engineeringsolutions, aligned with the SDGs and NAE Grand Challenges, contribute to sustainability. Thereport also underscores the importance of cultivating global citizenship through education, whichUNESCO identifies as crucial for achieving sustainable development goals.Addressing the urgent need for a strategic approach to globalize education without additionalresources, the report emphasizes leveraging creativity and the growing diversity of the studentbody. It details how increased international student enrollment in the U.S. enriches educationalenvironments and supports global citizenship.Furthermore, the report discusses the essential values for future engineers, including empathy,ethics, and cultural awareness, proposing strategies for integrating
the ability to work in or lead diverse teams. Ethical considerations arisingfrom cultural differences, understanding these differences in product design and engineeringtasks, and recognizing the interconnectedness of the global economy are also crucial. It alsoincludes exposure to international supply chain management, intellectual property, liability,business practices, and practical global experience. Finally, it encourages viewing oneself as aglobal citizen and appreciating worldwide challenges.I worried that our students hardly understood globalization or oversimplified it into ‘good’ or‘bad.’ I was sure they generally do not appreciate the profession’s role. Engineering is usingtechnology to solve problems, and engineering students often
intelligence, ethics and moral autonomy. ● Continuous Development of Personal, Business, and Management Capacities and Competencies: including skills such as "Lifelong learning in engineering", "Creativity", "Leadership", "Management Skills", and "Development of New Products and Entrepreneurship”.Given international trends in program accreditation, it is imperative to establish qualitystandards aligned with areas of knowledge, particularly in regards to academic processes.Having specific standards such as these would allow for a more flexible and precise model inlight of the diversity of programs [9]. Additionally, curriculum standards and academiccredits that support student mobility both domestically and internationally must be taken
, 2014). 1. Engineering Knowledge 2. Problem Analysis 3. Design and Development of Solutions 4. Investigation 5. Tool Usage 6. The Engineer and the World 7. Ethics 8. Individual and Collaborative Teamwork 9. Communication 10. Project Management and Finance 11. Lifelong Learning 5This PBL program is also referring to the global competence as a 21st century imperatives(National Education Association (NEA), 2010) for nurturing mindset of global citizen.It is easily expected that the major learning outcomes of this 3DDA workshop are related toEngineering Knowledge, Problem Analysis, Investigation, and Tool Usage. The question is howand how much extent other attributes could be acquired
curriculum at Nazarbayev University, Kazakhstan, through thelens of the Sheffield Graduate Attributes framework—a global model assessing innovationcompetencies across technical, social, and cultural dimensions. Technical attributes focus onapplying theoretical knowledge, social attributes on teamwork and communication, and culturalattributes on ethical responsibility and global problem-solving.Analysis of nine core courses reveals a pronounced emphasis on technical skills, with 78% oflearning outcomes tied to computational tools and structured problem-solving. Courses like“Mechanical Design with CAD” and “Multiphase Systems” exemplify this trend, equippingstudents to execute predefined solutions but offering few opportunities for open-ended, real
technical proficiency; the objective is the implementation of sustainabledesigned solutions [6], [7]. However, community participation is important. The success of theproject is determined by the community’s engagement with the project and availability. There isthe need for a deep understanding of the community, its social and cultural contexts to developtrust and proper communication to achieve the desired collaboration and partnership.Complementary to the community understanding, students and faculty advisors develop aframework with high ethical standards and professionalism, which may not be applied in everycommunity [6], [8], [9]. To provide context, and a sense of purpose and clarity, students andfaculty advisors have to understand economic
transformation and artificial intelligence 3. Enhancing Undergraduate Education and 5. Enabling regional initiatives in entrepreneurship Curriculum Improvement and innovation 4. Ethics and Society in Engineering Education 6. Entrepreneurship and innovation to overcome the 5. Government, Industry, and University economic and financial crisis 6. Management of Engineering Education 7. Equal rights, opportunities and spaces for women in 7. Online and Remote Laboratories Latin America and the Caribbean in the 8. Recruitment and Retention in Engineering professional field 9. Technology for
attributes for global engineers based on Washington AccordGenerally speaking, PBL programs are also effective for acquiring Washington Accord 11 GraduateAttribute Profile (WA11GAP), which are essential requirements for future global engineers [8]. (1) Engineering Knowledge (2) Problem Analysis (3) Design/development of solutions (4) Investigation (5) Tool Usage (6) The Engineer and the World (7) Ethics (8) Individual and Collaborative Team work (9) Communication (10) Project Management and Finance (11) Lifelong learningThese 11 items comprise a comprehensive set of knowledge, skillsets, and mindsets. Because of the designflexibility, it is sufficient to incorporate these items into PBL course contents. In the case of this techno-socio PBL, this
individualistic norms they associate with the United States. Public infrastructure, particularly the transitsystem, was praised for its accessibility, reliability, and environmental integration, prompting several students to reflect onthe limitations of comparable systems in the U.S. Cultural observations often centered on social restraint, rule adherence,and expectations around personal conduct in public spaces, which challenged students’ assumptions about Germanformality and perceived aloofness.Sustainability emerged as a deeply embedded societal ethic, with students noting that practices such as energyconservation, water purity, recycling, and walkability were not framed as special efforts, but as integral parts of everydaylife. This led many to
with a range of audiences • (4) an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts [2].These meaningful documents guide all engineering programs and are more than aspirational.They are strategic and designed to affect change, so implementing action to produce studentswith global awareness and competency starts with the faculty.UniversityThe Pennsylvania State University’s Strategic Plan (2016-2025) spotlighted the need forgraduates to have more global awareness and competence. Its mission statement (abbreviated)below shows global engagement
. Totackle them, it is essential to incorporate diverse perspectives that reflect themultifaceted nature of the world. Different cultural contexts provide the foundation fortailoring global problems into localized solutions that are both practical and sustainable.Additionally, varied life experiences bring unique insights, enriching the understandingof ethical and social challenges within engineering, thereby fostering morecomprehensive and impactful approaches to problem-solving.Diversity is an absolute necessity for the industry, as it drives innovation, fosterscreativity, and enhances problem-solving by bringing together a wide range ofperspectives and experiences (Direito et al., 2021; Leever, 2020; Jones et al., 2020).Engineering solutions
complex global challenges. ABET [8] has incorporated global competencyinto its student outcomes, encouraging curricula that foster global awareness, cross-culturalcollaboration, and ethical leadership. European initiatives similarly emphasize inclusivity, genderequity, and democratic principles, while programs such as the European Green Deal [9] and theErasmus+ framework [10] actively support sustainability and cross-border collaboration ineducation. Additionally, initiatives like the Grand Challenge Scholars Program [11] andEngineers Without Borders [12] promote experiential learning opportunities, encouragingstudents to address pressing global issues through innovative and community-centered solutions.These efforts collectively highlight a
Control Systems Thermodynamics Electrical Energy Utilization Reliability of Electrical Networks Practical ElectricityYear 4 Ethics and School Administration Thermal Modeling and Control Didactic Electric Networks and Installation Practice English Language and Environmental Organization and Industrial Legislation Protection Professional Practice EntrepreneurshipWhile the students have an introductory course in their second year that introduces the concepts ofrenewable energy, the course is very basic and
Paper ID #45818Coming to America and Helping Communities: Stories from Women in AcademiaDr. Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder Angela Bielefeldt is a professor at the University of Colorado Boulder in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering (CEAE) and Director for the Engineering Education Program. She conducts research related to engineering ethics, sustainability, social responsibility, and community engagement. Bielefeldt is a Fellow of the American Society for Engineering Education and a licensed P.E. in Colorado. ©American Society for Engineering
participant chosen for purposeful sampling has the capacity toexplain a certain theme, idea, or experience [22]. Consequently, the data was collected from atotal of eight students. Five undergraduate students were in their first year of study, and threewere in their second year, majoring in computer science and electrical engineering at a privateBangladeshi University. All ethical considerations were maintained by the fifth author accordingto the institutional requirement. After removing the identities to maintain privacy and anonymity,the fifth author collected and shared data. He then shared it with the first and second authors forthe analysis.Data AnalysisFollowing the semi-structured interviews' topic order, the data was analyzed. Two
willbenefit the host institution the most. This means that the applicant needs to get involved indiscussion and negotiation about the visit dates so that the visit is beneficial for the host institution.It is always beneficial if you have any prior contact and understanding with the Dean and/orDepartment chair of the host institution, if they are familiar with your work, work ethic, andcapabilities then agreeing on the visit dates, and project details is easy step and can be veryproductive. This initial contact can also help you discuss specific activities that you might beinterested in conducting during your visit to the host institution. In your application, you need to explain how relevant or beneficial your work will be for thehost institution
. Instructors must balance the educational objectives of their programs withthe needs of the communities they serve while also considering equity issues when distributingresponsibilities among diverse student design teams. Interestingly, the instructors involved in thisresearch project have long been concerned about the ethical considerations surrounding thesustainability of course projects.In the early 2000s, instructors received external funding to establish a joint course collaborationwith a local university in Kenya. However, once the funding ended, it became impossible tosustain the partnership. In 2020, just before the pandemic began, a new partnership was formedwithout funding in order to explore ways to integrate students from a Kenyan
. Third YearFor their third, and final phase, the VESA team plans to expand on the work they have alreadydone by collecting data on how VESA technologies have assisted the pilot study abroad programs.According to the VESA proposal, the group is going to “prioritize the use of this technology tofacilitate the establishment of lasting, ethical community relationships that will allow our studentsto contribute to community well-being year after year”, as per their third-year proposal. Due to thesuccessful nature of the VESA group in the past, the team hopes this final phase will benefitstudents learning by expanding access to intercultural learning, supporting ethical service learning,allowing faculty to gather media for advertisement purposes, and
“Instructables / iFixit” Technical Writing and Repair Guide Project 3: Research Report Project 4: Presentation(4) an ability to recognize ethical and Project 2: “Instructables / iFixit” Technical Writingprofessional responsibilities in and Repair Guideengineering situations and make Project 3: Research Reportinformed judgments, which mustconsider the impact of engineeringsolutions in global, economic,environmental, and societal contexts (5) an ability to function effectively on Project 2: “Instructables / iFixit” Technical Writing a team whose members together and
to the ABET EC2000 [3] transformation in the engineering curriculummoving to competencies and outcomes.The American Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) Engineering Criterion 3outlines the student outcomes expected of graduates from an accredited engineeringprogram [3]. These outcomes include the ability to identify, formulate, and solve complexengineering problems; apply engineering design to produce solutions that consider publichealth, safety, welfare, and various global, cultural, social, environmental, and economicfactors; effectively communicate with various audiences; recognize ethical and professionalresponsibilities and make informed judgments; function effectively in a team setting andprovide leadership, establish goals, plan
, safety,and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.” StudentOutcome 4 requires “an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities inengineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact ofengineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.” Attainment ofthese two outcomes were usually included and assessed as part of our ME curriculum in variouscourses. One advantage gained by our students working in the six collaborative capstone projectsis that that they experienced these attributes first hand and are better prepared to enter thepractice of engineering after graduation. Further, these students are prepared to work for multi
knowledge. They serve as stark reminders of the evolvingroles and responsibilities of engineers. Modern engineering demands a multifaceted skillsetencompassing safety protocols, public policy, business acumen, sustainability, and ethics,emphasizing the crucial role of trust placed in engineers by society.Recognizing the dynamic nature of society and the accelerating pace of technological change, theNational Academy of Engineering (NAE) emphasized the need for adaptation in engineeringeducation and practice to effectively address future challenges [4].Looking Abroad While Viewing WithinThis paper examines the engineering education systems in the UK and the US, two globallyrespected frameworks attracting international students and scholars. While
student learning outcomes 2, 3, 4, and 5 [1]. These student outcomes focus on engineeringdesign solutions with consideration of global, cultural, environmental and social factors;communicating effectively; recognizing ethical and professional responsibilities; and the abilityto function effectively on a team.Endorsed by the National Academy of Engineering, the Grand Challenges Scholars Program(GCSP) [2], includes five competencies that engineers need to be able to tackle the wickedproblems facing our society including the 14 Grand Challenges of Engineering (NAE) and the 17UN Sustainable Development Goals. These five GCSP competencies are: Talent Competency,Multidisciplinary Competency, Viable Business/Entrepreneurship Competency
engineering, science, and mathematics SO 2: an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors SO 3: an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences SO 4: an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts SO 5: an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive
for asustainable mindset, especially for those who would like a career in engineering. Topics such aslimits to growth, environmental ethics, climate change, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs),and the circular economy, will form the foundational knowledge for more advanced topics insustainability and the built environment in subsequent modules. This course also introduces theprinciples and techniques for the synergistic design, integration, and management of complexsystems over their entire life cycle.Module 1: Case StudiesIn real-world projects, it is not always possible to isolate different actions as neatly as in ateaching environment. In reality, there are always interactions between stakeholders and actors,and there are different
institutionsbetween 2015 and 2019. Over 4,000 students who have completed the survey in either a pre,post, or pre and post test manner. This tool has been demonstrated to provide adequate reliabilitywithin various university programs to ensure valid results within this research program.The Global Engineering Competency Scale (GECS) is a framework developed by Jesiek [35]that highlights required skills for engineers globally. The GECS is broken down into cognitiveand behavioral categories. Questions within these categories focus on technical, teamwork andcommunication, business, ethics and professional practice, and leadership.Within the context of the identified global engagement interventions, it is important to evaluatethe growth in each student’s global
the Journal of Engineering Education, and associate editor for IEEE Transactions on Education. Dr. Finelli studies the academic success of students with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), social justice attitudes in engineering, and faculty adoption of evidence-based teaching practices. She also led a project to develop a taxonomy for the field of engineering education research, and she was part of a team that studied ethical decision-making in engineering students. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 WIP: Understanding How International Graduate Students in Engineering Fit into American Culture through the Lens of Gender Pronouns: A Pilot StudyAbstractInternational
. Animesh is dedicated to facilitating the transition of STEM students into the workforce and advocates for a learning environment enriched with diversity and fairness. He identifies with the pronouns ”He/They” and is known for his creativity, positivity, and outgoing personality.Dr. Sreyoshi Bhaduri, ThatStatsGirl Dr. Sreyoshi Bhaduri is an Engineering Educator and People Research Scientist. She employs innovative and ethical mixed-methods research approaches to uncover insights about the 21st century workforce. Sreyoshi has a doctorate in Engineering Education, and Masters degrees in Applied Statistics (M.A.) and Mechanical Engineering (M.S.), from Virginia Tech. She earned her Bachelors degree in Mechatronics
perhaps expected because the course hasa different structure compared to traditional engineering courses. For most students, this wastheir first or second design-heavy course; thus, learning to define the problem and develop adesign project was demanding. The concept of "People" was highlighted as an opportunity forstudents to enhance their work ethic by collaborating with a diverse international team. Thischallenge allowed individuals to adapt to different leadership styles and work dynamically withothers.Figure 4. How were you challenged in this bilingual, international engineering course?The fourth prompt in the video was asking the students if they would recommend this courseto other students (Figure 4). They all responded yes, with many
incorporates “an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities inengineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact ofengineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts” into therequired educational objectives [2]. A rigorous exploration into the term global competenciesdefines these abilities as global awareness, global understanding, and the ability to effectivelyapply intercultural knowledge [3].Study abroad programs which involve traveling to a destination have historically been one of theprimary approaches to cultivate global competencies. Other methods include virtual study abroadprograms and the Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) model, which