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Cultivating Global Citizens Through Engineering Education: A Framework for Sustainable Development

Conference Session: International Division (INTL): Humanitarian Design and Sustainable Development
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Bala Maheswaran, Northeastern University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: International Division (INTL)

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

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Engineering Students' Perceptions and Preparedness for Globalization

Conference Session: International Division (INTL): Cultivating Global Competencies
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Shazib Z Vijlee, University of Portland
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: International Division (INTL)

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

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Exploring the Impact of Unexpected Learning Outcomes Across Cultural and Architectural Differences: A Comparative Study of Japan and Ethiopia

Conference Session: International Division (INTL): Navigating Risks and Cross-Cultural Challenges
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Hiroyuki Ishizaki, Shibaura Institute of Technology; Rumi Okazaki, School of Architecture, Shibaura Institute of Technology; Ikuro SHIMIZU, Shibaura Institute of Technology; Tadesse girmay Girmay
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: International Division (INTL)

, 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

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Beyond technical proficiency. Cultivating creativity to meet evolving industry demands.

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
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: International Division (INTL)

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

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BOARD # 172: WIP: Co-Designing Humanitarian Service-Learning Activities: Lessons from Semi-Rural Amazon Communities

Conference Session: International Division (INTL) Poster Session
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: David Francisco Coronado; MiguelAndres Andres Guerra P.E., Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: International Division (INTL)

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

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A Thematic Analysis of Trends in Engineering Education Conferences Congresses in Latin America and the Caribbean: An Insight into Future Innovations and Developments in Higher Education

Conference Session: International Division (INTL): Case Studies and Trends
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Jose Texier, LACCEI; Maria Mercedes Larrondo-Petrie, Florida Atlantic University; Laura Romero, Tecnologico de Monterrey ; Libis Valdez Cervantes
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: International Division (INTL)

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

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Designing a high-impact, short-duration sustainability-focused study abroad program for engineering students

Conference Session: International Division (INTL): Humanitarian Design and Sustainable Development
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Joanna G Burchfield, University of South Florida; Jamie Chilton, University of South Florida
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: International Division (INTL)

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

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Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Engineering Educators in Ecuador: The EENTITLE Project

Conference Session: International Division (INTL): Inclusive Global Engagement
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Jose Carlos Quadrado, ISEL/IPL; ENTER; ISRC/ISEP/IPP, Portugal,; Kseniya Zaitseva, ENTER Network; Maria Isabel Doval, Universidade de Vigo; Breixo Martins-Rodal
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: International Division (INTL)

. 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

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COIL Multidisciplinary Global Engineering Capstone Class Impact: Faculty and Student Insights Across Four Countries

Conference Session: International Division (INTL): Inclusive Global Engagement
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Jamie R Gurganus, University of Maryland Baltimore County; Yashin Brijmohan, Utah State University; Lani McGuire, The Ohio State University; Michael M. Malschützky, Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg, University of Applied Sciences, Germany; Anderson Harayashiki Moreira, Instituto Mauá de Tecnologia; Albertino Arteiro, University of Porto; Andrea Schwandt, Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg; Joao Santos; Joyce Zampirolli Scrivano; Steven McAlpine, University of Maryland Baltimore County
Tagged Divisions: International Division (INTL)

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

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Coming to America and Helping Communities: Stories from Women in Academia

Conference Session: International Division (INTL): Inclusive Global Engagement
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Angela R Bielefeldt, University of Colorado Boulder
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: International Division (INTL)

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

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Pandemic Transformation in a Field Study Design Course: Insights Before, During, and After the Crisis

Conference Session: International Division (INTL): Navigating Risks and Cross-Cultural Challenges
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Todd Nicewonger, Virginia Tech ; Shea Fitzgerald Hagy, Chalmers University of Technology; Catarina Östlund
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: International Division (INTL)

. 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

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Expanding Access to Study Abroad: The Role of Virtual Exchange in Global Engineering Competency

Conference Session: International Division (INTL): Inclusive Global Engagement
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Marta Perez Vidal-Ribas, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Mohammed Seyam, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Tagged Divisions: International Division (INTL)

. 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

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Collaborating on Capstone Projects with Students from International Institutions – Lessons Learned and Path Forward

Conference Session: International Division (INTL): Case Studies and Trends
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Nathan M. Kathir P.E., George Mason University; Colleen Fitzpatrick Berg, George Mason University; Shaghayegh Bagheri, George Mason University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: International Division (INTL)

, 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

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Diversity Drives Innovation Bridging the Atlantic: A Comparative Analysis of UK and US Higher Education Engineering Education Systems

Conference Session: International Division (INTL): Navigating Risks and Cross-Cultural Challenges
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Roger V. Gonzalez P.E., University of Texas at El Paso; Peter Golding, University of Texas at El Paso
Tagged Divisions: International Division (INTL)

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

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Building Intercultural Skills in Engineering Students through Study Abroad

Conference Session: International Division (INTL): Cultivating Global Competencies
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: 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)
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: International Division (INTL)

these skills, they have yet tofully adopt or integrate them into their professional practice. In addition, the lack of specific,actionable plans for skill acquisition reflects a gap between awareness and action. While studentsacknowledged the need for continuous improvement in ICC, they did not consistently providedetailed strategies for how they would develop these competencies further. This is particularlyimportant in engineering, where the ability to engage effectively with diverse perspectives isessential for designing solutions that are culturally relevant and ethically sound.Providing students with more guidance on creating actionable development plans could helpbridge this gap and ensure that they are well-prepared to apply ICC skills in

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Intergenerational differences of sustainability knowledge in Undergraduate and Graduate Engineering Students in a Colombian University

Conference Session: International Division (INTL): Humanitarian Design and Sustainable Development
Collection: 2025 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Sandra Jennina Sanchez, Florida International University; MILTON JANUARIO RUEDA, Ean University; Douglas Lee Robertson, Florida International University; Julian Rodrigo Sosa-Molano, Florida International University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: International Division (INTL)

their responses, ensuring ethical data collectionpractices. This study is particularly timely given the increasing global focus on sustainability andthe urgent need to equip future engineers with the necessary knowledge and skills to addresscomplex environmental and social challenges.The instrumentSulitest is a globally accessible online platform designed for the enhancement and evaluation ofSustainability Literacy (SL). Sulitest assesses sustainability knowledge among engineeringstudents at the undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral levels. Prior studies have determined theinstrument’s reliability, yielding a Cronbach’s alpha of 0.79 [13], a value considered acceptablefor demonstrating internal consistency in social research [14]. The