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Advancing A Computer Science Curriculum In Afghanistan: A Mentor's Perspective

Conference Session: Engineering Education in the Mid-East / Asia
Collection: 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Paul Stanton, United States Military Academy
Tagged Divisions: International

reinforce their motivation ensuresthat everyone’s efforts remain in place after mentors leave.Physical Resources The faculty is arguably the most critical resource to explore, but it is certainly not theonly factor in helping a mentor gain the proper perspective of the environment. More traditionalresource limitations will play a large role in determining how certain subjects may be taught or ifthey may be taught at all. Developing a CS curriculum requires consideration of available Page 13.158.4computing resources to include labs, faculty machines, and student computers. Most CS topicsare best learned when reinforced with hands-on

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Accomplishments and Lessons Learned

Conference Session: Innovative Learning, Comparative Learning Analysis, and Lessons Learned
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Mohammad Saleh Keshawarz, University of Hartford; Hisham Alnajjar, University of Hartford; Azizurahman Azimi, Herat University
Tagged Divisions: International

at HU spent a month at UH in September/November 2008 and anothermonth in September 2009. He shadowed the Associate Dean of Engineering at UH. Shadowingactivities included: 1. Observation of engineering classes at different levels. 2. Supervised assistance teaching a variety of engineering courses to develop a variety of pedagogical models and options. 3. Developing course(s) for HU, particularly in an electronic/computer-based classroom or for distance learning environment. One point of emphasis is the development of future shared projects between UH and HU students. 4. Observation, study, and practice of administrative and management skills, including ongoing faculty and curriculum development and revision. 5

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Enhancement Of Traditional And Distance Learning Through Hybrid E Learning Approach

Conference Session: Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education
Collection: 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Asad Azemi, Pennsylvania State University
Tagged Divisions: International

AC 2008-1944: ENHANCEMENT OF TRADITIONAL AND DISTANCE LEARNINGTHROUGH HYBRID E-LEARNING APPROACHAsad Azemi, Pennsylvania State University Asad Azemi is an associate professor of Engineering at Penn State University. He has received his B.S. degree from UCLA in 1982, M.S. degree from Loyola Marymount University in 1985, and Ph.D. degree from University of Arkansas in 1991. His professional interests are in nonlinear stochastic systems, signal estimation, biocomputing, and use of computers and related technologies in undergraduate and graduate education to improve and enhance teaching and learning

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Middle School STEM Teachers’ Understandings of Computational Thinking: A Case Study of Brazil and the USA

Conference Session: Technical Session
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Cristina Diordieva, Texas Tech University; Ibrahim H. Yeter, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Walter S. Smith, Texas Tech University
Tagged Divisions: International

multidisciplinary studies including computational & engineering thinking, language massive open online course (L-MOOC), educational technology, on- line learning, and designing online STEM courses. In addition, in 2017, she became the first and only individual to obtain the Diplˆome de Franc¸ais Professionnel from the Chamber of Commerce of Paris Professional French at Texas Tech University. Moreover, she was awarded as the Paul Whitfield Horn Fellow and Helen DeVitt Jones Fellow at Texas Tech University. She is interested expanding her re- search interests and teaching practices in a higher education research institution and can be reached at cristina.diordieva@ttu.edu.Dr. Ibrahim H. Yeter, Purdue University at West

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Innovative Learning Experiences in a Technical University Using Open Educational Resources

Conference Session: Innovative Learning, Comparative Learning Analysis, and Lessons Learned
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Edmundo Tovar, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid; Mercedes de la Cámara, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid; Javier Saenz, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid; Manuel Castro, Universidad Nacional de Educacion a Distancia
Tagged Divisions: International

AC 2012-5093: INNOVATIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCES IN A TECHNI-CAL UNIVERSITY USING OPEN EDUCATIONAL RESOURCESProf. Edmundo Tovar, Universidad Politcnica de Madrid Edmundo Tovar, computer engineering educator, has a Ph.D. (1994) and a bachelor’s degree (1986) in computer engineering from the Universidad Politcnica de Madrid (UPM). He is Certified Software De- velopment Professional (CSDP) from the IEEE Computer Society. He is Associate Dean for Quality and Strategic Planning in the Computing School of the Universidad Politcnica de Madrid. From this last po- sition, he is in charge of the training for academic staff, the introduction of innovative solutions including new pedagogies, new approaches that improve student

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An International Study Of Robotics Courses In The Computer Science/Engineering Curriculum

Conference Session: International Engineering Education II
Collection: 2006 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Afsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley State College; Reza Sanati-Mehrizy
Tagged Divisions: International

2006-1643: AN INTERNATIONAL STUDY OF ROBOTICS COURSES IN THECOMPUTER SCIENCE/ENGINEERING CURRICULUMAfsaneh Minaie, Utah Valley State College AFSANEH MINAIE is an associate professor in the Computing and Networking Sciences Department at Utah Valley State College. She received a B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. all in Electrical Engineering from University of Oklahoma in 1981, 1984 and 1989 respectively. Her current interests are in Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Digital Signal Processing, Digital Design, and Computer Interfacing.Reza Sanati, Utah Valley State College REZA SANATI MEHRIZY is an associate professor of the Computing and Networking Sciences Dept. at Utah Valley State College, Orem

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Comparative Analysis of Learning Styles of Students of USA and Bangladesh

Conference Session: Innovative Learning, Comparative Learning Analysis, and Lessons Learned
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Quamrul H. Mazumder, University of Michigan, Flint; Md. Rezaul Karim
Tagged Divisions: International

AC 2012-5075: COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS OF LEARNING STYLES OFSTUDENTS OF USA AND BANGLADESHDr. Quamrul H. Mazumder, University of Michigan, Flint Quamrul Mazumder is a professor of mechanical engineering at University of Michigan, Flint. His re- search interests includes computational fluid dynamics, metacognition approaches of learning, active and experiential learning, renewable energy, and global engineering education. His teaching areas are fluid mechanics, renewable energy, introduction to engineering, and senior design.Prof. Md. Rezaul Karim Page 25.328.1 c American Society for

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Lessons Learned with Transatlantic Undergraduate Engineering Dual Degree Program

Conference Session: Innovative Learning, Comparative Learning Analysis, and Lessons Learned
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Jan Helge Bohn, Virginia Tech; Manfred J. Hampe, Technische Universität Darmstadt
Tagged Divisions: International

AC 2012-5255: LESSONS LEARNED WITH TRANSATLANTIC UNDER-GRADUATE ENGINEERING DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMDr. Jan Helge Bohn, Virginia Tech Jan Helge Bohn is an Associate Professor of mechanical engineering at Virginia Tech. He received his B.S. in computer science and his M.S. and Ph.D. in computer and systems engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy, N.Y., in 1988, 1989, and 1993, respectively. Bohn’s research centers about geometric modeling, software engineering, and the engineering design process in a global context.Prof. Manfred J. Hampe, Technische Universitt Darmstadt Manfred J. Hampe is professor for thermal process engineering at the mechanical engineering depart- ment of Technische Universitaet

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A First-time Flipped Classroom Experience: Measure of Outcomes and Challenges

Conference Session: Nontraditional Teaching Approaches
Collection: 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Cedrick Kwuimy, University of Cincinnati; Jeff Kastner, University of Cincinnati; Yuan Chen, Center for Enhancement of Teaching and Learning, Chongqing University, China
Tagged Divisions: International

of mechanical vibration into electrical energy (energy harvesting). A key interest of Dr. Kwuimy is the development of active tools/methods to foster and enhance the learning experience for undergraduate students and, scale down cutting edge research challenges into undergraduate topics discussions.Dr. Jeff Kastner, University of Cincinnati Dr. Jeff Kastner is an Assistant Professor Educator in the Department of Engineering Education at the University of Cincinnati. His primary responsibility is to teach freshmen engineering classes which focus on hands-on experiments, basic computer programing, problem solving, and communication skills.Dr. Yuan Chen, Center for Enhancement of Teaching and Learning, Chongqing

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Internationalization of Project-Based Learning

Conference Session: Nontraditional Teaching Approaches
Collection: 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Ayano Ohsaki, Advanced Institute of Industrial Technology; Pradeep Kashinath Waychal, Guruji Education Foundation
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: International

Paper ID #19302Internationalization of Project-Based LearningMs. Ayano Ohsaki, Advanced Institute of Industrial Technology Ms Ayano OHSAKI is an assistant professor at Advanced Institute of Industrial Technology. She worked as an assistant professor at the Innovation Center for Engineering Education, Tottori University for 4years. She was in charge of development new engineering education program. The objectives of the program were improvement of creativity, collaboration skills and problem solving skills. Students learn communi- cation skills, project management skills, analysis, etc. by working on design assignments

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Village Empowerment: International Service Learning

Conference Session: Technical Capacity Bldg for Developing Countries & Service Learning
Collection: 2008 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: John Duffy, University of Massachusetts Lowell
Tagged Divisions: International

engineeringand other fields have traveled twice a year to the same network of villages in Peru. UMLstudents in service-learning projects in more than 20 different courses have designed and helpedinstall over 80 systems, most running on renewable energy, in 43 villages and towns in theAndes Mountains of Peru for medical clinics, schools, and town halls. The villages in generalhave no grid electricity, one pay telephone (or none) per village, no space heating, houses madeof adobe, and elevations up to 3600 m (11,500 ft.). The indigenous Quechua, or Inca, people inthe villages survive on subsistence agriculture. The systems utilize solar energy to powertransceiver radios, lights, computers, vaccine refrigerators, and other medical equipment inclinics as

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Learning Outcomes for Engineering Education Programs

Conference Session: International Division Technical Session 5
Collection: 2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Kseniya Zaitseva, Tomsk Polytechnic University/ Association for Engineering Education of Russia; José Carlos Quadrado P.E., Porto Polytechnic Institute
Tagged Divisions: International

Paper ID #26152Learning Outcomes for Engineering Education ProgramsDr. Kseniya Zaitseva, Tomsk Polytechnic University/ Association for Engineering Education of Russia Associate professor at Tomsk Polytechnic University faculty member, Accreditation Center director in As- sociation for Engineering Education of Russia. PhD in Pedagogical Sciences, graduate degree in ”Math- ematical Methods in Economics”. Also holds a Management degree. Her research focus is in Quality Assurance, active learning and international academic mobility. Has experience in coordinating several TEMPUS, Erasmus+ projects as well as organizing joint

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Analyzing an Indian Liberal Learning Program

Conference Session: They need more than technical skills!
Collection: 2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Pradeep Kashinath Waychal, Guruji Education Foundation; Anil Dattatraya Sahasrabudhe P.E., All India Council for Technical Education
Tagged Divisions: International

Paper ID #20355Analyzing an Indian Liberal Learning ProgramDr. Pradeep Kashinath Waychal, Guruji Education Foundation Dr Pradeep Waychal is a founder trustee of Guruji Education Foundation that provides holistic support to the higher education of underprivileged students and a visiting professor of Engineering Education at CRICPE of Western Michigan University, US. Earlier, Dr Waychal has worked at Patni Computer Systems for 20 years in various positions including the head of innovations, NMIMS as the director Shirpur campus, and at College of Engineering Pune (COEP) as the founder head of the innovation Center. Dr

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Students’ Learning Satisfaction And Progress Toward A Nanometer Course, Employing A Concept Mapping Learning Web Platform

Conference Session: International Poster Session
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Kuo-Hung Tseng, Meiho Institute of Technology; Chi-Cheng Chang, National Taipei University of Technology
Tagged Divisions: International

of Business and Management, Meiho Institute of Technology, Taiwan(2) Department of Industrial Technology Education, National Taiwan Normal University, Taiwan(4) Department of Computer Science and Information Management, Hungkuang University, Taiwan(5) Department of Engineering Science, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to explore students’ learning satisfaction when applyingconcept mapping with computer assisted teaching tools and to reveal students’ learningprogress in Nanometer course. The research method adopted in depth interviews. A total of sixparticipants from the Nanometer course at National Kaohsiung University of Applied Sciencesin Taiwan

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An Assessment Of Performance And Learning Experience Of Students In A Distance Learning Program

Conference Session: International Distance & Service Learning for Engineers- Discussion on Best Practices
Collection: 2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Keshav Varde, University of Michigan-Dearborn
Tagged Divisions: International

education and value-addedknowledge gained by students. The College of Engineering and Computer Science at thisinstitution has been offering several graduate degree programs via AL learning mode; theseprograms are identical to those offered to on-campus students. This provided an opportunity toassess and compare performance and learning outcomes of AL Vs on-campus students.This assessment was based on two graduate level courses which had a combined enrollment ofover 150 graduate students. While the quality of instruction and knowledge transfer to both thegroups was about the same, academic assessment of the two groups showed followingcharacteristics: 1. Although AL students, on average, performed as well as the campus students, the spread

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Humanitarian Engineering Curriculum: Defining Student Learning Outcomes

Conference Session: Engineering Without Borders: Programs Involving Students
Collection: 2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Barbara Moskal, Colorado School of Mines; Joan Gosink, Colorado School of Mines
Tagged Divisions: International

AC 2007-618: HUMANITARIAN ENGINEERING CURRICULUM: DEFININGSTUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMESBarbara Moskal, Colorado School of Mines Barbara M. Moskal received her Ed.D. in Mathematics Education with a minor in Quantitative Research Methodology and her M.A. in Mathematics from the University of Pittsburgh. She is an Associate Professor in the Mathematical and Computer Sciences at the Colorado School of Mines. Her research interests include student assessment, K-12 outreach and equity issues. In 2000, she received a New Faculty Fellowship at the Frontiers in Education Conference and in 2006, she received the William Elgin Wickenden Award with colleagues, Barbara Olds and Ronald Miller.Joan Gosink

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Global Experiential Learning For Engineering Technology Students

Conference Session: Global Engineering Education: Intercultural Awareness and International Experience
Collection: 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Janak Dave, University of Cincinnati; Janet Dong, University of Cincinnati
Tagged Divisions: International

AC 2010-1718: GLOBAL EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING FOR ENGINEERINGTECHNOLOGY STUDENTSJanak Dave, University of Cincinnati Dr. Janak Dave is a professor in School of Dynamic Systems at University of Cincinnati. He received his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Missouri University of Science and Technology (Formerly known as University of Missouri, Rolla). He worked in air-compressor industry, before joining the university. He has presented many papers and moderated workshops at national and International conferences, including ASEE and ASME. His areas of interest include product design and development, Computer Aided Engineering and Computational methods.Janet Dong, University of Cincinnati Janet Dong is

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Beginning To Apply Iucee Effective Teaching Strategies In India: An Experience In A Master Of Computer Applications Program

Conference Session: International Initiatives, Partnerships, Teaching Strategies & Collaborative Networks (IUCEE, IFEES, LACCEI.... )
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Bhushan Trivedi; Maria M. Larrondo Petrie
Tagged Divisions: International

Beginning to Apply IUCEE Effective Teaching Strategies in India: An Experience in a Master of Computer Applications ProgramAbstractThe Indo-US Collaboration for Engineering Education (IUCEE) initiative is focused onpreparing the next generation of engineering faculty in India and the United States, anddramatically increasing the number of collaborations in research and teaching to better prepareengineers for the global economy. After two years of planning in India and the US involvingalmost 200 academic and business leaders from both countries, and raising close to US$1M, thefirst Faculty Leadership Institute was offered on the Infosys Technologies’ Global EducationCenter in Mysore, India for a six week period during the

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The Rapid Development Of Computer Science And Information And Communicationtechnology (Ict) Courses At Higher Education Institutions In Afghanistan

Conference Session: Engineering Education in Africa and the Middle East
Collection: 2010 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Bahawodin Baha, University of Brighton; Ogai Ahmadi, Kabul University
Tagged Divisions: International

in ICT related projects. However, the first national conference which was organised by the ministry of communications and United National development Program (UNDP) was held in Kabul in 2006 [4]. It is unfortunate that the Afghan government has not considered integrating ICT within the mainstream education system in the country. ICT can provide unique opportunity for both academics and students to have access to a rich library of information, free of charge via the internet. An integrated approach is needed by the Afghan government and international community to introduce computers and internet access into the learning environment in Afghanistan, such

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Role of HONET (High-capacity Optical Network and Enabling Technologies): A Series of Symposia in International Collaboration

Conference Session: Collaborations, Accreditation and Articulation Issues for International Engineering Education
Collection: 2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Salahuddin Qazi, State University of New York, Institute of Technology; Yasin Akhtar Raja, University of North Carolina, Charlotte, Center for Optoelectronics & Optical Communications; Syed Muhammad Hassan Zaidi, NUST School of Electrical Engineering & Computer Science
Tagged Divisions: International

and Optical Networks with a focus n passive optical networks (PON) for broadband access. He is a senior member of IEEE, ComSoc, SPIE, OSA, FTTH Council; and he has established the series of International Symposia ”HONET-ICT” [ http://honet-ict.org ] with sponsorship of NSF since 2004. Prof. Yasin Raja received his Ph.D. in 1988 from the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque where he conducted a pioneering re- search in ”VCSELs” (semiconductor lasers) at the center for high technology materials (CHTM). Dr. S M. Hassan Zaidi is currently, Dean at the School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (SEECS) at the NUST (National University of Science & Technology) Islamabad, Pakistan. Dr. Zaidi, has led a

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A Remote Access Robotics And Plc Laboratory For Distance Learning Program

Conference Session: International Poster Session
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Akbar Eslami, Elizabeth City State University; Aliza Williams, Elizabeth City State University; Kerry Krauss, Elizabeth City State University; Amir Rezaei, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
Tagged Divisions: International

AC 2009-1410: A REMOTE- ACCESS ROBOTICS AND PLC LABORATORY FORDISTANCE LEARNING PROGRAMAkbar Eslami, Elizabeth City State University Dr. Akbar Eslami is a professor and Engineering Technology coordinator in the Department of Technology at Elizabeth City State University. He received his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Old Dominion University. His research interests are in computer aided manufacturing, remote control, and automation.Aliza Williams, Elizabeth City State University Mrs. Aliza Williams is a senior student in the Department of Technology at Elizabeth City State University and 2008 McNair and VA-NC LSAMP-NSF Scholar. Her research interests are in networking, and

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Comparison Of International Learning Outcomes And Development Of Engineering Curricula

Conference Session: Global Engineering Education: Developments, Implementations
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Ashraf Alkhairy, Alfaisal University; Leland Blank, Texas A&M University; Duane Boning, MIT; David Cardwell, University of Cambridge; W Craig Carter, MIT; Nick Collings, University of Cambridge; Allan Hayhurst, University of Cambridge; William Milne; Peter Robinson, University of Cambridge; Warren Seering, MIT; Kenneth Smith, MIT; Sallie Sheppard, Texas A&M University; Bill Stronge, University of Cambridge
Tagged Divisions: International

AC 2009-1182: COMPARISON OF INTERNATIONAL LEARNING OUTCOMESAND DEVELOPMENT OF ENGINEERING CURRICULAAshraf Alkhairy, Alfaisal University Ashraf Alkhairy, PhD is the Founding Dean of Engineering at Alfaisal University. He received the Bachelor's, Master's and PhD degrees in electrical engineering and computer science from MIT, where he worked as a research scientist. He has served on the faculty of King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology, and was a visiting scientist at the Research Laboratory of Electronics at MIT and the Schlumberger Carbonate Research Center.Leland Blank, Texas A&M University Leland Blank, PhD, PE is currently Visiting Professor at Texas A&M University at

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International Learning Experience In China For Engineering Students At Oakland University

Conference Session: Engineering Education in India, Central and Eastern Asia
Collection: 2009 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Xia Wang, Oakland University; Gary Barber, Oakland University; Laila Guessous, Oakland University; LianXiang Yang, Oakland University; GuangZhi Qu, Oakland University; Ishwar Sethi, Oakland University
Tagged Divisions: International

Computer Science and Engineering Department at Oakland University. His research and teaching interest lie in the areas of artificial neural networks, and statistical pattern recognition. He is the co-faculty coordinator of the 2008 OU SECS trio to China. Page 14.789.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 International Learning Experience in China for Engineering Students at Oakland UniversityIntroductionThe U.S. has long been the worldwide leader in science and technology and continues to be so.However, in a growing global world and with an increasingly diverse U.S. workforce, it isbecoming

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Crafting An International Road Map To Global Learning And Project Management

Conference Session: Preparing Engineering Students for International Practice
Collection: 2007 Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Bahman Motlagh, University of Central Florida; Michele Shahir-Motlagh, Harcourt School Publishers; Alireza Rahrooh, University of Central Florida
Tagged Divisions: International

AC 2007-1113: CRAFTING AN INTERNATIONAL ROAD MAP TO GLOBALLEARNING AND PROJECT MANAGEMENTBahman Motlagh, University of Central Florida Bahman S. Motlagh is an associate professor at the University of Central Florida and the Program Coordinator for Information System Technology program. He received his B.S. from Istanbul Academy of Sciences, M.S.Cp.E, and Ph.D. degrees in Computer Engineering from the University of Central Florida, in 1993 and 1997, respectively. He is a member of the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE), and senior member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). He has served as Chairman of the IEEE Cape Canaveral section and is currently

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International Biomedical Engineering Education through Collaborative Student Service-learning Experiences

Conference Session: Impacts on Engineering Education Through Collaborative Learning, Project-based, and Service-learning
Collection: 2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Jay J. Bhatt, Drexel University; Marko Dimiskovski, Drexel University; Vanessa Lin, Drexel University; Pareshkumar Chandrakant Brahmbhatt, Drexel University; Shirin Karsan M.B.E., Drexel University; Alexa J. Karkenny, Drexel University
Tagged Divisions: International

the day the students arrived. This wasn’t a simple bulb replacement, but theprevious lamp blub had melted the wire contacts off. The students, who bring their own tool kits,had the only soldering iron in the hospital. Their arrival allowed the patients who had beenwaiting to be prepped for surgery to receive their cataract surgery.Prior to the students’ arrival, most of the computers in SJGH did not work properly, and wereplaced out of the way. The students returned the machines to working order, and showed the staffhow to take preventative measures in order to keep the machines up and running for a longerlength of time. This forced the students to learn patience as well as how to convey ideas in anunderstandable manner. Language and cultural