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Continuing Education for Faculty

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Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

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, pavement design & materials, and concrete durability. His interests also include: contemporary issues of engineering education in general, and those of the Middle East and the Arab Gulf States in particular. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Suggested Plans and Practices for Further Development of Engineering Educators in the Arab Gulf RegionAbstract:The increased mobility of engineers worldwide poses new and difficult challenges tocountry and/or region–based systems of engineering education, whose advocates nowface the possibility that their graduates may not possess the skills recognized asvaluable in other countries or by international employers operating within their

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They need more than technical skills!

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Jorge Rodriguez P.E., Western Michigan University; Ivan E. Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University, Media; Jared Roberto Ocampo, Universidad Tecnológica Centroamericana (UNITEC)

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institutions in Latin America and the Caribbean as part of his effort to contribute to the formation of world class engineers for the Americas. He is actively involved in the International Division of the American Society for Engineering Education and in the Latin American and Caribbean Consortium of Engineering Institution (LACCEI).Prof. Jared Roberto Ocampo, Universidad Tecnol´ogica Centroamericana (UNITEC) Jared R. Ocampo is currently a researcher of the Faculty of Engineering at Universidad Tecnol´ogica Centroamericana (UNITEC) campus of San Pedro Sula and previously worked as Academic Head of Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering Coordinator and as an undergraduate and graduate professor. He also works as a private

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International Educational Experiences (2)

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David B. Knight, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Kirsten A. Davis, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Timothy Kinoshita, Virginia Tech; Michelle Soledad, Virginia Tech, Ateneo de Davao University; Jacob R. Grohs, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Paper ID #18427Assessing Students’ Global and Contextual Competencies: Three Categoriesof Methods used to Assess a Program with Coursework and InternationalModulesDr. David B. Knight, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University David Knight is an Assistant Professor and Director of International Engagement in the Department of Engineering Education and affiliate faculty with the Higher Education Program, Center for Human- Computer Interaction, and Human-Centered Design Program. His research focuses on student learning outcomes in undergraduate engineering, learning analytics approaches to improve educational practices

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International Educational Experiences (1)

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Donna M. Ebenstein, Bucknell University; Margot A. Vigeant, Bucknell University; Jeffrey C. Evans P.E., Bucknell University

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in 2009; Brazil in 2010; China in 2012; Costa Rica in 2013; New Zealand in 2014; Italyin 2015; and Chile in 2016. Over 280 students and seventeen different faculty members haveparticipated.This study abroad program was initially designed to address ABET General Criterion 3(h) whichnotes that graduates must have “the broad education necessary to understand the impact ofengineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental and societal context.” Specific ABETeducational outcomes for the program include: 1) the broad education necessary to understand theimpact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context, 2) recognition of the need for, andan ability to engage in, life-long learning, and 3) knowledge of contemporary issues

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International Educational Experiences (1)

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Cynthia B. Paschal, Vanderbilt University; Isabelle S. Crist, Vanderbilt University Global Education Office; Christopher J. Rowe, Vanderbilt University

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experience abroad, and mentoring new staff. Isabelle collaborates with faculty from the Vanderbilt School of Engineering to provide study abroad opportuni- ties for Engineering students. As a result of their joint efforts, Vanderbilt has increased the number of Engineering students studying abroad, which now exceeds the national average.Dr. Christopher J. Rowe, Vanderbilt University Dr. Christopher J. Rowe, M.Eng., Ed.D., is associate professor of the practice of engineering management and director of the division of general engineering at Vanderbilt University. He holds degrees in biomed- ical engineering, management of technology, and higher education leadership and policy. His research and teaching interests in

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International Division Poster Session

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Khalilullah Mayar, Kabul Polytechnic University, Kabul -Afghanistan

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of accreditation andquality assurance bodies, the lack of practical and laboratory activities to train students in theappropriate skills that are required in engineering practice.Almhaidib (2013) stated that, in today's globally competitive world, the contribution ofengineering colleges in the technical development of each country is considered significant. Thisdevelopment takes place through involvement in a wide range of economic development projectsby utilizing intellectual property development and creating partnerships with industry, which alsocreates opportunities for research and students training. The author further adds: “The general philosophy of engineering education is to produce graduates with high academic standing

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International Educational Experiences (2)

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tom Lacksonen, University of Wisconsin, Stout; Scott Springer P.E., University of Wisconsin, Stout; Devin R. Berg, University of Wisconsin, Stout

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impact of globalizationon the practice of engineering. An international summit hosted by ASME concluded thatengineering grand challenges require engineering to evolve as a global profession. Theprofession will become more globally competitive3. Industry and academic leaders rated howimportant it was for engineering graduates of today to be globally competent, averaging 3.8 on a5.0 Likert scale4. A study on global engineering excellence by eight leading internationaluniversities recommended integrating experience-based programs into an internationalcontext. Our design projects use international experience-based projects to improve the globalcompetence of our engineering students5.Several researchers have defined various descriptions of global

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International Educational Experiences (2)

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Amy L. Freeman, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Julio Urbina, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Sarah E. Zappe, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Javier Fernando Del Carpio, Universidad ESAN; Nancy Matos P.E., Esan University

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. Thetrip to Peru was designed to provide the students with a global scholarly and humanitarianexperience. Other impacts of the trip were the acquisition of cultural and social capital thatcannot be accomplished through non-experiential activities [13]. The trip included a project inLima, daily tours to museums in this city, national research labs, and a final trip to MachuPicchu, the Lost City of the Incas in Cuzco.Project: A Sustainable Approach for Informal Settlements or Asentamientos Humanos in PeruEducational research has demonstrated that a rich learning environment plays an important rolein improving learning achievements and also attitudes toward studies and research [26]. Thistype of environment can be implemented through project-based

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They need more than technical skills!

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Prewitt Penno P.E., University of Dayton; Roger J. Crum, University of Dayton; Eddy M. Rojas, University of Dayton

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evaluated using design criteria and a numerical value system in a designmatrix to fairly evaluate each concept based on the needs for a sustainable waste solution. Thedesign criteria with the weight pertaining to their importance are: Impact on other teamchallenges (9), Aesthetics (8), Environmental impact (8), Durability (7), Cost (6),Universalizing/Consistency (5), Physical implementation (5), Communication of change (4), andFluctuating population (3). Each concept was ranked individually on the design criteria using the3-5-7-9 method of evaluation, with 9 being the highest, in order to spread out the results creatinga clear cut decision of the best solution. Concept 3 scored a total of 380 points while Concept 1and Concept 2 scored 350 and 300