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Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Samuel Scheibler, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Stephen Williams, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Joerg Mossbrucker, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Glenn Wrate, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Owe Petersen, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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single-minded doggedness to trainstudents that would change the world.On the other hand, success can truly be its own worst enemy. While allowances are made in allengineering curricula for emerging technologies, little attention is paid to emerging global Page 11.366.3economic and cultural realities.6 Encouraged by decades of past success, the Americanengineering pedagogical paradigm has become extraordinarily standardized: attract veryintelligent students with widely diverse skills, interests, and abilities and “funnel” them into astandard “engineering outcome.”7While this approach produces graduates with excellent technical skills, the

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Measuring the Impacts of Project-Based Service Learning on Engineering Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kurt Paterson, Michigan Technological University; Colleen O'Holleran, Engineers Without Borders-USA; Cathy Leslie, Engineers Without Borders

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AC 2010-2033: FACULTY IMPRESSIONS OF SERVICE LEARNING INENGINEERING EDUCATIONKurt Paterson, Michigan Technological UniversityColleen O'Holleran, Engineers Without Borders-USA Chapter Relations Manager, EWB-USACathy Leslie, Engineers Without Borders Page 15.577.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 Faculty Impressions of Service Learning in Engineering Education1. BackgroundIn many quarters, engineering education has only recently discovered the contributions oflearning through service1,2,3,4. This awareness has often come obliquely with some of the mostengaging service opportunities originating outside academia. In the past decade many service-oriented

Conference Session

Challenges in Engineering, Models in Professional Programs, Capstone Design and Function Generator for Educational Environment

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2013 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; Rosa Maria Castro Fernandes Vasconcelos, Universidade de Minho; Luis Alfredo Martins Amaral P.E., University of Minho; Victor Freitas de Azeredo Barros, Science and Education Reseach Council

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faster way and in a larger community. For engineers, the decisionprocess is even more complex once the implications have serious impact not only to the targetcustomers but also to the society as a whole and to the environment. This is an aspect that showsthe necessity for engineers to search for the acquisition of an ability to respond to socialnecessities having in mind the cultural aspects when developing a project.The effects of this aspect in engineering formation implies a different approach providing thefuture engineers a notion about policy, ethics and social sciences, which are so important toprepare them to the future work market that will require the respect and promotion of society andenvironment as assets1.Most of social groups have

Conference Session

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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AC 2008-1144: INTERNATIONALIZATION OF ENGINEERING EDUCATIONMichael Mariasingam, University of Wisconsin - Madison Michael A. Mariasingam, Research Associate in the College of Engineering, University of Wisconsin–Madison, taught electronic engineering for many years in different countries before his graduate studies in continuing and vocational education at UW–Madison. His PhD dissertation focused on quality criteria and benchmarks for online degree programs. Mariasingam helped establish new programs and faculties of engineering in Singapore, Malaysia, India, and Zimbabwe. He served as chairman, Department of Electronic Engineering and then acting dean, Faculty of Engineering, at

Conference Session

Global Engineering in an Interconnected World

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pedro Gazmuri, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile; Gonzalo Pizarro, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile; Jose Bilbao, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile

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curricular adjustment. In a broader scope,the project would review the actual status and the kind of discussions and issues addressed inrelation to curricular analysis in the rest of the World, particularly in the USA and Europe1.The development of this Project, which is still active, has generated a very rich mind openingprocess in both academic institutions. A key aspect of this process has been the visit ofspecialists from different prestigious universities in the USA. They have offered seminaries andworkshops about issues like curricular design based on competences and skills, course programconstruction, methodologies for teaching – learning, new approaches for the teaching of physics,the relevance of Design in the training of an engineer

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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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considerations are all raised in the Canadian context, each in its own wayalso has implications in the global sense, particularly as engineers are increasingly mobile. Thechallenge for the CEAB will continue to be to facilitate innovation within universities, whileremaining fully mindful of the “public interest” obligation of the profession.AcknowledgementsThe authors would like to acknowledge the work done by J.-Y. Chagnon, ing., and W.G.Paterson, P. Eng., former chairs of the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board for theirground-work in developing a version of this paper for an earlier time period.1 http://www.engineerscanada.ca/e/prog_publications_3.cfm , accessed 26 February, 2008.2 http://www.abet.org/history.shtml, accessed 26 February

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International Division Poster Session

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Caridad Cruz López, Universidad de las Américas, Puebla.; Aída Hernández Hernández, Universidad Politécnica de Tlaxcala; Aurelio Lopez-Malo, Universidad de las Americas Puebla; Enrique Palou, Universidad de las Americas Puebla

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what the engineer is doing in your drawing. Write at least two sentences. 2) List atleast three words/phrases that come to mind when you think of an engineer. 3) What kinds ofthings do you think an engineer does? Study facilitators were careful not to talk aboutengineers or engineering during the administration of the DAE test. Facilitators offered helpto clarify directions and question prompts, but they did not offer any ideas or assistance thatwould influence students’ original conceptions of engineers or engineering. Twenty-eightinformal interviews (which were videotaped) were performed after the DAE test andconsisted of one-on-one discussions between a facilitator and students (8 from Puebla and 20from Tlaxcala) to further investigate

Conference Session

Preparing Engineering Students for the Global Workplace, Competency, and a Successful Career

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2011 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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. The results arevery humble however this can not discourage the initiatives. It is important to keep searching forways to enhance social awareness in the students of engineering programs.2. The Role of Engineering EducationDespite the efforts of so many sectors of society the present status of education in every level inwestern world is not yet as good as it should be. Education plays an important role in thedevelopment of peoples worldwide. It is the key to combat ignorance and consequently thepoverty. Science and technology alone can not help. It is fundamental the growth investment ineducation for all01.Education must promote the natural ability of the mind to set and to solve problems and by inter-relation to stimulate the full usage of

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 8

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephanie Marie Kusano, Virginia Tech; Aditya Johri, George Mason University

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thethree (i.e. engineering ethics, engineering cultures, and regulations and standards). The studentsdemonstrated that they were very much aware of the constraints they were working under bykeeping in mind the cultural context in which they were working. For instance, Craig, who hadworked with EWB-U for nearly 3 years, noted how his first summer trip was focused ondesigning and implementing the system. The second year was focused on design changes,implementation, and initial assessment of the system. The upcoming trip was focused onimplementing changes based on the 2nd year’s assessment, and conducting further assessment ofthe system. When asked to give an example of how the design might change year to year, Craigstated: [Craig]: “I think

Conference Session

International Division Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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fundamental to keep the levelof development of humanity in order to achieve the social development similar to thetechnological. However the present challenges of engineering education institutions are notlimited only to the formation of a professional for a new global work market, but also to defeatthe crises of education in which they are inserted. The crucial problem is the necessity of thinkagain the kind of education which has fragmented knowledge that drives people to an inability ofarticulating its several parts. Education must promote the natural ability of the mind to set and tosolve problems and by inter-relation to stimulate the full usage of general intelligence [04].4. University at present worldPeople live today in a world of no

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International Division Technical Session 8

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pradeep Kashinath Waychal, NMIMS University; Ashok Ranade, EE Collaborative

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, 'Engineering Entrepreneurship: An Example of a Paradigm Shift in Engineering Education', Journal of Engineering Education, 91 (2002), 185- 95.27 Sven G Bilán, Elizabeth C Kisenwether, Sarah E Rzasa, and John C Wise, 'Developing and Assessing Students' Entrepreneurial Skills and Mind‐Set*', Journal of Engineering Education, 94 (2005), 233-43.28 John C Wise, and Sarah E Rzasa, 'Institutionalizing the Assessment of Engineering Entrepreneurship', in Frontiers in Education, 2004. FIE 2004. 34th Annual (IEEE, 2004), pp. T2E/1-T2E/4 Vol. 1.29 John-David Yoder, Robert Kleine, Don Carpenter, and Cynthia Fry, 'Spreading the Fire: Broadening Faculty Support for the Entrepreneurial Mindset', in National Collegiate Inventors and

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Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claudio Brito, Council of Researches in Education and Sciences; Melany Ciampi

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AC 2007-1644: NEW TRENDS IN ENGINEERING EDUCATION WORLDWIDEClaudio Brito, Council of Researches in Education and Sciences Claudio da Rocha Brito is Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering; President of Council of Researches in Education and Sciences (COPEC), President of Fishing Museum Friends Society (AAMP), President of (Brazilian) National Monitoring Committee of "Internationale Gesellschaft für Ingenieurpädagogik" (IGIP) and Vice-President of Brazilian Nucleus of Environmental Researches and Health (NBPAS). He is Chairman of Working Group "Ingenieurpädagogik im Internationalen Kontext" and Member of International Monitoring Committee in IGIP, Council Member of

Conference Session

Global Engineering in an Interconnected World

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Richard McGinnis, Bucknell University; Alexandra Coleman, Bucknell University; Jacqueline Denning, Bucknell University; Joseph Smith, Bucknell University

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; “Developing Globally- Minded Engineers through Education and Experience: A Panel Discussion on International Co-op/Internship Program Models,” Proceedings of the 2006 ASEE Annual Conference and Exposition, Chicago, IL, June, 2006.9. Groll, Eckhard A. and E. Daniel Hirleman, “Undergraduate GEARE Program: Purdue University’s School of ME Contribution to Educating Globally Sensitive and Competent Engineers,” Proceedings of the 6th ASEE Global Colloquium on Engineering Education, Istanbul, Turkey, October, 2007.10. Freeman, Sarah; Douglas Matson; Grant Sharpe; and Chris Swan, “International Citizenship and Global Service Leadership – The Role of Interdisciplinary Teams in Engineering Education,” Proceedings of the 2006 ASEE

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Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Jewell, Union College

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active terms abroad program. Approximately 60%of all Union students go on some form of study experience in a foreign country during theirtenure at the College. Union ranks near the top of all schools in the nation in percentage ofstudents going abroad. Engineers have always been eligible for terms abroad, but before the Class of 1999students were not required to complete the section of the General Education requirements thatincluded terms abroad. Prior to 1996 Union’s engineering curricula were not set up with termsabroad in mind. Since the programs are relatively small, most required and elective courses inthe major are offered once a year. Therefore, it took very careful planning and advisement toallow students to go abroad without

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 5

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kseniya Zaitseva, Tomsk Polytechnic University/ Association for Engineering Education of Russia; José Carlos Quadrado P.E., Porto Polytechnic Institute

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Paper ID #26152Learning Outcomes for Engineering Education ProgramsDr. Kseniya Zaitseva, Tomsk Polytechnic University/ Association for Engineering Education of Russia Associate professor at Tomsk Polytechnic University faculty member, Accreditation Center director in As- sociation for Engineering Education of Russia. PhD in Pedagogical Sciences, graduate degree in ”Math- ematical Methods in Economics”. Also holds a Management degree. Her research focus is in Quality Assurance, active learning and international academic mobility. Has experience in coordinating several TEMPUS, Erasmus+ projects as well as organizing joint

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Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Michael Bramhall, Sheffield Hallam University; Keith Radley, Sheffield Hallam University

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AC 2007-1015: PROMOTING LEARNER AUTONOMY IN ENGINEERINGMichael Bramhall, Sheffield Hallam University Mike is Head of Learning, Teaching and Assessment at Sheffield Hallam University's Faculty of Arts, Computing, Engineering and Sciences. He is the Associate Director of the Centre for Promoting Learner Autonomy at Sheffield Hallam. He is also the Associate Director of the UK Centre for Materials Education at Liverpool University, which is part of the UK Higher Education Academy.Keith Radley, Sheffield Hallam University Keith is a Lecturer in Curriculum Innovation at Sheffield Hallam University,(specialising in media and resources)in the Learning and Teaching Institute. Keith has 25

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International Case Studies:Collaborations, Exchanges & Interactions

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ian Robinson, Edge Hill University; Michael Bramhall, Sheffield Hallam University; John Rowe, Sheffield Hallam University

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, to manage the developmentand implementation of new technologies, coupled with the ability to appreciate and take cost/benefit account of the financial, social and political implications of decisions taken’ 1.In short, engineering graduates were required to be business-minded for the first time.By 1988, the Engineering Council was becoming more outspoken, observing that ‘educationfor working life rather than first job should...be the aim’. The engineer in industry must be‘an authority on technology, a leader of others, a communicator’ and engineering coursesmust ‘improve working habits’ 5. The council was itself beginning to warm to the theme ofintervention in the undergraduate curriculum, and would indeed be funding and influencing

Conference Session

International Division Poster Session

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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AC 2008-319: THE FORMATION OF CONTEMPORARY ENGINEERClaudio Brito, Council of Researches in Education and Sciences Claudio da Rocha Brito is Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering; President of Council of Researches in Education and Sciences (COPEC), President of Fishing Museum Friends Society (AAMP), President of (Brazilian) National Monitoring Committee of "Internationale Gesellschaft für Ingenieurpädagogik" (IGIP) and Vice-President of Organization of Researches in Environment, Health and Safety (OPASS). He is Chairman of Working Group "Ingenieurpädagogik im Internationalen Kontext" and Member of International Monitoring Committee in IGIP, Council Member of "International

Conference Session

Global Engineering in an Interconnected World

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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AC 2007-2962: GLOBALIZATION AND ENGINEERING EDUCATION FOR 2020Michael Mariasingam, University of Wisconsin - Madison Research Associate, College of Engineering, University of Wisconsin – MadisonSandra Courter, University of Wisconsin-Madison Director, Engineering Learning Center, University of Wisconsin - MadisonThomas Smith, University of Wisconsin - Madison Faculty Associate, Engineering Professional Development Department, University of Wisconsin – MadisonGregory Moses, University of Wisconsin-Madison Professor, Engineering Physics, University of Wisconsin - Madison. Page 12.787.1© American Society for

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A Global Engineer: International and Domestic Engineer

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Isaac W. Wait, Marshall University; Andrew P. Nichols, Marshall University; Wael A. Zatar, Marshall University

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AC 2011-301: COMPARISON OF PREFERRED LEARNING STYLES FORINTERNATIONAL AND DOMESTIC UNDERGRADUATE ENGINEERINGSTUDENTSIsaac W. Wait, Marshall University Isaac W. Wait is an assistant professor of engineering in the College of Information Technology and Engineering at Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. Dr. Wait teaches and conducts research in the areas of water resources and environmental engineering. Dr. Wait joined Marshall in 2009 after teaching for four years at the American University of Sharjah, in the United Arab Emirates.Andrew P Nichols, Marshall UniversityWael A. Zatar, Marshall University

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A Global Engineer: International and Domestic Engineer

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Charles Pezeshki, Washington State University

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these develop the abilities of students totraverse similar though processes in evaluating work environments.ConclusionSpiral Dynamics as a social relational model offers many unique, trans-cultural insightsinto engineering workplace cultures, and needs to be explored as a way of preparing thenext generation of global engineers. It also provides a springboard for mindfulness and Page 22.1639.10rational development of empathy, perhaps the most important emotional technique for theindividual traversing the complex global workplace.1. Beck, Don, and Cowan, Chris Spiral Dynamics, Blackwell Publishers, Cambridge, MA, 19962. Beck, Don, http

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Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Said Abubakr, Western Michigan University; Dewei Qi, Western Michigan University

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AC 2007-169: DEVELOPMENT OF GLOBAL ENGINEERING EDUCATION INCHINA FOR WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY ENGINEERING STUDENTSSaid Abubakr, Western Michigan UniversityDewei Qi, Western Michigan University Page 12.534.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Development of Global Engineering Education in China for Western Michigan University Engineering StudentsAbstractIn collaboration with Sichuan University in China, Western Michigan University had establishedand developed the China Summer Engineering Tour for the first time in 2006 and is in theprocess of launching a second tour in 2007. The program is designed to provide a uniqueopportunity for both

Conference Session

A Global Engineer: International and Domestic Engineer

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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is more and moreevident the importance of engineering sciences applications in the global world. Industries,governmental agencies, Banks, commercial sector and even civil social groups need engineersprepared in order to solve complex problems and to develop innovative solutions. Page 22.1442.5Why engineers? Because engineers are prepared to apply the principles of science andmathematics to develop solutions to solve problems. Engineers are naturally driven by results asa characteristic of their mind added by the formation. They work using scientific discoveries topropose applications that meet the needs. It is expected that engineers are

Conference Session

Global Engineering Education Cross-Cultural Awareness and Social Impacts

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claudio da Rocha Brito, Science and Education Research Council; Melany M. Ciampi, Safety, Health and Environment Research Organization; Rosa Maria Castro Fernandes Vasconcelos, Universidade de Minho; Luis Alfredo Martins Amaral P.E., University of Minho; Victor Freitas de Azeredo Barros, Science and Education Research Council

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innovative mind in order to be inserted in and to keep up withthe work market. Knowledge in Basic Sciences, Basic Sciences of Engineering and Specifics ofEngineering are fundamental for the training of an engineer. However, the insertion in labormarket sometimes demands some practice or experience that should also be provided by theengineering schools. Taking this into account, the Engineering Education Research Team ofCOPEC – Science and Education Research Council has designed and is implementing a programfor an engineering school which main goal is to prepare engineers for the future work market, theengineer for the future. The idea was born due to the very competitive environment thatEngineering Schools are facing recently and the fact that fewer

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Faculty Involvement in International Engineering Education

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mark Henderson, Arizona State University

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in global engineering education (GEE). By GEE, we meaneducating engineers with a global mindset to improve their Global Competency. This can bedone in many ways and many conference papers explain how a given university has createdprograms to help engineers be exposed to global technology, culture, communication andcollaboration. Typical programs offer study abroad for engineering students, but some also offermulti-national teaming on projects with common objectives.Conferences and symposia have their place, but sometimes the participants need extended timefor goal-directed discussion. With this purpose in mind, faculty who were known to be involvedin GEE programs gathered for a workshop held at Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona

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International Division Technical Session 4

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Qunqun Liu, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; Jiabin Zhu, Shanghai Jiao Tong University; Bo Yang

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-based human metabolism laboratory for undergraduates. Journal of Engineering Education, 97(2),213-222.[34] Brandsford, J. D., Brown, A. L., & Cocking, R. R. (Eds.). (1999). How people learn: Brain, mind,experience, and school. Washinton, DC: National Academy Press.[35] Felder, R. M., & Brent, R. (2004). The intellectual development of science and engineering students. part 2:teaching to promote growth. Journal of Engineering Education, 93(4), 279-291.[36] Marra, R. M., & Palmer, B. (2004). Encouraging Intellectual Growth: Senior College Student Profiles.Journal of Adult Development, 11(2), 111-122. Page 26.885.14

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Global and Intercultural Competency

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Eugene Rutz, University of Cincinnati

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Paper ID #21409Integration of Global Competencies in the Engineering CurriculumMr. Eugene Rutz, University of Cincinnati Eugene Rutz is Academic Director in the College of Engineering & Applied Science at the University of Cincinnati. Responsibilities include oversight of eLearning initiatives, working with high schools on engineering coursework, and academic oversight of the Master of Engineering program. Eugene serves as co-PI on an NSF sponsored Math and Science partnership grant and PI on other grants that examine the intersection of instructional technology and learning. Eugene also teaches professional skills

Conference Session

Educating Graduates in Engineering for a Flat World

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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problems once their formation prepares them to have a wide vision about any problem thatneeds to be solved no matter if it is the construction of a bridge, a more effective productionmachine or an economic way to raise income. Engineers are in general good administrators andthat is why they end up as Mayors, Governors, CEOs, etc. It is the logic mind and the feeling thatit is quite a duty to solve problems [4].So this program comes to light up as a spark to challenge engineers to seek for the solutions ofsocial problems that any community has to face. Some times common sense is not enough or themere application of democratic actions are not the best options to face a social crisis. Socialassistance for example is not the best way to combat poverty

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anna Friesel, Technical University-Copenhagen; Phillip Albert Sanger, Purdue University

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working alongside colleagues of different nationalities.I believe that if there was one aspect of the course I would improve, it would be to establish strongstandards and expectations of the group members at the beginning of the project. It is a commonphilosophy among management courses, that conflicts occur in the beginning of the formation of ateam as members stumble around to find their niche and challenge each other’s knowledge andauthority. However, it is important to understand that conflict is normal and necessary to create aninnovative group of engineers. On the contrary, keeping in mind that each person has a differentpersonality type, responds to stress and conflict differently, and perceives and communicates ideasin their own way. A

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Engineering Education in the Arab World / Mid-East Region

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bethany Jones, James Madison University; Russel Jones, World Expertise LLC

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efforts have an impact on the engineering curriculumand deserve the attention of engineering educators. Even while working for internationalstandards, teaching with English texts and collaborating with western engineeringcolleges, engineering educators in the Arab world should keep in mind that the majorityof their students will practice at home, in the region, in Amman, in Muscat, in Liwa, andnot in Toronto, Los Angeles, or Bonn. The admonition to think globally and act locallyhas never been more appropriate. For an Arab engineering educator acting locally mightinclude the integration of entrepreneurship skills into the engineering curriculum,collaboration with local agencies and private businesses for practical experience,requiring students to