Engineering Education, Cross-Cultural Collaboration, Engineering DesignThinking, Global Context, UAEAbstract:Engineers have the ability and responsibility to design and develop solutions that can improvepeople's lives, solve pressing problems, and make the world a better place. Real-world challengesare becoming increasingly complex and global, and engineering projects often requirecollaboration between people from different cultures.Global engineering is a general engineering course required by all engineering students. Thecourse focuses on designing and developing engineering solutions to real-world problems in aglobal context. In spring 2024, the course was offered in an innovative way, with a lecture-basedpart and a hands-on laboratory part. The
, Effective, Extremely effective). Using a five-point scale, rate the effectiveness of participating in class remotely in 0.75 terms of increasing engineering laboratories skills (Extremely ineffective, Ineffective, No-difference, Effective, Extremely effective). Using a five-point scale, rate the effectiveness of participating in class remotely in 0.76 terms of increasing communication skills (Extremely ineffective, Ineffective, No- difference, Effective, Extremely effective). Using a five-point scale, rate the effectiveness of traditional face-to-face learning 0.67 in terms of increasing knowledge theoretically (Extremely ineffective, Ineffective, No-difference, Effective, Extremely effective). Using
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
Engineering at the University of Dayton. He received his B.Eng. in Chemical Engineering at UCA in El Salvador. He obtained his M.S. from Clemson University and his Ph.D. from Mississippi State University, both in Chemical Engineering. His laboratory research involves nanotechnology in chemical and biological pro- cesses. His educational research interests are community-based learning, open-ended laboratory experi- ments, teamwork, collaborative and active learning, and Transport Phenomena computational modeling.Dr. Homero Murzi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Dr. Homero Murzi (he/´el/his) is an Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. Homero is the leader of the
current educational landscape: Demand vs supplyEngineering education in Kazakhstan provides a strong technical foundation, equipping studentswith analytical and problem-solving skills necessary for structured, discipline-specific challenges.Programs are built around core subjects such as mathematics, physics, and chemistry, combinedwith specialized courses in mechanical, electrical, chemical, and computer engineering. Moduleslike Mechanical Design with CAD and Machining Laboratory and Signals and Systems developtechnical precision through computational analysis, simulation tools, and laboratoryexperimentation. However, opportunities for fostering creativity and interdisciplinary collaborationremain limited.This study evaluates the engineering
IEEE, she is a member of the IEEE Standards Association and is in the Standards Development Working Groups of several standards related to online laboratories, learning environments, and privacy, security and governance of data related to learning systems. In ASEE she serves in the ASEE International Activities Committee and is Secretary/Treasurer of the ASEE International Division. She is an internationally registered Professional Engineering Educator (iPEER), ranked at level 5: Engineering Education Researcher, out of 6 levels. According to Google Scholar, her h-index is 25, i10-index is 59, and she has over 1900 citations.Jusmeidy ZambranoLaura Eugenia Eugenia Romero Robles, Tecnologico de MOnterrey
contributions toengineering education. DEI initiatives in higher education and engineering studies havehistorically centered on enhancing the experiences and representation of students.However, this focus has largely overlooked the vulnerabilities and contributions ofacademic staff, including educators, laboratory technicians, and leadership. In countrieslike Ecuador, where significant sociocultural and ethnic diversity exists,underrepresentation extends beyond students to academic professionals.This paper focuses on the strategies embedded within the EENTITLE project, detailinghow the project's activities promote a more equitable and inclusive ecosystem andgovernance model for higher education institutions (HEIs) to facilitate inclusiveprofessional
, one male and one female during the competition. Each year MTSUstudents participate in the “NASA Human Exploration Rover Challenge” a half-mile simulatedlunar terrain course that includes "craters", rocks, "lava" ridges, inclines, and "lunar" soil. Thestudents are aware of the challenges they face during the competition, so they design the Roverto withstand the deterioration the vehicle could undergo. The design and construction of theRover is completed in three different laboratories located on the MTSU campus in the VoorhiesEngineering Technology building. More than 80% of the parts are designed and manufactured bythe students alone. This hands-on method is a great advantage for students to learn from theirmistakes and be equipped if any
, laboratories, and practical internships. Mr. Halkiyo has been teaching different Civil Engineering courses at Bule Hora University, Ethiopia, where he also served as a department head and conducted various research and community projects.Sultan Bedane Halkiyu Sultan Bedane Halkiyu pursued his Master of Science degree in Road and Transport Engineering and Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering at Hawassa University (2017) and Jimma University (2015) respectively. Mr. Halkiyu is working as a lecturer at Bule Hora University, Ethiopia, and teaching different Civil Engineering courses. He is a mixed methods researcher and pursuing his research interests: quality of road construction, and transport/traffic mobility in urban
Awards. These awards are offered toprofessionals, artists, and people from academics at any career level. However, some awards maybe for certain types of scholars and are limited to specific career levels. In general, some awardsallow you to select the country and/or host institution while others do not permit that. Similarly,some awards require you to have a letter of support from the host institution at the time ofapplication. For the Fulbright Scholar award, there are three different categories: Teaching,Research, and Teaching-Research. The research award consists of activities related to research thatincludes scientific research, practice-based research, etc. The research work can be applied andcan take place in a laboratory, field, or an
are interested inpursuing higher education in the United States. Several unique factors contribute to theattractiveness of U.S. colleges and universities for students from India: • Research Opportunities: U.S. universities provide extensive opportunities for research and innovation. Students can access cutting-edge laboratories, libraries, and resources to engage in meaningful research projects. • International Reputation: A degree from a U.S. university is widely recognized and respected globally. Many employers value the skills and knowledge gained through a U.S. education. • English as the Medium of Instruction: Studying in the U.S. offers the chance to improve English language proficiency, an
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: international and domestic undergraduate students in focus in the United States higher education institutions. In addition, Mr. Halkiyo is interested in broadening the participation of engineering education in Ethiopian universities to increase the diversity, inclusivity, equity, and quality of Engineering Education. He studies how different student groups such as women and men, rich and poor, students from rural and urban, and technologically literate and less literate can have quality and equitable learning experiences and thrive in their performances. In doing so, he focuses on engineering education policies and practices in teaching and learning processes, assessments, laboratories, and practical internships. Mr. Halkiyo
. T. (2013). Differentiated overt learning activities for effective instruction in engineering classrooms. Journal of Engineering Education, 102(3), 346-374.[12] McAfee, M., Armstrong, P., & Cunningham, G. (2009). Achieving Effective Learning in Engineering Laboratory Classes. In 5th International CDIO Conference, Singapore Polytechnic, Singapore. http://cdio. org/files/document/file D (Vol. 6).[13] Springer, L., Stanne, M. E., & Donovan, S. S. (1999). Effects of small-group learning on undergraduates in science, mathematics, engineering, and technology: A meta- analysis. Review of educational research, 69(1), 21-51.[14] Merchant, Z., Goetz, E. T., Cifuentes, L., Keeney-Kennicutt, W., & Davis, T. J. (2014
).” Thus, it is assumed that participants mainly considered and discussedenvironmental solutions from business perspectives.7. DiscussionParticipants, both Indonesians and Japanese, expressed that they had the most learning effectiveness innon-technical areas such as “Communication (4.43)” and “Individual and Collaborative Team work(4.21)”. This suggests that interactive methods such as group work on real-world challenges were moreeffective compared to traditional passive learning in classrooms or laboratories. Additionally, scoresrelated to consciousness aspects such as “The Engineer and the World (4.00)”, and “Lifelong learning(3.79)” were high. Thus, this PBL led to increased awareness related to its social aspects.On the other hand, despite
critiqued much of the CER work that she had seen in STEM, contrasting it with her beliefsabout high-quality CER. Holding a traditional notion of science ignores the critical human sideof CER which then fails to produce meaningful outcomes for the communities. Many STEMacademics who engage in CER may be experts in their narrow technical field but are not trainedor competent in the human side of CER and ignore these crucial skills.A FB/FT woman conducted post-doctoral work at a U.S. government research laboratory. Thereher research engaged less directly with communities compared to her doctoral research but wasstill looking at issues for specific cities and towns. She noted “we did a lot of activities within thecommunity. … one of the main concepts
applicable only in restricted spheres, such as a classroom or laboratory? Or, does science apply more generally to real life? These items tease out students’ views of the applicability of scientific knowledge as distinct from the student's own desire to apply science to real life, which depends on the student's interests, goals, and other non- epistemological factors.4. Evolving knowledge. This dimension probes the extent to which students navigate between the twin perils of absolutism (thinking all scientific knowledge is set in stone) and extreme relativism (making no distinctions between evidence-based reasoning and mere opinion).5. Source of ability to learn. Is being good at science mostly a matter of fixed natural ability? Or