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Free Access to Technology for International Online Engineering Education

Conference Session: Developing International Engineering Research, Course Enhancement, Leadership of, and Online Engineering Education
Collection: 2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Ali Mehrabian, Daytona State College; Walter W. Buchanan, Texas A&M University; Alireza Rahrooh, Daytona State College
Tagged Divisions: International

AC 2011-1003: FREE ACCESS TO TECHNOLOGY FOR INTERNATIONALONLINE ENGINEERING EDUCATIONAli Mehrabian, Daytona State College Dr. Ali Mehrabian is an Associate Professor at the College of Engineering, Technology at Daytona State College in Daytona Beach, Florida since August 2010. Formerly, he was a faculty member at the Univer- sity of Central Florida, Orlando. Ali is an avid distance learner and has extensive background in distance learning instructional methods and delivery systems in engineering and technology. He has been a mentor and an advisor in distance learning and online education delivery systems conversions and modifications throughout his professional life.Walter W. Buchanan, Texas A&M University

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International Articulation Issues an Engineering Technology Education Response to Global Challenges

Conference Session: Collaborations, Accreditation and Articulation Issues for International Engineering Education
Collection: 2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Morteza Sadat-Hossieny, Northern Kentucky University; Elizabeth Leibach, Northern Kentucky University
Tagged Divisions: International

AC 2011-2074: INTERNATIONAL ARTICULATION ISSUES AN ENGI-NEERING TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION RESPONSE TO GLOBAL CHAL-LENGESMorteza Sadat-Hossieny, Northern Kentucky University MORTEZA SADAT HOSSIENY is the coordinator of Engineering Technologies, and an Associate pro- fessor of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering Technology at Northern Kentucky University. Dr. Sadat-Hossieny is actively involved in consulting and research in different areas of Mechanical and Manu- facturing Engineering Technology fields such as renewable energy, automation, international articulation agreements, assessment and TAC-ABET accreditation. He regularly publishes papers in different pro- ceedings and journals.Elizabeth Leibach, Northern

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Qualitative Research Methods in Engineering

Conference Session: Qualitative Research Programs & International Research Experience from Around the World
Collection: 2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Kevin Kelly, Dublin Institute of Technology; Brian Bowe, Dublin Institute of Technology
Tagged Divisions: International

AC 2011-513: QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS IN ENGINEER-INGDr Kevin Kelly, Dublin Institute of Technology Bio Kevin Kelly has a first class honours degree in engineering and a doctorate in education. He is a Fel- low of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (UK), Fellow of the Society of Light & Lighting (UK) a Chartered Engineer with Engineers Ireland who are the accrediting institution in Ireland for professional engineers and are signed up to the Washington Accord; and a professional member of ASEE. He is a former chair of CIBSE (ROI). He is Head of the Department of Electrical Services Engi- neering in the Dublin Institute of Technology, Ireland. His research interests are in Energy

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Role of HONET (High-capacity Optical Network and Enabling Technologies): A Series of Symposia in International Collaboration

Conference Session: Collaborations, Accreditation and Articulation Issues for International Engineering Education
Collection: 2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Salahuddin Qazi, State University of New York, Institute of Technology; Yasin Akhtar Raja, University of North Carolina, Charlotte, Center for Optoelectronics & Optical Communications; Syed Muhammad Hassan Zaidi, NUST School of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
Tagged Divisions: International

AC 2011-1832: ROLE OF HONET (HIGH-CAPACITY OPTICAL NETWORKAND ENABLING TECHNOLOGIES) A SERIES OF SYMPOSIA IN IN-TERNATIONAL COLLABORATIONSalahuddin Qazi and Yasin A Raja, State University of New York, Institute of Tech. Salahuddin Qazi holds a Ph.D., degree in electrical engineering from the University of Technology, Loughborough, U.K. He is currently a full Professor and past chair of electrical engineering technol- ogy department at the SUNY Institute of Technology, Utica, New York. He teaches and conducts research in the area of fiber optics, wireless communications, nanotechnology and alternative energy. Dr. Qazi is a recipient of many awards including, the William Goodell award for research creativity at SUNYIT and

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Construction and Innovation of the Discipline of Mineral Processing Engineering in China University of Mining and Technology

Conference Session: Int. Engineering Education: Developments, Innovations, and Implementations
Collection: 2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Yue-min Zhao, China University of Mining and Technology
Tagged Divisions: International

AC 2011-621: CONSTRUCTION AND INNOVATION OF THE DISCIPLINEOF MINERAL PROCESSING ENGINEERING IN CHINA UNIVERSITYOF MINING AND TECHNOLOGYZhao Yue-min, China University of Mining and Technology Zhao Yue-min,Professor,Vice President of China University of Mining and Technology (CUMT) Page 22.377.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Construction and Innovation of the Discipline of Mineral Processing Engineering in China University of Mining and Technology

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A Study Abroad in the Dominican Republic: Mentoring University Students as They Prepare and Teach 6-12 Grade Students Technology and Engineering Concepts

Conference Session: Study Abroad, International Exchange Programs, and Student Engagements
Collection: 2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Steven L. Shumway, Brigham Young University; SClaudina Vargas, Complex Systems Optimization Lab; Geoff Wright, Brigham Young University; Ron Terry, Brigham Young University
Tagged Divisions: International

AC 2011-1860: A STUDY ABROAD IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC:MENTORING UNIVERSITY STUDENTS AS THEY PREPARE AND TEACH6-12 GRADE STUDENTS TECHNOLOGY AND ENGINEERING CONCEPTSSteven L Shumway, Brigham Young UniversitySClaudina Vargas, Complex Systems Optimization LabGeoff Wright, Brigham Young UniversityRon Terry, Brigham Young University Ron is a Professor of Technology and Engineering Education at Brigham Young University. His scholar- ship centers on pedagogy, student learning, and engineering ethics and has presented/published numerous articles in engineering education. Page 22.108.1 c American

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The Practice and Thoughts about Accreditation of Minerals Processing Engineering Program

Conference Session: Collaborations, Accreditation and Articulation Issues for International Engineering Education
Collection: 2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Yuemin Zhao, China University of Mining & Technology; You-jun Tao, China University of Mining & Technology
Tagged Divisions: International

AC 2011-194: THE PRACTICE AND THOUGHTS ABOUT ACCREDITA-TION OF MINERALS PROCESSING ENGINEERING PROGRAMYuemin Zhao, China University of Mining and TechnologyYOUJUN TAO, China University of Mining & Technology You-jun TAO , Ph.D., Professor. Head of department of mineral processing engineering. He now teaches at the School of chemical Engineering of China University of Mining and Technology, and he research on fine coal de-ash and desulfurization technology for many years. He gives lectures on ”Process Simulation and Optimization”, ”Database and Application”, ”Clean Coal Technology” and other undergraduate and graduate courses

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Curriculum Globalization: International Exchanges Between American and Chinese Universities

Conference Session: Faculty and Program Developments, Exchanges, and Partnerships
Collection: 2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Bob Lahidji, Eastern Michigan University; Walter Tucker, Eastern Michigan University, School of Engineering Technology
Tagged Divisions: International

AC 2011-898: CURRICULUM GLOBALIZATION: INTERNATIONAL EX-CHANGES BETWEEN AMERICAN AND CHINESE UNIVERSITIESBob Lahidji, Eastern Michigan University Bob Lahidji Ph.D, is Professor and The Director of the School of Engineering Technology at Eastern Michigan University. His primary interest and expertise are in the areas of manufacturing process and CNC/CAM. Dr. Lahidji has been involved with the auto industry manufacturing firms as a consultant in the areas of improving manufacturing processes and productivity. He has written numerous articles and is the co-author of the textbook ”Maximize SURFCAM”.Walter Tucker, School of Engineering Technology, Eastern Michigan University Walter Tucker, Ph.D., holds the rank of full

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Cultivating Innovative Talents of Mineral Processing Engineering Based on the Advantage of National Key Discipline

Conference Session: Int. Engineering Education: Developments, Innovations, and Implementations
Collection: 2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Yue-Min Zhao, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, China University of Mining & Technology, Xuzhou, Jiangsu 221116; Yue-min Zhao, China University of Mining and Technology
Tagged Divisions: International

AC 2011-193: CULTIVATING INNOVATIVE TALENTS OF MINERAL PRO-CESSING ENGINEERING BASED ON THE ADVANTAGE OF NATIONALKEY DISCIPLINEYUEMIN ZHAO, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, China University of Mining & Technology,Xuzhou, Jiangsu 221116 Yue-Min Zhao (1961 -), male, Ph.D., Professor, Vice-President of China University of Mining and Tech- nology . Page 22.407.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011Cultivating Innovative Talents of Mineral Processing Engineering Based on the Advantage of National Key Discipline Yuemin Zhao, Youjun Tao

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Orienting engineering education towards innovation, entrepreneurism and industry partnerships: The case of the MIT Portugal Program

Conference Session: Int. Engineering Education: Developments, Innovations, and Implementations
Collection: 2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Sebastian M. Pfotenhauer, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Joshua Jacobs, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Julio A. Pertuze, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Daniel T. Roos P.E., Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Dava J. Newman, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Tagged Divisions: International

AC 2011-1976: ORIENTING ENGINEERING EDUCATION TOWARDS IN-NOVATION, ENTREPRENEURISM AND INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS:THE CASE OF THE MIT PORTUGAL PROGRAMSebastian M Pfotenhauer, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sebastian Pfotenhauer is a post-doctoral researcher with the MIT-Portugal Program and the MIT Tech- nology & Policy Program. His research focus is on the interrelation of national higher education and innovation systems, the role international university collaborations as an innovation strategy for catching- up countries, and the integration of science, education, and innovation policies. Sebastian holds an M.Sc. in Technology & Policy and a PhD in Physics. In his spare time, he enjoys playing the violin

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Awareness of Social Impact of Engineering: The task for Engineering Schools?

Conference Session: Preparing Engineering Students for the Global Workplace, Competency, and a Successful Career
Collection: 2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Melany M. Ciampi, Safety, Health and Environment Research Organization; Claudio da Rocha Brito, Science and Education Research Council
Tagged Divisions: International

AC 2011-1609: AWARENESS OF SOCIAL IMPACT OF ENGINEERING:THE TASK FOR ENGINEERING SCHOOLS?Melany M. Ciampi, Safety, Health and Environment Research Organization Dr. Melany M. Ciampi is Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Currently is the President of Safety, Health and Environment Research Organization (OPASS), Vice-President of Internationale Gesellschaft fr Ingenieurpdagogik (IGIP), Vice-President of Science and Education Research Council (COPEC) and Vice-President of Fishing Museum Friends Society (AAMP). She is Co-Chair of Working Group ”Ingenieurpdagogik im Internationalen Kontext” and Member of Executive Committee of IGIP, Council Member of ”International Council for Engineering and Technology

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Learning to Live with Floods: Pedagogical Advantages of a Thematic Short Course Centered on International Exposure

Conference Session: Global Engineering Education: Cross-cultural Awareness and Social Impacts
Collection: 2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Samuel James Boland, University of Iowa, IIHR: Hydroscience and Engineering; Michael V. Schaefer, University of Iowa, IIHR: Hydroscience and Engineering; Carmen M. Langel; Taryn Michelle Tigges, University of Iowa; Fabienne Bertrand, University of Iowa, IIHR: Hydroscience and Engineering; Marian Muste, University of Iowa, IIHR: Hydroscience and Engineering; Zachary David Hingst; Timothy James Middlemis-Brown, IIHR-Hydroscience & Engineering, The University of Iowa
Tagged Divisions: International

across all sectors of theeconomy; the engineering field is no exception. While these words embody a broad variety of Page 22.1007.2issues and opportunities, a major concern is that along with these terms come new obstacles thatmust be met with appropriate education and experience. This need has been identified by majorinstitutions and deemed a high priority in research and education20, 22. The Accreditation Boardfor Engineering and Technology (ABET) has mandated that one of the expected outcomes of adegree in engineering is that “graduates understand the impact of engineering in a global andsocietal context”7. Study abroad programs have been

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Attributes of a Global Engineer

Conference Session: A Global Engineer: International and Domestic Engineer
Collection: 2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Stephen Hundley, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Lynn G. Brown, The Boeing Company; Alan Jacobs, Quanser; Patricia Fox, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Catherine Didion, National Academy of Engineering; Daniel R. Sayre, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.; Hans J. Hoyer, American Society for Engineering Education
Tagged Divisions: International

AC 2011-205: ATTRIBUTES OF A GLOBAL ENGINEERStephen Hundley, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis Stephen P. Hundley is Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Undergraduate Programs and Associate Professor of Organizational Leadership in the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI).Ms. Lynn G. Brown, The Boeing Company Lynn Brown is the Boeing Corporate Program Manager for University Relations International for Strate- gic Workforce Planning and the Co-chair for the ASEE CMC Special Interest Group for International Engineering Education. Lynn was named as Boeing’s University Relations Program Manager in 2004 expanding her

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Defining Global Competence for Engineering Students

Conference Session: Preparing Engineering Students for the Global Workplace, Competency, and a Successful Career
Collection: 2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Stacy S. Klein-Gardner, Vanderbilt University; Alanna Walker, Clemson University
Tagged Divisions: International

. Adefinition like this will help engineering universities focus the global education of their studentsto produce more competitive graduates for the international job market.IntroductionAs the world’s economy becomes more connected, so do the interactions between employeesaround the world. Engineers are particularly affected because of the rapidly changing technologythat continually transforms engineering practice1. In fact, because technology regularly crossesso many international boundaries, it has become evident that technology and internationalinteraction are “intrinsically entwined.”2 As universities regularly produce graduates who willwork abroad or work alongside coworkers from other cultures, the importance of providing aglobal education is

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The discussions after the Bologna Process in Europe: The Global Engineer

Conference Session: A Global Engineer: International and Domestic Engineer
Collection: 2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Claudio da Rocha Brito, Science and Education Research Council; Melany M. Ciampi, Safety, Health and Environment Research Organization
Tagged Divisions: International

International Mon- itoring Committee in IGIP, Council Member of ”International Council for Engineering and Technology Education” (INTERTECH), Member of Administrative Committee of Education Society of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc (IEEE-EdSoc) in (2001-2004) and (2008-2011), Member of Strategic Planning Committee of Education Society of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics En- gineers, Inc (IEEE-EdSoc), Board Member of ”Global Council on Manufacturing and Management” (GCMM) and Director of Brazilian Network of Engineering (RBE/SP). He was President of Brazilian Chapter of Education Society of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc (IEEE-EdSoc), Secretary of Santos

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Comparison of Preferred Learning Styles for International and Domestic Undergraduate Engineering Students

Conference Session: A Global Engineer: International and Domestic Engineer
Collection: 2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Isaac W. Wait, Marshall University; Andrew P. Nichols, Marshall University; Wael A. Zatar, Marshall University
Tagged Divisions: International

AC 2011-301: COMPARISON OF PREFERRED LEARNING STYLES FORINTERNATIONAL AND DOMESTIC UNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERINGSTUDENTSIsaac W. Wait, Marshall University Isaac W. Wait is an assistant professor of engineering in the College of Information Technology and Engineering at Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. Dr. Wait teaches and conducts research in the areas of water resources and environmental engineering. Dr. Wait joined Marshall in 2009 after teaching for four years at the American University of Sharjah, in the United Arab Emirates.Andrew P Nichols, Marshall UniversityWael A. Zatar, Marshall University

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Improving Engineering Education in Developing Countries: A Study

Conference Session: Global Engineering Models: Curriculum Development, Improvements, and Partnerships
Collection: 2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Jian Yu, Auburn University and Tsinghua University, China; Chetan S. Sankar, Auburn University
Tagged Divisions: International

in developed countries (National Project ImplementationUnit, 2011). Several educational institutions in India have obtained World Bank funding and Page 22.833.2have recruited U.S. educators to improve the quality of education to help them (NationalProject Implementation Unit, 2011; NIT Trichy, 2011). Two researchers from the Laboratory for Innovative Technology and Engineering Education(LITEE), Auburn University, were invited to use LITEE multi-media case studies to trainengineering students at the National Institute of Technology, Trichy, during summer 2008, andto train several educators and students in a workshop at the National Institute of

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The Leadership of Science and Engineering Education in Afghanistan

Conference Session: Developing International Engineering Research, Course Enhancement, Leadership of, and Online Engineering Education
Collection: 2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Bahawodin Baha, University of Brighton; Ogai Ahmadi, Kabul University, Afghanistan
Tagged Divisions: International

Leadership of Science and Engineering Education in AfghanistanAbstractManagers and leaders, with the required skills and levels of competency are essential for anyorganization, especially for educational institutions and specifically in countries that have beendevastated by decades of war and instability. This paper presents the results of an investigationon the leadership and management practices at higher education in the subject of Science andEngineering in Afghanistan.1. IntroductionThe development in Science, Engineering and Technology has revolutionized the world and hassignificantly improved the quality of life in more developed countries. However, the realbenefits of these developments have not reached the people

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An Investigation of the Perceptions of Gains from Undergraduate International Exchange Programs: The Tale of Atlantis

Conference Session: Study Abroad, International Exchange Programs, and Student Engagements
Collection: 2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Donal McHale, Dublin Institute of Technology; Gül E. Okudan Kremer, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Michael J. Dyrenfurth, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Brian Bowe, Dublin Institute of Technology
Tagged Divisions: International

AC 2011-1347: AN INVESTIGATION OF THE PERCEPTIONS OF GAINSFROM UNDERGRADUATE INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMS:THE TALE OF ATLANTISDonal McHale, Dublin Institute of Technology Donal McHale is an academic staff member in the College of Engineering and Build Environment at the Dublin Institute of Technology, Dublin Ireland. Donal’s background includes sixteen years in transna- tional Engineering and Engineering management roles in the mass-media products sector. Holder of an MBA and BE from the National University of Ireland, he is co-principal investigator of a Transatlantic Dual Masters Degree project (STiMasters) and a Excellence in Mobility project (DETECT), both four- year projects funded by the Atlantis

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Cultural Orientation and Global Competency: A Comparative Assessment of Engineering Students

Conference Session: Preparing Engineering Students for the Global Workplace, Competency, and a Successful Career
Collection: 2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Yi Shen, Purdue University; Brent K. Jesiek, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Yating Chang, Purdue University, West Lafayette
Tagged Divisions: International

learning and evaluating innovations in intercultural educational practice and global engineering programs.Brent K Jesiek, Purdue University, West Lafayette Brent K. Jesiek is assistant professor in Engineering Education and Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University. He holds a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Michigan Tech and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Science and Technology Studies from Virginia Tech. His research examines the social, histor- ical, global, and epistemological dimensions of engineering and computing, with particular emphasis on topics related to engineering education, computer engineering, and educational technology.Yating Chang, Purdue University, West Lafayette Chang started her

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Intersecting Cultural Images: Transformative Global Research Experiences for Underrepresented Engineering Students

Conference Session: Qualitative Research Programs & International Research Experience from Around the World
Collection: 2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Yating Chang, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Joe J.J. Lin, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Juila D. Thompson, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Yi Shen, Purdue University; Brent K. Jesiek, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Eckhard A. Groll, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Edwin Daniel Hirleman, Purdue University, West Lafayette
Tagged Divisions: International

responsibilities include engagement of both students and faculty members at Purdue University to embrace global engineering mindsets and practice. During the first 2 years at Purdue University, she drove a 2X increase in the number of engineering major participating in both short-term and long-term overseas study. At her current position as the assistant director of the Purdue Office of Professional Program, Chang expands her expertise area to concentrate on developing global professional and research internships for students in the Engineering, Technology and Business disciplines. In 2010, she became the Program Director of International Research and Education in Engineering (IREE), a NSF funded program that sent 58 U.S

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Enhancing Specialized Course Offerings

Conference Session: Developing International Engineering Research, Course Enhancement, Leadership of, and Online Engineering Education
Collection: 2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Zsuzsa Balogh, Metropolitan State College of Denver; Richard Pozzi, Metropolitan State College of Denver; Jeno Balogh, Metropolitan State College of Denver; Peter Ivanyi, University of Pecs; Richard Matthew Gutkowski, Colorado State University
Tagged Divisions: International

AC 2011-1744: ENHANCING SPECIALIZED COURSE OFFERINGSZsuzsa Balogh, Metropolitan State College of Denver Associate Professor/CET Program CoordinatorRichard Pozzi, Metropolitan State College of Denver Professor Richard Pozzi is the Chair of the Engineering Technology Department at Metropolitan State College of Denver. He has served Metro State since 2002 in adjunct and visiting professor positions for the Electrical Engineering Technology Program. In 2008 he became tenure track faculty and Chair of Engineering Technology. Professor Pozzi brings to the position of Chair over thirty years experience in various management and engineering positions from employment with Nortel Networks, Bell System that was spun off

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Incorporating Global and Ethical Issues in a Freshman Engineering Design Course through Collaborative Design Projects

Conference Session: Collaborative Learning, Project-Based, Service Learning, and Impacts on Engineering Education
Collection: 2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Ivan E. Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University, Media
Tagged Divisions: International

professionals with the necessary knowledge and skills to succeed in the globalworkforce. Page 22.846.2In the particular case of engineers, it is evident that they are required to be part of internationalstructures in the corporate world where they have to interact with customers and colleaguesaround the world7. They are also challenged to design more and more new products and systemsfor the global market8 at a very fast pace due to the dynamics of the markets and the rapidchanges in technology. This phenomenon is forcing engineers to make decisions thinking in theimmediate benefit ignoring sometimes the future consequences of these decisions or the

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International Research Experience for Engineering Students in China in the area of Fuel Cells

Conference Session: Qualitative Research Programs & International Research Experience from Around the World
Collection: 2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Xia Wang, Oakland University; Laila Guessous, Oakland University; Gary Barber, Oakland University; Qian Zou, Oakland University; Michael A. Latcha, Oakland University; Li Jia, Beijing Jiaotong University; Zhuqian Zhang, Beijing Jiaotong University
Tagged Divisions: International

AC 2011-1667: INTERNATIONAL RESEARCH EXPERIENCE FOR EN-GINEERING STUDENTS IN CHINA IN THE AREA OF FUEL CELLSXia Wang, Oakland University XIA WANG (wang@oakland.edu) is an assistant professor in the department of MechanicalEngineering at Oakland University. Her research and teaching interests lie in the areas of fluidmechanics and heat transfer, with an emphasis on fuel cell technology. She is program director of the NSF IRES program at Oakland University.Laila Guessous, Oakland University Laila Guessous, Ph.D. is an associate professor in the department of mechanical engineering at Oakland University (OU) in Rochester, MI. Her research and teaching interests lie in the areas of fluid mechanics and heat transfer

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Challenges and Benefits of Establishing an Engineers Without Borders Chapter at WWU

Conference Session: Collaborative Learning, Project-Based, Service Learning, and Impacts on Engineering Education
Collection: 2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Forrest Alden Copeland, Western Washington University; Derek M. Yip-Hoi, Western Washington University
Tagged Divisions: International

AC 2011-1639: CHALLENGES AND BENEFITS OF ESTABLISHING ANENGINEERS WITHOUT BORDERS CHAPTER AT WWUForrest Alden Copeland, Western Washington University While completing his undergraduate degree in Manufacturing Engineering Technology, Forrest Copeland helped establish the Engineers Without Borders student chapter at Western Washington University in 2006. Copeland completed his degree in 2009 and graduated as the Engineering department’s outstanding senior. He also received the Presidential Scholar Award due, in part, to his work with the Engineers Without Borders student club. Shortly after graduation, Copeland traveled with four other students and one professional to conduct an assessment trip in Guatemala for the