Conference Session

Engineering Education in the Mid-East / Asia

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Russel Jones, World Expertise LLC

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International

apply concepts discussed in class.System Dynamics for Business Policy – 12 units Introduction to system dynamics modeling applied to strategy, organizational change, and policy design. Uses simulation models, management "flight simulators," and case studies to develop conceptual and modeling skills for the design and management of high-performance organizations in a dynamic world. Case studies of successful applications of system dynamics in growth strategy, management of technology, operations, supply chains, product development, and others. Principles for effective use of modeling in the real world. Prerequisite for further work in the field.Environmental Policy and Economics – 12 units

Conference Session

Exporting of Higher Education to Developing Countries

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

William Jordan, Baylor University

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International

opportunity to do a hands-on project where the results can beseen immediately is probably much more enjoyable than a traditional project might be. Manyfaculty are also drawn to these for the same reasons.Many people have a desire to be of service to others. This can be done from a religious motiveor a secular one. Our own university defines service to others as part of its basic mission. Ourstudents have given up significant amounts of time, effort, and money to serve poor people inother parts of the world. This application of appropriate technology in a developing country isvery consistent with Baylor University’s mission, part of which is: “to educate men and women for worldwide leadership and service.”At our university most of our service

Conference Session

International STEM Education: International Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

Authors

Sanjeev Adhikari, Kennesaw State University

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Diversity

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International

and students in completing challenging real-world assignments. • Allow students to choose accelerated learning options to earn relevant industry credentials. • Combine a college-career ready academic core with challenging technical studies that will prepare students to live and work in a global workforce and marketplace. • To impact the health and wealth of the students and community that services through sister schools in Balfate, Honduras. • To conduct international professional development, teacher-to-teacher via Zoom. Introduce the Global Sister SchoolsSTEM Projects involvementThe Global Sister School project was developed to connect schools with similar time zones. Forexample, in the USA as our primary

Conference Session

INT. Engineering Education: Developments, Innovations, Partnerships, and Implementations

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael J. Dyrenfurth, Purdue University, West Lafayette; James L. Barnes, James Madison University; Susan Kubic Barnes, James Madison University

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International

providing a value-added component for technology-oriented universities toextend the curriculum experience by providing both undergraduate and graduate students aresearch experience3 with real-world problems, opportunities and applications. The authors of this paper present a comparative analysis of technology and innovation-oriented centers. To gain an understanding of such centers, the authors focused on recognizedcenters to examine their mission, goals and objectives, research focus, business model,competitive perspectives, growth anomalies, principles of specialization, and innovationcapabilities. Based on this comparative analysis, the authors developed a set of relevantconclusions and recommendations for technology innovation centers

Conference Session

Engineering Accreditation Around the World

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Krishna Vedula, University of Massachusetts-Lowell; Maria M. Larrondo Petrie, Florida Atlantic University

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International

# 18 and 22 on leadership skills will be limited to 30 participants by invitation only.5. FEES TO BE CHARGEDParticipants will be charged fees of Rs. 2,500 (~ $ 65) for each one week workshop in order to cover some minimum costsand to ensure seriousness of the participants. This will cover boarding and lodging at the Global Education Center of InfosysTechnologies at Mysore. A 50 % discount on fees will be offered to qualified and selected women participants. Participantsare expected to provide for their travel to come to Mysore using funds from other sources. (The real cost is estimated at Rs.40,000 for a participant attending a one week workshop. Participants are being charged only a nominal amount this year)6. THE APPLICATION

Conference Session

Engineering Accreditation Around the World

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Deborah Wolfe, Engineers Canada; Phil Alexander, University of Windsor

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International

. This seems to acknowledge the need for “real life”projects as a break from the strictly academic, theoretical framework and the involvement ofnon-academic engineers to provide the “applications” perspective. It also often provides studentswith valuable experience in presenting their cases outside the classroom environment.Such experience often provides the only exposure to such things as codes and their requirements,assessments of loadings for which there are no handbooks and the realities of limited budgetsand project phasing, that students get. Given the earlier mentioned link between accreditationand the licensing bodies, the question arises as to whether the accreditation criteria should beamended to embed this practice. While Canadian

Conference Session

Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrew Kornecki, ERAU; Thomas Hilburn, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Prescott; Wojciech Grega, AGH; Jean-Marc Thririet, LAG; Miroslav Sveda, BUT

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International

coordinatevarious computer-controlled functions has become larger and more complex to meet theincreasing computational demands. The need to understand the system implications of thesoftware engineering activity is imperative for creation of such real-world software. The sameobservation can be extended to nearly all areas of modern computing application from homeappliances to banking, from toys to nuclear reactor controls, from entertainment gadgets tomedical equipment.In the light of decreasing computing enrollment and the outsourcing gloom, questions like: “willproficiency in both computer science and communications give students a global edge?” wereasked 4. Similarly, Humphrey and Hilburn 5 observed: “Because of the growing impact ofsoftware and its

Conference Session

Global Engineering in an Interconnected World

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ramin Sadeghi, Power & Water University of Technology; Saeid Moslehpour, University of Hartford; Akram Abu-aisheh, University of Hartford; Mark Rajai, Northern Kentucky University

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International

facilities.Relative advantages of implemented remote education system • A dynamic software environment created by 100 thousands lines of programming for the operator and server, for presenting short-term specialized courses.The software system has been designed on SCORM standard base; thus, it is possible to Page 12.1028.4communicate with different types of data base in this field. • The application layer of the system has the ability to conform to any real time data base-Oracle, etc). • The system has been designed in a way to enable different work groups (including 10 work team) including trainees, trainers, managerial forces

Conference Session

Global Engineering in an Interconnected World

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Charles Schreier, University of Dayton; Carl Eger, University of Dayton; Margaret Pinnell, University of Dayton

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International

Massachusetts Institute of Technology4 are several examples. Such programs have pavednew direction within each institution’s engineering education; integrating engineering classroomeducation with real- world local and global challenges.Definition of service-learning is wide-spread, but each definition resonates a similar theme.Most definitions agree that “service- learning can be characterized as a form of pedagogy.”5More specifically, the ideology of service- learning is such that through service-learningopportunities, students are directly involved in a project that meets academic requirements, whileproviding a needed community service. Service-learning opportunities range in magnitude. For

Conference Session

Global Engineering in an Interconnected World

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cesar Guerrero, University of South Florida; Miguel Labrador, University of South Florida; Rafael Perez, University of South Florida

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International

particular themeor topic. Instead, it gives students a broad range of research project options in computer scienceand engineering. For example, the program includes research projects in robotics, computernetworks, transportation, computer architecture, data mining, artificial intelligence, real-timesoftware verification, game programming and digital image processing. The second distinctiveaspect is that the program is committed to recruiting the majority of the students from minoritygroups, and Hispanics in particular, mainly from Puerto Rico and Florida. This is motivated bywell published statistics that show very low participation of under-represented minority groups,especially Hispanics, in careers in engineering and computer science, in tenure

Conference Session

Global Engineering in an Interconnected World

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kenneth Van Treuren, Baylor University; Steven Eisenbarth, Baylor University; Cynthia Fry, Baylor University

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International

. This is an important aspect to motivatestudent to become globally aware. More projects that attempt to solve some of the basicproblems associated with the developing world should be developed; however, they must bediscussed in the context of the culture and environment of the application. Far too often what isperceived as the answer to a problem can cause more problems in the long-term. Is the solutionsustainable? How will the technology impact the culture and is that acceptable? Students shouldbe made aware that technology alone is not the answer to all the world’s problems.Several student organizations exist which provide students with global experiences. EngineersWithout Borders – USA13 is such an organization. It is committed to designing

Conference Session

Global Engineering in an Interconnected World

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Byoung-Kyu Dan, Korea University; Seung-Won Jung, Korea University; Junh-Yung Kim, Korea University; Tae-Shick Wang, Korea University; Aldo Morales, Pennsylvania State University-Harrisburg; Sung-Jea Ko, Korea University

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International

number of the wavelet coefficients is much larger than the number of inputpixels (or voxels). This is in contrast with other block-based algorithms. This limitationcould be a big obstacle for video coding applications. In order to alleviate this drawback,a noise-shaping algorithm is used whereby large numbers of wavelet coefficients arediscarded without affecting the overall performance of the video CODEC. Results showthat the implemented DDWTVC offers better rate-distortion performance and superiorvisual quality than the 3D SPIHT, which is another well-known embedded video-codingalgorithm with spatial, temporal, and PSNR-scalable bitstreams.The performance of DDWTVC is validated through experiments with several video

Conference Session

Global Engineering in an Interconnected World

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ismet Anitsal, Tennessee Tech University; Ismail Fidan, Tennessee Tech University

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International

of Technical Drafting’ offered in the student’s freshmanyear. Course continues the exploration of 3D industrial practices by focusing on the threedimensional commands within AutoCAD. The primary focus of the class is to combine lecture,demonstration and hands-on application of the AutoCAD program as a tool for graphicpresentation. Students exercise various geometry, lighting and surface materials to create 2D and3D projects. Using the built in rendering parameters, the student learns to create realisticallyrendered images from inside AutoCAD.Course Objectives • Understand the modern engineering design procedure and the role of engineering graphics. o Understand the difference between traditional design sequence and the

Conference Session

Global Engineering in an Interconnected World

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

gregory zieren, Austin Peay State University

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International

Institute ofTechnology and Stevens Institute of Technology as engineering curricula worthemulating by German technical universities. He believed that the hours spent in practicallaboratories, as the best American programs required, offered hands-on and practicalexperience for engineers in training. Materials testing facilities offered both faculty andstudents the opportunity to perform real research of value to the engineering professionand society at large.Riedler’s conclusions won quick approval in professional engineering circles inGermany. The Association of German Engineers took up his recommendations andincorporated them into a series of resolutions to be forwarded to state governments toincrease the funding for technical universities, to

Conference Session

Global Engineering in an Interconnected World

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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International

intercultural opportunities. This will enable studentsand faculty to develop an entrepreneurial and international adventurous spirit to better succeed inthe new frontier of a globalized environment1.History and Evolution of Capstone CoursesIn the early 1990’s there was mounting pressure from industrial and educational leaders to makesignificant changes to the engineering curriculum to better prepare engineers for leadership whileproviding real-world experience1. This was a result of industry feeling that engineeringgraduates were inadequately prepared for the practice of engineering. Response from thesepioneers developed what has become known as capstone courses or programs. These programsbrought open ended design problems and often industrially

Conference Session

Global Engineering in an Interconnected World

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

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International

engineering education in the Region.IntroductionAchieving change via engineering education reform is a formidable challenge to any college ofengineering, whether in North America or anywhere else in the world. This paper, is a follow upto prior papers (1, 2, 3, 4) on engineering reform in the Arab Gulf Sates (Saudi Arabia, Bahrain,Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and the Sultanate of Oman) focusing on vital issues thathave been either neglected or have not been sufficiently addressed. The purpose here is toprovide some perspectives, and at the same time, renew the call for a new and fresh outlook atengineering education for the Region, commensurate with demands for more roundedengineering graduates with the ability to function in a modern

Conference Session

Global Engineering in an Interconnected World

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kurt Rosentrater, USDA-ARS; Radha Balamuralikrishna, Northern Illinois University

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International

20,000,000 0 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 Year Figure 2. Trends in U.S. energy consumption [adapted from 1].Our nation, and in fact the entire world, are on the cusp of very real changes, however.Tremendous advances in science and engineering over the last several decades have substantiallyenhanced the ability to utilize renewable, biological materials. Biomass conversion technologiesare now practical and affordable for a variety of bio-based products, and they offer

Conference Session

Global Engineering in an Interconnected World

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alexis Powe, Mississippi State University

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International

survey (which also served as one of twowriting diagnostics) asking about their course expectations. The survey is shown in Appendix F.Students expressed clear desires for the course: the opportunity to converse with the instructorand their classmates in English; extensive opportunities to write in English; job/graduate schoolinterview preparation (including typical interview questions and proper interview etiquette);preparation of resumes and cover letters; completion of job/graduate school application packets;preparation of written articles and statements of purpose for graduate school/professional schoolapplications; exposure to a native English speaker; exposure to American colloquialisms andslang expressions; exposure to American culture and

Conference Session

Global Engineering in an Interconnected World

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Michael Mariasingam, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Sandra Courter, University of Wisconsin-Madison; Thomas Smith, University of Wisconsin - Madison; Gregory Moses, University of Wisconsin-Madison

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International

theworkforce to the enterprise begin the transition to a new relevant form of education and training.Background Globalization is not a new phenomenon. Carthage, Rome, the Ottomans, several European powers, and mercantile city-states had multicontinental trading networks….. The globalization we are experiencing today is unprecedented in its magnitude and reach. The whole world has become a market for the economies of many countries, and globalization is transforming not only the location and organization of production and services, but also social and economic patterns. The long-term consequences are still unfathomable.These emerging global trends, as noted by the National Academy of Engineering (NAE)1 above,have

Conference Session

Engineering Education in the Arab World / Mid-East Region

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Suzanne Scott, The Petroleum Institute; Jamal Ahmad, The Petroleum Institute

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International

, decision-making,communications skills, and graphical demonstration.The authors wanted to know what our Arab engineering students knew about sustainability.What were their perceptions about their responsibilities as engineers in the 21st century? Didthey care? What’s being done to foster awareness in this part of the world? Shouldenvironmental sustainability and global stewardship be at the core of our engineering designprogram? How could we introduce our students to humanitarian engineering? The answers tothese questions along with data collected over two semesters are discussed in this paper.The Fall 2006 STEPS II project involved the development of a Plastics Recycling Plan for thePetroleum Institute, with applications locally and globally. The

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

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International

Paper ID #21217On Potential Applications of Cooperative Engagement Methods in The ArabGulf Region: Drawbacks, Challenges, and ExpectationsDr. Waddah Akili, Iowa State University Waddah Akili has been in the academic arena for over 37 years. He has held academic positions at Drexel University, Philadelphia, Penna (66-69), at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia (69-87), and at the University of Qatar, Doha, Qatar (87-00). Professor Akili’s major field is geotechnical engineering and materials. His research work & experience include: characterization of arid and semi arid soils, piled

Conference Session

Educating Graduates in Engineering for a Flat World

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mary McCormick, Tufts University; Chris Swan, Tufts University; Douglas Matson, Tufts University

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International

instilling a sense of civic responsibility. Involved faculty membersdeclare service-learning to be a “valuable pedagogical tool”1 that is synergistic andcomplementary to abstract theories taught in the classroom. By engineering solutions to practicalproblems with real-world constraints, students construct the necessary scaffolding to achieve adeeper understanding of classroom concepts. While the academic advantages are recognizableand numerous, they do not comprise students’ motivation for being involved. The truly uniqueand engaging quality of a service-learning project is the potential for each eye-openingexperience to engender personal growth within the student. The challenge herein lies in thevalidation of this transition.This paper presents an

Conference Session

Educating Graduates in Engineering for a Flat World

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Melany Ciampi, Organization of Researches in Environment, Health and Safety; Claudio Brito, Council of Researches in Education and Sciences

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International

mutant world thatcontemporary society is living at the beginning of 21st. Century. It is the application of Science tohelp society to reach the goal of achieving the same level of development as the technological.Following this thought and due to the nature of the urgency in promoting the society in a nearfuture COPEC – Council of Researches in Education and Sciences and OPASS –Organization ofResearches in Environment, Health and Safety have designed an engineering program with theobjective to form engineers to act in more effective and accurate ways in order to solve socialproblems and avoid future ones. It is a Social Engineering Program, under graduation, five yearsduration, full time students, it is based on the humanities and social

Conference Session

Engineering Education in the Arab World / Mid-East Region

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

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International

. Admission policies, for nearly all eight colleges,are based on grades obtained in an official examination sanctioned by the Ministry of Education,upon completion of the 12th grade. Additionally, an entrance exam and evidence of proficiencyin English, a requirement imposed by many of these colleges, may exempt the applicant from apre-engineering “prep year”, administered as a separate unit from the college. Statistics haveshown that over 80% of first year engineering students do attend the “prep year,” during whichstudents embark primarily on improving their English skills.(13)The author has proposed to reform the “prep year” by making it two years, and widening thescope of the subject matter to include (in addition to building up English language

Conference Session

Qualitative Research Programs & International Research Experience from Around the World

Collection

2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Kevin Kelly, Dublin Institute of Technology; Brian Bowe, Dublin Institute of Technology

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International

, D. (1995) The Reflective Practitioner: How Professionals Think in Action. New York; BasicTools.[8] Creswell, J. (1994) Research Design: Qualitative and Quantitative approaches. Calif: Sage.[9] Silverman, D. (2005) Doing Qualitative Research, 2nd Edition: A Practical Handbook. London : Sage.[10] Doyle, B. (2010) Lighting Controls & their Associated Problems; Lambert Academic Publishing,Germany.[11] Denzin, N. & Lincoln, Y. (2003) Collecting and Interpreting Qualitative Materials. UK; Sage.[12] Robson, C. (2002) Real World Research 2nd ed. Oxford: Blackwell Science.[13] King, N.(Template Analysis) in Symon, G. & Cassell, C. (1998) Qualitative Methods & Analysis inOrganisational Research. London: Sage

Conference Session

Educating Graduates in Engineering For A Flat World

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Carolyn Percifield, Purdue University; David Bowker, Purdue University; Demetra Evangelou, Purdue University; Mi'schita' Henson, Purdue University

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International

pairs engineering students with community agency partners. Teams were required toevaluate and hypothesize if and how this model might be effective in Chania and developcreative alternatives. The first step was to help them develop a common understanding of thevalues and goals of the EPICS program. Guest speakers included faculty director, Bill Oakes,and two representatives from local partner agencies. The key characteristics of EPICS include:• Multidisciplinary engineering design course that provides engineering and non-engineering students the opportunity to work together with not-for-profit community partners on technically based problems• Long-term (multi-year) team projects that give students real-world experience and

Conference Session

International Division Poster Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alan Carbine, Salt Lake Community College; Nick Safai, Salt Lake Community College

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International

world hastaken over my desire of old to crunch numbers and learn about tax codes. My degree choice haschanged to Electrical Engineering, specifically, because I had to decide on one field officially.The desire to be proficient in Mechanical and Manufacturing engineering is strong as well,though. This new drive for learning has placed me on a path that I am still walking on. Thoughit extends far ahead of me, I am excited to see the many places that diligent travel along this pathwill take me.IntroductionThe application of laser markings on manufactured items is a necessary and sometimeschallenging task. In the medical device industry, implants will soon be required to not onlyinclude human readable text as part of their identification markings

Conference Session

Educating Graduates in Engineering For A Flat World / International Engineering Education II

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Olivia Dees, Middle Tennessee State University; Saeed Foroudastan, Middle Tennessee State University

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International

, fabricating, and racing the vehicles ‚ Practical, real-world engineering design and fabrication projects enhance career direction and employment opportunities for students ‚ Solar car competitions promote outreach and student recruitment efforts, as the fun and success of the projects encourage young students to study engineering technology Page 12.1287.5 ‚ Students from any university realize they can compete and win against some of the most prestigious universities in the world ‚ Reputation and recognition is built for the universitySolar car races, often referred to as “rayces,” are becoming more and more

Conference Session

Preparing Engineers for the Global Workplace & Successful Graduates for a Flat World: What Does It Take?

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Aisling O'Sullivan, University of Canterbury; Thomas Cochrane, University of Canterbury

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International

Communication skills Course assignments Contextual legislation boundaries Real-world application Time management Course duration Project budgeting Course assignmentsPersonal Confidence Project direction, responsibility,Development Creativity ownership Patience Research realitiesResearch and teaching partnerships developed with industry:Our undergraduate research project model has generated a wealth of additional benefits to theuniversity and engineering

Conference Session

Preparing Engineers for the Global Workplace and Successful Graduates for a Flat World: What Does It Take?

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lueny Morell, Hewlett-Packard; Martina Trucco, Hewlett-Packard; Rich Friedrich, Hewlett Packard

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International

Centers and established August 2009 with US ARRA stimulus funds. The program will sponsor forty (40) one-year fellowships for engineering post-doctoral students in corporate research labs. For the first time, the engineering post-docs in the program are jointly supported by NSF and corporate hosts labs. By providing collaborative research programs to faculty and post-doctoral students, participants can experience real-life industry entrepreneurial experiences for turning inventions into products and services as well as understanding the skills needed to practice the engineering profession. I. Introduction Innovation and invention represent the livelihood of companies in a flat world. Companies must innovate or perish. Both