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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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Gary Chinn, Pennsylvania State University; Veena Raman, Pennsylvania State University; Steve A. Walton, Pennsylvania State University; Thomas Litzinger, Pennsylvania State University

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AC 2010-1273: USING TECHNOLOGY-MEDIATED COLLABORATION IN THETEACHING OF ETHICS & GLOBALIZATIONGary Chinn, Pennsylvania State University Gary Chinn is project manager of the eLearning Initiative in the College of Engineering at Penn State. Sponsored by the Leonhard Center for the Enhancement of Engineering Education, the initiative explores new technologies and approaches related to teaching & learning.Veena Raman, Pennsylvania State University Veena Raman is a lecturer in the departments of Communication Arts and Sciences and Science, Technology, and Society at Penn State. Dr. Raman teaches courses on globalization, new information technologies, the cultural implications of new media

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Faculty & Program Exchanges: Internationalizing, Collaborations, Interactions

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vinod Lohani, Virginia Tech; Ricky Castles, Virginia Tech; Gary Riggins, Virginia Tech

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this objective. The main topics discussed during the workshop are: (i) how to introducedesign experiences in first-year engineering curriculum, (ii) need to incorporate ethics instructionin Indian engineering programs, (iii) need to introduce hands-on learning to enhance earlylearning experiences of Indian engineering students, and (iv) how engineering curriculumdevelopment issues can be translated into PhD level engineering education research projects. Theworkshop was held on the campus of Infosys, Inc., a software giant in India. Two Americanstudents (Castles and Riggins), co-authors of the paper, accompanied the lead author and assistedin implementing the workshop activities. As one of the lead graduate students, Castle was deeplyinvolved

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Engineering Education in Africa and the Middle East

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lamyaa El-Gabry, The American University in Cairo - Mechanical Engineering Department

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and covers topics including History ofEngineering, Engineering fields of specializations, the engineering profession, engineeringcommunications, engineering ethics and societal obligations. It also focuses on teaching studentsthe engineering approach to problem solving and includes a course project. Community BasedLearning was introduced into the ENGR 101 course via the term project which is a requiredcomponent of the course. The project was to design toys for children ages 7 to 14 years at aschool in a disadvantaged squatter community in Old Cairo, Egypt, where infrastructure is poorand education and social mobility can be very limited. The project was carried out in partnershipwith a non-government organization (NGO) named ―Sohbit Khayr

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Case Studies, Engineering Education and Outcome Assessment Around the Globe

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alongkorn Pimpin, Chulalongkorn University; Kuntinee Maneeratana, Chulalongkorn University

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Page 15.1041.3accreditation is input-based and rigidly relied on the contents. The Council of Engineers has alsoparticipated in the APEC engineer discussions [15] and set up a steering committee on thepossible adoption of Washington Accord [16]In 2009, MoE also announces a Thai Qualifications Framework for Higher Education (TQF:HEd) [10] which further restricts the standard imposed from the Commission on HigherEducation [11]. They specify graduate attributes; ethical & moral responsibilities, knowledge,cognitive skills, interpersonal skills & responsibility, and numerical analysis, communication &IT skills. In addition, standards for different disciplines and continuous quality development arealso included. This framework has to be

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Global Engineering Education: Intercultural Awareness and International Experience

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brent Jesiek, Purdue University; Deepika Sangam, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Juila Thompson, Purdue University; Yating Chang, Purdue University; Demetra Evangelou, Purdue University

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be creative and innovative Strong work ethic work hard and commit fully to a task Ethically responsible in a global, social, understand and apply ethical responsibility intellectual, and technological context be personally adaptable in a changing Adaptable in a changing environment environment realize new ideas or innovations in an existing Entrepreneurial and intrapreneurial organization (intrapreneurial) or new

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Engineering Education in India, the Far East, and Central Asia

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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M. Adithan, Vellore Institue of Technology; Robert Creese, West Virginia University

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other countries so that they become enlightened individuals, improving the living standards of their families, industry and society. We will provide individual attention, world – class quality of education and take care of character building”.(c) Vision: “We, at Vellore Institute of Technology, will impart futuristic technical education and instill high patterns of discipline through our dedicated staff who shall set global standards, making our students technologically superior and ethically strong, who in turn shall improve the quality of life of the human race”.(d) Quality Policy: “We, at Vellore Institute of Technology, aspire to establish a system of Quality Assurance which would on a continuous basis

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International Study Abroad Programs & Student Engagements

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jeffrey Evans, Bucknell University; Jablonski Erin, Bucknell University; Buffinton Keith, Bucknell University; Richard McGinnis, Bucknell University

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program was originally designed to address the specific educational objectivesof the Civil Engineering Program which state “Graduates of the Civil Engineering program willdemonstrate professional responsibility and a sensitivity to a broad range of societal concernssuch as ethical, environmental, economic, regulatory and global issues.” While this educationalobjective was originally adopted for civil engineering students, it is applicable to all engineeringstudents regardless of discipline. Specific educational outcomes for the program include: 1) Thebroad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global andsocietal context, 2) Recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in, life-long learning,and 3

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Scholar Program Proposal/Develop Courses and Materials/Collaborations and Accredatation Systems for Global Engineering Education / Preparing Engineers for the Global Workplace and Successful Graduates for a Flat World: What Does It Take?

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lueny Morell, Hewlett-Packard; Jennifer DeBoer, SPEED

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geography, the profile of engineering graduate attributes appear to follow the samepattern, i.e., engineering graduates should be knowledgeable in science and technologyfundamentals and be problem solvers, but should also possess a number of professional skills(i.e., “soft skills”) important for the profession such as effective communication andunderstanding the world where engineering is practiced (business constraints,flexibility/adaptability, societal and ethical issues, global sensitivity, etc). Numerous student-focused events on a variety of curriculum, policy, and pedagogical issues conducted by one ofthe authors have yielded similar conclusions.Some authors and reports have comprehensively outlined the elusive set of “soft skills” that

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Opportunities and Challenges in Developing International Engineering Research

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Josef Rojter, Victoria University of Technology

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’ peers; Beliefs concerning the nature of professional engineering work; The social status of the engineering profession. This has a wider dimension which embeds the social as well as industry evaluation of engineering as an occupational group and touches upon issues of professional autonomy, social orientation and inclusion of ethics in the course of professional practice; Knowledge base and intellectual abilities required prior to undertaking studies in engineering; and Teaching and Learning in schools and faculties of engineering. Prospective students often rely on indirect information from their peers, friends and siblings who are or have studied engineering. These opinions are influenced by engineering academic beliefs and perceptions of

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Exporting of Higher Education to Developing Countries

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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William Jordan, Baylor University

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AC 2010-500: IMPLEMENTING SENIOR DESIGN PROJECTS IN THEDEVELOPING WORLDWilliam Jordan, Baylor University WILLIAM JORDAN is the Mechanical Engineering Department Chair at Baylor University. He has B.S. and M.S. degrees in Metallurgical Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines, an M.A. degree in Theology from Denver Seminary, and a Ph.D. in mechanics and materials from Texas A & M University. He teaches materials related courses. He does research in appropriate technology applications, engineering ethics, and entrepreneurship. Page 15.686.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010

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International Study Abroad Programs & Student Engagements

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Khanjan Mehta, Pennsylvania State University; Mary Lynn Brannon, Pennsylvania State University; Sarah Zappe, Pennsylvania State University; Thomas Colledge, Pennsylvania State University; Yu Zhao, Pennsylvania State University

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, equally at home with societal concerns as they are with technical issues.It can be argued that traditional engineering curricula quite often do not afford the opportunityfor students to develop expertise in these “soft skill” areas other than on a piecemeal, randombasis. For example, many curricula currently do not weave and integrate concepts such aspersonal development, social awareness, global contextualization, complexity, ethics, culturalsensitivity, multidisciplinary teamwork and public scholarship into the fabric of the engineeringcurriculum. This issue is not constrained to engineering; most colleges face similar challengeswith preparing students to become well-rounded professionals.In attempts to attain these objectives, a common

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Engineering Education in India, the Far East, and Central Asia

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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James Olaleye, University of Lagos, Nigeria; Emmanuel Abiodun, University of Lagos, Nigeria; Joseph Olusina, University of Lagos, Nigeria; Francis Derby, where

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Geometric Geodesy 3 SUR 455 Precise Positioning SysSVY 517 Photogrammetry & Remote Sensing II 3 SUR 465 LIS ApplicationsSVY 523 Intro. to Coastal Mapping & Management 2 SUR 285 Drainage DesignSVY 525 GIS Tools & Applications 3 SUR 485 Stormwater DesignGEG 503 Surface Water Hydraulics 2 GEOG 352 Image AnalysisGEG 519 River Engineering 2SVY 519 Mathematical Geodesy 2 Year 5 Semester 2SVY 502 Adjustment Computation III 3SVY 506 Prof. practice and Ethics

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International Division Poster Session

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2010 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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formedengineer not only a diploma, but also the professional qualification. This work has as objective toshow and to discuss about the most important points of the engineering education in Brazil: thebeginning, the development, its current state, the impact of the globalization and the perspectivesfor the future.Keywords: Global thinking; local awareness; contemporary paradigm; sciences advancement;generalist formation; strong ethics.1. IntroductionUnpredictable is the future of globalization process once it is not possible to foreseen the bigplayers’ next movement in such huge business game of fighting for markets. The world has beenchange in such a speedy that the distances are smaller and so we have a larger number of peoplemoving around, interacting

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Global Engineering Education: Intercultural Awareness and International Experience

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Larry Bland, John Brown University

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. Action items were identified toprovide a better education in the professional skills without detriment to the technical skills. An Page 15.668.2important element of these criteria is the emphasis on assessing the following professional skills: 1 ≠ Ability to design systems, components, or processes to meet needs (globally) with realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety ≠ Ability to function on multidisciplinary (multi-cultural) teams ≠ Understanding of

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Engineering Education in India, the Far East, and Central Asia

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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J Thompson, Kansas State University; Ata M. Nazar, Kabul University

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Examination isbeing used as a bench-mark of progress. The several aspects of the rebuilding project aredescribed along with a report of progress and lessons learned. The paper concludes withobservations about the ethical and cultural nature of engineering education and somerecommendations about changes that are required to achieve the desired outcomes of therebuilding project.Historical Backdrop:The Faculty of Engineering was established in the 1960’s and 70’s by a consortium of USUniversities with USAID sponsorship1,2. The project was a “turn-key” project that provided abuilding, laboratories, and US based education for the new Afghan Faculty members. Facultymembers from the participating US Universities established and taught classes and

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Engineering Education in Africa and the Middle East

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mazen Hasna, Qatar University; Abdelmagid Hamouda, Qatar University; Boualem Boashash, Qatar University

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identify and analyze the curricular, pedagogical, cultural, and organizationalfeatures of engineering education programs in Qatar. So, the expected outcomes from this studywill include the following: 1. A revised list of the Technical knowledge (Competences) needed, such as i) Basic Sciences (Mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, mechanics and materials) (ii) Design; (iii) Sustainability; (iv) Business and Finance; (v) Social Sciences and (vi) Ethical Behavior 2. A revised list of the Skills neede; this will include (i) Problem-solving skills; (ii) Apply Basic Engineering Tools (iii) Usage and Master New Technology (iv) Communication; (v) Managing Risk and Leadership. This will include the abilities to understand

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Exporting of Higher Education to Developing Countries

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

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ups; ≠ knowledge and skills in the fundamentals of engineering practice; ≠ knowledge of selected professional-level skills commensurate with students’ future field and/or area of specialization; ≠ a strong oral and written communication skills; ≠ a focus on design issues involving life–cycle economics, environmental impact, sustainable development maintainability, applicable standards and ad hoc concerns; ≠ an awareness of business practices in the Region and elsewhere; ≠ an understanding of nontechnical forces that affect engineering decision-making; ≠ a perception of social, ethical, and political responsibilities; ≠ an awareness of the evolution of human civilization in general, with an emphasis on

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International Initiatives, Partnerships,Teaching Strategies, and Collaborative Networks

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joao Paiva, Politecnico de Viseu

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solving problems within their field of study; 3. have the ability to gather and interpret relevant data (usually within their field of study)to inform judgments that include reflection on relevant social, scientific or ethical issues; 4. can communicate information, ideas, problems and solutions to both specialist andnonspecialist audiences; 5. have developed those learning skills that are necessary for them to continue toundertake further study with a high degree of autonomy.” In 2005 the EU Commission introduced the EQF-LLL / European QualificationsFramework for Lifelong Learning, to provide a common reference to facilitate therecognition and the transferability of qualifications, based mainly on knowledge, skills and

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Scholar Program Proposal/Develop Courses and Materials/Collaborations and Accredatation Systems for Global Engineering Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steve Shumway, Brigham Young University; SClaudina Vargas, Complex Systems Optimization Lab; Geoff Wright; Ronald Terry, Brigham Young University

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Wright, Brigham Young University Geoff Wright is a Professor of Technology and Engineering Education at Brigham Young University. His scholarship centers on programming, multimedia pedagogy, and technological literacy. He has published and presented on these and many other technology and engineering related topics.Ronald Terry, Brigham Young University Ron is a Professor of Technology and Engineering Education at Brigham Young University. His scholarship centers on pedagogy, student learning, technology literacy, and engineering ethics and has presented/published numerous articles in engineering education

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Case Studies, Engineering Education and Outcome Assessment Around the Globe

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dan Baker, The University of Vermont; John Merrill, The Ohio State University; David Munoz, Colorado School of Mines

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ofparticipation leads to a lack of community “ownership”, wasted resources and a discouragedcommunityIf the necessity of interdisciplinary work has been well established, the process by which it isaccomplished remains poorly understood. For example, in a textbook intended to guideengineering students in the design of community-based service-learning projects instructsstudents that “.. people should be involved in the engineering process. You should always knowyour community partner, your stakeholders …. and their needs and desires. Frame yourengineering project within these parameters, and work with these groups throughout the project.”The text goes on to talk about understanding the project from historical, cultural, ethical, societal,educational