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International Engineering Education: Developments, Innovations, Implementations, and Pedagogical Challenges in Engineering Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert De La Coromoto Koeneke-Ramirez, Daytona State College; Alireza Rahrooh, Daytona State College; Karla Patricia Moore, Daytona State College

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AC 2012-5278: NEW DIGITAL SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY: NEW CHAL-LENGES IN TEACHING DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY COURSESMr. Robert De La Coromoto Koeneke-Ramirez, Daytona State College Robert De La Coromoto Koeneke-Ramirez holds a bachelor’s degree in electronics engineering from Universidad Simon Bolivar in Venezuela and a master’s of science in computer science from Santa Clara University in California. He has managerial experience in telecommunication, finance, and food industry. He has been an Adjunct Instructor for more than 26 years at the Computer Science Department at Uni- versidad Central de Venezuela and in the School Electrical Engineering and Computer Science University of Central Florida and, since Aug. 2010, is an

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Study Abroad, International Exchange Programs, and Student Engagements

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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in this international travel opportunity. Finally, the paper discusses the importanceof using students for the actual technology exchange and demonstrates how this creates a morecomplete international experience for them.IntroductionIn recent years, the need for engineering and technology students to experience internationaltravel opportunities has increased. As the pace of society continues to quicken and the distancebetween people around the world continues to shrink through the advancements of moderntechnology, educators and accrediting bodies alike are beginning to place more emphasis onglobal awareness and international experience. Most engineering and technology programs nowhave outcomes emphasizing that upon graduation students are

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Study Abroad, International Exchange Programs, and Student Engagements

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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AC 2012-4714: MIXED METHODS APPROACH FOR MEASUING INTER-NATIONAL ENGINEERING, DESIGN, AND TECHNOLOGY STUDENTEXCHANGE PROGRAMSDr. James L. Barnes, James Madison University James L. Barnes is a professor of integrated science and technology at James Madison University (JMU) and Co-principal of Barnes Technologies International, LLC (BTILLC). He has more than 35 years of experience in science and technology fields and has been the independent evaluator for many international programs. Prior to joining the JMU faculty, Barnes was the Director of NASA RISE, a NASA research institute at Eastern Michigan University and at the technology research center at the University of Texas, Austin. He earned his doctoral degree from

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Global Engineering Models: Curriculum Development, Improvements, and Partnerships

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Belle W. Y. Wei, San José State University; Patricia R Backer, San José State University; Wenchiang Richard Chung, San José State University; Andrew F. Wood, San José State University

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AC 2012-4972: GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVE AT SAN JOSE STATEUNIVERSITY: RESULTS OF SEVEN YEARS OF AN INTERNATIONALEXPERIENCE FOR STUDENTSDr. Belle W. Y. Wei, San Jos State University Since her 2002 appointment as Don Beall Dean of SJSU’s Charles W. Davidson College of Engineering, Belle Wei has led a college dedicated to educating engineers who can take on today’s problems and produce tomorrow’s solutions. Under Wei’s leadership, the college has launched programs to enhance students’ global awareness and enrich their professional networks. A signature program is the College’s Global Technology Initiative (GTI), a two-week study-tour to Asia. Since its inception, GTI has sent student-teams to China, Taiwan, or India

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Engineering Education and Comparative Studies at Universities throughout Asia, Far East

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Rafiqul Islam, Northwestern State University

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AC 2012-4000: ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY EDUCATION INBANGLADESH: COMPARATIVE STUDY OF THE PUBLIC AND PRI-VATE UNIVERSITIES FOR PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS.Dr. Rafiqul Islam, Northwestern State University Page 25.535.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2012 Engineering and Technology Education in Bangladesh: Comparative Study of the Public and Private Universities for Problems and Prospects.AbstractBangladeshi engineering and technology education has been experiencing radical transformationand development over the last twenty years. This field which was monopolized by a

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International Engineering Education: Developments, Innovations, Implementations, and Pedagogical Challenges in Engineering Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Phillip Albert Sanger, Western Carolina University; Julia Ziyatdinova, Kazan National Research Technological University; Svetlana Vasilievna Barabanova, Kazan National Research Technological University; Vasiliy DUPE Ivanov

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andqualification as a specialist. The diploma could say: “Mr. X studied according to the specialtyof Technology of Processing Plastics and obtained the qualification of Chemical Engineer.” Thisdegree encompassed the material that the American system would include in a combinedbachelor and masters degree program. In particular, the Russian system did not have anintermediate degree such as a bachelor degree and had only one type of degree, that of specialist.These specialists were qualified in chemical engineering generally and had training in particularspecialties such as in plastics, or synthetic rubber, or cosmetics, or high molecular weightcompounds, or organic compounds of nitrogen, or treatment of fur and leather.There was a huge list of over 200

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International Research Experience, Quality Improvement, and Programs/Curriculum Around the Globe

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian E. Reed, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Julia M. Ross, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Brian Bowe, Dublin Institute of Technology; Gavin Duffy, Dublin Institute of Technology; Martin Gerard Rogers, Dublin Institute of Technology

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AC 2012-4357: PROGRAM OFFERINGS AND CURRICULUM CONVER-GENCE BETWEEN THE DUBLIN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (DIT)AND THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, BALTIMORE COUNTY (UMBC)Dr. Brian E. Reed, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Brian E. Reed is a Fulbright Scholar, Dublin Institute of Technology, an educator in the Department of Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering, UMBC.Dr. Julia M. Ross, University of Maryland, Baltimore CountyDr. Brian Bowe, Dublin Institute of TechnologyMr. Gavin Duffy, Dublin Institute of Technology Gavin Duffy is a lecturer in the School of Electrical Engineering Systems in the Dublin Institute of Tech- nology since 2002. Before that, he worked in industry as a Chemical Engineer and Control

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

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Phillip Albert Sanger, Western Carolina University; Julia Ziyatdinova, Kazan National Research Technological University; Vasiliy Grigoryevich Ivanov, Kazan National Research Technological University

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AC 2012-4638: AN EXPERIMENT IN PROJECT-BASED LEARNING: ACOMPARISON OF ATTITUDES BETWEEN RUSSIA AND AMERICADr. Phillip Albert Sanger, Western Carolina University Phillip Albert Sanger is an Associate Professor in the Engineering and Technology Department of Western Carolina University. In addition, Sanger is the Director of the Center for Rapid Product Realization.Julia Ziyatdinova, Kazan National Research Technological University Julia Ziyatdinova is the Chair of the Department of Foreign Languages for Professional Communication at Kazan National Research Technological University, Russian Federation.Dr. Vasiliy Grigoryevich Ivanov, Kazan National Research Technological University Vasiliy Grigoryevich Ivanov is First

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International Engineering Education: Developments, Innovations, Implementations, and Pedagogical Challenges in Engineering Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael E. Auer, Carinthia Tech Institute, Austria; Arthur Walter Edwards, University of Colima

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publications, and a leading member of numerous national and international organizations in the field of online technologies. He is Founder and Chair of the annual international ICL and REV conferences and Chair or member of the program committees of several international confer- ences and workshops. He is Editor-in-Chief of the international journals of Online Engineering (iJOE, http://www.i-joe.org/), Emerging Technologies in Learning (iJET, http://www.i-jet.org/), and Interactive Mobile Technologies (iJIM, http://www.i-jim.org/). Auer is Founding President and CEO of the Inter- national Association of Online Engineering (IAOE) since 2006, a non-governmental organization that promotes the vision of new engineering working

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Preparing Engineering Students for the Global Workplace

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian D. Koehler, North Carolina State University

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, adaptingcommunication styles for different audiences, being concise, explaining concepts in non-technical terms, and collaborating. Students were especially interested in the value ofcommunication skills for engineers and how the changes in technology are improving (orsometimes complicating) workplace communication. Below are a few excerpts from thestudents’ report: Page 25.492.78 For more details about each site visit, please visit london-eng331.blogspot.com . Communication Skills o “The representatives from each company repeatedly told us how important it is to be able to communicate and write in the workplace. The answer

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Global Studies, Initiatives, and Study Abroad Programs

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Steven J. Burian, University of Utah; Pedro Romero, University of Utah

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 Improve independence  Broaden horizons  Enhance cultural diversity awareness  Develop self-awareness and global awareness  Meet general education requirements (e.g., international) for degree Page 25.559.2  Become more competitive in the job market  Comprehend international issues important to engineering  Learn technology, construction practices, and engineering methods in other countriesEngineering departments and colleges also have strong reasons to offer study abroad programs.International experiences are known to be important for enhancing student learning andsatisfaction. Offering

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Global Engineering Models: Curriculum Development, Improvements, and Partnerships

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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and persistence using pre-college factors. Proceedings of the Frontiers in Education Conference, Indianapolis, IN.8. Reid, K. and P. K. Imbrie, (2008). Noncognitive characteristics of incoming engineering students compared to incoming engineering technology students: A preliminary examination. Proceedings of the American Society for Engineering Education National Conference, Pittsburgh, PA.9. Pintrich, P. R., and Schunk, D. H. (1996). Motivation in education: Theory, research, and applications. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall.10. French, B.F., and Oakes, W. (2001). Measuring Academic Intrinsic Motivation: Evidence of Reliability and Validity of a New Instrument, presented at the Annual Conference for the

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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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AC 2012-4233: ATTRIBUTES OF A GLOBAL ENGINEER: FIELD-INFORMEDPERSPECTIVES, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND IMPLICATIONSDr. Stephen Hundley, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis Stephen Hundley is Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Undergraduate Programs and Associate Professor of organizational leadership and supervision in the Purdue School of Engineering and Technol- ogy at IUPUI.Prof. Patricia Fox, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis Patricia Fox is the Associate Chair of Computer, Information, and Leadership Technology and Clinical Assistant Professor of organizational leadership and supervision. She has been a member of the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI faculty

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Global Engineering Education: Cross-cultural Awareness and Social Impacts

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Melany M. Ciampi, Safety, Health, and Environment Research Organization; Claudio da Rocha Brito, Science and Education Research Council

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Technology Education (INTERTECH), member of Administrative Committee of Education Society of the Institute of Electrical and Electron- ics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE-EdSoc) in (2002-2005), (2005-2008), and (2009-2012), member of Strategic Planning Committee of Education Society of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE-EdSoc), and Board Member of Global Council on Manufacturing and Management (GCMM). She was President of the Brazilian chapter of the Education Society of the Institute of Electrical and Electron- ics Engineers, Inc (IEEE-EdSoc), State Councilor of SBPC - Brazilian Association for the Advancement of Science, and Manager of International Relations of SENAC School of Engineering and

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Preparing Engineering Students for the Global Workplace

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Claudio da Rocha Brito, Science and Education Research Council; Melany M. Ciampi, Safety, Health, and Environment Research Organization

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member of International Monitoring 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 Engineers, Inc. (IEEE-EdSoc), Board Member of Global Council on Manufacturing and Management (GCMM), and Di- rector 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

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International Engineering Education: Developments, Innovations, Implementations, and Pedagogical Challenges in Engineering Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Muge Mukaddes Darwish, Texas Tech University; Ali Nejat, Texas Tech University; Tewodros Ghebrab, Texas Tech University

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AC 2012-5583: GLOBALIZATION AND THE NEW CHALLENGES FORCONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING EDUCATIONDr. Muge Mukaddes Darwish, Texas Tech University Muge Mukaddes Darwish received her Ph.D. in interdisciplinary engineering and master’s of science from Texas Tech University in 1998 and 1991 respectively. She received her graduate diploma in Bari Italy in 1982. She received her bachelor’s of science and advance engineering degree in 1978 Ataturk Univer- sity in Turkey. She worked as Chief Engineer for the Minister of Agriculture and Urban Development from 1978 to 1981. She is currently Associate Professor at Texas Tech University in the Construction Engineering & Engineering Technology Department.Dr. Ali Nejat, Texas Tech

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Towards Global Competency for Engineering Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vukica Jovanovic, Trine University; Thomas H. DeAgostino, Trine University; M. Brian Thomas P.E., Trine University; R. Thomas Trusty II, Trine University

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internship in aircraft manufacturing company Aernnova Aerospace, Spain, where she worked in assembly of aircraft wings. Jovanovic subsequently continued to work towards her doctorate at Purdue Univer- sity, Department of Mechanical Engineering Technology in Aug. 2006, as a Graduate Research Assistant in Product Lifecycle Management Centre of Excellence Laboratory. As a graduate student, she was in- volved in the following projects: Boeing PLM Certificate Program, Society of Manufacturing Engineers Education Foundation Project: Product Lifecycle Management Curriculum Modules, National Science Foundation project: Midwest Coalition for Comprehensive Design Education, and Department of Labor- funded project: Development of

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Global Engineering Education: Cross-cultural Awareness and Social Impacts

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Suzanne W. Scott, The Petroleum Institute

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. Jones and B. S. Obersthave identified the need for reform in engineering education in the Arab world and all parts ofthe world, “as universities prepare graduates to enter the profession of engineering which hasbeen transformed by massive technological developments and by globalization of all aspects ofconcern to engineers. Engineering educators in the Arab states region face particular challengesin addition to those facing similar educators in other parts of the world (including) tailoringprograms to fill the needs of countries that are undergoing rapid modernization.” 7The objective of this discussion is to get the students to recognize that globalization is a term thatrecognizes the increasing interdependency of world industry and business

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

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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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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appropriate technology via the selection of materials andjoinery techniques.Direct linkage with societal and global issues During the summer of 2010, three student members of the ISC made an initial trip withthe first two authors to Peru. The bulk of the time in-country was spent performing a needsassessment and preliminary evaluation of conditions in the village, Paru Paru, which wasselected as a project site. While students felt competent with the engineering measurementsrequired for the needs assessment, they were impressed with the complexity of issues related tohow potential projects would positively or adversely impact the community. The experience ofcompleting the needs assessment provided many opportunities to discuss matters of

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Faculty and Program Developments, Exchanges, and Best Practices

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University; Peter Wolfsteiner, Munich University of Applied Sciences

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on the Dynamics Concept Inventory, developing model-eliciting activities in mechanical engineering courses, inquiry-based learning in mechanics, and design projects to help promote adapted physical activities. Other professional interests include aviation physiology and biomechanics.Dr. Peter Wolfsteiner, Munich University of Applied Sciences Peter Wolfsteiner is professor in mechanical engineering at the Munich University of Applied Sciences (HM) in Germany. He received his Ph.D. degree in M.E. from the Technical University Munich. Prior to joining the faculty at HM, he worked at Knorr-Bremse Group as a manager in the area of new technologies for rail vehicle braking systems. He teaches undergraduate and

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

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jay J. Bhatt, Drexel University; Marko Dimiskovski, Drexel University; Vanessa Lin, Drexel University; Pareshkumar Chandrakant Brahmbhatt, Drexel University; Shirin Karsan M.B.E., Drexel University; Alexa J. Karkenny, Drexel University

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AC 2012-5382: INTERNATIONAL BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING EDU-CATION THROUGH COLLABORATIVE STUDENT SERVICE-LEARNINGEXPERIENCESMr. Jay J. Bhatt, Drexel University Jay Bhatt received a M.S. in library and information science and M.S. in electrical and computer engi- neering from Drexel University. Some of his interest areas include collection development in engineering, outreach to faculty and students, and teaching engineering information research skills to faculty and stu- dents. He is the the 2010 recipient of the Homer I. Bernhardt Distinguished Service award from ASEE’s Engineering Libraries Division and the 2003 recipient of Drexel University’s Harold Myers Distinguished Service Award.Mr. Marko Dimiskovski, Drexel

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Study Abroad, International Exchange Programs, and Student Engagements

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wilhelm Alex Friess, Rochester Institute of Technology, Dubai; Ivan E. Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University, Brandywine; Dylan Connole

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AC 2012-3387: ENHANCING CROSS-CULTURAL INTERACTION IN COURSESWITH A LARGE COMPONENT OF VISITING STUDY ABROAD STU-DENTSDr. Alex Friess, Rochester Institute of Technology, Dubai Alex Friess holds a Ph.D. in aeronautical engineering and a B.Sc. in physics from Rensselaer Polytech- nic Institute (Troy, N.Y. 1997), and has served as Associate Professor of mechanical engineering at RIT, Dubai, since 2009. In addition to undergraduate activities, he teaches in the sustainable energy concen- tration of RIT, Dubai’s mechanical engineering master’s program. Friess’ industrial and academic career spans a variety of consulting and entrepreneurial activities in Europe, Asia, and Africa, most notably as founding faculty in

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Engineering Education Ties and Engineering Programs in the Middle East and Latin America

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lourdes Gazca, Universidad de las Américas, Puebla; Aurelio Lopez-Malo, Universidad de las Américas, Puebla; Enrique Palou, Universidad de las Américas, Puebla

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AC 2012-3495: CURRICULAR MAPPING AND INDIRECT ASSESSMENTOF UNIVERSIDAD DE LAS AMRICAS PUEBLA’S ENGINEERING SCHOOLOUTCOMESMs. Lourdes Gazca, Universidad de las Amricas, PueblaProf. Aurelio Lopez-Malo, Universidad de las Amricas, Puebla Aurelio Lopez-Malo is professor and Past Chair, Department of Chemical, Food, and Environmental En- gineering at Universidad de las Amricas, Puebla, in Mexico. He teaches food science and engineering related courses. His research interests include emerging technologies for food processing, natural antimi- crobials, and active learning.Dr. Enrique Palou, Universidad de las Amricas, Puebla Enrique Palou is Director, Center for Science, Engineering, and Technology Education in the Department

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International Engineering Education: Developments, Innovations, Implementations, and Pedagogical Challenges in Engineering Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alireza Rahrooh, Daytona State College; Walter W. Buchanan, Texas A&M University; Faramarz Mossayebi, Youngstown State University

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AC 2012-3260: A COST-EFFECTIVE AND USER-FRIENDLY SPECTRUMANALYZER FOR EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENTDr. Alireza Rahrooh, Daytona State College Alireza Rahrooh is an Associate Professor of electrical engineering technology at Daytona State College. He received the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Akron, in 1979, 1986, and 1990, respectively. His research interests include digital simulation, nonlinear dynamics, chaos, control theory, system identification, and adaptive control. He is a member of ASEE, IEEE, Eta Kappa Nu, and Tau Beta Pi.Dr. Walter W. Buchanan, Texas A&M University Walter W. Buchanan is professor and Head of the Engineering Technology and Industrial

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Engineering Education Ties and Engineering Programs in the Middle East and Latin America

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jaby Mohammed, Petroleum Institute

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software, which makes them aware of ethics requirement   Students learn to value what they know will be assessed. The online format class made it easier to focus students on material of importance and priority. For each assigned tasks, students prioritized their work and for team assignments they divided their tasks and all the information was available for the instructor on the blackboard.  Meeting the deadlines for deliverables  Appropriate use of technologyConclusionThe globalization have changed how things are done in rapidly evolving technologies whichrequires future engineers to be prepared to process more technical knowledge in a shorter timewith the use of technology. This paper has presented a case study

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Towards Global Competency for Engineering Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gregg Morris Warnick, Brigham Young University; Spencer P. Magleby, Brigham Young University; Brent E. Nelson, Brigham Young University

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AC 2012-4834: DEVELOPING A PERVASIVE, COLLEGE-WIDE APPROACHTO INTEGRATING ACHIEVEMENT OF GLOBAL COMPETENCE INTOTHE CURRICULUMDr. Gregg Morris Warnick, Brigham Young University Gregg M. Warnick is the Director of the Weidman Center for Global Leadership and Associate Teaching Professor of engineering leadership within the Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology at Brigham Young University (BYU). He works actively with students and faculty to promote and develop increased capabilities in global competence and leadership. His research and teaching interests include globalization, leadership, project management, ethics, and manufacturing processes. Prior to joining BYU, Warnick worked for Becton Dickinson, a

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Engineering Education Ties and Engineering Programs in the Middle East and Latin America

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jennifer A. Acevedo-Barga, University of Washington; Charles Pezeshki, Washington State University; RunLu Li, WASEDA University

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,governments of Latin American countries have been aggressively pushing students to studyabroad by increasing the number of scholarships available. Just this year, the Braziliangovernment announced, “it plans to give 75,000 scholarships for local students to study abroadby 2014” along with, “an additional 25,000…from the private sector, [exclusive] to…science,technology, and engineering” 17. In Chile, a new program called Becas Chile “plans to offer30,000 scholarships by 2018” with a particular emphasis in language proficiency17. China hasbeen working with Latin America on, “mutual recognition of diplomas and academic degrees,and [increasing] the number of Chinese government scholarships for Latin American andCaribbean countries” 3. China’s

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Engineering Education Ties and Engineering Programs in the Middle East and Latin America

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicholas J. Dimmitt, Petroleum Institute; Jaby Mohammed, Petroleum Institute; David Moore, Petroleum Institute

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AC 2012-4823: STRATEGIES FOR IMPROVING TECHNICAL COMMU-NICATION EFFECTIVENESS SKILLS IN A MIDDLE EAST ENGINEER-ING PROGRAMDr. Nicholas J. Dimmitt, Petroleum Institute Nicholas J. Dimmitt is an Assistant Professor of communications in the College of Arts & Science at the Petroleum Institute of the United Arab Emirates. He earned his Ph.D. degree from the University of Southern California and his master’s from San Francisco State University. He previously taught engineer- ing and management graduate students at the Asian Institute of Technology in Thailand for 16 years. He specializes in communication courses for engineers, business communication, corporate social respon- sibility, and business ethics. Dimmitt has

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Study Abroad, International Exchange Programs, and Student Engagements

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aaron G. Ball, Brigham Young University; Alan R. Parkinson, Brigham Young University; Spencer P. Magleby, Brigham Young University; Randall Davies, Brigham Young Univeristy; C. Greg Jensen, Brigham Young University; Holt Zaugg, Brigham Young University

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AC 2012-3567: A COMPARATIVE EVALUATION OF GLOBAL VIRTUALTEAMS TO TRADITIONAL STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMS IN ENGINEER-ING EDUCATIONMr. Aaron G. Ball, Brigham Young University Aaron G. Ball is a mechanical engineering M.S. candidate at the Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering and Technology at Brigham Young University. He is also concurrently a M.B.A. candidate at the Marriott School of Management at Brigham Young University. He graduated summa cum laude with a B.S. me- chanical engineering degree from Brigham Young University, Idaho. Ball has previously worked in the automotive and aerospace industries. His current research is focused on identifying and validating global competencies for engineers and developing and

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Engineering Education and Comparative Studies at Universities throughout Asia, Far East

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peter Jay Kutnick, University of Hong Kong; Yuen-Yan Chan, University of Hong Kong; Pok Yee Lee, University of Hong Kong

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and careers in HKparallels STEM-based choices in western countries at a time when there is a growing need forengineers to maintain industry and the economy. The decline in HK contrasts with: the range ofopportunities to study technology/engineering in upper levels of secondary and vocationalschools; extra-curricular opportunities offered by engineering institutions and manufacturingorganizations; and high levels of engineering interest among mainland (Chinese) and otherimmigrant students. Understanding the take-up of engineering opportunities by secondarystudents in HK must acknowledge that students are active participants in their course/careerchoices – but choice will be constrained by the organizational, pedagogic and personal