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International Division (INTL): Navigating Risks and Cross-Cultural Challenges

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Roger V. Gonzalez P.E., University of Texas at El Paso; Peter Golding, University of Texas at El Paso

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experiences and career preparation.Program Length and DesignUK engineering programs are generally shorter than their US counterparts. A bachelor's degreetypically takes three years, while a master's degree can be completed in one year. The shorterduration is attributed to the focused nature of UK programs, allowing students to specialize earlyin their academic journey. In contrast, US programs encourage a broader education acrossdisciplines, with general education courses often comprising one-third of the requirements for abachelor's degree [6].Table 1: Program Length of Study: UK vs US Degree UK US 3 years (longer with foundation, 4 years (longer at some schools and

Conference Session

International Division (INTL): Cultivating Global Competencies

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Patrick Tunno; Robert J. Rabb P.E., The Pennsylvania State University

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experiences. The program aligns with institutional goals offostering diversity, equity, inclusion, and cultural competency, aiming to produce engineers withglobal leadership capabilities. Participants develop cross-cultural awareness, communication,and leadership skills, further enhanced by a one-credit gateway course. This paper reviews thecourse content and discusses continuous improvements informed by student feedback and globalleadership development with cultural perspectives. Evaluation data highlights student gains incultural and professional competencies, shaping their academic and career trajectories. Thefindings underscore the value of integrating global leadership training into engineering educationand offer insights into program

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International Division (INTL) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Allison Godwin, Cornell University; Michaela Pollock, University College London; John Mitchell, University College London; Alexandra Werth, Cornell University

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of engineering foster or hinder belonging and identity development. Dr. Godwin graduated from Clemson University with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and Ph.D. in Engineering and Science Education. Her research earned her a 2016 National Science Foundation CAREER Award focused on characterizing latent diversity, which includes diverse attitudes, mindsets, and approaches to learning to understand engineering students’ identity development. She has won several awards for her research including the 2021 Journal of Civil Engineering Education Best Technical Paper, the 2021 Chemical Engineering Education William H. Corcoran Award, the 2022 American Educational Research Association Education in the Professions (Division

Conference Session

International Division (INTL): Cultivating Global Competencies

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jack Nelson; Katherine Cheh; Akshat Garg; Atin Dewan, Purdue University at West Lafayette (COE); Aparajita Jaiswal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI); Sakhi Aggrawal, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)

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design and implement culturally responsive teaching methods, while students gain theintercultural skills necessary for careers requiring global collaboration, particularly in STEMfields. HEIs play a key role in cultivating ICC through various initiatives, such as interculturallearning courses, experiential learning opportunities, and mentorship programs [5]. These effortsnot only contribute to personal growth but also prepare graduates to navigate multiculturalworkplaces, making ICC an essential competency for the 21st-century workforce [6].1.2 Study Abroad for ICC Development in STEMStudy abroad programs provide unique opportunities for ICC development by immersingstudents in new cultural contexts. Nationally there was an increase by 49% in the

Conference Session

International Division (INTL): Case Studies and Trends

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Edris Ebrahimzadeh P.E., University of South Alabama

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logicalthought organization and deterministic process description, skills that extend beyond specificlanguages.As students advance in their careers, the limitations of MATLAB—particularly in terms ofexecution speed and data I/O capabilities—become apparent. Tasks such as constructing high-resolution images from raw data or handling complex binary file operations often require a lower-level, high-performance language like C++. While C++ is not always a prerequisite, it serves as aversatile engineering toolbox, offering capabilities that go beyond MATLAB's specializedapplications.The choice of C++ in this study is based on its unique advantages in engineering applications.While Python and MATLAB are essential for data analysis and simulations, C

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International Division (INTL) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Wei Zhang, Zhejiang University; Shuai Wang; Weijia Zhang, Zhejiang University

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throughout the process, and AEprovides the overall evaluation of the learning activities. Figure 1. The 5AX Design Model for General Engineering CoursesActivity 1: AS, namely the Activity of Adapting to Authentic Engineering SituationsThis activity aims to immerse students in authentic problem situations, where the learningenvironment closely mirrors real-world working environments or professional contexts thatstudents are likely to encounter in their future careers (Herrington A and Herrington J, 2008).It encompasses three key aspects of authenticity: personal, social, and physical.a. The authenticity of the personal scenario allows students to take control of their learning process, gain hands-on experience, and directly apply

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International Division (INTL): Humanitarian Design and Sustainable Development

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Denise M. Driscoll, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)

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give a sense of the comments (which were all in this vein): • “It was an excellent opportunity to get to know other cultures and get to know myself better, as I was able to relate in environments outside my comfort zone. I believe that GIGEL was one of the most important moments of my career and the knowledge I acquired in the program will be very useful in my professional and personal life.” • “Intercultural competence is something I never thought we could develop, so I am thankful for this experience. It made me think more about previous interactions I had with people from different cultures and how difficult it was in the beginning. If I was more self-aware about

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International Division (INTL): Inclusive Global Engagement

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder

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grant monies were being directed to CER from agencies including theEnvironmental Protection Agency [6],[7] and the National Institutes of Health [8]. There arechallenges in ensuring that these investments truly benefit communities given that “fundingdecisions often prioritize research outcomes and academic teams over the community…potentially hindering the sustainability and effectiveness of collaborative efforts” [9, p. S348].There is also evidence that CER is not always advantageous to the academic careers of thefaculty participating in this work [10],[11],[12]. STEM (science, technology, engineering, andmathematics) fields in particular may grapple with these issues given their tradition that narrowlydefines expertise and preferences

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International Division (INTL): Humanitarian Design and Sustainable Development

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sudha S Anilkumar, University of Delaware; Ruth Wilhelm, University of Delaware; Julie C Karand, University of Delaware

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Paper ID #46806One Week in Cape Town Clinics: Reflections from an Undergraduate EngineeringExperiential Learning TripSudha S Anilkumar, University of Delaware Sudha Anilkumar graduated with a Bachelor’s in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Delaware in May 2025. During her time as an undergraduate, she was recognized with the Goldwater Scholarship and developed a strong interest in pursuing a research career at the intersection of engineering and medicine.Ruth Wilhelm, University of Delaware Ruth Wilhelm earned her Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Delaware in May 2025. She

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International Division (INTL): Inclusive Global Engagement

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ana Maria Porras, University of Florida; Daniel Suarez, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana

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communication. She has implemented two Virtual Exchanges and collaborates with multiple organizations across Latin America to foster international relationships that broaden public engagement with science. Her work in these arenas has been recognized with the AAAS Early Career Award for Public Engagement with Science and a NSF Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award.Daniel Suarez, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2025 Building Global Competencies in Biomedical Engineering Education through Virtual ExchangeABSTRACT Our world’s most pressing biomedical challenges cross national boundaries and demandinternational

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International Division (INTL): Humanitarian Design and Sustainable Development

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joanna G Burchfield, University of South Florida; Jamie Chilton, University of South Florida

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internships or co-opprograms, which are crucial for their future careers. Optimal times to engage in internships and co-ops can conflict withstudy abroad timelines. Third, engineering students often prioritize gaining specialized skills or knowledge in their field,and they may perceive study abroad programs as less beneficial for their career development compared to other academicpursuits. Fourth, some engineering students may not be adequately informed about study abroad opportunities or may lackguidance on how to integrate these experiences into their academic plans. Finally, engineering professors, advisors, andacademic leadership may conceptualize study abroad programs as frivolous and unnecessary vacations, and deter studentsfrom participating

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International Division (INTL): Cultivating Global Competencies

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Chun Kit Chui, University of Hong Kong; Match Wai Lun Ko, University of Hong Kong; Kei Yiu Mo, University of Hong Kong; Chun Kit Chan, University of Hong Kong; LEI YANG, University of Hong Kong; Tien-Hsuan Wu, University of Hong Kong

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(Individual Award) in the Faculty of Engineering for the 2023-24 and 2012-13 academic years. Additionally, he has been honoured with the Teaching Excellence Award in the Department of Computer Science for the academic years 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2014-15, and 2015-16. Furthermore, he was a shortlisted candidate for the UGC Teaching Award (Early Career Faculty Member).Dr. Match Wai Lun Ko, University of Hong Kong Dr. Match Wai Lun Ko holds the position of Assistant Head of Department, Senior Lecturer and MSc(Eng) in Mechanical Engineering Programme Director in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, the University of Hong Kong. He is also fractionally appointed in Innovation Academy, Faculty of Engineering of HKU

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International Division (INTL): Measuring and Assessing Outcomes and Impact 

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Manuel José Alejandro Baquero Sierra, Purdue University at West Lafayette (PPI)

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exchange, where language proficiency, cultural awareness, andinitiative converge.Overall, the engineering education experience was shaped by disciplinary content and theinterplay of communication styles, institutional expectations, and social positionings within thelab. Students gradually moved from tentative observers to more confident contributors, but thistransition was uneven and contingent. The distinction between those pursuing graduate studiesand those focused on professional careers was especially salient in how they perceived andutilized these experiences. The former framed technical challenges as preparation for researchcareers, while the latter often emphasized immediate skill acquisition and professionalapplicability in Colombia.These

Conference Session

International Division (INTL): Cultivating Global Competencies

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shazib Z Vijlee, University of Portland

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literature and refine prompts to analyze globalization's positive and negative impacts, identify essential skills for global engineers, and emphasize ethical considerations and cultural awareness. This will guide students in exploring globalization's complexities and their role in a globalized engineering profession.Conclusion and DiscussionThis project set out to improve student’s perceptions and preparedness for the global nature ofthe engineering profession.The most significant conclusion is that our students explored their interests. The topics theychose were fundamentally related to their interests or future career interests. The variety andspecificity of topics indicate that our students’ curiosities are rampant when given a chance

Conference Session

International Division (INTL): Cultivating Global Competencies

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Corinne Mowrey, University of Dayton; Scott James Schneider, University of Dayton; Michael Moulton, University of Dayton; Philip Appiah-Kubi, University of Dayton; Erick S. Vasquez, University of Dayton; Homero Murzi, Marquette University; Jeanne Holcomb, University of Dayton

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OPUS College of Engineering at Marquette University and honorary Professor at the University of Los Andes (Venezuela). Homero is the leader of the Engineering Competencies, Learning, and Interdisciplinary Practices for Success (ECLIPS) Lab. His research focuses on developing engineering education practices that prepare graduate students and faculty members with the tools to promote effective and inclusive learning environments. Homero has been recognized as a Diggs Teaching Scholar, a Graduate Academy for Teaching Excellence Fellow, a Global Perspectives Fellow, a Diversity Scholar, a Fulbright Scholar, a recipient of the NSF CAREER award, and was inducted into the Bouchet Honor Society. Homero serves as the

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International Division (INTL): Inclusive Global Engagement

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jose Carlos Quadrado, ISEL/IPL; ENTER; ISRC/ISEP/IPP, Portugal,; Kseniya Zaitseva, ENTER Network; Maria Isabel Doval, Universidade de Vigo; Breixo Martins-Rodal

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. Maria Isabel Doval, Universidade de Vigo PHD in Psychopedagogy. Associate Professor at Faculty of Education Sciences (University of Vigo, Spain)Breixo Martins-Rodal Breixo Martins Rodal holds a PhD in Geography and Territorial Planning from the University of Santiago de Compostela. He has taught tourism, geography and international relations at the University of Vigo. His career is developed as coordinator and director of international research and education projects in both public and private entities. He has extensive experience in international cooperation projects, cross-border research development and cooperation for higher education management. He is currently a researcher in projects for the development of

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International Division (INTL): Case Studies and Trends

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicholas Choi, University of California, Irvine; Kan Li, University of California, Irvine; Farzad Ahmadkhanlou, University of California, Irvine; Tiejun Bai, University of California, Irvine; Liang Li Wu, University of California, Irvine

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comparison to the U.S. students with majors such aschemical or electrical engineering which typically did not require the use of CAD. This disparityin perceived relevance could potentially cause the U.S. students to lose motivation in learning askill not applicable to their future career goals.Regarding the ability to complete an interdisciplinary project, the U.S. institute offered multipleprojects during the second term to accommodate different majors, all while maintaining a focuson engineering design. Students at the U.S. institution reported feeling more confident in theirability to complete interdisciplinary projects, as they had the opportunity to work with peersacross various engineering disciplines. In contrast, students abroad all majored

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International Division (INTL) Poster Session

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Francisco Coronado; MiguelAndres Andres Guerra P.E., Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ

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project itself. The community and engineers should work forthe same objective. Besides addressing communities’ problems and understanding their needs,HE programs offer pedagogical advantages, students can develop intangible qualities such ascommunication skills and cultural awareness [33]. Contribution to humanitarian engineering andstudent’s engagement with the program also adds motivation for their studies, develop personaland professional skills and help them identify career opportunities [34].Finally, there is evidence that low humility could put in danger the project. There are somebarriers and competencies that should be taken into consideration to improve the interactionbetween engineers and community members. The five guiding principles

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International Division (INTL): Measuring and Assessing Outcomes and Impact 

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Joshua E. Katz, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Hannah Dougherty, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Ernest-John Ignacio, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Molly H Goldstein, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign; Brian Woodard, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign

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global perspectives. The instructors who facilitate the COIL program undergo varioustraining backgrounds to prepare pedagogical methodologies [12]. Many of these methods mayvary due to the institution and classrooms. As [11] states, academic calendars, time zonedifferences, and technology integration can be foreseeable obstacles while running theseprograms, suggesting that administrative resources are necessary for instructor success.Programs have many approaches to preparing instructors for these leadership opportunities.Depending on each program, the skills that may be developed in these leadership roles can relateto curriculum development, collaboration, participation, career development, and adaptation[17]. Initial training, with a group of

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International Division (INTL): Case Studies and Trends

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2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jose Texier, LACCEI; Maria Mercedes Larrondo-Petrie, Florida Atlantic University; Laura Romero, Tecnologico de Monterrey ; Libis Valdez Cervantes

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traditional aspects such as accreditation andassessment (Theme 1), recent years (2023-2024) show a growing interest in technological anddigital areas, such as online laboratories (Theme 7) and technology for teaching (Theme 9). Thissuggests that the engineering education system is in the process of adapting to the challenges ofdigitalization and remote teaching.Furthermore, the growth of themes such as recruitment and retention (Theme 8) indicates anemerging concern for attracting and maintaining talent in engineering careers, which is a keyfactor for the sustainable development of the sector. b)​ Evolution of trends over timeIf we delve into the data shown in Table 4, which are graphically represented in Figure 4, wenotice the category of