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Track 1 - Session II - Student Development

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2013 ASEE International Forum

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Christie Ritter, The University of Colorado at Boulder; Alan Rolf Mickelson, University of Colorado, Boulder; Daniel Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder; Jared Leventhal, University of Colorado at Boulder; David Espinoza, University of Colorado at Boulder

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Paper ID #8277Presenting the NapoNet: Developing Global Competencies through Commu-nications Technology in the Peruvian AmazonMiss Christie Ritter, The University of Colorado at Boulder Christie Ritter is a Junior in Environmental Engineering with a focus in Engineering for Developing Communities at the University of Colorado at Boulder.Dr. Alan Rolf Mickelson, University of Colorado, BoulderDr. Daniel Knight, University of Colorado, Boulder Daniel W. Knight is the engineering assessment specialist at the Integrated Teaching and Learning Pro- gram and Laboratory. He holds a BS in psychology from Louisiana State University

Conference Session

Track 1 - Session II - Student Development

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2013 ASEE International Forum

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Eck Doerry, Northern Arizona University; Harvey Charles, Northern Arizona University

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discipline in a localcompany or research laboratory. During their year abroad,GSEP scholars regularly participate in “webinars” integratedinto GSEP meetings for the on-campus participants, helpingto engage, motivate, and prepare future cohorts for theirupcoming year abroad.Finally, GSEP scholars return to NAU to complete Capstoneexperiences and remaining coursework in their fifth year. Asexperienced global professionals, these students continue toparticipate in GSEP meetings, serving as role models andmentors for younger GSEP cohorts.The investment of an additional year of undergraduate studyis rewarded with a second BA (or dual minor, in the case ofChinese and Japanese) in a foreign language, a formalCertificate in International Engineering and

Conference Session

Track 1 - Session II - Student Development

Collection

2013 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Patrick D Ulrich, Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences; Chad D Vecitis; Jason Dyett, Harvard University, DRCLAS; Monica F A Porto, USP

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presentations were notformally assessed via grades, all of the participating professors were invited to the symposium,and there was general agreement that the students performed very well. Table 2. Schedule of lectures and site visits for January 2013 Collaborative Field Course. Date Lectures Site Visits Global & Local Challenges of 7-Jan Poli-USP Environmental Engineering Labs Energy Production Wind Power Generation 8-Jan Poli-USP Photovoltaic Laboratory Hydropower Generation 9-Jan