and should not) be designed to ‘tie-up’ the home faculty member with issues related to his exchange partner much of the day for the full duration of the trip. During work hours, he must be free

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ning Xuan Yip, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Melissa Loren Ullmer, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Jennifer L. Groh, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Darshini Render, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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 boundaries coincide with those of a country, it does make sense for engineering students to gain experiences with people who are participating in, responding to, and/or challenged by cultural perspectives that differ from their own, regardless of how these differences might map across or within countries.” ​ (2006)   With an acknowledged need for our engineering students to graduate with some level of global competency and awareness, the focus currently rests on how best to define, achieve, and measure this competence for our students. Several approaches are available and under study which provide opportunities for engineering students to develop global and multicultural skills. Some of these approaches incorporate experiences where to varying

Conference Session

Engineering Without Borders Programs Involving Students

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Evan Thomas, University of Colorado-Boulder; Robyn Sandekian, University of Colorado-Boulder; Andrew Azman, University of Colorado-Boulder; Bernard Amadei, University of Colorado-Boulder

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NASA.Andrew Azman, University of Colorado-Boulder Andrew Azman is a recent graduate of the University of Colorado at Boulder in Civil Engineering. Andrew developed and implemented the first use of biodiesel on the CU-Boulder campus, which has grown into widespread use of the fuel throughout the city. Andrew was the project manager for the Engineers Without Borders-USA CU-Boulder Chapter Peru project, developing a sustainable water infrastructure for a remote rural village. Andrew currently works as a water resource engineer for Cahill Associates designing sustainable low impact stormwater management solutions.Robyn Sandekian, University of Colorado-Boulder Robyn Sandekian is Associate Director

Conference Session

International CIase Studies: Collabs, Exchanges & Interactions

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Daniel Borrelli, McMaster University; Susan Masten, McMaster University

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-lead design competition, and scholarships for study abroad. Inaddition, the student-led groups run week-long activities for September orientation. Facultymembers take on a collaborative role rather than one of supervisor-subordinate.Giving students responsibility in and out of the classroom has led to significant participation inthe educational process, as well as innovative, responsible, and well-rounded students ready toaccept challenges and overcome adversity.IntroductionMcMaster University is a comprehensive research-intensive university located in Hamilton,Ontario. It prides itself on being student-centered and focused on both undergraduate andgraduate education. The Faculty of Engineering was founded 50 years ago and has anenrollment of

Conference Session

They need more than technical skills!

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Robert Prewitt Penno P.E., University of Dayton; Roger J. Crum, University of Dayton; Eddy M. Rojas, University of Dayton

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evaluated using design criteria and a numerical value system in a designmatrix to fairly evaluate each concept based on the needs for a sustainable waste solution. Thedesign criteria with the weight pertaining to their importance are: Impact on other teamchallenges (9), Aesthetics (8), Environmental impact (8), Durability (7), Cost (6),Universalizing/Consistency (5), Physical implementation (5), Communication of change (4), andFluctuating population (3). Each concept was ranked individually on the design criteria using the3-5-7-9 method of evaluation, with 9 being the highest, in order to spread out the results creatinga clear cut decision of the best solution. Concept 3 scored a total of 380 points while Concept 1and Concept 2 scored 350 and 300

Conference Session

International Engineering Education I - Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Odete Lopes, Politecnico de Viseu; Joao Vinhas, Politecnico de Viseu; Joao Paiva, Politecnico de Viseu

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Management. Thefirst one appears in the 3rd year of the course and concerns ‘production’ in the classic sense ofthe word, i.e., production of goods, complemented with inventory management. Specifically,the contents of the Inventory and Production Management included issues like strategy,design of productive systems (including size, location and plant layout), aggregate planning,production scheduling and control and inventory management.The Operations Management course appeared in the 4th year of the graduation with thepurpose of looking at production management from a broader perspective. In other words, theterm production is now applied for both goods and services. However, for the OperationsManagement course the need to establish more ambitious

Conference Session

Global Engineering Education Initiatives

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Quamrul Mazumder, University of Michigan - Flint; Dhruba Baishya, University of Michigan - Flint

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conducted byKasetsart University and the University of Florida9.The dramatic change in the globalization of economy, society, industry, and education hascompelled the Universities and Fachhochschulen in Europe to adopt the bachelor-masters-doctoral (BMD) system as the de facto international standard for engineering education10.Globalization has created a need for European multinational companies to hire engineers with amore practical education, and for European engineering programs to better compete for graduatestudents from other countries and institutions.Researchers at the American University and Universidad de Buenos Aires presented aninternational and interdisciplinary look at how research on learning styles can be utilized inscience and

Conference Session

International Division Poster Session

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary McCormick, Tufts University; Chris Swan, Tufts University; Douglas Matson, Tufts University; David Gute, Tufts University; John Durant, Tufts University

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problem solving techniques in methods that will achieve synergy between technical andsocial systems.Sternberg introduces the “triarchic theory of human cognition,” involving a three-part modelcorresponding to analytical, creative, and practical cognitive skills5,6,7,8,9,10. Interestingly, theNAE’s three main attributes for the Engineer of 2020 coincide with the three attributes thatSternberg claims will help students achieve “successful intelligence”6,7. According to Sternberg,intelligence is demonstrated when one is capable of balancing one’s skills in adapting to,shaping, and selecting the environment that best matches one’s strongest skills, values, anddesires7,8. Success is ultimately achieved through harmonizing three aspects of

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Sigrid Berka, University of Rhode Island; Bing Mu, University of Rhode Island; Lars Olav Erickson, University of Rhode Island; Iñaki Perez-Ibanez, University of Rhode Island

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chosen as a setting to examine the role of study abroadcurricular interventions in engineering students’ development of intercultural competence.3.2 Curricular interventions This research examines to what extent the curricula interventions support engineeringstudents’ development of intercultural competence during their study abroad. To establishbaseline data for intercultural development over the year abroad, we will specifically focus onthe impact of curricular interventions on students’ intercultural development after the course hasbeen established based on best practices in study abroad programming. The timeline forstreamlining course interventions is as follows: The internship course was redesigned in a few ofthe IEP country

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cem Karacal, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville; Hasan Sevim, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville

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, graduation dates are delayed based on revisedprogram of study. Not being on the same campus two years in a row creates a major difficulty torepeat the failed courses. The revisions of the schedules for these out-of-synch students arehandled on a case by case basis and require close coordination between the two campuses todevelop a feasible program of study with minimum impact on timely graduation.Student SurveysA survey targeting various aspects of the dual diploma program is given to the students whograduated since 2011 at SIUE. The survey asked 29 questions on dual diploma program serviceand academics aspects, as well as general questions about SIUE. The students are also asked togive their opinions about the importance of the issues addressed in

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Faculty & Program Exchanges: Internationalizing, Collaborations, Interactions

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Hill, University of Detroit Mercy; Patricia Pena, Federal University of Minas Gerais

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of the project could havepossibly been swapped for other topics. For example, linearization and state space modelingwere included in the UDM course, but are not central to the learning outcomes. It does, however, Page 15.795.10seem that the UDM students gained more practice with topics early in the semester like modelingand time domain analysis, than they did with later topics like frequency domain analysis andcontroller design because of the requirements and timing of the project.The UFMG course had in the past also included a final project, so the addition of theinternational collaboration did not significantly affect the structure of