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International Initiatives, Partnerships, Teaching Strategies & Collaborative Networks (IUCEE, IFEES, LACCEI.... )

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ivan Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University; Maria M. Larrondo Petrie, Florida Atlantic University

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-Engineering Divisions of the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE). Her research focuses on modeling complex systems, security, and pedagogy. Her email is petrie@fau.edu Page 14.296.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2009 Building Research Communities and Collaborative Networks in Latin America and the Caribbean: LACCEI Vision and InitiativesAbstractMany engineering education organizations and agencies exist world-wide at the international,regional, national, and local levels. Some of them have specific initiatives conceived to providecapacity building. The need to identify, develop and execute

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International Research Experiences

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Luis Felipe Zapata Rivera, Florida Atlantic University; Maria M. Larrondo-Petrie, Florida Atlantic University

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most popular topics of the dissertations and theses used during the study.The initial analysis noted a continuous increase of the number of dissertations and theses relatedto Engineering Education year by year, as well as, the more focus in the educational aspect butmore research needs to be done to determine the behavior of the specific topics along time.More appropriate machine learning techniques, such as supervised learning and the use of Corpusrelated with engineering education can be integrated in the process. This improvement will beapplied to the study in the future to compare the current results and to obtain more meaningfulinformation. References[1] Arlett, C., Lamb, F. Dales, R., Willis

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Global Studies, Initiatives, and Study Abroad Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Teri Kristine Reed, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Amanda G. Idema, Michigan State University; Jean Landa Pytel, Pennsylvania State University, University Park

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AC 2012-4429: STUDENT SUCCESS INITIATIVES FOR UNDERGRADU-ATE INTERNATIONAL ENGINEERING STUDENTSDr. Teri Reed-Rhoads, Purdue University, West Lafayette Teri Reed-Rhoads is Assistant Dean of engineering for undergraduate education, Associate Professor in the School of Engineering Education and Director of the First-year Engineering program at Purdue Uni- versity. She received her B.S. in petroleum engineering from the University of Oklahoma and spent seven years in the petroleum industry, during which time she earned her M.B.A. She subsequently received her Ph.D. in industrial engineering from Arizona State University. Reed-Rhoads’s teaching interests include statistics, interdisciplinary and introductory engineering

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International Initiatives, Partnerships, Teaching Strategies & Collaborative Networks (IUCEE, IFEES, LACCEI.... )

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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AC 2009-2231: UNIQUE AND HIGH QUALITY MANUFACTURINGENGINEERING (ME) GRADUATION PROGRAMClaudio Brito, Council of Researches in Education and Sciences Dr. Claudio da Rocha Brito is Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering; President of Council of Researches in Education and Sciences (COPEC), President of Fishing Museum Friends Society (AAMP), President of (Brazilian) National Monitoring Committee of "Internationale Gesellschaft für Ingenieurpädagogik" (IGIP) and Vice-President of Réseau Carthagène d`Ingénierie (Cartagena Network of Engineering) and Organization of Researches in Environment, Health and Safety (OPASS). He is Chairman of Working Group "Ingenieurpädagogik im

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International Educational Experiences (2)

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Zaida M Gracia, Texas Tech University; Albert Sacco Jr., Texas Tech University

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1997, when he joined the faculty at Northeastern. He has consulted for numerous companies in the fields of catalysis, solid/gas contacting, zeolite synthesis and applications, and equipment design for space applications. Sacco has more than 192 publications (including book chapters) in the areas of carbon filament initiation and growth, transition metal and acid catalyst and their deactivation, and zeolite synthesis, and he has been the principal inves- tigator on more than $24 million in research grants. Using his space flight experience, Sacco has given more than 300 presentations to approximately 27,000 K-12 teachers and their students as a means to mo- tivate students to consider careers in science and

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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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traditional class projects and cover all existing courseobjectives. Students are also required to research and apply international standards, includingproduct, safety and facility standards. Students also must consider the appropriate level oftechnology, humanitarian engineering aspects, and societal impact of the design. Assessment ofthe international component of one project allows programs to evaluate performance indicatorsas part of ABET Outcome H assessment. The projects are also part of a larger humanitarianengineering initiative at the institution, and are assessed through surveys for that initiative.IntroductionInitiated by President Obama in 2013, the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young AfricanLeaders brings 1000 leaders from Sub-Saharan

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Curriculum and Program Developments, Exchanges, Collaborations, and Partnerships

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Paper ID #7491Going big: scaling up international engineering education to whole collegeinitiativesDr. Eck Doerry, Northern Arizona University Eck Doerry is an associate professor in Computer Science at Northern Arizona University. His re- search interests fall mainly within the areas of Groupware Systems, focusing on computer support for widely-distributed research and learning communities; and in Engineering Pedagogy, focusing on inter- disciplinary and international teaming approaches to teaching engineering design. Internationalization of engineering education has been a particular passion for Dr. Doerry. He has been

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Preparing Engineers for the Global Workplace

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Najwa Hanel, University of Southern California

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Page 13.520.3 serves on the Board of Trustees.--The Consolidated Contractors International Company (CCC) Scientific ResearchBuilding is located close to the Engineering & Architecture Library. Itaccommodates a wide range of laboratory needs in the areas of engineering,computer science, and basic scientific research materials.--The AUB’s Energy Research Group, based in the faculty of Engineering andArchitecture, has collaborated with the Jordan University of Science andTechnology, the Palestine Polytechnic University and the Birzeit University todevelop renewable energy initiatives and technology to enhance energy efficiencyand to contribute to environmental sustainability efforts in the Middle East. Usingthe AUB’s Climate Chambers

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Study Abroad, International Exchange Programs, and Student Engagements

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Jose del Carmen Chin Vera; Aurelio Lopez-Malo, Universidad de las Américas, Puebla; Enrique Palou, Universidad de las Américas, Puebla

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AC 2012-3493: AN INITIAL ANALYSIS OF STUDENT ENGAGEMENTWHILE LEARNING FOOD ANALYSIS BY MEANS OF A VIDEO GAMEMr. Jose del Carmen Chin VeraProf. Aurelio Lopez-Malo, Universidad de las Amricas, Puebla Aurelio Lopez-Malo is professor and Past Chair, Department of Chemical, Food, and Environmental En- gineering, at Universidad de las Amricas, Puebla, in Mexico. He teaches food science and engineering- related courses. His research interests include emerging technologies for food processing, natural antimi- crobials, and active learningDr. Enrique Palou, Universidad de las Amricas, Puebla Enrique Palou is Director, Center for Science, Engineering, and Technology Education in the Department of Chemical, Food, and

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International Educational Experiences (2)

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2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Amy L. Freeman, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Julio Urbina, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Sarah E. Zappe, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Javier Fernando Del Carpio, Universidad ESAN; Nancy Matos P.E., Esan University

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Lima Peru.Dr. Nancy Matos P.E., Esan University Nancy Matos, PhD. is Vice president of Academic Affairs at ESAN University and Director of doctoral program. She makes research in Innovation and Intellectual property rights, my special field is consumer behavior and market research. She is interested in the innovation for high education. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 Engineering Pathways Fellows: Four Years of Successful Retention Initiatives Including International CollaborationAbstractThe graduation rate in engineering can be correlated to several factors, including race andgender. Nationally, the populations with the highest engineering graduation rates are

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International Engineering Education II

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mulchand Rathod, Wayne State University; Mary James Legatski, American Society of Mechanical Engineers

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2006-89: A PERSPECTIVE ON INITIATIVES IN DIVERSITY AND OUTREACHACTIVITIES OF ASME, AN INTERNATIONAL SOCIETYMulchand Rathod, Wayne State University Mulchand S Rathod, PhD, PE, professor of Division of Engineering Technology, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan is recognized for a career of dedicated, unselfish service to engineering and technology education, as a leader in education, faculty member, and as a contributor to professional societies. Dr Rathod lead the Division of Engineering Technology as director and chair during 1987-2003. Prior to joining WSU, he worked at State University of New York at Binghamton as coordinator of mechanical engineering technology program and assistant

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International Initiatives, Partnerships, Teaching Strategies & Collaborative Networks (IUCEE, IFEES, LACCEI.... )

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maria M. Larrondo Petrie, Florida Atlantic University; Jose Carlos Quadrado, Instituto Superior de Engenharia de Lisboa; Lueny Morell, Hewlett-Packard; Hans Hoyer, American Society for Engineering Education

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societies and industry leadershighlighting initiatives. The initiatives were grouped under an area of focus in the IFEESStrategic Plan: Infrastructure and Accreditation; Research, Development and Entrepreneurship;Student Success; and Lifelong Learning. This paper presents an analysis and summary of theoutcomes of the Summit.IntroductionThe International Federation of Engineering Education Societies (IFEES)1 was created on the 9thof October 2006 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Within days IFEES joined the Organization ofAmerican States (OAS), the American Society of Engineering Education (ASEE), Engineeringfor the Americas (EftA), the Latin American and Caribbean Consortium of EngineeringInstitutions (LACCEI), the Asociación Iberoamericana de

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Engineering Without Borders: Programs Involving Students

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Belle Wei, San Jose State University; Jacob Tsao, San Jose State University

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subsequent programs.For instance, the lecture on Chinese culture was replaced by country profiles on China andTaiwan along with the political, economical, and educational systems of these two countries. Anelectrical engineering professor who had extensive business experience taught value creation ofinnovation in the IT industry. A business professor led the discussion on the ethical aspect ofglobal corporations along with information about the United Nations initiative in encouragingglobal corporations to be socially responsible around the globe.Study program themes were expanded to include issues on energy and the environment with theresult that students studied various research projects funded by the National Science Foundation,Transportation

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Global Engineering Education Initiatives

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ivan Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University; Alex Friess; Maria M. Larrondo Petrie, Florida Atlantic University

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Group for Graphics (SIGGRAPH). Her current research interests are in the areas of Global Engineering Education, Complex Systems Modeling, and Secure Systems Development. She has written more than 150 refereed publications with over 100 citations, and has received funding for 21 grants and contracts totaling over $2,700,000. Her email is petrie@fau.edu. Page 13.394.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 Developing Assessment Tools for International Experiences in Engineering EducationAbstractMany international initiatives have emerged in response to the increasing perception of the needto educate the new engineers with global competencies. Study

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Global Engineering Education Initiatives

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Lauren Alexander, IAESTE United States; Cheryl Matherly, University of Tulsa; Mary Besterfield-Sacre, University of Pittsburgh; Larry Shuman, University of Pittsburgh

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Matherly is Associate Dean for Global Education and Applied Assistant Professor of Education at the University of Tulsa, where she directs the institution’s international study, work, and volunteer programs. She is currently directing the university’s initiatives for new university partnerships in China. Dr. Matherly is the co-PI for a National Science Foundation Partnership for International Research and Education (PIRE) Grant that funds initiatives to expand international research opportunities for science and engineering majors. She serves as the director of the INNOVATE conference, which involves students from five countries 14 in the study of globalization and technology in Asia, and the

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Global Engineering Education Initiatives

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Quamrul Mazumder, University of Michigan - Flint; Dhruba Baishya, University of Michigan - Flint

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engineeringeducation is at its infancy stage. Researchers, academic institutions, and industry have employedmultifarious projects to understand and model globalization of engineering educationWe strongly emphasize that optimum work needs to be done to prepare upcoming U.S. studentswho will be competent in an increasingly demanding global work environment. In order toestablish new models, we made an attempt to understand and analyze perspectives of current(U.S. and non-U.S.) students, academic faculty, and engineering professionals currently workingin industry. One of the goals of this study was to test the hypothesis that the current U.S.curriculum do not adequately prepare engineering students to work, manage and communicateeffectively with engineers and

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Global Engineering Education Initiatives

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Robert Creese, West Virginia University; M. Adithan, Vellore Institue of Technology

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programs are listed inTable 1. Additional undergraduate engineering programs were started in 1993, the first MSprograms started in 1994, the M. Technology started in 1995, and the Master of Philosophy andPhD research programs were started in 2003. The admissions for the various engineeringprograms through the first 24 years are presented in Table 2 and the graduations rates for thoseTable 1. Schools and Programs at VIT University in 2007 School Undergraduate Programs Graduate Programs (MS, M. Tech., M. Software, MCA, MBA)School of Mechanical Engineering Automotive EngineeringMechanical and Civil Engineering

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Global Engineering Education Initiatives

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Prashanth Jayaraman, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Vinod Lohani, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Garrett Bradley, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Odis Griffin, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; John Dooley, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

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Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and concentration in Green Engineering. During his academic career, Garrett actively participated in numerous international initiatives at Virginia Tech and has maintained involvement in several projects since graduating.Odis Griffin, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Dr. Hayden Griffin is the Professor and Head of the Department of Engineering Education at Virginia Tech. His research interests include the theories of human learning, especially in an engineering context, design of effective engineering courses and curricula, and design of graduate programs in engineering education.John Dooley, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State

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Global Engineering Education Initiatives

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Edmundo Tovar; José Carrillo; Jesús García

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VIEWPOINTS TO DEVELOP QUALITY POLICIES IN ENGINEERING PROGRAMS IN EUROPEAN HIGHER EDUCATION AREAAbstractQuality assurance in Higher Education is by no means only a European concern. All over theworld there is an increasing interest in quality and standards, reflecting both the rapid growth ofhigher education and its cost to the public and the private purse. Accordingly, if Europe is toachieve its aspiration to be the most dynamic and knowledge-based economy in the world, thenEuropean Higher Education will need to demonstrate: it takes the quality of its programmes andawards seriously and is willing to put into place the means of assuring and demonstrating thatquality. The initiatives and

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Qualitative Research Programs & International Research Experience from Around the World

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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this needs to be stated. In this way the researcher is on guard to be extra vigilant inbeing objective and transparently fair, and the reader is facilitated to act as arbitrator orjudge of this by knowing the researcher’s background. In this way the reader more easilyassesses validity and transferability.5. Do you have an interesting example of Qualitative Research in Engineering?In January 2010, one of the authors began supervising a mature student who was carryingout a final year thesis for an honours degree in Electrical Services & EnergyManagement. He initially intended to do a post evaluation case study into theperformances of lighting control systems in three buildings[10]. He had access to eachbuilding having worked on them

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Global Studies, Initiatives, and Study Abroad Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Steven J. Burian, University of Utah; Pedro Romero, University of Utah

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AC 2012-4069: ENGINEERING STUDY ABROAD PROGRAM ON SUS-TAINABLE INFRASTRUCTUREDr. Steven J. Burian, University of Utah Steven J. Burian is an Associate Professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of Utah, where he teaches and conducts research in the areas of water resources, energy, and sustainability. He earned a B.S. in civil engineering from the University of Notre Dame and a M.S.E. in environmental engineering and a Ph.D. in civil engineering from the University of Alabama. Burian is active in numerous professional societies including the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), American Meteorolog- ical Society (AMS), American Water Resources Association (AWRA), Water Environment

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Global Studies, Initiatives, and Study Abroad Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Vinod K. Lohani, Virginia Tech; Eileen Van Aken, Virginia Tech

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AC 2012-3892: STUDY ABROAD IN BRAZIL: A PILOT PROJECT IN THECOLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AT VIRGINIA TECHDr. Vinod K. Lohani, Virginia Tech Vinod K. Lohani is a professor in the Engineering Education Department and an Adjunct Faculty in the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department at Virginia Tech. His research interests are in the areas of knowledge modeling, water and energy sustainability, engineering learning modules for freshmen, and international collaboration.Dr. Eileen Van Aken, Virginia Tech Eileen Van Aken, Ph.D.. received her B.S. in industrial engineering and operations research from Virginia Tech. She also received her M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in industrial and systems engineering from Virginia Tech

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Global Studies, Initiatives, and Study Abroad Programs

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Eric Specking, University of Arkansas; Kim LaScola Needy, University of Arkansas; Edward A. Pohl, University of Arkansas

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academic appointment, she gained industrial experience while working at PPG Industries and the Boeing Company. Her first faculty appointment was at the University of Pittsburgh. Needy’s research interests include en- gineering management, engineering economic analysis, sustainable engineering, and integrated resource management. She is a member of ASEE, ASEM, APICS, IIE, and SWE. She is a licensed P.E. in Kansas.Dr. Edward A. Pohl, University of Arkansas Ed Pohl is an Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering at the University of Arkansas. Pohl spent 20 years in the U.S. Air Force, where he served in a variety of engineering, analysis, and academic positions during his career. He received a Ph.D

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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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Belle W. Y. Wei, San José State University; Patricia R Backer, San José State University; Wenchiang Richard Chung, San José State University; Andrew F. Wood, San José State University

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AC 2012-4972: GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY INITIATIVE AT SAN JOSE STATEUNIVERSITY: RESULTS OF SEVEN YEARS OF AN INTERNATIONALEXPERIENCE FOR STUDENTSDr. Belle W. Y. Wei, San Jos State University Since her 2002 appointment as Don Beall Dean of SJSU’s Charles W. Davidson College of Engineering, Belle Wei has led a college dedicated to educating engineers who can take on today’s problems and produce tomorrow’s solutions. Under Wei’s leadership, the college has launched programs to enhance students’ global awareness and enrich their professional networks. A signature program is the College’s Global Technology Initiative (GTI), a two-week study-tour to Asia. Since its inception, GTI has sent student-teams to China, Taiwan, or India

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Study Abroad Experiences Intl Div Tech Session 9

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Yanjun Yan, Western Carolina University; Nelson A. Granda Marulanda, Western Carolina University; B. David Tyler, Western Carolina University; Hugh Jack P. Eng. P.E., Western Carolina University; Lauren R. Bishop, Western Carolina University

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Paper ID #30096Overcoming the Challenges to Launch a Successful Initiative of anEngineering Faculty-led Travel Course While Boosting InterdisciplinaryCollaborationsDr. Yanjun Yan, Western Carolina University Yanjun Yan is an Associate Professor in Engineering and Technology at Western Carolina University. Her research interests include engineering education, swarm robotics, statistical signal processing, and swarm intelligence.Dr. Nelson A. Granda Marulanda, Western Carolina University Nelson A. Granda Marulanda is an Assistant Professor in the School of Engineering + Technology at Western Carolina University. Nelson has a

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Preparing Engineers for the Global Workplace

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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John Harb, Brigham Young University; Richard Rowley, Brigham Young University; Spencer Magleby, Brigham Young University; Alan Parkinson, Brigham Young University

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AC 2007-2912: GOING GLOBAL: IMPLEMENTATION OF A COLLEGE-WIDEINITIATIVE TO PREPARE ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY STUDENTSFOR THE 21ST CENTURYJohn Harb, Brigham Young UniversityRichard Rowley, Brigham Young UniversitySpencer Magleby, Brigham Young UniversityAlan Parkinson, Brigham Young University Page 12.788.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 Going Global: Implementation of a College-wide Initiative to Prepare Engineering and Technology Students for the 21st CenturyIntroductionEngineering is a global enterprise. Markets are global. It is not uncommon for engineers todesign products which will be

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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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Maria M. Larrondo Petrie, Florida Atlantic University; Clement Sankat, University of the West Indies; Roberto Loran, Universidad del Turabo

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AC 2007-584: THE TURABO DECLARATION AND THE ENGINEERINGEDUCATION CAPABILITY MATURITY MODEL: LACCEI INITIATIVES TOIMPROVE LATIN AMERICAN AND CARIBBEAN ENGINEERING PROGRAMACCREDITATION AND RECOGNITIONMaria M. Larrondo Petrie, Florida Atlantic University María M. Larrondo Petrie has over 20 years of experience in higher education. Presently she is Professor of Computer Science and Engineering, and Associate Dean for Academic and International Affairs for the College of Engineering at Florida Atlantic University. In the past, she has served as: President and Executive Council member of the Upsilon Pi Epsilon Honor Society for the Computing and Information Disciplines, and on the Education Board of ACM

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Faculty and Program Exchanges: Internationalizing, Collaborations and Interactions

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Thomas Voice, Michigan State University; Volodymyr Tarabara, Michigan State University; Mark Wiesner, Duke University; Merlin Bruening, Michigan State University

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students ontheir first visits to a collaborating laboratory. Their initial role is to help the students simplylearn how to operate in the new environment. This includes the details of travel and livingarrangements, establishing connections in the host organization, and finalizing the research workplan. In most cases, the faculty member also devotes a considerable amount of time tostrengthening existing collaborative activities and identifying new opportunities. Students areincluded in some of these activities so that as they become more experienced, they will be able todo this on their own. The overarching goal is to build sustainable partnerships, which requirescareful attention to issues such as institutional support, cultural sensitivity

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International Engineering Education I - Poster Session

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mike Murphy; Michael Dyrenfurth, Purdue University

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knowledge society’by increasing the level of research activity and output within the university. This isparticularly true in the sciences, engineering and technology. This increased pressureapplies equally to traditionally teaching-oriented colleges (TTOC), although not at thesame scale as research-intensive universities. For the TTOC, given the primacy ofteaching, this paper discusses the nexus between teaching and research and thequestion ‘why do research?’ is addressed within the overarching goal of embedding aresearch culture within the college. Initiatives to develop and grow sustainableresearch activity in traditionally teaching-oriented colleges are introduced anddiscussed. It seeks to answer the question as to how such initiatives can

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International Engineering Education II

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Greg Mowry, University of St. Thomas-St. Paul

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implemented, then Moldova would serve as an ideal location fortesting such a system. Research on such a system is underway. Furthermore, since the generalpopulation of Moldova is educated, the wide spread implementation of such systems could bemaintained and given sufficient system design foresight, the isolated wind turbine installationsmight ultimately be connectable into a country-wide rural power grid. Finally, the possibility ofmanufacturing such systems in Moldova might help the local economy and serve as a test-casefor economic development in other countries.Research in MoldovaThe funding for this exploratory research opportunity in Moldova was enabled by an INTREUgrant7, 8. The initial contact and round of exploratory discussions with the