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Educating Graduates in Engineering for a Flat World

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Melany Ciampi, Organization of Researches in Environment, Health and Safety; Claudio Brito, Council of Researches in Education and Sciences

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society.Mathematical models are applied for the study of institutions, policies, groups and so on.Theories are verified by experiments or other investigation system, or by creating new methodsor even by analytical methods and designing techniques in public and private sectors.The main idea is to work around a real project, in teams, looking for solutions by the point ofview of the different courses involved in the module. The content of the courses is up to thespecialists.4. ObjectivesThe main objectives of this social engineering graduation program are: to prepare engineering researchers and professionals in administrative positions who work in areas related to policy to design and implement in national territory socio- economic systems and

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Preparing Engineering Students for International Practice

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Aidoo, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Shannon Sexton, Rose Hulman Institute of Technology; James Hanson, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Kevin Sutterer, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology; Robert Houghtalen, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

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collaborating withstudents on potential senior design projects. Excursions were organized as part of the trip toexpand students’ cultural awareness.Prior to their visit, the Civil Engineering Department and the Office of Institutional Research,Planning and Assessment (IRPA) of RHIT developed and administered three assessmentinstruments in order to collect data on the short term impact of international design projects onstudent experiences. These instruments included a pre-trip survey, a student focus group, anddaily student journals. This paper discusses the results of the data collected during thisassessment process, suggestions for future improvement of the experience, and the need to assessthe long-term benefits of student

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Educating Graduates in Engineering for a Flat World

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Mariasingam, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Thomas Smith, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Sandra Courter, University of Wisconsin - Madison

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proven theories and effective practices for instilling global competence. Most programs are thoughtfully designed and carefully implemented, but they are seldom rigorously and scientifically evaluated for their educational impact. Does learning a second language really matter? How long and what kinds of international experiences are best? Should international coursework be required? What subjects are needed and when should they be taken? Increasing the knowledge base of proven theories and effective practices for instilling global competence in engineering graduates, indeed all graduates, needs to be a major priority [p. 41].These problems in the current efforts in preparing students for the global

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Technical Capacity Bldg for Developing Countries & Service Learning

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vinay Kumar Domal, University of Western AustraliaUWA; James Trevelyan, University of Western Australia

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AC 2008-473: COMPARING ENGINEERING PRACTICE IN SOUTH ASIA WITHAUSTRALIAVinay Kumar Domal, University of Western AustraliaUWAJames Trevelyan, University of Western Australia Vinay Domal is a graduate student at the University of Western Australia working on observations of engineering practice in India. He graduated with MSc from Dalarna University, Sweden and completed his first engineering degree in India. Page 13.308.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Comparing Engineering Practice in South Asia with AustraliaAbstractThis paper presents empirical evidence confirming that engineering practice

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Technical Capacity Bldg for Developing Countries & Service Learning / International Division Poster Session

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Fazil Najafi, University of Florida; James Carlsen, University of Florida; Meghan Ritter, University of Florida; Nick Safai, Salt Lake City College

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received from Princeton University his Ph.D. in Engineering (Multidisciplinary), also MS in Aerospace, MS in Mechanical, MSE in Civil Engineering, and an MSE in Reservoir Engineering/Water Resources (all from Princeton University), as well as a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State. Prior to joining the academics, Nick worked in industry, where he served as Director of the Reservoir Engineering at Chevron Oil Corporation in California. He has taught both at the graduate and undergraduate levels in engineering science. He has performed research projects for the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD), National Science Foundation (NSF) and the Oil Industry. He has

Conference Session

International Division Poster Session

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Claudio Brito, Council of Researches in Education and Sciences; Melany Ciampi, Organization of Researches in Environment, Health and Safety

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, FIE’2006, FIE’2007, FIE’2008 and FIE’2009. Page 13.1230.2© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 The Formation of Contemporary Engineer Claudio da Rocha Brito COPEC – Council of Researches in Education and Sciences Melany M. Ciampi OPASS –Organization of Researches in Environment, Health and SafetyAbstractEngineers are among the main agents of promotion of development in the world and theformation of a new kind of engineer is the priority to face the future economical and politicalmarket. Nations are

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International CIase Studies: Collabs, Exchanges & Interactions

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Carmen Villa, Texas A&M; Jennifer Sandlin, Arizona State University

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AC 2008-891: THE IMPACT OF STUDENTS' LIFE EXPERIENCES ON PROGRAMRETENTION. A STUDY OF FEMALE ENGINEERING STUDENTS IN MEXICO.Carmen Villa, Texas A&M Carmen Villa is an Adult Education doctoral candidate at Texas A&M University. Carmen is a graduate assistant for Dr. Yvonna Lincoln and Dr. Carolyn Clark. Her research interests include underrepresented populations in higher education, cultural practices and their impact on education for Hispanic students.Jennifer Sandlin, Arizona State University Jennifer A. Sandlin is an assistant professor in the Division of Curriculum and Instruction at Arizona State University, where she teaches courses focused on consumption, learning, and

Conference Session

Preparing Engineers for the Global Workplace

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ivan Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University; Maria M. Larrondo Petrie, Florida Atlantic University; Dhushy Sathianathan, Pennsylvania State University

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, recognizing the importance of technology in the progress of underdeveloped regions,and understanding the role of the future engineers in the advancement of technology, it wassuggested to offer a workshop as a forum for exchanging best practices, creating networks forinternational engineering educational experiences involving the Americas (research projectcollaboration, design projects collaboration, entrepreneurial project collaboration, andinternational internships) and sharing resources for promoting engineering design, innovationand entrepreneurship in the engineering institutions of the Americas.Workshop ProgramThe NSF sponsored workshop entitled The Global Engineering Education Challenge for theAmericas was held in Tampico, Mexico May 29 – June

Conference Session

Global Engineering in an Interconnected World

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gregg Warnick, Brigham Young University; Spencer Magleby, Brigham Young University; Robert Todd, Brigham Young University; Alan Parkinson, Brigham Young University

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Engineering has alsocalled for better preparation of engineering graduates for the practice of engineering exemplifiedin capstone courses18,19. These courses have improved and expanded to better prepare studentsfor the practice of engineering through the involvement and support of accreditation agencies,the National Academy of Engineering, industry, and educational leaders along with professionalorganizations’ research into the technical and pedagogical content, assessment, and execution ofengineering curriculum15,16.Design and manufacturing of products and services is already a major focus of many capstonecourses, it seems that these courses are ideally situated to include elements of globalizationwithout compromising their current learning outcomes

Conference Session

Technical Capacity Bldg for Developing Countries & Service Learning

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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William Jordan, Baylor University; Glenn Blalock, Baylor University; Walter Bradley, Baylor University; Cynthia Fry, Baylor University; Anne Grinols, Baylor University; Brian Thomas, Baylor University

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learning objectives overall are centered in thepreparation of both business and engineering students (undergraduate as well as graduate) forstrong participation in and leadership of technology commercialization projects and processes,regardless of setting; i.e., corporate or start-up ventures. The design employed to achieve theseobjectives has two platforms – learning the keys to success for high-tech business ventures anddemonstrating that learning by applying all the keys to a real-world project for a company orinventor who needs their insights. This design readily incorporates the application and Page 13.1359.15assessment of the engineering

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Engineering Accreditation Around the World

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maria M. Larrondo Petrie, Florida Atlantic University; Gisela Coto Quintana; Jaime Salazar, Ibero-American Association of Engineering Education (ASIBEI); Jorge Ignacio Velez Munera, Universidad Sergio Arboleda, ACOFI

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countries. 11. There is a certain degree of difficulty in joining consortia such as the Washington Accord; even more so for individual countries. 12. Various groups need to be educated on these issues.After a day of discussion, a document called The Turabo Declaration12 was created thatsummarized the conclusions of the participants: “Whereas there is a need for Quality, Consistency and Mobility among Engineers educated in the Region, we recommend to LACCEI the appointment of a Task Force to draft a first principles document of a Latin American and Caribbean Engineering Accreditation Agency (LACCEAA). Some first principles for design of this: a. Engineering Mobility (to be defined) b. Draw from best practices and

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Preparing Engineers for the Global Workplace

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vijay Renganathan, Institute of International Education; Lester Gerhardt, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Peggy Blumenthal, Institute of International Education; Allen Greenwood, Mississippi State University

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2 above, ofthe over 200,000 students that study abroad each year, less than 3% are engineeringstudents – this percentage that stayed fairly flat for the past decade.5 With a greatnumber of their graduate students (and much of their faculty) foreign-born,engineering schools may find it hard to see the logic in sending their own studentsabroad for further training, or how that will enhance their students’ professionaldevelopment. Without pressure from employers or government agencies, there hasbeen little incentive to change this approach, although the leadership within the fieldof engineering is beginning to encourage change through the peer-based accreditationsystem, as well as through competitive pressure to recruit the best

Conference Session

Technical Capacity Bldg for Developing Countries & Service Learning

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kurt Paterson, Michigan Technological University; Valerie Fuchs, Michigan Technological University

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. Hope for those overlooked by engineers, and hope for academics to rejuvenate interest in engineering education, research, and practice. At University X multiple international sustainable development programs focused on developing communities have coalesced into the D80 Center, focused on providing hope to the 80% of the world’s population poorly served by engineered goods, services, and infrastructure. Based on ten years of experience, the programs clearly resonate with a more diverse student body and produce more well-rounded, global-minded engineers, as compared to traditional programs. Future obstacles include dealing with the demand of such programs with limited faculty, staff, and financial support

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Technical Capacity Bldg for Developing Countries & Service Learning

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Duffy, University of Massachusetts Lowell

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student remarked, “we had toproblem-solve, for example, find a way to get solar panels onto roofs.” Students alsocommented on the enormous sense of accomplishment, seeing their designs implemented, thepotential to make an impact, a new passion for their vocation, and a chance to see the lives thatcan be changed by their work. As related by one female student, “When you know that yourwork will impact someone’s life, you know you need to get it right, and it makes you driven tosucceed. I think that all too often, students are more focused on just getting the work done,rather than on the impact their work may have in the future.” Another female studentcommented that, “the obstacles were learning experiences. I learned much more from solvingcommunity

Conference Session

Global Engineering Education Initiatives

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Prashanth Jayaraman, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Vinod Lohani, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Garrett Bradley, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Odis Griffin, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; John Dooley, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Polytechnic Institute and State University VINOD K. LOHANI is an associate professor in the Department of Engineering Education and an adjunct faculty in Civil & Environmental Engineering at Virginia Tech. He received a Ph.D. in civil engineering from Virginia Tech in 1995. His areas of teaching and research include engineering education, international collaboration and hydrology & water resources.Garrett Bradley, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Garrett Bradley currently works for Amsted Rail –Griffin Wheel division as an international manufacturing engineer, with current project assignment in Xinyang, Henan, China. Garrett graduated from Virginia Tech in 2007 with a

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Engineering Education in the Mid-East / Asia

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul Stanton, United States Military Academy

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technical and non-technical audiences - Design effective and usable IT-based solutions and integrate them into the current environment - Recognize the need for, and engage in, continuing professional development - Develop proficiency, both oral and written, in the English languageThese should evolve over time as the CS department continues to implement its curriculum andthe faculty collectively develops a better understanding of what it actually wants from graduates,but establishing a foundation and teaching the faculty an appropriate model for the developmentprocess is essential to the mentor’s role. The mentor must ensure that the faculty will continue toask, answer, and

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Engineering Accreditation Around the World

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Deborah Wolfe, Engineers Canada; Phil Alexander, University of Windsor

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evaluations follow the CEAB’s policies and procedures, but may only lead to a decision of“substantial equivalency” for such programs in foreign institutions. The term “substantialequivalency” means “comparable in program content and educational experience” and it impliesreasonable confidence that the graduates possess the academic competencies needed to beginprofessional practice at the entry level. The CEAB recommends that the Canadian licensingbodies treat graduates of programs evaluated as substantially equivalent as if they were graduatesof CEAB-accredited programs for the period that substantial equivalence is in effect. SinceCEAB accreditation is designed to provide graduates with an education satisfying the academicrequirements for licensure

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Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Asad Azemi, Pennsylvania State University

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time (asynchronous learning). The software allows theinstructor to effectively monitor students’ progress. The initial development plan started summer2005, with the first experimental partial delivery of an undergraduate computer programmingcourse during fall 2005. The trial phase has continued by offering 1-2 courses per semester,including the summer session. We have also delivered a graduate level electrical engineeringcourse to a small group of students residing overseas. It should be mentioned that these courses,except for the graduate course, have been designed and delivered based on flexible deliverymodel but for one campus only. Cross-campuses delivery phase is scheduled for implementationby spring 2009 semester

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International CIase Studies: Collabs, Exchanges & Interactions

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Borrelli, McMaster University; Susan Masten, McMaster University

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

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Global Engineering Education Initiatives

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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

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International Division Poster Session

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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