Conference Session

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

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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International

writing blog posts for students; the act ofreading peer blogs provides benefits in and of itself. Reading without interacting, or“lurking,” can be seen as passive or vicarious participation; however, this behavior canstill help to increase understanding and may provide a sense of belonging or communitywithin the group [13].The public nature of blogs has resulted in some interesting findings as well. Typically,blogs are openly posted on the World Wide Web, ostensibly accessible to anyone with anInternet connection and a web browser. Public blog post writing has been found to bemore concise and focused, due in part to students' desires to appear competent andarticulate to a public audience [14]. This effect is thought to be related to

Conference Session

Faculty & Program Exchanges: Internationalizing, Collaborations, Interactions

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Saeed Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University; Sandi Hyde, Middle Tennessee State University

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International

impediments. AsAllan Goodman, president and CEO at the International Education Institute aptly stated in aspeech delivered at Chatham University, “Languages convey much more than facts. Since theyare the repositories of culture, knowing them enables us to gain perspective” (Allan, 2009, pg.368).5 Therefore, interaction among students with differing native tongues provides invaluableopportunities to improve their language skills and cultural awareness simultaneously. Studentsfrom varying backgrounds, enrolled at Middle Tennessee State University, are exposed to peer-led-team-learning environments through the Experimental Vehicles Program (EVP), aninterdisciplinary collaboration in engineering projects. Figures 1 – 4 show examples of thevehicles built

Conference Session

Engineering Education in Africa and the Middle East

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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International

school.This course has six outcomes, assessed as part of the ABET process, that all sections must meet.The course outcomes are:―After completing the course, students will be able to: 1. Identify and describe the engineering field of specialization. 2. Explain the different career paths for engineers. 3. Practice the engineering approach to problem solving. 4. Identify the engineer’s ethical and societal responsibilities. 5. Practice technical writing and presentation using computer tools. 6. Work in a team.‖ Page 15.293.4Term project & how it relates to course outcomesThe course grade is based on assignments, an exam, and a term

Conference Session

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

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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International

of emphasizing criticalthinking, developed the curricula. The goal was to have friendly and respectful classroomatmospheres where students engage actively in class discussion and collaborate with peers. Thefocus was to build basic skills in the following areas: ▪ Mathematics. The curriculum followed an incremental learning approach. It introduced the concepts of the tool-box and the master musician to improve problem-solving through practice and pattern recognition. The material included numbers, operations, fractions, algebra, geometry, and trigonometry concepts. ▪ Spanish. Activities focused on improving reading and writing skills, introducing students to the analytical thinking process. Dominican history

Conference Session

International Initiatives, Partnerships,Teaching Strategies, and Collaborative Networks

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Esteban Rodriguez-Marek, Eastern Washington University; Min-Sung Koh, Eastern Washington University; Michael Brzoska, Eastern Washington University; Claudio Talarico, Eastern Washington University

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International

and writing for academic purposes,and research papers preparation. Furthermore, in order to facilitate the transition of the 1+2+1students to EWU the ELI and the International Education Office provide the possibility to matchthe 1+2+1 students with International Peer Advisors, Cultural Mentors and InternationalAdvisors. One of the approaches taken to enhance the learning experience of the 1+2+1 studentsis a high level of cooperation with native speakers. Towards this end, 1+2+1 students areencouraged to partner with American students in the various laboratory classes. It was noted thatthere was a significant improvement in the academic performance both of the 1+2+1 studentsand the native speakers. One of the intangible benefits is the

Conference Session

Global Engineering Education: Intercultural Awareness and International Experience

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Erin Crede, Virginia Tech; Maura Borrego, Virginia Tech

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International

new member. Inorder to obtain this required knowledge and skill base, students participate in lengthy degreeprograms and/or apprenticeships. During these experiences, students observe the behaviors,norms and attitudes that are prevalent among the profession’s practitioners. During this time,students begin to craft their professional identity by “trying on” possible images of themselves tosee how well they fit 11. One way these images are established is through the individual’sprofessional developmental network, and the relationships students have with members of theirprofession and learning community (e.g their department or research group) 12. Sweitzer12explored how other members of the student’s developmental network (friends, peers, and

Conference Session

Global Engineering Education: Intercultural Awareness and International Experience

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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International

,interactions with faculty and peers, team projects, student organizations, and independent travel.Yet even as such programs and experiences gain traction against the backdrop of ambitiousglobal visions, challenges remain. To begin, there is the problem of scaling up. Even generousestimates suggest that only about 5% of American engineering students have a substantial globalexperience during their undergraduate years, while others assert that only 10-15% of U.S.engineering schools are taking global education seriously.11,14 Persistent barriers to expandingglobal engineering education – ranging from financial considerations and inflexible curricula to alack of institutional support and language issues – are well documented.6 But even as these kindsof

Conference Session

Opportunities and Challenges in Developing International Engineering Research

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Josef Rojter, Victoria University of Technology

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International

’ 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

Conference Session

Engineering Education in Africa and the Middle East

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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International

continuous education. An important topic of interest to the society of engineers and this project is the current discussion about licensing in Qatar as a means to ensure lifelong learning and maintain up to date technical competencies. The society confirmed in writing that it is highly supportive of this project. 4- Qatarization Committee in the energy and industry sector: this is an important Qatari national committee that promotes different activities to attract nationals to get educated Page 15.973.4 and then work in the energy and industry sector. Being the dominant sector, there is a