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Collaborative Learning, Project-Based, Service Learning, and Impacts on Engineering Education

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Russell Korte, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Bruce Elliott-Litchfield, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Laura D. Hahn, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Aaron Daniel Lewicki, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Valeri Werpetinski, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign; Seung Won Hong, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

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international service projects and how students learn to enhance creativity. An Illinois alumnus, he earned his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, worked in industry for four years, and earned his master’s and doctorate degrees in agricultural and biochemical engineering at Purdue University. Since 1986, he has been on the faculty at the University of Illinois, where he is a professor in the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering.Laura D Hahn, University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign Dr. Laura Hahn is a zero-% time assistant professor in the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She specializes in curriculum and instruc- tion

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Ivan E. Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University, Media

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AC 2011-160: INCORPORATING GLOBAL AND ETHICAL ISSUES IN AFRESHMAN ENGINEERING DESIGN COURSE THROUGH COLLABO-RATIVE DESIGN PROJECTSIvan E. Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University, Media Ivan E. Esparragoza is an Associate Professor of Engineering at Penn State. His interests are in engi- neering design education, innovative design, global design, and global engineering education. He has introduced multinational design projects in a freshman introductory engineering design course in col- laboration with 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

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Collaborative Learning, Project-Based, Service Learning, and Impacts on Engineering Education

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Forrest Alden Copeland, Western Washington University; Derek M. Yip-Hoi, Western Washington University

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project. Copeland is currently an industrial engineer at a Bellingham Washington hardwood plywood manufacturing facility.Derek M. Yip-Hoi, Western Washington University Derek Yip-Hoi has a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Michigan. He has broad experience in CAD/CAM and geometric and solid modeling from research and teaching experiences at UM and the University of British Columbia. Currently he coordinates the CAD/CAM instruction in the Engineering Technology Department at Western Washington University. Page 22.316.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011

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Study Abroad, International Exchange Programs, and Student Engagements

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Tiago R Forin, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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. Page 22.12.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 “It’s gonna be a long trip…but we’re gonna get it done.” A student’s experience with engineering abroad.AbstractThis paper uses a narrative to take the reader on a reflective journey of a student’s, the author’s,perspective of a water filtration project that was developed at Purdue and implemented inEldoret, Kenya. While involved in this global engineering project, I was placed in scenarios thatwere different from traditional classroom experiences, and my classmates and I had to overcomevarious obstacles. Engaging these obstacles provoked thoughts about the various learningexperiences presented to me. How will I

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Faculty and Program Developments, Exchanges, and Partnerships

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Carl F. Zorowski, North Carolina State University

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technology Ph D M.E., 1956, Carnegie Institute of Technology Page 22.33.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Linking Cultures: An Industrial Project-Based Design Course for U.S. and Chinese Students in ChinaBackground Globalization of the engineering enterprise has not only impacted its practice but also theeducation of its practitioners in ways previously unimagined. Virtually every engineeringprogram in the country has implemented new activities and programmatic changes to assistgraduates develop the skills, knowledge and experience to function

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Global Engineering Education: Cross-cultural Awareness and Social Impacts

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Iskandar A. Hack, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Gary D. Steffen, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Azrul Hisyam Abdul Rahman, Universiti Kuala Lumpur, British Malaysian Institute

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c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 Providing International Experience through Studying Abroad for Engineering Technology StudentsIn 2004 we began an investigation to provide international experience for engineeringtechnology students at Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne (IPFW) thatwas currently not available. The original plan was to have a small group of students go toKuala Lumpur, Malaysia for six weeks to study with Malaysian students in a projectorientated course. This was planned for the summer of 2005. The project was actuallycompleted for the first time during 2006, and repeated again in 2007. A group of fourstudents from the Electrical and Computer Engineering Technology

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Qualitative Research Programs & International Research Experience from Around the World

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Xia Wang, Oakland University; Laila Guessous, Oakland University; Gary Barber, Oakland University; Qian Zou, Oakland University; Michael A. Latcha, Oakland University; Li Jia, Beijing Jiaotong University; Zhuqian Zhang, Beijing Jiaotong University

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Beijing JiaotongUniversity (BJTU) in Beijing, China. In the past summer, a total of 6 students have taken part inthe IRES program. These students stayed in Beijing Jiaotong University for 8 weeks and workedon three different projects related to fuel cells. This paper will focus on the organization of thisprogram including pre-departure preparation, on-site orientation, on-site activities and post-program assessment. Also, the lessons learned from running this type of program will besummarized. Some suggestions to keep the sustainability of the program will be also provided.IntroductionThe globalization of science, engineering and manufacturing is very important in re-shaping thecurrent US economy. Much has been made in the literature about the

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Global Engineering Models: Curriculum Development, Improvements, and Partnerships

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Jeffrey J. Evans, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Glenn R. Blackwell, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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• Total: 19 class hrs/week, X15 weeks=285 class hrs/semester, X2 semester/year = 570 class hrs/year.How does the ECTS system require 1500-1800 hours? They consider the number of hours spentin preparation, report writing, project work, research hours, independent study hours, etc. in thenumber of hours expected for each credit. This means that there is no universal equivalencystandard for acceptance of courses from the ECTS system. Just as is the case when acceptingcourses from a non-ABET accredited US program into an accredited program, it is up to astudent’s home university to decide on the acceptance criteria.There are concerns about the overall student workload and the ability to match credits withlearning outcomes: “there are two main

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Collaborations, Accreditation and Articulation Issues for International Engineering Education

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Yuemin Zhao, China University of Mining & Technology; You-jun Tao, China University of Mining & Technology

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Processing EngineeringProgram Since 2006, geological and mining specialties have launched accreditation experimentalwork for mining and safety specialty in China. Now, this is the first time for mineralprocessing to carry out the accreditation, mineral processing of China university of miningand technology is one of the first and the only one who accept the accreditation ofengineering education in mineral processing specialty. Engineering talents‟ training mode in China is neither like United States, beforegraduates enter into industrial enterprise. First they should accept job training for engineers;nor like German engineering graduates who have experience in project. Our project educationhas the tendency to respect for science and

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Int. Engineering Education: Developments, Innovations, and Implementations

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Yue-Min Zhao, School of Chemical Engineering and Technology, China University of Mining & Technology, Xuzhou, Jiangsu 221116; Yue-min Zhao, China University of Mining and Technology

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important task of talents cultivation in universities.The Practice of Cultivating Innovative Talents for Mineral Processing Engineering Cultivating Innovative Talents Based on the Advantage of National Key Discipline.China University of Mining and Technology, attributed to Ministry of Education and one ofthe national keystone universities is a university to undertake the innovative science projectsdefined by the national Project 211 and Project 985. Mineral processing of China Universityof Mining and Technology is the earliest one of the establishment of the professional school.Created in 1952 and establishing mineral processing engineering start a new era of China'sfirst generation of Masters, Ph.D, the first generation of "Chang Jiang

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Faculty and Program Developments, Exchanges, and Partnerships

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Sowmya Narayanan, VIT University; Muniratnam Adithan, VIT University, Vellore; Robert C. Creese, West Virginia University

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itself to the21st Century Learning Skills. The Academic Staff College encourages innovation and creativityamong its faculty and supports the introduction of new pedagogical methods and new learningapproaches in delivering instruction. It has positioned itself as a forerunner to bring about theparadigm shift from “teaching to learning.” New initiatives with particular reference to WIPRO‟s Project 1, an academia industrypartnership between WIPRO, a global IT and Engineering Enterprise and VIT University hasproduced a metamorphosis in the teaching learning process at the University. Individual learninghas been replaced with collaborative and group learning; lectures have been complemented withrole play, simulation, word games and group

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Global Engineering Education: Cross-cultural Awareness and Social Impacts

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Holt Zaugg, Brigham Young University; Randall Davies, Brigham Young University; Alan R. Parkinson, Brigham Young University; Spencer P. Magleby, Brigham Young University; Greg Jensen, Brigham Young University; Aaron G. Ball, Brigham Young University

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skills and gain a greater understanding of culturalinteractions.Brigham Young University (BYU), offers several study abroad opportunities in its engineeringprogram designed to increase students’ global competence and international engineering skills[4]. These competencies, make up the attitudes, knowledge and skills students will need tosuccessfully complete engineering projects in a global job market. However, the cost in terms oftime and money makes it difficult for large numbers of students to participate in these programs.Advances in global communication using virtual communication technologies in the last decadehave facilitated cross-cultural interactions in both a social and business setting. With recenteconomic downturns, many businesses

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International Experience, Effective Instruction, and Student Exchange Programs

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Fanyu F. Zeng, Indiana Wesleyan University

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AC 2011-225: THE STUDIES OF EFFECTIVE TEACHING AND LEARN-ING METHODS IN CHINESE ENGINEERING EDUCATIONFanyu F Zeng, Indiana Wesleyan University FANYU ZENG is an assistant professor in Business Information Systems at Indiana Wesleyan University. His research interests include software development, programming, database, software project manage- ment, teaching methods, and international cultures in high education. Page 22.1503.1 c American Society for Engineering Education, 2011 The Studies of Effective Teaching and Learning Methods in Chinese Engineering

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A Global Engineer: International and Domestic Engineer

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Stephen Hundley, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Lynn G. Brown, The Boeing Company; Alan Jacobs, Quanser; Patricia Fox, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Catherine Didion, National Academy of Engineering; Daniel R. Sayre, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.; Hans J. Hoyer, American Society for Engineering Education

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responsibilities to international in 2007. In this position she has oversight of various strate- gies, funding, programs and projects for international and domestic higher education engagements in- cluding recommendations for policy, procedures and country and university relations global expansion. Lynn manages the company’s domestic university relations portfolio of 172 higher education institutions and leads a global network of 22 Boeing Country/Regional Focals for alignment and implementation of Boeing’s University Relations Strategies. Annually, Boeing’s University Relations unit provides over $6.5 million dollars of charitable and business contributes for international and domestic higher education engagements. Lynn attend

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Developing International Engineering Research, Course Enhancement, Leadership of, and Online Engineering Education

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Bahawodin Baha, University of Brighton; Ogai Ahmadi, Kabul University, Afghanistan

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journals and conferences. In addition to his duties at University of Brighton, he has been helping the higher education sector in Afghanistan for the last seven years. He is conducting several DFID/British Council and the World Bank funded projects in Afghanistan. He has prepared several reports for the Afghan government and has pub- lished many papers at international conferences on how to improve technical vocational and engineering education in Afghanistan. He was a visiting scholar at Virginia Polytechnic, Institute and Sate University in the USA in 1991 - 1992.Ogai Ahmadi, Kabul University, Afghanistan Ogai Ahmadi is a lecturer at the Faculty of Computer Science, Kabul University (KU), Afghanistan. She

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International Experience, Effective Instruction, and Student Exchange Programs

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Gary Braun Riggins, Virginia Tech; Vinod K. Lohani, Virginia Tech

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AC 2011-1475: INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCES OF A US UNDERGRAD-UATE STUDENT IN EXCHANGE PROGRAMS IN FRANCE AND BRAZILMr. Gary Braun Riggins, Virginia Tech Gary is a graduating senior in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Virginia Tech. He has studied abroad in France and Brazil and spent a summer in India on an an academic project.Vinod K Lohani, Virginia Tech Vinod K Lohani is a professor in the Engineering Education Department and an adjunct faculty in the Civil and Environmental Engineering at Virginia Tech. His research interests are in the areas of knowledge modeling, water and energy sustainability, engineering learning modules for freshmen, and international collaboration. He led a 5-year DLR/NSF project at

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Global Engineering Models: Curriculum Development, Improvements, and Partnerships

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Rafiqul Islam, Northwestern State University

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(1.5 gallon) is supplied to each faculty and stuff. Recyclingvarious papers, aluminum, cans, plastic bottles, and jugs, is encouraged.Green NSU and Cane River Green Market teamed up as partners for ‘Healthy Livings’ toarrange meetings with faculty and staff in the Student Union Building at NSU to promotethe importance and availability of fresh, locally grown and harvested fruits andvegetables.During fall of 2010, the University was awarded three projects through the EmpowerLouisiana Stimulus Funding through the department of Natural Resources Total.Finally the NSU has adopted 4.5 days week instead of 5 days week to cut its electric bill.Course Objectives The student should be able to: Understand, analyze, and explain the shift to

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Study Abroad, International Exchange Programs, and Student Engagements

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Donal McHale, Dublin Institute of Technology; Gül E. Okudan Kremer, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Michael J. Dyrenfurth, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Brian Bowe, Dublin Institute of Technology

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AC 2011-1347: AN INVESTIGATION OF THE PERCEPTIONS OF GAINSFROM UNDERGRADUATE INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE PROGRAMS:THE TALE OF ATLANTISDonal McHale, Dublin Institute of Technology Donal McHale is an academic staff member in the College of Engineering and Build Environment at the Dublin Institute of Technology, Dublin Ireland. Donal’s background includes sixteen years in transna- tional Engineering and Engineering management roles in the mass-media products sector. Holder of an MBA and BE from the National University of Ireland, he is co-principal investigator of a Transatlantic Dual Masters Degree project (STiMasters) and a Excellence in Mobility project (DETECT), both four- year projects funded by the Atlantis

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Int. Engineering Education: Developments, Innovations, and Implementations

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Yue-min Zhao, China University of Mining and Technology

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economic development. There are about 1800 undergraduates，500 postgraduatesand 100 doctors graduate from these universities every year. China has become a big powerof training professional personnel in the mineral processing field [1]. As one of the selected universities for the national ‘211 Project’ and ‘985 InnovationPlatform Construction Project’, CUMT has formed a discipline major system with a priorityto engineering, with the feature of mining, and combined with science, engineering, literature,management, law, economy and other multiple subjects developed harmoniously, developingfor more than 100 years. The discipline of mineral processing engineering of CUMT wasfounded in 1952[2]. Thereafter taking the processing and utilization of

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Global Engineering Education: Cross-cultural Awareness and Social Impacts

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Samuel James Boland, University of Iowa, IIHR: Hydroscience and Engineering; Michael V. Schaefer, University of Iowa, IIHR: Hydroscience and Engineering; Carmen M. Langel; Taryn Michelle Tigges, University of Iowa; Fabienne Bertrand, University of Iowa, IIHR: Hydroscience and Engineering; Marian Muste, University of Iowa, IIHR: Hydroscience and Engineering; Zachary David Hingst; Timothy James Middlemis-Brown, IIHR-Hydroscience & Engineering, The University of Iowa

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author or co-author of more than 150 technical papers and 75 re- ports. Dr Muste is an active international research and educator. He is expert for UNESCO’s International Hydrologic Program and World Meteorological Organization projects. He has extensive international ex- perience a three-time Fulbright Fellow (2004, 2006, and 2009) and grantee of the Japan Society for the Promotion of Science. He is instructor of a unique course in the US International Perspectives in Water Science Resources and Management. He is member of the Council of the International Association of Hydro-Environment Engineering and Research.Mr. Zachary David Hingst BA in Global Studies, University of Iowa, 2005 MS in Urban & Regional

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Collaborations, Accreditation and Articulation Issues for International Engineering Education

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Salahuddin Qazi, State University of New York, Institute of Technology; Yasin Akhtar Raja, University of North Carolina, Charlotte, Center for Optoelectronics & Optical Communications; Syed Muhammad Hassan Zaidi, NUST School of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science

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distinguished career in IT education, and has made significant contributions to the field of IT. He acquired his PhD degree in Computer simulation of high speed communication networks from University Of South Florida, USA. He has over 20 years of experience in teaching/ research and development in IT related fields and has published over 100 research papers in prestigious international Journals/conferences. Some of his notable research works include: Design of Opto Electronic Interconnect System for next genera- tion super computers, a project funded by Defense Advanced Research Project Agency (DARPA) USA; Sensitivity enhancement of long-haul optical fiber communication systems funded by Graduate School University of South

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International Experience, Effective Instruction, and Student Exchange Programs

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Elizabeth M. Tront, Virginia Tech; Joseph G. Tront, Virginia Tech

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. Anecdotallywe also observe that the minimal exposure to the formal study of leadership that we are able togive the students in this course leads many of them to take more extensive course on leadershipin their later years of schooling.In addition to the lectures, we assigned team projects as a method by which to actively developleadership and collaborative skills. In addition to developing the characteristics enumeratedabove, group work helps cultivate leadership skills by making it expedient to identify and utilizethe strengths of the team members—a key attribute of a leader.The first team project given the students in the classroom is to research the places (including thetowns, cultural sites, prices, currency, the industries to be visited and the

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

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Stacy S. Klein-Gardner, Vanderbilt University; Alanna Walker, Clemson University

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civil engineering studentswork with civil engineering students from Mexico to design and implement an engineeringproject where it is needed in Mexico.5 In this service learning project, they hope to achieve thefollowing learning outcomes for the study abroad students: 1) understanding and appreciation forthe way engineering is practiced in Mexico, 2) broader appreciation of how engineers can make adifference in their professional lives, 3) better understanding of how to apply engineering skills,4) more confidence in sharing engineering with others, 5) make contributions to multi-lingualand multi-cultural teams, 6) become familiar with the Spanish language in the context of the civilengineering profession, 7) prepare reports and presentations

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Global Engineering Education: Cross-cultural Awareness and Social Impacts

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Thomas F. Schubert, University of San Diego; Frank G. Jacobitz, University of San Diego

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, the problem of transfer of credit is avoided. Programs in the study ofGerman and cultural experiences accompany the technical courses.Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s Global Perspective Program4 is a project-based study-abroadprogram where student complete an engineering project during a typically two-month period.Typically the project is nine semester-units with an additional 4.5 units of site-specificpreparation. Page 22.345.3Shorter format programs follow an intensive study format popularized by National University(NU)5 and others. NU claims their one month per course format gives the student, among otherbenefits, “unprecedented focus” in

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

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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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this “brave new world” and it is in fact crucialfor the development of science and technology and more important it is responsible for thedelivery of such technologies on the service of the betterment of humanity. This aspect may leadto the notion that engineers should be aware of the responsibility to society as they contribute toits development. It is to be aware of the impacts not only environmental but also social of theoutcomes of projects. Looking closer to the formation of engineers, there is still a prevalence ofgood technical formation without thinking of a broader knowledge achievement. This broaderachievement is not a recent idea; the French School of Engineering implemented under Napoleongovernance formed the “Mr. Engineer” that

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Global Engineering Models: Curriculum Development, Improvements, and Partnerships

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Jian Yu, Auburn University and Tsinghua University, China; Chetan S. Sankar, Auburn University

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materials that bring real-world issues into classrooms. He has won awards for research and teaching excellence from the Society for Information Management, NEEDS, Decision Sciences Institute, American Society for Engineering Education, American Society for Mechanical Engineering, International Network for Engineering Education & Research, and the Project Management Institute. He is the editor-in-chief of the Decision Sciences Journal of Innovative Education and the managing editor of the Journal of STEM Education: Innovations and Research. He can be contacted at sankacs@auburn.edu. Page 22.833.1

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Developing International Engineering Research, Course Enhancement, Leadership of, and Online Engineering Education

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zsuzsa Balogh, Metropolitan State College of Denver; Richard Pozzi, Metropolitan State College of Denver; Jeno Balogh, Metropolitan State College of Denver; Peter Ivanyi, University of Pecs; Richard Matthew Gutkowski, Colorado State University

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into U.S. West, and Western Electric Corporation. While at Nortel he developed a Managed IP Voice and Data Product solution for California School Systems. Some of Professor Pozzi’s various job titles have been: Director of Systems Engineering and Sales Support, Senior Systems Engineer, Acting Director Network Architecture, Senior Network Architect, Project Manager for Electronic Library, Direc- tor Mechanized Information Systems, Director Planning and Administrative Services, Director Inventory Management, Manager Business Services, and Field Engineer. Mr. Pozzi enjoys golf, grandkids and running in his time off.Dr. Jeno Balogh, Metropolitan State College of Denver Associate ProfessorDr. Peter Ivanyi, Pollack Mihaly

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Qualitative Research Programs & International Research Experience from Around the World

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Yating Chang, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Joe J.J. Lin, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Juila D. Thompson, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Yi Shen, Purdue University; Brent K. Jesiek, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Eckhard A. Groll, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Edwin Daniel Hirleman, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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boundaries.Underrepresented Populations in Engineering EducationAmerica is becoming an increasingly diverse nation. Many minority groups and women havebeen underrepresented in the engineering education path and workforce. It is projected that moreengineering challenges will affect this broader population, and thus these individuals are neededwithin engineering.1 The demand today for employees who speak foreign languages and areinternationally savvy is also greater than ever. However, relatively few minorities enroll incollege international programs, and few choose careers that involve global work.2There is large and growing literature examining women’s and minorities experience with theengineering education process. Beddoes, Borrego, and Jesiek3 performed a

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A Global Engineer: International and Domestic Engineer

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

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mistakenly assume boredom or alack of engagement from the seemingly passive listening displayed as a mode of preferredlearning for an Auditory student. Likewise, the learning materials and activities that an instructormight generally utilize with success, such as projected presentation materials, handouts of lecturenotes, hands-on demonstrations or laboratory experiments, and assigned readings of textbookchapters, can be less meaningful for students who exhibit a monomodal preference for Auditorylearning.When faced with an increased proportion of students who exhibit a preference for Auditorylearning, instructors may find increased success in their teaching by ensuring that main conceptsfrom the course are specifically described verbally in detail

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International Experience, Effective Instruction, and Student Exchange Programs

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Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

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practicalproblems and issues that practitioners usually face, into the classroom.(6) Pedagogical studieshave demonstrated that the case study/ case history approach to engineering education provides agreater understanding of the multifaceted nature of civil engineering.(7,8) They can be used to Page 22.312.2simulate a variety of learning protocols such as: design and analysis experiences,interdisciplinary issues and concerns, costs, hazards, owner preferences, and compliance withstandards and guidelines. Cases, by and large, describe situations, projects, problems, decisions,etc., and are primarily derived from actual experience, and do reflect thoughts