Conference Session

Track 1 - Session II - Student Development

Collection

2013 ASEE International Forum

Authors

Robert O. Warrington Jr., Michigan Technological University; Madelyn Marie Espinosa, Michigan Technological University - Pavlis Institute; Helena Keller, Michigan Technological University

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Student Development

international experience leaves them with a greater sense of self-confidence and selfawareness that has made a profound impact on their career choices and lives. Although hard todocument, learning outcome comparisons will be made with more traditional internationalengineering experiences at Michigan Tech, including our International Senior Design programwhich is faculty led. The Pavlis Institute’s unique student-led international experience providesstudents with the opportunity to practice their leadership, engineering problem-solving, andcommunication skills in an international context.IntroductionIn response to the growing demand for graduates with cross-cultural communication skills

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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Student Development

collaborations. To help meet these goals, Harvard and USP participants were fullyintegrated in the classroom, on field visits, in hotels, and throughout their social interactions.Participants were encouraged to experience the culture of the destination cities during the freetime and organized group outings. Additionally, students were given information about potentialfunding opportunities for international internships and were encouraged to talk with facultymembers about their academic and career goals.Course planning and pre-departure preparationsIn order to plan an effective course that encompassed these comprehensive goals, a long-termcollaborative effort by a dedicated team of faculty and staff members from the three sponsoringinstitutions was