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

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teaching and doing research. She is on the USD team implementing ”Developing Changemaking Engineers”, an NSF-sponsored Revolutionizing Engineering Education (RED) project. Dr. Lord is the 2018 recipient of the IEEE Undergraduate Teaching Award.Mr. Mou Deng Riiny, SunGate Solar American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021Learning about Solar Power in South Sudan: An International CollaborationAbstractMore than 1 billion people in the world currently live in energy poverty. Solar energy has vastpotential for South Sudan but there are challenges to implementing it. How can students andothers such as technicians learn about the context of South Sudan and the particular

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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 Division Technical Session 1

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Pritpal Singh, Villanova University

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on a combination ofselected online and mostly offline activities to develop students’ skills based on the DQ Institute’sDigital Literacy Framework. Details of the program content, results of the program and thesuccesses and challenges of this international education program will be shared in the paper.IntroductionThe impact of the COVID-19 pandemic will continue to be studied for years to come given thedisruption to our daily activities and its impact on the world’s economy and public health [1-3].While government and health authorities continue to reduce the large death rate suffered in thepast year [4] through vaccination plans, several developed countries will start to lift restrictions incoming weeks and months[5, 6]. On the other hand

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International Division Technical Session 4

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Ming Li, Beijing Foreign Studies University

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business sectors. The quality assurance inengineering education is a systematic project, facing a special internal and external policyenvironment. At present, engineering education accreditation has become the main qualityassurance mechanism for higher engineering education, and has promoted the formation oftwo major engineering education accreditation systems: Washington Accord (WA) andEuropean Network for Accreditation of Engineering Education (ENAEE). The globalengineering education accreditation presents the result-oriented, international connection,continuous improvement and industry-university cooperation trend [1]. Under this framework,colleges and universities in various countries and regions have tried to explore the path ofquality

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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 4

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Tongjie Ju, Shanghai Jiao Tong University ; Jiabin Zhu, Shanghai Jiao Tong University

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doctorates.Introduction More and more application-oriented leading engineers are urgently needed torespond to scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation. Thetraditional doctoral education focuses on the cultivation of academic talents, and thereare certain differences between scientific research and the actual work of enterprises.In response, universities in many European countries and the UK, and some universitiesin the United States, have begun to explore doctoral training related to engineeringapplications. The Engineering Doctorate is designed for future leaders and innovatorsfor industry and research, which needs to simultaneously satisfy industries needs anddelivering a doctoral level contribution to knowledge [1]. Compared

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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 5

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Sweta Saraff, Amity University Kolkata; Roman Taraban, Texas Tech University; William M. Marcy P.E., Texas Tech University; Ramakrishna Biswal, National Institute of Technology, Rourkela

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University of Delhi. His research interests are broadly in the field of child development and disability with a specific focus on emotion processing, mental health, adolescent issues, and information processing among the students. American c Society for Engineering Education, 2021 Work in Progress: Creating an Internet Platform for Indian and USA Students to Share Ethical ViewpointsAbstractEthical engineering practice is a global issue. Future engineers must learn about ethics inclassrooms and apply the knowledge and skills in workplaces that are locally relevant andglobally sustainable [1]. However, cultural norms and social realities may result

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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