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Engineering Education in Africa, Asia and the Mid-East Region

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tokunbo Ogunfunmi, Santa Clara University

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AC 2009-2459: NEW CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT FOR A TOP AFRICANUNIVERSITYTokunbo Ogunfunmi, Santa Clara University TOKUNBO OGUNFUNMI, Ph.D., P.E. is an Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering at Santa Clara University, Santa Clara, California. He earned his BSEE (First Class Honors) from Obafemi Awolowo University (formerly University of Ife), Nigeria, his MSEE and PhDEE from Stanford University, Stanford, California. His teaching and research interests span the areas of Digital Signal Processing (theory, applications and implementations), Adaptive Systems, VLSI/ASIC Design and Multimedia Signal Processing. He is a Senior Member of the IEEE, Member of Sigma Xi, AAAS and

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Global Engineering in an Interconnected World

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Pedro Gazmuri, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile; Gonzalo Pizarro, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile; Jose Bilbao, Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile

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obtained in 2003 the substantial equivalence certification from ABET, for the curricularprograms in Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, ComputerScience Engineering and Chemical Engineering. This is the first Engineering School in Chile andthe second in Latin America in obtaining this recognition.Despite this encouraging situation, the School decided two years ago, to start a deep curricularrevision process. One of the triggering facts for this decision was the award of public funding(project MECEUP UCH0403, www.reing.cl), in order to develop a joint initiative with ourcolleagues from Universidad de Chile. Its objective in short, was to do a thorough analysis of themethodologies that are been used internationally for

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They need more than technical skills!

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Feifei Zhong, Southwest Jiaotong University; Gene Hou, Old Dominion University

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SWJTU in China were collected and presented in Table 2. This table lists onlythe courses that are directly related to English writing or Technical Writing. It amounts to 10credit hours in total, out of 180 credit hours to graduation. The links of the course paths related tothe full curriculum of SWJTU are given in reference 13. Table 2. English Writing Course Paths of Engineering Departments at SWJTU Dept. Civil Mechanical Electrical Computer Engineering Engineering Engineering Engineering Semester 1st Semester English I-4 English I-4 English I-4 English I-4 2nd Semester English II-2

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Engineering Education in the Mid-East / Asia

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Paul Stanton, United States Military Academy

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. “Modernizing the Curriculum for the Department of Electrical Engineering of Kabul University.” SAEConference, Kabul University, 17-18 December, 2005.6. Brewer, Eric. “A Scalable Enabling IT Infrastructure for Developing Regions,”7. Conference Transcription. “Conference on Strategic Planning of Higher Education for Afghanistan.” IndianaUniversity, Bloomington, IA, 2002.8. E. Ghashghai, R. Lewis. “Issues Affecting Internet Use in Afghanistan and Developing Countries in the MiddleEast.” RAND Issue Paper 2002.9. Jones, Russel. “Engineering Capacity Building in Developing Countries.” American Society for EngineeringEducation, 2007.10. Ministry of Higher Education, Afghanistan and International Institute for Educational Planning UNESCO,“Strategic Action

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Global Engineering Models: Curriculum Development, Improvements, and Partnerships

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kurt M. DeGoede, Elizabethtown College; Momodou Jain

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AC 2012-3280: DEVELOPING AN ENGINEERING CURRICULUM AT ADEVELOPING UNIVERSITY IN A DEVELOPING COUNTRYDr. Kurt M. DeGoede, Elizabethtown College Kurt DeGoede is Associate Professor of engineering and physics, Elizabethtown College. DeGoede is currently working on developing a collaborative study abroad program in West Africa built around a design course based in service engineering. Many of these projects include work with renewable energy systems. His research interests are in the areas of biomechanics and the modeling of dynamic systems. Current projects include collaborative work with faculty and students in occupational therapy and an orthopedic hand surgeon, developing clinical instruments for conducting therapy

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International Division Technical Session 7

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dhinesh Balaji Radhakrishnan, Purdue University; Jennifer Deboer, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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CoDirector of Footsteps. He has been associated with SPEED for the past 6 years and served in various positions. He holds a Bachelor in Electrical Engineering and Masters in Energy Systems (Specialization in Renewable Energy).Prof. Jennifer DeBoer, Purdue University, West Lafayette Jennifer DeBoer is currently Assistant Professor of Engineering Education at Purdue University. Her research focuses on international education systems, individual and social development, technology use and STEM learning, and educational environments for diverse learners. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016 Utilizing an Innovative Engineering Skills Curriculum and Low-Cost Digital Technology to Expand

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International Educational Experiences (2)

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Tom Lacksonen, University of Wisconsin, Stout; Scott Springer P.E., University of Wisconsin, Stout; Devin R. Berg, University of Wisconsin, Stout

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, facility designs, and alternative evaluation followinglean manufacturing and facility design processes. For the global aspects, students conductInternet research so that they are able to select equipment and design the facility according toappropriate national and international specifications, factory safety laws and qualitystandards. Students select manufacturing equipment while considering technical specifications,but also electrical requirements, equipment safety certifications, utility systems, import costs andrestrictions, maintainability, language issues, and cultural acceptance. Projects are evaluatedmore on the students’ ability to identify critical issues, select or design a feasible alternative, anddefend their selection than the

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International Division Technical Session 1

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Phillip Albert Sanger, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Julia Ziyatdinova, Kazan National Research Technological University; Jacek Kropiwnicki, Gdansk University of Technology, Poland; Phuc Van Nguyen, Purdue University

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enhance thecultural experience7, and utilize graduate students in active mentorship of visiting students.In the School of Engineering Technology capstone projects are one of the most effective avenues tosynthesize an engineer’s education and therefore present themselves as an opportunity to insert globalawareness. Accreditation bodies including ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology)require such an experience in the curriculum particularly in (h) the broad education necessary tounderstand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal contextand “j”: “a knowledge of the impact of engineering technology solutions in a societal and globalcontext.”1 In the School of Engineering Technology, a

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Educating Graduates in Engineering for a Flat World

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Angela Bielefeldt, University of Colorado at Boulder; Bernard Amadei, University of Colorado at Boulder; Robyn Sandekian, University of Colorado at Boulder

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% EVEN),the students who participated in the Bauer et al. study4 were first and second year students fromall engineering majors (n=78, including civil, environmental, mechanical, electrical). 7 6 Ave Student Response 5 4 3 2 1 0 1AW 1AC 1AB 1C 2N 2E 3C 3B 3S 4 EVEN1000 engrs CSM (Ref. 3) CSAS Phase Page 13.306.8Figure 1. Comparison of engineering students in EVEN 1000 versus Bauer

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Educating Graduates in Engineering For A Flat World

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zenaida Otero Gephardt, Rowan University; Joshua R. Wyrick, Rowan University; Dustin M. Kuzan, Rowan University; Carolyn D. Braun, Rowan University; Jared S. Krause, Rowan University; David M. Santino, Rowan University; Mary E. Wellspeak, Rowan University

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problem. There are two unique aspects to this project; the integration ofservice learning in the curriculum and the integration of the local community in all aspects ofthe project. Students and their faculty advisors lived in the community and worked directlywith the community and the local Peace Corps volunteer to develop strategies for design andinstallation that the community could support and maintain. This community-based approachinvolved the local community from the beginning stages of the project. This work describesthe development of the project, the integration of the community in the project team and theintegration of service learning in the engineering curriculum.Introduction and BackgroundInternationalization continues to gain

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Building Knowledge Based Economies: the Role of Industry-University-Government Partnerships

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aaron Ball, Western Carolina University; Duane Dunlap, Western Carolina University

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engineeringtechnology curriculum and future engagement projects.The project helped to build stronger ties with industry, better community relations, andstronger relationships with government agencies. Both educational institutions look forwardto future engagement projects so that they may continue to serve the local community,students and industry. Partnerships among government agencies (ORNL), regional industryand regional educational institutions offer an excellent opportunity for advancingprofessional development, enhancing student learning and promoting economic development.The foundation for potential economic development in western North Carolina has beendemonstrated through collaboration with Sci-Cool, Incorporated and coordinated by ORNL.This paper

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Case Studies, Engineering Education and Outcome Assessment Around the Globe

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Dan Baker, The University of Vermont; John Merrill, The Ohio State University; David Munoz, Colorado School of Mines

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Purdue University and the BSME from the University of New Mexico. Dr. Muñoz has taught numerous thermal-fluids and design engineering courses. He has advised several hundred undergraduates in senior design projects that include hybrid electric vehicles through potable water and waste water treatment systems for Honduras. His research interests include issues of energy systems and engineering design related to global sustainability. Page 15.295.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 DRAFT Community Development & Engineering

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Cooperative and Project-based Global Learning

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karim Altaii, James Madison University; Shannon N. Conley, James Madison University ; Samy El-Tawab, James Madison University

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management at the resort, as well as professionals and entities from outsidethe resort, to complete the projects.Timeline, Progress, and ExpectationsIn our project, the system is not only required to monitor, but also to control, a selected numberof AC units, lights, and power consumption devices around the resort. The idea was introducedin fall 2016 and a call for student(s) who might be interested was announced. Students wereinterviewed and selected by the end of fall 2016. Students were encouraged to start the proof ofconcept during the spring of 2017 using the methodology developed by Salib et al. [17]. A groupof students worked on the concept of monitoring and controlling an electric unit from asmartphone application. The idea was successful

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International Research Experience, Quality Improvement, and Programs/Curriculum Around the Globe

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Brian E. Reed, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Julia M. Ross, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Brian Bowe, Dublin Institute of Technology; Gavin Duffy, Dublin Institute of Technology; Martin Gerard Rogers, Dublin Institute of Technology

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AC 2012-4357: PROGRAM OFFERINGS AND CURRICULUM CONVER-GENCE BETWEEN THE DUBLIN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (DIT)AND THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, BALTIMORE COUNTY (UMBC)Dr. Brian E. Reed, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Brian E. Reed is a Fulbright Scholar, Dublin Institute of Technology, an educator in the Department of Chemical, Biochemical, and Environmental Engineering, UMBC.Dr. Julia M. Ross, University of Maryland, Baltimore CountyDr. Brian Bowe, Dublin Institute of TechnologyMr. Gavin Duffy, Dublin Institute of Technology Gavin Duffy is a lecturer in the School of Electrical Engineering Systems in the Dublin Institute of Tech- nology since 2002. Before that, he worked in industry as a Chemical Engineer and Control

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International Division Technical Session 7

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Geoff Wright, Brigham Young University; Steven L Shumway, Brigham Young University

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wasenthusiastically received (Shumway et al., 2010).TEE students and faculty from Brigham Young University returned summer 2010 to the DominicanRepublic to continue their work with the MACILE group. This collaboration took the form of an officialstudy abroad program where students developed curriculum, conducted research, taught, and receivedcredit for participation. Eight BYU students and 3 faculty members participated in the program. Thestudents spent five weeks during the summer of 2010 in the Dominican Republic teaching 6th -12th gradestudents. Content areas included: energy; chemistry; bridges; rocketry; and robotics. The DR students 1

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They need more than technical skills!

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jorge Rodriguez P.E., Western Michigan University; Ivan E. Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University, Media; Jared Roberto Ocampo, Universidad Tecnológica Centroamericana (UNITEC)

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University. His B.S. degree was in Mechanical and Electrical Engineering at Monterrey Tech (ITESM-Monterrey Campus). Teaches courses in CAD/CAE, Mechanical Design, Finite Element Method and Optimization. His interest are in the area of product development, topology optimization, additive manufacturing, sustainable design, and biomechanics.Dr. Ivan E. Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University, Media Ivan E. Esparragoza is an Associate Professor of Engineering at Penn State. His interests are in engi- neering design education, innovative design, global design, and global engineering education. He has introduced multinational design projects in a freshman introductory engineering design course in col- laboration with

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International Division Technical Session 1

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ang Liu, Univ of Southern California; Yun Dai; James R. Morrison, KAIST, ISysE; Stephen Y. Lu, University of Southern California

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project teams remained unchanged throughout the entiresemester. In terms of participant’s disciplinary backgrounds, they came from a variety ofdifferent engineering branches such as mechanical engineering, industrial engineering, civilengineering, electrical engineering, computer science, etc. Additionally, some participants in theAmerican and Chinese classes were recruited from the business school. Table 1 summarizesparticipating student’s backgrounds in the global class. Page 26.382.4 Table 1: Summary of participating student’s background Engineering/ Session School

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Global Engineering Models: Curriculum Development, Improvements, and Partnerships

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jian Yu, Auburn University and Tsinghua University, China; Chetan S. Sankar, Auburn University

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undergraduate management class and the results provedthat “the multimedia case did indeed enhance the learning experience of the students.” Toevaluate the effectiveness of using a LITEE multimedia case study and access how theimplementation aids student learning, Elrod et al. (2010) studied and found that the LITEEcase study did aid student learning and broadened their vision by taking municipaldevelopment and teaching the professional side of project management as an example. Fini’s(2010) study also found that working with real cases could motivate students and maximizetheir learning and relate the theories to the practice, and learn to tackle real world problems.Similarly, Mbarika et al.’s study (2010) that aimed to examine if multi-media case

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Factors Influencing Curriculum Development: International Division Technical Session 4

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Ashish Agrawal, University of Cape Town; Johnson Carroll, University of Johannesburg; Jennifer M. Case, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Nicole P. Pitterson, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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inclusive pedagogies.Dr. Johnson Carroll, University of Johannesburg Johnson Carroll is an Associate Professor and Engineering Education Specialist in the Faculty of Engi- neering and the Built Environment at the University of Johannesburg. He holds a PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering and other degrees in engineering, mathematics, and liberal arts from the University of Texas at Austin. He joined the University of Johannesburg in 2010, where he has served as a senior lecturer, department head, and since 2013 as an engineering education specialist. His research interests include curriculum design and innovative assessment.Dr. Jennifer ”Jenni” M Case, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Global Engineering Models: Curriculum Development, Improvements, and Partnerships

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Teri Kristine Reed, Purdue University, West Lafayette; P.K. Imbrie, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Qu Jin, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Joe J.J. Lin, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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leadership. Her research interests include statistics education, concept inventory development, assessment/evaluation of learning and pro- grams, recruitment and retention, diversity, equity, and cultural humility. She has received funding from the National Science Foundation, Department of Education, various foundations, and industry. Reed- Rhoads is a member and Fellow of the American Society for Engineering Education and a member of the Institute of Electronics and Electrical Engineers and the Institute of Industrial Engineers. She serves as an ABET EAC Evaluator for ASEE.Dr. P.K. Imbrie, Purdue University, West Lafayette P.K. Imbrie is an Associate Professor of engineering in the Department of Engineering Education at

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International Research Experience, Quality Improvement, and Programs/Curriculum Around the Globe

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lorraine N. Fleming, Howard University; Jennifer O. Burrell, Howard University; Wayne Patterson, Howard University; Afiya C. Fredericks, Howard University; Mohamed F. Chouikha, Howard University

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andinteract with students in Viña del Mar and Concepción. Their cyber security research projectfocused on distributed denial of service attacks (DDoS) and other anomalous web trafficbehavior in selected countries including Egypt, Indonesia, Italy, and Colombia. In a paperproduced from this research project, Banks et al. (2011) 4 indicate that the purpose of theresearch is to “develop a database of the anomalies and […] distinguish between the non-DDoSanomalous behavior and those that represent actual attacks (p. 2). Their findings demonstratethat the number of computer viruses was not significantly related to the prevalence of DDoSattacks in any country included in the analysis

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Global Engineering Education: Developments, Implementations

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Aurenice Oliveira, Michigan Technological University; Ivan Lima, North Dakota State University

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classes in Electrical Engineering and Mathematics Departments at Michigan Tech, North Dakota State University, and at Minnesota State University, Moorhead. Dr. Oliveira current research interests include optical fiber communication systems, Monte Carlo simulations, digital signal processing, wireless communications, and engineering education. She has authored or co-authored 13 archival journal publications and 27 conference contributions. From 2007-2011 Dr. Oliveira is serving as the Michigan Tech project director of the U.S.-Brazil Engineering Education Consortium on Renewable Energy that is funded by FIPSE from the U.S. Department of Education. Dr. Oliveira is an ABET evaluator

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Global Engineering in an Interconnected World

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Gregg Warnick, Brigham Young University; Spencer Magleby, Brigham Young University; Robert Todd, Brigham Young University; Alan Parkinson, Brigham Young University

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year more than half the junior class issent abroad. Projects involve a team of three to four students that have the opportunity to spendabout ten weeks on site dealing with technical problems from definition to completion. WPI hasmore than twenty project centers on five continents, including Hungary, Ireland, France,Thailand, Denmark, Hong Kong, England, Australia, Germany, Mexico and Canada36,37. Page 13.648.9In a paper entitled, Problems and Solutions in Internationalizing Capstone Design, Lin et al.34,attempt to compare and contrast the strengths of engineering curriculums in different countries inteaching capstone design. They hypothesize

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Engineering Education in the Middle East and Technology Exploration in Africa and Developing Countries

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yacob Astatke, Morgan State University; Craig J. Scott, Morgan State University; Jumoke Oluwakemi Ladeji-Osias, Morgan State University; Kenneth A Connor, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; Salessawi Ferede Yitbarek, Addis Ababa University, Institute of Technology; Albert Edward Sweets Jr., iSTEMS; Farzad Moazzami, Morgan State University

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to provide training and guest lectures related to the use of the mobile laboratory technology and pedagogy to enhance the ECE curriculum at five different universities.Dr. Craig J. Scott, Morgan State UniversityDr. Jumoke Oluwakemi Ladeji-Osias, Morgan State University Dr. Jumoke Ladeji-Osias is Associate Professor and Associate Chair for Graduate Studies in the Depart- ment of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Morgan State University. She earned in B.S. in electrical engineering from the University of Maryland, College Park and a Ph.D. in biomedical engineering from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey. She coordinates the departmental graduate program and teaches both undergraduate and graduate

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Introducing New Methodologies and the Incoming Students to Engineering Programs

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zhang Lei, University of Florida; Fazil T. Najafi, University of Florida

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27 8 7 Source: U.S. News and World Report, America’s Best Graduate Schools, Graduate Engineering specialties, ranked in 2012.It is recommended that international engineering schools should consider the one credit Page 23.817.8hour EGN 1002 in their engineering curriculum and such course should be offered tofreshmen engineering students. Furthermore, this is only an example of a civilengineering, similar examples should be developed relevant to the curriculum ofmechanical, electrical, agricultural and many other branches of engineering

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Technical Capacity Bldg for Developing Countries & Service Learning

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lauri Burke, Colorado School of Mines; Barbara Moskal, Colorado School of Mines

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improvement projects during their annual academic breaks. Physics is proposed as the topic of study for the second and third trimester of the thirdyear. In adherence with the government mandate, the physics curriculum will include mechanics,fluid dynamics, electricity, and magnetism. The final area of scientific study is proposed to bechemistry and is scheduled to occur in the first and second trimester of the fourth year.Laboratory experiments in both physics and chemistry are planned such that they will beimmediately applicable to the local situation. For example, the experimental technique ofdistillation, filtration, and evaporation could be applied to water purification, a pressing issuewithin the community. The proposed curriculum

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Engineering Education Ties and Engineering Programs in the Middle East and Latin America

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Nicholas J. Dimmitt, Petroleum Institute; Jaby Mohammed, Petroleum Institute; David Moore, Petroleum Institute

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communication. The paper will also discuss activities andstrategies that are used in these technical communication courses. As a result ofthe various strategies used at the Petroleum Institute, the quality of writing in thefinal senior design projects have improved significantly.IntroductionMost universities in the US are multidisciplinary, presenting challenges in the technicalcommunication curriculum[1]. Technical communication programs are addressing thisissue by building partnerships with programs in mechanical engineering and industrialengineering as has been discussed by Wojahn, et al.[2] This paper describes and examinesthe technical and professional communication competency strategies taught at thePetroleum Institute (PI) of Abu Dhabi in the

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Implementing Transfer, Exchange, Research Programs and Professional Development; in Asia and Far East

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Scott I. Segalewitz, University of Dayton

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gain international and technical experience in China. He previously served for twelve years as Chair of the UD Department of Engineering of Engineering Technology, where he was responsible for leadership of five baccalaureate engineering technology programs, and approximately 300 full and part-time students. His areas of interest include distance and asynchronous learning, technical communications, technology in education, international education, and continuous improvement in the learning environment. Prior to this position, he spent fourteen years as Program Chair of Biomedical Engineering Technology at Penn State University. He earned an MS degree in Biomedical Engineering, a BS degree in Electrical Engi- neering

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Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Samuel Scheibler, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Stephen Williams, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Joerg Mossbrucker, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Glenn Wrate, Milwaukee School of Engineering; Owe Petersen, Milwaukee School of Engineering

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sacrifice. Synthesis of globally-focused disciplines intoengineering curriculum does not necessitate an offense against the 80/20 balance. Outside theUnited States engineering faculties are developing innovative and creative project-basedinterdisciplinary cooperation in such unlikely combinations as mechanical engineering seniordesign/cultural anthropology and electrical engineering/international development. The integrityof engineering projects does not appear to suffer loss when combined with humanisticdisciplines. The end result, however, is an engineering student with technical acumen and globalawareness.33Synthesized engineering/social science projects are creative concurrency at its best. The 80/20

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International Division Technical Session 5

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bill Guariento, University of Glasgow; Nazmi Abdel-Salam Almasri, The Islamic University of Gaza - Palestine; Anna Rolinska, University of Glasgow

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(as Shuman et al.[1] preferto call them), increasingly accepted as key to the growth of the rounded engineer, notedabove, with the more traditional ‘hard’ skills necessitating the development and enhancementof a considerable range of digital literacies.BackgroundThe EAST project is part of an intensive pre-sessional course taken by overseas studentswanting to study at the University of Glasgow (UofG). It provides training in language andstudy skills needed for successful study in a British academic context, and is organised monthon month in several blocks that progressively demand more of the students. The last block ofthe pre-sessional provision introduces students to subject-specific discourse and conventions,one of them being a Science