Conference Session

International Division (INTL): Humanitarian Design and Sustainable Development

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bala Maheswaran, Northeastern University

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Diversity

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International Division (INTL)

. Thisinvolves educating students on environmental, social, and economic challenges, empowering themto make a positive impact on the world.Preparing Engineering Students for the Sustainability FutureThe report underscores the importance of preparing future engineers to appreciate diverseperspectives and needs. Human-centered design and empathy are highlighted as indispensableelements, fostering inclusivity, and cultivating engineers capable of leading across disciplines andcommunities.To prepare engineering students for a sustainable future, it is crucial to provide them withknowledge, skills, and a mindset focused on addressing environmental, social, and economicchallenges associated with sustainable development. This can be achieved through

Conference Session

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

Collection

2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mariza Tsakalerou, Nazarbayev University; John Israilidis, University of Sheffield; Yerdaulet Kumisbek, Nazarbayev University

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Diversity

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International Division (INTL)

-solving experiences [19, 20].Supportive learning environments that encourage experimentation, risk-taking, and design iterationare critical for cultivating creativity [21]. Instructors play a pivotal role by facilitating open-endedproblem-solving and fostering an inquiry-driven mindset. However, Kazakhstan’s socio-economicdisparities, particularly in rural regions, limit access to modern infrastructure and creative learningresources. Implementing Project-Based Learning, design thinking, and entrepreneurial programscan help address these barriers. For example, simulation-based learning and TRIZ (Theory ofInventive Problem Solving) methods have been shown to double the number of creative ideasgenerated by engineering students [22].Mapping the

Conference Session

International Division (INTL) Technical Session: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Collection

2024 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rebeca Petean, Society of Women Engineers; Roberta Rincon, Society of Women Engineers

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Diversity

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International Division (INTL)

participants unconscious Germany entrepreneurial backgrounds requirements, but workshops, learning for feel bias training leadership skills interest in STEM mentorship from practical skill comfortable for mentors for women with fields is preferred female development in the non-academic entrepreneurs and program backgrounds digital leaders