Conference Session

Global and Intercultural Competency

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mauricio Torres, Northern Kentucky University; Morteza Sadat-Hossieny, Northern Kentucky University

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Diversity

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International

pedagogy and academic performanceand how to address them, remains to be answered by educators. Among these issues, one of themost recurrent is the perception shared by many instructors on the differences in the basicengineering competencies between domestic and international students, which is the focus of thisstudy. Previous studies have shown that talking and working in groups with their domesticcounterparts is recognized to be the most important factor in perceptions of communicationcompetency [3].Competencies in Fundamentals of Engineering (FE)Accreditation of engineering degrees assures that the contents of the degree meets national andinternational standards of the profession for which the degree prepares its graduates [4], andacademic

Conference Session

Global Engineering Education: Developments, Implementations

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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International

economy has become tightly linked with much of the change triggered by technology; to understand other cultures, especially the societal elements of these cultures; to work effectively in multinational teams; to communicate effectively—both orally and in writing—in the international business language of English; to recognize and understand issues of sustainability; to understand the importance of transparency while working with local populations; and to understand public policy issues around the world and in the country in which one is working. It will be these fundamental capacities that will enable 21st-century engineers to develop into professionals capable of working successfully both

Conference Session

Technical Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John B. Troy, Northwestern University; Pei-Ji Liang, Shanghai Jiao Tong University

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Diversity

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International

Paper ID #25501A Course in Best Practices in Scientific Writing and Oral Presentation in En-glish for Chinese Graduate Students in Engineering and the Life SciencesProf. John B. Troy, Northwestern University John B. Troy, Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Northwestern University, has a B.S. (1st class hon- ors) from the University of London, King’s College and a D.Phil. from the University of Sussex, both in the U.K. His research is within the broad area of Neural Engineering with focus on signal processing within the nervous system and the development of technology for neuroscience research and neuropros- thetics

Conference Session

Develop Course / Materials / Topics for a Global Engineering Education / International Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ashley Ater Kranov, Washington State University

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International

AC 2009-961: "IT'S NOT MY JOB TO TEACH THEM HOW TO WRITE":FACILITATING THE DISCIPLINARY RHETORICAL SOCIALIZATION OFINTERNATIONAL ESL GRADUATE ASSISTANTS IN THE SCIENCES ANDENGINEERINGAshley Ater Kranov, Washington State University Dr. Ashley Ater Kranov is Assistant Director of the Center for Teaching, Learning and Technology at Washington State University(WSU). She specializes in outcomes assessment and faculty development. Dr. Ater Kranov is a leader in university and community internationalization efforts, including developing and assessing global competencies in faculty, staff, and students. The paper describing her collaborative work with faculty in the WSU College of Engineering

Conference Session

Global Engineering in an Interconnected World

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alexis Powe, Mississippi State University

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International

AC 2007-2210: PRACTICAL ENGLISH: TEACHING TECHNICALCOMMUNICATION ABROAD BASED ON A PREEXISTING TECHNICALWRITING COURSE IN MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY'S BAGLEY COLLEGEOF ENGINEERINGAlexis Powe, Mississippi State University Alexis D. Powe is a technical writing instructor for the Mississippi State University Bagley College of Engineering’s Shackouls Technical Communication Program. She received her B.A. in English from Mississippi State University in 2002, graduating summa cum laude with a minor in history, and her M.A. in English from Louisiana State University in 2004. She is a member of the American Society for Engineering Education and the Modern Language Association. Address: P.O. Box

Conference Session

Engineering Education in the Arab World / Mid-East Region

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ulas Toros, University of Florida; George Younis, University of Florida; Fazil Najafi, University of Florida

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International

the SAT II in writing is no longer offered. Applicants whopresent G.E.D. scores must also present secondary school records and standardized test scores.3 Page 12.358.3In order to acquire admission to METU, students must be graduated from high school, lyceumsor equivalent institutions. In addition, Turkish students should acquire a sufficient score fromthe University Entrance Examination.International students should have sufficient scores from any one of the following exams: • A minimum score of 60 (2005 based score: 65.724) from the University Entrance Examinations for International students. • A total of 1100 out of 1600 from

Conference Session

They need more than technical skills!

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Boz Bowles, Louisiana State University; Paige Davis, Louisiana State University; Adrienne Steele, Louisiana State University

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Diversity

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International

cool meditation becomes rudely punctuated by the staccato press of this unforgiving tactile input required by an unyielding system. Twenty seconds is mercilessly shorter than nine months. It goes against nature. It is an abomination. An aberration. Vile and unholy. Still, the German people make these kinds of sacrifices daily in an attempt to better care for the environment. It is a conscious choice that fundamentally affects the form of their personal lives and infrastructure. Convenience and comfort are valued less than conservation and efficiency.This passage mixes philosophical musing and descriptive writing with engineeringterminology in unexpected ways. Interpreting bathing as metaphor for birth

Conference Session

Engineering Education and Comparative Studies at Universities throughout Asia, Far East

Collection

2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Rajarajan Subramanian, Maryland State Highway Administration; Thavavigna Thanikachalam, University of Florida; Fazil T. Najafi, University of Florida

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International

, in addition to atranscript and the new SAT or ACT with writing results required of other applicants, they mustprovide results from the SAT II examinations in mathematics (Level II-C), foreign language,science and social science. For admission decision purposes, the university will use the result ofthe new SAT writing subscore, if the applicant has no dual-enrollment or virtual school Englishcomposition coursework, since the SAT II in writing is no longer offered. Applicants whopresent G.E.D. scores must also present secondary school records and standardized test scores.3In order to acquire admission to Anna University, students must be graduated from high school,or equivalent institutions. In addition, Indian students should acquire a

Conference Session

Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Melany Ciampi; Claudio Brito, Council of Researches in Education and Sciences

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International

adding to the records of building companies. "Knowing how to do"of those workers happens in the building site and it is part of a structure of occupations, in whichunqualified workers apprehend an occupation side by side with more experienced workers.Finally to recognize that a better education degree is fundamental in the absorption of newtechnologies that demand new productive processes and consequently a new profile of handwork in the building site.1. IntroductionThe so called global work market has been changing drastically the workplace and the practices.Therefore reflecting about the data of the field research and of the permanent dialogue with thesubject of the investigation, it was built a referential to think the object study the worker

Conference Session

Accreditation, Program Evaluation, and Education Resource's Impact in Latin America

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Zenaida Otero Gephardt, Rowan University; Maria M. Larrondo-Petrie, Florida Atlantic University; Mariana Archibold, CONEAUPA

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International

available online for member institutions through the LACCEI website. It is alsopresented as a one-day workshop at LACCEI annual conferences, other engineering educationconferences and LACCEI sponsored events. It was recently presented at the 2012 WorldEngineering Education Forum (WEEF, annual international conference of IFEES, theInternational Federation of Engineering Education Societies).25 Each section is self-containedand includes updated information from accrediting agencies. Interactive exercises in eachsection include writing a program mission statement, student evaluations, teaching/learningevaluations and alumni and employer surveys. Module A sections and a description of theircontent are listed below.Section 1. Accreditation Fundamentals

Conference Session

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

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Richard Nyarsuk, University of Florida; Fazil Najafi, University of Florida; Nick Safai, Salt Lake City College

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International

academic core, as computed by the university, at all institutions attended high school and college. 4. A total score of at least 1330 on the SAT (minimum 440 on either verbal or quantitative), or a composite ACT score of 19 with a minimum of 17 on the English subsection, 19 on the math, and 18 on the reading.Where a student is coming from a Non-Accredited school or Home Schooling, they mustprovide in addition to a transcript and the new SAT or ACT with writing results required ofother applicants, results from the SAT II examinations in mathematics (Level II-C), foreignlanguage, science and social science. For admission decision purposes, the university will usethe result of the new SAT writing sub score if the applicant has no

Conference Session

Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Timothy Hinds, Michigan State University; John Lloyd, Michigan State University

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International

courses. That is, the need toevolve traditional classroom courses into dispersed virtual learning experiences.Much of the motivation for writing such a report hinges on globalization. Without the currentstatus of globalization, the report would not have been written. The process of globalization hascreated an environment where we must do more for engineering education to influence the USeconomy such that the United States is able to retain its leadership position.Globalization will drive more uniformity in the educational systems between that of the UnitedStates and those around the world. We will require additional knowledge to remain globallycompetitive and maintain that global leadership.Globalization also levels the playing field for

Conference Session

Case Studies and Engineering Education Around the Globe / International Poster Session

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anatoliy Protasov, National Technical University of Ukraine “KPI”

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International

level of competence during professional career, because engineeringknowledge becomes old very soon. Therefore, it makes sense to develop and stimulate thecognitive interest of students, form the skills, and use necessary information independently.The third is a contradiction between the principles of knowledge unity and dividingknowledge into fundamental and special. This problem is directly connected with formingprofessional competence of the future specialists. On the one hand, students have to knowfundamental subjects perfectly in order to become proficient. On the other hand, deepeninginto fundamental knowledge shifts the accent of student preparation and reduces time forstudying special subjects which are the basis of professional

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

inventory of assessment tools used to evaluate the ABET Criterion 3 outcomes. Inparticular, the inventory found that there were several assessments being made which could beused in for outcome 3h. First, in the junior design course, students are given a writingassignment that requires students to research and report the key elements of an historical orcontemporary impact of technology. One emphasis of this paper is the global impact oftechnology. A second writing assignment used for assessment is given in the basicthermodynamics class. Here the student is asked to write an essay on energy and theenvironment. A third opportunity for a student to be exposed to the impact of engineeringsolutions in a global and societal context is a short presentation

Conference Session

Global Engineering Education Cross-Cultural Awareness and Social Impacts

Collection

2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claudio da Rocha Brito, Science and Education Research Council; Melany M. Ciampi, Safety, Health and Environment Research Organization; Rosa Maria Castro Fernandes Vasconcelos, Universidade de Minho; Luis Alfredo Martins Amaral P.E., University of Minho; Victor Freitas de Azeredo Barros, Science and Education Research Council

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International

innovative mind in order to be inserted in and to keep up withthe work market. Knowledge in Basic Sciences, Basic Sciences of Engineering and Specifics ofEngineering are fundamental for the training of an engineer. However, the insertion in labormarket sometimes demands some practice or experience that should also be provided by theengineering schools. Taking this into account, the Engineering Education Research Team ofCOPEC – Science and Education Research Council has designed and is implementing a programfor an engineering school which main goal is to prepare engineers for the future work market, theengineer for the future. The idea was born due to the very competitive environment thatEngineering Schools are facing recently and the fact that fewer

Conference Session

Engineering Education in India, Central and Eastern Asia

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fazil Najafi, University of Florida; Ashutosh Upadhyay, University of Florida; Nick Safai, Salt Lake City College

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International

attended high school and college.4. A total score of at least 1330 on the SAT (minimum 440 on either verbal or quantitative), or a composite ACT score of 19 with a minimum of 17 on the English subsection, 19 on the math, and 18 on the reading.Where a student is coming from a Non-Accredited school or Home Schooling, they must providein addition to a transcript and the new SAT or ACT with writing results required of otherapplicants, results from the SAT II examinations in mathematics (Level II-C), foreign language,science and social science. For admission decision purposes, the university will use the result ofthe new SAT writing sub score if the applicant has no dual-enrollment or virtual school Englishcomposition coursework, since the SAT II

Conference Session

Technical Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Edris Ebrahimzadeh P.E., Des Moines Area Community College; Nick M. Safai, Salt Lake Community College

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International

, andindustrial engineering curricula to demonstrate how prior knowledge to a powerful and opensource computing software could improve the analytical thinking of all engineering studentsnationally and abroad.Keywords: Engineering, Education, Software, Python, Curriculum 1. IntroductionEngineers are not expected to write computer codes from scratch; they are more likely expected toutilize built-in functions that have been already written. Therefore, programming by engineeringprimarily means assembling existing bits of code into a coherent package that solves the problem.The bit of code is a function that implements a specific task. The details of the code are notimportant for the user. Instead, understanding the input and output of the code

Conference Session

International Division Poster Session

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

Tagged Divisions

International

constantsearch of scientists, educators and some politicians worldwide after the globalizationphenomenon has started. Despite the efforts of so many sectors of society the present status ofEducation in every level in western world is not yet as good as it should be. Education plays an Page 15.484.3important role in the development of peoples worldwide. It is the key to combat ignorance andconsequently the poverty. Science and technology alone can not help. It is fundamental thegrowth investment in education for all.Technological power may shift from the west to the east as India and China emerge as bigplayers in the global market. The two countries have

Conference Session

Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roland Kempter, University of Utah; Cynthia Furse, University of Utah; Nick Safai, Salt Lake City College; Neil Cotter, University of Utah; Lee Brinton, Salt Lake Community College

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International

exam over and over until they receive a gradesufficient to be admitted, who would write/grade the exam, and what would it cover, how Page 11.316.10much time would the students need to allocate to study for a comprehensive exam acrossall subjects, and would it actually be more effective as a predictor of success atgraduation. Furthermore, it is possible and recommended to extend the monitoringprocess to all ECE undergraduates.V. Undergraduate advising From student interviews, we know that the transition period for transfer students isabrupt, and adaptation to the new academic environment is challenging. As an example,at the SLCC class sizes are

Conference Session

Revealing the Invisible: Engineering Course Activities that Address Privilege, -Isms, and Power Relations (Interactive Session)

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joel Alejandro Mejia, University of San Diego; Diana A. Chen, University of San Diego; Odesma Onika Dalrymple, University of San Diego; Susan M Lord, University of San Diego

Tagged Topics

ASEE Diversity Committee, Diversity, Faculty Development Constituency Committee

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Design in Engineering Education, International, Liberal Education/Engineering & Society, Minorities in Engineering

or dismantling that privilege. Specifically, wedescribe activities in a required User Centered Design course for first or second year students,and an Engineering and Social Justice course required for third year students in GeneralEngineering and open as an elective to other engineering majors. As engineering professors, wealso describe our own positionality as the instructors. We hope that these examples will behelpful to others interested in integrating such content into their courses.IntroductionEngineering is fundamentally a sociotechnical endeavor [1], but the way that the engineeringcurriculum is framed may be focused on issues that decontextualize engineering [1, 2].Moreover, engineering educators are often not prepared to have

Conference Session

Nontraditional Teaching Approaches

Collection

2017 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cedrick Kwuimy, University of Cincinnati; Jeff Kastner, University of Cincinnati; Yuan Chen, Center for Enhancement of Teaching and Learning, Chongqing University, China

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International

. © American Society for Engineering Education, 2017 2017 ASEE Southeast Section ConferenceThe paper is organized as follows. The next section gives an overview of the class organization.In Section 3, we discuss the results of the survey and provide a comparative analysis of thestudents’ population perception of flipped classroom. The last section is the conclusion.2. Class organization Semiconductor Devices is a 3 Credits course within the Electrical Engineering curriculum. This course is said (by students) to be challenging and very fundamental. Students become familiar and get an understanding of the following concepts: (i) Fundamentals of semiconductor diodes and transistors; (ii) static characteristics, biasing

Conference Session

Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Joao Vinhas, Politecnico de Viseu; Joao Paiva, Politecnico de Viseu

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International

bring numerous gaps in their knowledge, particularly in physics and mathematics. Theinitial contact with this new reality in their lives is crucial to future success, revealing a greatimportance for personal and professional development and creating tight bonds with positiveinfluence on dropout rates. These challenges led to the decision to implement a new socio-pedagogical project called GOIS (from Damião de Góis, a prominent Portuguese andEuropean renaissance man). It introduced important innovations and new strategiesinvolving computer-student interaction during teaching-learning processes. Problem-solvingskills are fundamental tools for the future engineer; so, the goal is to improve those tools andcoach the student in a rational way. A

Conference Session

Preparing Engineers for the Global Workplace

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

John Grandin, University of Rhode Island

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International

thesecond year in Braunschweig, doing an additional semester of coursework, aresearch project (Studienarbeit) and the thesis (Diplom), the latter beingcoordinated by faculty on both sides. As attractive as this option sounds, however,very basic and fundamental structural hurdles have made it extremely difficult toattract American graduate students to this program, the most significant beingfinancial. To date, just two URI students have become Braunschweig Diplom-Ingenieure, with five more currently in process.While it is relatively easy to send undergraduates to non-degree experiencesabroad, arranging actual graduate work, related research experiences and degreecandidacy at a partner school is a far more complex matter. Diplom candidacy forRhode

Conference Session

International Distance & Service Learning for Engineers- Discussion on Best Practices

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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International

Progress on Objectives 1 Facts: Gaining factual knowledge (terminology, classifications, methods, trends) 2 Principles: Learning fundamental principles, generalizations, or theories 3 Application: Learning to apply course material (to improve thinking, problem solving, and decisions) 4 Professional Skills: Developing specific skills, competencies, and points of view needed by professionals in the field most closely related to this course 5 Teamwork: Acquiring skills working with others as a member of a team 6 Creativity: Developing creative capabilities (writing, inventing, designing, performing in art, music, drama, etc.) 7 Cultural Activity

Conference Session

Case Studies, Engineering Education and Outcome Assessment Around the Globe

Collection

2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Alongkorn Pimpin, Chulalongkorn University; Kuntinee Maneeratana, Chulalongkorn University

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International

reading) effectively on engineering activities 1.3 knowledge in engineering fundamental with teams 1.4 knowledge in engineering specialization 8.2 communicate (listening, speaking, writing, 1.5 knowledge in the conceptualization of reading) effectively on engineering activities engineering models with an engineering community2. Application of Science & Engineering Knowledge 8.3 communicate (listening, speaking, writing, 2.1 apply knowledge in mathematics reading) effectively on engineering activities 2.2 apply knowledge in science with society 2.3

Conference Session

Engineering Without Borders: Programs Involving Students

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Margaret Pinnell, University of Dayton; Eger Bill; Phillip Aaron, University of Dayton; Charles Schreier, University of Dayton

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International

the international technicalimmersion program such that it can serve as a model that can be easily adopted by peerinstitutions (small to mid-size colleges and universities). The ETHOS immersions are ten tosixteen weeks long, during which students work with collaborating organizations to assist infinding appropriate, and effective solutions to technical challenges. Students use theirengineering skills to address real problems, while gaining a better understanding of the interfacebetween technology and global society. Academic credit is incorporated into these immersionswith technical reporting, reflections and presentations delivered upon completion of the program.Pre-immersion course work includes research and engineering fundamentals

Conference Session

International Division Poster Session

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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International

is fundamental thegrowth investment in education for all.Technological power may shift from the west to the east as India and China emerge as bigplayers in the global market. The two countries have the size and weight to transform the 21stglobal economy. This aspect will certainly have an impact on the education in western world too.Although the reality is that India and China will always have an advantage in their numbers, bythe other hand in western world there are the freest markets, the most highly trained workforce,the resources and ability to innovate, and the best universities in the world.History facts show the innumerous achievements of so many engineers all around the world whohave diligently built and transformed the environment

Conference Session

Scholar Program Proposal/Develop Courses and Materials/Collaborations and Accredatation Systems for Global Engineering Education / 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; Jennifer DeBoer, SPEED

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International

ensure that the U.S. engineering profession has the right people with theright talent for a global society9. Most reports on engineering education tend to emphasize“what” needs to be changed. “How” the change should be driven and “who” should drive thechange have generally not been as fully addressed, both of which largely determine how quicklyand how well change occurs and how it is sustained. The report resulting from ASEE’s projectemphasizes “how” and “who” more than “what”. While the report contains valuable generalinformation, it focuses mainly on the need to engage in engineering education research (as adiscipline). This concentration will certainly augment the practice of teaching engineering.Nevertheless, and most fundamentally, it fails

Conference Session

International Engineering Education I - Poster Session

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Mike Murphy; Michael Dyrenfurth, Purdue University

Tagged Divisions

International

and balance of income from internal and external sources FinalRationale for Research in a TTOCNational economic arguments aside, the so-called “elephant in the corner” that can’tbe ignored is the fundamental question of why the TTOC should in fact engage inresearch? 9 Generally there is a basic belief that a positive relationship exists betweenresearch and student learning. There are also some related beliefs, such as thatresearch underpins high-quality under-graduate education; that researchers are betterteachers and finally that research is the best way to maintain knowledge currency. Itshould be noted however, that studies have not always backed up the positive link andthat “the common belief that teaching and research are

Conference Session

Engineering Education in India, Central and Eastern Asia

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Fazil Najafi, University of Florida; Romitkumar Gajjar, University of Florida; Kirandeep Kaur, University of Florida; Sarah Jayasekaran, University of Florida; Nick Safai, Salt Lake City College

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International

hoursincludes a general course work with basic concepts of the math and science like calculus,chemistry, physics, professional writing etc. it is from the fourth semester, students start the basicengineering concepts like introduction to Civil engineering, Statics etc. All students are requiredto pass the Fundamentals of Engineering Examinations prior to graduation 6.Curriculum at UFLower Division and Engineering Fundamentals (63 credits) are achieved in the initial semestersas follows7 Page 14.325.8Semester – 1 COURSE MINIMUM GRADE COURSE CREDITS