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International Division Technical Session 1

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Adebayo Ogundipe, James Madison University; Siya Paul Rimoy, University of Dar es Salaam; Divina Donald Kaombe, University of Dar es Salaam

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of Dar es Salaam I’m a Chemical and Process Engineering Lecturer at the University of Dar es Salaam. I Lecture two courses: (1) Heat and Mass Transfer; and (2) Quality Assurance in Chemical and Food Industries. I also coordinate gender issues at the College level. Apart from Lecturing I do research ad consultancy. My research interest is on areas related to: 1. Bio-energy 2. Food Value Addition 3. Environment American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Tanzania Field School: Place-Based Learning for Portable SkillsWe present a program developed through collaboration between engineering and anthropology faculty that focuses oncontextualized

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International Division Technical Session 1

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Courtney Pfluger, Northeastern University

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where she currently teaches Unit Operations Laboratory, Capstone Design, and Conservation Principles. She also developed and has run, for 8 years, a month long faculty led international summer program to Brazil which focuses on Sustainable Energy Technologies. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Lessons Learned Developing and Running a Virtual, Faculty-Led, International Program on Sustainable Energy in BrazilGlobalization in engineering education has become increasingly important, especially whendiscussing innovating sustainable designs and technologies to help relieve the climate crisis [1].However, in 2020 the COVID-19 pandemic has

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International Educational Experiences (1)

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amy Trowbridge, Arizona State University; Ang Liu, University of New South Wales

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solicitfeedback from participating students about their experience in the course, a focus group wasconducted at UNSW and written feedback from small groups of students was obtained atASU. Last but not least, some lessons learnt will be reflected by the course instructors withrespect to, for example, how to design the course schedule constrained by the time andcalendar difference, how to divide responsibilities between the collaborating instructors, andhow to grade assignments in consideration of different grading policies. .1. IntroductionThis work describes a new international joint course on the subject of the National Academyof Engineering (NAE) Grand Challenges for Engineering (GCE), collaboratively developedby Arizona State University in the USA

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International Educational Experiences (1)

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Alistair Cook, Colorado State University

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and careers in this field [2, 3]. As part of the changes occurring inengineering education to facilitate this, it is important to understand how different level of internationaland development experiences in curricular and non-curricular engineering undergraduate design projectseffects engineers’ preparedness to work globally and in international development. At Colorado StateUniversity, a mixed-methods study is being undertaken, to compare and contrast six different curricularand co-curricular model of engineering design teaching, with a mix of international engagement, as shownin the figure below.Figure 1- Different Engineering Design Project learning opportunities contained within this studyThis matrix, illustrates the difference between

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International Division Technical Session 1

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Homero Murzi, Virginia Tech; Lilian Katherine Sanchez, National University of Táchira; Bianey Cristina Ruiz Ulloa, National University of Táchira

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worked for nine years in the manufacturing and service industry as an Industrial Engineer prior to her academic career. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Understanding competencies transfer during internships in undergraduate industrial engineering students: a case study at the [blinded]IntroductionDespite engineering programs designing curriculum with the goal of preparing students forindustry demands, there is still a disconnection between industry expectations of the workforceand the preparation of engineering graduates [1-3]. One way to prepare engineering students tomeet industry expectations is by involving them in real world experiences where they cantransfer some of the knowledge

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International Division Technical Session 1

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yongming Tang, Southeast University; Jiahua Lu, Xilinx; Yanfang Deng, Nanjing Integrated Circuits Industry Service Center; Susan M. Lord, University of San Diego

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. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2019 Novel University-Industry Engineering Education Cooperation Program: Open Summer School co-organized by SEU, Xilinx and ICisCAuthors: Yongming Tang1, Joshua Lu2, Yanfang Deng3, Susan M. Lord4Author Affiliation：1. School of Electronic Science and Engineering, Southeast University, Nanjing, China, tym@seu.edu.cn; 2. Xilinx co., Shanghai, China, joshua.lu@xilinx.com; 3. ICisC, Nanjing, China; 4. University of San Diego, slord@sandiego.edu;AbstractPartnerships between universities and industry can help provide engineering students witheducation, hands-on experiences, and skills needed to become successful professionals. Thispaper describes a summer school

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International Division Technical Session 1

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christopher Lum, University of Washington; Stephanie Gardner, University of Washington; Cathryne Jordan, University of Washington; Matthew Dunbabin, Queensland University of Technology

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associatedopportunities, challenges, and risks associated with this growth are presented. Impacts andprogram significance will be presented in the form of data collected from over 60 programparticipants over the course of four years.literature reviewStudy abroad programs provide unique experiences in new and unfamiliar environments,improve cultural awareness, expanded worldview, and enhance critical thinking and globalcompetence. They offer an opportunity for students to gain diverse academic and life experiencesin and out of the academic environment as well as expand employment opportunities for futurecareers [1]. In addition to providing unique experiences, findings reported by the GeorgiaLearning Outcomes of Students Studying Abroad Research Initiative

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International Division Technical Session 1

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steve Muench P.E., University of Washington; Ashley Ann Thompson, University of Washington/PCS Structural Solutions; Sheryl Brandalik

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commonlyaccepted method of showing such contributions. With this in mind, we set out to design anddeliver a study abroad program composed from learning theory that would specifically appeal toengineering students, overcome their typical barriers to participation, and contribute to ABETstudent learning outcomes.This paper describes the motivation, key development elements, and outcomes for this course,titled Engineering Rome, which was delivered for the first time in 2013. Course outcomes aremeasured by student surveys and feedback comments and analysis is specifically tailored toaddress the following three questions: 1. To what extent did the framework of this course (time frame, subject matter, location) address issues that often impede students

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International Division Technical Session 1

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Courtney Pfluger, Northeastern University

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) Page 26.1136.2and second time (2014) the program was run.Major 2013 2014Engineering 14 14Business 3 2Biology 2 1International Affairs 2 0Cultural Anthropology 1 0Environmental Science 0 7Total # Students 22 24Table 1: Table comparing the number of students per major for each year the program was runThe Alternative Energy Technology CourseDevelopment and First Time TaughtThe alternative energy course was specifically developed for this

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International Division Technical Session 1

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Christopher Joseph Lombardo, Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences; Daniela Faas, Harvard University; Avinash Uttamchandani, Harvard SEAS; Evelyn Lynn Hu, SEAS Harvard

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program. The program was offered during the summer, but no academic credit wasoffered in lieu of a stipend and travel expenses. One of the few requirements imposed on thestudents was that they would commit themselves completely to this design and researchexperience. We employed a multi-faceted pedagogical approach that included three distinctelements. These elements were: (1) hands-on design-build-test-refine, (2) total culturalimmersion, and (3) allowing students the independence to define goals and manage their owntime.Hands-on experiences enhance learning and satisfaction for students.1-4 The need to teach designhas traditionally been addressed in capstone courses, but there has been a push to introducedesign earlier in engineering curricula

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International Division Technical Session 1

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Phillip Albert Sanger, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Julia Ziyatdinova, Kazan National Research Technological University; Jacek Kropiwnicki, Gdansk University of Technology, Poland; Phuc Van Nguyen, Purdue University

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enhance thecultural experience7, and utilize graduate students in active mentorship of visiting students.In the School of Engineering Technology capstone projects are one of the most effective avenues tosynthesize an engineer’s education and therefore present themselves as an opportunity to insert globalawareness. Accreditation bodies including ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology)require such an experience in the curriculum particularly in (h) the broad education necessary tounderstand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal contextand “j”: “a knowledge of the impact of engineering technology solutions in a societal and globalcontext.”1 In the School of Engineering Technology, a

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International Division Technical Session 1

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ang Liu, Univ of Southern California; Yun Dai; James R. Morrison, KAIST, ISysE; Stephen Y. Lu, University of Southern California

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involves more disagreements, ifnot arguments. Next, in addition to the peer-peer interactions among team members, everyonemust now interact with a variety of Information and Communication Technologies, which serveas the means and mediator to link members physically located in different places of the globe.Last but not least, some team activities (e.g., team meeting, social gathering) that can be easilyorganized by local teams become very difficult, if not impossible, for the global teams undermore boundaries and constraints (e.g., time difference, geographical separation). In the past, thestudy of distributed teams has been approached from both social dimension (e.g., organizationalscience [1] and psychology [2]) and engineering dimension (e.g

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International Division Technical Session 1

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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was decided that the students study freshmen and junior years at ITUand sophomore and senior years at SIUE. This implementation required ITU to openadditional sections of Industrial Engineering courses to be taught in English in the junioryear. Faculty who were assigned to teach these classes received substantial overloadpayments.It is noted that SIUE required completion of 128 credit hours for graduation, whereasITU required 142. It was agreed that ITU would teach 37 credit hours in freshmen and39 in junior year for a total of 76 hours, whereas SIUE would teach 32 credit hours insophomore year and 34 hours in senior year for a total of 66 hours.The enrollment and graduation statistics over the years are shown in Table 1. Enrollmentnumbers

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International Accreditation and Credentials: International Division Technical Session 1

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Junaid Qadir, Information Technology University, Lahore, Pakistan; Aamir Shafi, National University of Computing and Emerging Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan; Ala Al-Fuqaha, Hamad Bin Khalifa University; Abd-Elhamid M. Taha, Alfaisal University; Kok-Lim Alvin Yau, Sunway University; João Ponciano, University of Glasgow; Sajjad Hussain, University of Glasgow; Muhammad Ali Imran P.E., University of Glasgow; Sajid Sheikh Muhammad, National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan; Rao Naveed Bin Rais, Ajman University, UAE; Muhammad Rashid, Umm Al Qura University; Boon Leing Tan, Xi'an International University

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conferred him the grade of Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.Dr. Sajjad Hussain, University of Glasgow Sajjad Hussain is a Lecturer in Electronics and Electrical Engineering at the University of Glasgow, UK. He has served previously at Electrical Engineering Department, Capital University of Science and Tech- nology (CUST), Islamabad, Pakistan as Associate Professor. Sajjad Hussain did his masters in Wireless Communications in 2006 from Supelec, Gif-sur-Yvette and PhD in Signal Processing and Communi- cations in 2009 from University of Rennes 1, Rennes, France. His research interests include 5G self- organizing networks, industrial wireless sensor networks and machine learning for wireless communica

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International Division Technical Session 4

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Johnny C. Woods Jr., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Homero Murzi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Tahsin Mahmud Chowdhury, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Natali Huggins; Karen Dinora Martinez Soto

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studying in the U.S. Hence, the purpose of this study is to understand the experiences ofinternational students participating in an engineering study abroad program at a single researchuniversity. We argue that understanding the impact of study abroad on international students isrelevant to enrich their academic and professional experience in the United States.BackgroundHigher education’s internationalization has increasingly garnered attention and has taken diversetrends due to the global educational experience associated benefits. Internationalization providesa mechanism that interlocks global and intercultural imperatives in the agenda of institutionaldeliverables in post-secondary education [1]. In the United States (U.S.), the emphasis

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International Division Technical Session 4

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Zheping Xie, Tsinghua University; Xiaofeng Tang, Tsinghua University; Fujun Jin

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Press, 2000Turne, Bryan S. r. Universities, Elites and the Nation-State: A Reply to Delanty. SocialEpistemology, 1998, vol. 12, No.1, 73-77UNESCO. Engineering for Sustainable Development Report, UNESCO, 2021Wang, Wen. “Historical Retrospect of Teaching Reforms in Tsinghua University with the Educational Experience of Soviet Union.” Tsinghua Journal of Education 24(6), 2003.Wattendorf, F.L. The first Chinese Wind-Tunnel: A Description of the Five-foot Tunnel Installed at Peiping University, Aircraft Engineering. 1938.WEI, Hong-sen, N·Wiener in Tsinghua University and the Earliest Research on Computer in China ， Journal of China Historical Materials of Science and Technology. Vol.22 No .3(2001).Wiene, Norbert, I Am

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International Division Technical Session 2

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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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their differences andenable them to build relationships and to work together effectively” [1]. As a result, interculturalcompetence, “the complex abilities that are required to perform effectively and appropriatelywhen interacting with others who are linguistically and culturally different from oneself” [2], hasbecome a highly desirable skill for all workers in the 21st century. Therefore, helping studentsdevelop their intercultural competence has become an important mission for higher education[3]. The development of students’ intercultural competence has been positively associatedwith the study abroad experience and program and curricular interventions. However, little isknown on how study abroad curriculum impacts students

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International Division Technical Session 2

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

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. Students are given 1 week to complete the activity which can be asynchronously. Foreach of the 5 weeks the student team also worked on group assignments. Models and templatesof the group assignments were created to help the student teams respond to the open-endeddesign process. The culminating activity for the team was to create a video presentationdescribing their healthcare innovation and the supporting research collected during the program.IRB approval was obtained, and subject informed consent was requested as a prerequisite toparticipation in this study. A global competency survey regarding “Cross-CulturalCollaboration” was requested from each participating student at the beginning and end of theprogram. Students were invited to participate

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International Division Technical Session 5

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Sylvia Jons, Institute of International Education; Edward Randolph Collins Jr. P.E., Clemson University

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the measures that U.S.higher education institutions are taking. This paper will present data specific to engineeringstudents, engineering student mobility in the U.S., and how leveraging the consortium modelenables institutions to quickly pivot when institutions open their doors to student mobility.Student Mobility DataInternational (non-U.S.) StudentsThe United States saw an increase of over 80 percent of International Students studying in theUnited States from 2006 to 2016. Data also shows that student appetite for study abroad inEngineering continues to grow. According to IIE’s Open Doors, specific to InternationalStudents studying in the U.S., Engineering leads in field of study [1] and 52% of all internationalstudents come to the U.S. to

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International Division Technical Session 4

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Haritha Gnanasegar, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Tawni Paradise, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Ramida Theeravachirakul, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Soumya Khanna, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Margee Pipaliya, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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most international students faced challenges during their firstsemester and that they were unsure how to seek help for these challenges. Students have alsoshared that ISST supported them with their career and academic challenges, but that they do notfeel ISST addressed their desire to connect with American students. Alongside the interviewresults, this paper will also present details of ISST and its offerings for students. This paper couldbe useful to colleges looking for manners in which they can fully support international students,specifically at the discipline-specific level.1. Introduction The transitional experience to college brings lots of firsts for all undergraduate students,as they are navigating a new educational system and

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International Division Technical Session 5

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Luca Quadrifoglio, Texas A&M University; Maria Claudia Alves, Texas A&M University; Ahmarlay Myint, Texas A&M University

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c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Key Elements for Integrating a Semester Long Abroad Program into the Engineering Curriculum AbstractResearch studies have consistently shown that study abroad changes people’s lives for the betterin terms of personal growth, interpersonal relationships, [1, 2, 3] and subsequent long-termcareer benefits. The longer the program, the more effective these positive impacts of a globalexperience are on individuals [4].Semester-long reciprocal exchange programs provide a lasting and impactful experience, but it isnot always easy to find classes that are both transferrable and can satisfy a student’s degree plan.This may be a reason

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International Division Technical Session 2

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Tahsin Mahmud Chowdhury, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Homero Murzi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Karen Dinora Martinez Soto; Andrea Schuman, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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the dimensions for both the T-test and Repeated Measures ANOVA.Overall, the study had a positive influence on the students’ understanding of global perspectivesand further practical significance are discussed.Introduction and BackgroundAs we move towards the new industrial revolution, engineering work will become global,diverse, and complex. With the increasing demand of engineering from a global perspective,students will be required to explore new ideas and use enhanced creativity when solvingtechnical problems [1]. To prepare engineering students for successfully transitioning to theglobally connected workforce, engineering educators need to explore different ways to helpdevelop students’ understanding of global perspectives through

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International Division Technical Session 5

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Zuleka Woods, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Johnny C. Woods Jr. , Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Homero Murzi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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institutions have turned to study abroadprograms. These programs have taken critical steps in marketing and depicting study abroadexperiences in ways that attract students. However, minimal research has given attention to themarketing and promotion of study abroad programs. In this study, using content analysis, weassessed how engineering programs are presented to students as consumers using materials fromfour Research 1 Universities websites. Our purpose was to identify how internationalengineering program websites’ content depict and market study abroad programs. Our resultsshow depending on destinations, study abroad programs are more or less likely to beengineering-driven.Keywords: Engineering, Global Engineering, Study Abroad, International

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International Division Technical Session 2

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Homero Murzi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Bianey Cristina Ruiz Ulloa, National University of Tachira; Francisco Gamboa, Universidad del Táchira; Johnny C. Woods Jr., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; MiguelAndres Andres Guerra P.E., Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ; Karen Dinora Martinez Soto; Reema Helen Azar, Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ

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disciplinaryknowledge and practice are often influenced by national history and culture [1]. Culture accountsfor the meaning that people attach to their world and its experience [2], including the values andnorms that dictate their behavior and interactions [3]. Hence, in an academic setting, culturedefines the interactions among the different stakeholders, including the interaction betweenstudents and teachers, which is a significant component of the learning process. While culturaldimensions have been used to study cultural behavior in diverse fields to improve learning [4],there is a limited understanding in the literature about what role cultural differences play inengineering differences. Mahadevan [5] contends that engineering education needs to

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International Division Technical Session 2

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Sanjay Tewari, Missouri University of Science and Technology; Peng Zhang, Missouri State University; Yuan Zhuang, Missouri State University

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international learning experiences for both domestic andinternational students.IntroductionThe COVID-19 pandemic has put a significant restriction on international travel, which directlyimpacts on students' mobility in international higher education. According to Association ofInternational Educator (NAFSA)'s Financial Impact Survey [1], the estimated loss ofinternational higher education revenue for U.S higher education due to COVID-19 is about $4billion, in which nearly $1 billion is the loss from study abroad programs and another at least $3billion is the loss due to the significant decline of international students enrollment for fall 2020.The impact of the pandemic is just not limited to the revenue loss. Almost all stakeholders of theeducation

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International STEM Education: International Division Technical Session 6

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

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). Botswana Mentoring Model Botswana seeks to produce an environment conducive to change that includes initiativesfocused on policy, institutional, regulatory, and legal framework. These initiatives need thesupport of informal learning environments that focus on psychological as well as academicchallenges of pursuing STEM careers. Botswana has recently launched a STEM Mentorshipprograms in Gaborone, Francistown and Palapye in an effort to bolster its STEM population. Starting in 2019 Botswana developed a pilot program for a STEM Mentorship Club withthe following stated program objectives: 1. Assist students in developing the skills and positive attitudes towards STEM subjects required to succeed academically and succeed at the

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International Research Experiences Intl Div Tech Session 8

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Ali Mehrizi-Sani , Virginia Tech; Chen-Ching Liu P.E., Virginia Tech; Stephen McArthur, University of Strathclyde

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exacerbates this problem is that this infrastructure still runsmainly on legacy control, monitoring, and protection systems that may not realize its fullpotential. Smart grid has emerged as a powerful promise for improving the reliability, efficiency,security, and sustainability of the next generation power system [1]. It has attracted interest fromfields such as engineering, computer science, economics, sociology, and policy (see, amongothers, [2]–[8]). Despite this diverse interest, there are still critical gaps in the availabletechnology for smart grid. For example, while environmental concerns and energy independencerecommend utilizing renewable resources in the power system, one of the U.S. grand energychallenges remains to integrate large

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International Research Experiences Intl Div Tech Session 8

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Nicole P. Sanderlin, Virginia Tech; Kirsten A. Davis, Virginia Tech; David B Knight, Virginia Tech

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program early, designing a program structure that facilitatesthese planned research goals, and considering participation of undergraduate versus graduatestudents.IntroductionAlthough developing global competence is important for engineering students to be successful inthe globally connected workforce, many students find it challenging to participate in traditionalstudy abroad programs for financial or scheduling reasons [1]. One type of programming thataddresses these concerns is international research experiences, which not only support thedevelopment of students’ global competencies and technical engineering skills [2], but alsoprovide benefits and opportunities for faculty members who coordinate these experiences. Whileresearch has focused on

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Cultural Issues in Engineering: International Division Technical Session 2

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Donna M. Ebenstein, Bucknell University; L. Felipe Perrone, Bucknell University; Margot A. Vigeant, Bucknell University; Deborah L. Sills, Bucknell University; Craig Beal, Bucknell University; Amal Kabalan, Bucknell University

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your engineering educationand help prepare you for your future?” The reflection can be in the form of a presentation, video,or 2-page impact statement for public dissemination. The first cohort of nine Global EngineeringPerspectives Scholars graduated in 2019, including students from five degree programs withcompetencies spanning five different languages.Motivation for the programGlobalization is driving the need for engineers to work effectively in international environments,and navigate differences across cultures [1]. Studies on intercultural competencies for engineeringstudents typically describe the benefit of such competencies as allowing them to work with peoplefrom different cultures in an increasingly globalized world. There is also

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International Research Experiences Intl Div Tech Session 8

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Gloria J. Kim, University of Florida; Yong Kyu Yoon, University of Florida ; Jin-woo Choi, Louisiana State University

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and neurovascular unit on a microfluidic device for complete model of brain tissueIn addition to lab work and weekly virtual and in-person cohort meetings to discuss researchprogress, IRiKA students have the opportunity to visit Korean government research institutionsand global leaders in the tech industry such as Samsung, LG, and Hyundai. The GlobalEngineering Center for Engineers in Korea (GECE) has committed to coordinate additionalenriching cultural activities.The schedule of the program is shown in Table 1.Professional DevelopmentOne of the distinguishing features of IRiKA is the professional development components tailoredfor both its US participants and Korean partners and the availability of follow-on projects tofoster continued