Conference Session

Track 2 - Session II - Curriculum Development

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2013 ASEE International Forum

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Cheryl Matherly, The University of Tulsa; Sarah R. Phillips, Rice University ; Junichiro Kono, Rice University

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a ‘product’ at the conclusion of their summerinternships. Page 21.55.54Re-entry and career education program: The re-entry program is designed specific to the needsof young career scientists. In addition to examining issues associated with re-entry to the US,students participate in career decision making activities that help them evaluate their experiencein Japan as preparation for graduate school and identify next academic, international, or otherexperiential programs that can advance their personal and professional goals.Cross-cultural training: Throughout the summer, students engage in activities that are promptintentional reflections on

Conference Session

Track 2 - Session II - Curriculum Development

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2013 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Jared P Coyle, Drexel University; Jamie Lyn Kennedy, Drexel University; Jessica S Ward, Drexel University (Eng. & Eng. Tech.); Adam K Fontecchio, Drexel University (Eng.)

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surveysdeveloped by a third party program evaluator. The outcomes of the program in achieving studentengineering self-efficacy, interest in engineering careers, and awareness of global engineeringchallenges through cross-cultural communication are evaluated in the context of program costand overall impact. Future expansion plans of this pilot project are also presented.1. IntroductionThe engineering community in many nations across the world is struggling to attract and retainstudents. This is a concern because a lack of qualified engineers in society creates long-termstructural inabilities to address the challenges both developed and developing societies arefacing.1, 2 Research has shown that exposure to engineering and engineering concepts at the K

Conference Session

Track 2 - Session II - Curriculum Development

Collection

2013 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Brad Rogers, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Kiril D Hristovski, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; Nalini Chhetri, Global Institute of Sustainability, Arizona State University; Benjamin L. Ruddell, Arizona State University; Mark R Henderson, Arizona State University, Polytechnic campus; John H Takamura Jr, Arizona State University

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years of industrial design practice experience, John Takamura has been instrumental in implementing brand and product development programs in both Asia and North America. Early in his career, John was hired by ODS, an international market research and design consultancy, and served as the Design Director for their Industrial Design Division under the guidance of international designers Luigi Colani (Renowned Transportation Designer, DE), Hans Muth (Former BMW Chief of Styling, DE), Page 21.6.1 and Barry Weaver (Co-founder Roberts Weaver Group, UK). John later joined Sharp Corporation’s elite

Conference Session

Track 2 - Session II - Curriculum Development

Collection

2013 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Imin Kao, Stony Brook University (SUNY); Yacov A. Shamash, Stony Brook University; ChoonHo Kim, SUNY Korea

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strengths of Asian education inscience and math, while cultivating the ingenuity and imagination of students through liberal artsgeneral education, as well as the core curricula in various concentrations within each discipline.Undergraduate students at SUNY Korea are required to be resident students on the Stony Brookcampus for one academic year (2 semesters) to fulfill the general education requirements inliberal arts, selected from the rich and diverse curriculum and courses that SBU, acomprehensive university, offers. SUNY Korea undergraduate students are expected to be anintegral part of the general student body while at Stony Brook and to interact with peer studentsand advance their careers as proud students of SBU. This obligation for a one