considers the intersection between policy and organizational contexts. Knight currently serves as the co-Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Engineering Education. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Exploring the Factors Related to Chemical Engineering Students’ Study Abroad ChoiceKeywords: engineering study abroad, program design, motivation, decision-makingAbstractStudying abroad can teach engineering students about the differences in engineering in differentcontexts and the importance of incorporating diverse perspectives in their work. Wheninstitutions are designing study abroad programs, there is value in understanding how studentsare making their decisions
Paper ID #42540Is Curriculum Complexity Related to Study Abroad Participation? A Cross-MajorComparison at One UniversityDr. Kirsten A. Davis, Purdue University Kirsten Davis is an assistant professor in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University. Her research explores the intentional design and assessment of global engineering programs, student development through experiential learning, and approaches for teaching and assessing systems thinking skills. Kirsten holds a B.S. in Engineering & Management from Clarkson University and an M.A.Ed. in Higher Education, M.S. in Systems Engineering, and Ph.D. in
(IEA) aims to enhance engineering education andproficiency globally. It accomplishes this mission through educational agreements related tostandards, best-practice accreditation processes, and mutual recognition of accreditedengineering programs, as well as agreements that outline and acknowledge professionalcompetence.The IEA Agreements are founded on the principle of "substantial equivalence of academicprograms." Substantial equivalence is understood as the general results achieved that,although not identical, are repeatable and effective against the same standard, even if themeans by which the results are achieved or evaluated are not similar [10]. The WashingtonAccord, established in 1989, is the oldest component of the IEA. The Washington
-funded Women of Color in Engineering Collaborative, whose mission is to work cooperatively with other organizations to provide resources to create a supportive, encouraging, and inclusive environment in the engineering workplace. Her SWE research centers on equity issues in STEM education and the workplace, with studies on gender bias, the development of an engineering identity, and the community college transfer pathway. Prior to joining SWE, she worked in higher education policy research and on programs focused on faculty productivity and student success. She received her B.S. in Civil Engineering from The University of Texas at Austin, MBA and M.S. in Information Management from Arizona State University, and Ph.D
mostcases, they do not incorporate into their practices how the contents taught are related tosocial, environmental, and explicitly human social issues [7–9]. This training program willprovide teachers with the necessary tools to consider teaching in their curricular spaces atthis time of complexity. The importance of specific training for the best performance ofengineering professionals in teaching has been recognized.KeywordsTraining, Teaching, EftA, Engineering, Education, Americas, LACCEI.IntroductionOne of the challenges of this century is the training of engineers who teach classes atvarious universities in Latin America. This study proposes a training plan within theframework of the Latin American and Caribbean Consortium of Engineering
isdefined as a mode of study abroad where students engage in a professional, practical experienceoutside of the country in which their home university is located [15]. Internship abroad programsoffer alternatives to coursework-based study abroad programs to allow students to gainprofessional experience within their field of study in a global setting.The study specifically seeks to answer the following research questions related to theexperiences of undergraduate engineering students who participate in a faculty-led internshipabroad program in Ireland:What are the experiences of engineering undergraduates who participate in a faculty-ledinternship abroad program?For this work-in-progress paper, we provide results from reflection papers that students
Paper ID #42488Lessons Learned to Promote Teaching-Oriented Cross-Cultural InternationalMentoring and CollaborationProf. Carolyn ”Kelly” Ottman, Milwaukee School of Engineering Carolyn ”Kelly” Ottman, Ph.D. MSOE Professor, Rader School of Business Leadership Portals, LLC, Independent Consultant phone: 414-303-9339 (cell) email: ottman@msoe.edu EducationDr. Sohum A. Sohoni, Milwaukee School of Engineering Dr. Sohum Sohoni is a Professor and Program Director of Software Engineering in the department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the Milwaukee School of Engineering. Prior to this, he was an Assistant
faculty teach engineering and architecture courses at MSU Denver starting in 2014 through present1.1.3 Related sustainability initiativesOver the last decade, the UP and FEIT have introduced concepts of sustainability into thecurriculum [1], and concurrently, MSU Denver has likewise developed and initiated theSustainable Systems Engineering undergraduate program [2]. However, even with theseinitiatives, there remains a demand for graduate education that provides a holistic view ofsustainability of the built environment across multiple disciplines.The arrival of the pandemic and the subsequent transition to online teaching, ironically, providedthe opportunity for greater collaboration in teaching between MSU Denver EAET and UP FEIT,as
Cognitive,Intrapersonal, and Interpersonal are designed to capture different constructs related to globalperspectives, especially with consideration for the experiences that can shape these areas forstudents, such as curriculum, co-curriculum, and community [6]. The GPI instrument has beenvalidated and has shown to be reliable. The full survey instrument and items can be found fromBraskamp et al.’s work [6].3. Methods 3.1 Sampling and Data Collection First-year engineering students participating in the RSAP program completed apre-course survey in January 2022 at the beginning of the semester-long ENGE 1644 - GlobalSTEM Practice: Leadership and Culture course at VT. A total number of n=83 studentscompleted the pre-course survey, which
information, grasp advanced engineering concepts, and traverse alanguage barrier were integral to an efficacious case study.The ability to take responsible action toward sustainability and collective well-being was developedthrough our coursework and its direct relation to the guided tours. Many students go through theiracademic careers by listening to a professor on the chalkboard and reading the textbook. It is not untilthey enter the workforce that they get to implement their learnings. With this program, we could takewhat we learned in the morning and see its play in the real world mere hours later. The emphasis onsustainable energy forced us to look at the world's climate issue head-on and use our skill set to problemsolve. We could also see how
positive impact of promoting education for sustainable development in a localcommunity.7. LimitationsThis research is limited to engineering students. In the future, it would be interesting to comparesustainability literacy in other academic programs and disciplines, for instance, businessadministration related programs, civil engineering, construction management, social work, andteacher education. A cross-sectional design is suitable for this research because it provides anunderstanding of the state of sustainability knowledge among the sample of industrialengineering students enrolled in 2023 at Uniminuto University. However, longitudinal studiescan offer the opportunity to analyze the increase in sustainability knowledge across differentperiods
Achievement for the College of Engineering at Texas A&M University. Holding dual positions, Dr. Walton’s responsibilities range from the recruitment and retention of a talented and diverse graduate student population to the management of science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programs, like the NSF-funded Louis Stokes Alliance for Minority Participation (LSAMP), aim- ing at increasing the number of underrepresented minority students successfully completing high quality degree programs in STEM disciplines. A product of one of the very programs that she currently directs, LSAMP, Shannon holds a bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, a master’s degree in Safety Engineering, and a doctorate in
Paper ID #42710Factors Impacting the Development of Intercultural Competence in EngineeringStudents’ Long-term Study AbroadDr. Sigrid – Berka, The University of Rhode Island Sigrid Berka is the Executive Director of the International Engineering Program (IEP) at the University of Rhode Island, Professor of German and also the Director of the German and Chinese IEP, responsible for building academic programs with exchange partners abroad, corporate relations, and fundraising for the IEP. Sigrid served as Editor, with Editor-in-Chief Brent Jesiek (Purdue University), of the Journal of International Engineering Education (JIEE
Paper ID #41880Focus group analysis of engineering Collaborative Online International Learning(COIL+) compared to short-term study abroad programsJoshua E. Katz, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Joshua E. Katz is a Ph.D. student in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, DELTA program, at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where his research centers on collaborative learning in engineering education and other STEM disciplines. He obtained his B.S. in Technology and Engineering Education in 2019 and his M.S. in STEM Education and Leadership in 2021, both from Illinois State University
mode is quite suitable to embed the clues to enhance society-related factors, which can bedifficult to encounter inside the ordinary classroom.3) Issues of PBL Outcome assessmentWhile PBL is a highly effective teaching method, it also bears several issues. Firstly, there is no standardmethod of assessing students’ learning outcomes. This is mainly because each PBL program is based onparticular problems, issues, and/or themes and therefore the program contents are mostly tailor-made.Accordingly, there is no one-size-fits-all assessment [9].Secondly, expected learning outcomes consist of both technical and non-technical skills, making it difficultto score these results. In terms of WA11GAP, other than (1) Engineering Knowledge and (5) Tool Usage
information on demographics, languages spoken, and personal culturalinfluences. 3.4 PositionalityThe author is a non-tenure-track teaching faculty, minoritized who self- identifies as a woman.She developed this faculty-led, international program to Brazil focused on sustainable energy in2013 at Northeastern University. It has run in-country 8 times and virtually once. Developmentof in-country and virtual programs have been discussed in other publications by the author. [15,16] Additionally, the author has taught design related courses with a focus on sustainability andsocial responsibility for over 10 years, 6 years in First Year Engineering design coursesincluding developing and implementing the redesign of the first- year engineering
Paper ID #41137Issues in Establishing a Sino-American Instructional SiteDr. James N Warnock, University of Georgia James Warnock is a Professor and founding Chair for the School of Chemical, Materials and Biomedical Engineering at the University of Georgia. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Issues in Establishing a Sino-American Instructional SiteAbstractThis paper, based on the experience of the author, describes the process that a public USuniversity went through to establish a cooperative educational program in Beijing, China. Thefoundation of this venture was rooted in a robust
/International Research internship at the undergraduate andgraduate level is increasingly being seen as a critical contributor towards the development of aglobally competent scientific and engineering workforce. In the past twelve years (2008 - 2019)over 250 students (primarily GlobalCUNY students) participated in research experiences in over30 different countries. Programming began with students participating in Sweden in 2008,followed by Colombia in 2009, Austria in 2010, the Netherlands in 2010, Brazil in 2013,Morocco in 2015, China in 2017 and Japan in 2018. Students conducted research in the areas ofMaterial Science, Economics, Water Quality, Environmental Science, Public Health,Biodiversity, Neuroscience, Transportation, Biochemistry, Chemistry
Paper ID #40378Developing and Scaling Engineering Communication (EC) for NewEngineering EducationDr. Alyson Grace Eggleston, Pennsylvania State University Alyson Eggleston is an Associate Professor in the Penn State Hershey College of Medicine and Director of Evaluation for the Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute. Her research and teaching background focuses on program assessment, STEM technical communication, industry-informed curric- ula, and educational outcomes for veteran and active duty students.Dr. Robert J. Rabb P.E., Pennsylvania State University Robert Rabb is the associate dean for education
Paper ID #40028Engineering Global Competencies through Study AbroadDr. Patrick Tunno, Pennsylvania State University Patrick Tunno is the inaugural Director of Penn State’s Center for Global Engineering Engagement and an Associate Teaching Professor. He has overseen and continues to lead the development and expansion of diverse international initiatives. Under his leadership, the college has established an award-winning Global Engineering Fellows Program, launched Penn State’s first 3+1+1 program for international stu- dents to pursue a one-year master’s degree, and initiated new interdisciplinary faculty-led study abroad
Graduate Academy for Teaching Excellence Fellow, a Global Perspectives Fellow, a Diversity Scholar, a Fulbright Scholar, a recipient of the NSF CAREER award, and was inducted into the Bouchet Honor Society. Homero serves as the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Chair for the Commission on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (CDEI), the Program Chair for the ASEE Faculty Development Division, and the Vice Chair for the Research in Engineering Education Network (REEN).Matthew A. Witenstein, University of DaytonJeanne Holcomb, University of Dayton ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Assessing Global Engagement Interventions to Advance Global Engineering
engineering community.1.1 - AwardsOne of the most common forms of recognition for engineering educators is awards. There arevarious engineering education awards programs, such as the Association for theAdvancement of Computing in Education (AACE) EdMedia Awards [3] and the Institute ofElectrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Awards for Education [4]. These awardsrecognize individuals and institutions for their outstanding contributions to engineeringeducation and for developing innovative teaching and learning methods.1.2 – ConferencesAnother form of recognition for engineering educators is recognition at conferences. Severalinternational conferences focus on engineering education, including the European Society forEngineering Education (SEFI
workshop had 47 participants, for a total of 105 participantsin the program. Participants attended from 9 different institutions spread throughout fivestates/territories: Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Washington D.C.Workshop Schedule: The program was held over a Saturday and Sunday during traditionalAmerican college semesters, from approximately 10 am to 3 pm each day. The goal of Day 1 ofthe program was to give a shared background to the participants with the critical goals ofintroduction to the engineering design process, focus on the end user, discussion with culturalmentors from sub-Saharan Africa, and information on career opportunities in global health.Students chose between 3 projects related to improving healthcare in
Paper ID #38213Focus Study of Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL)Engineering ProjectsMs. Meredith Blumthal, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Meredith Blumthal has been in the field of international education for 15 years. As the Director for In- ternational Programs in Engineering (IPENG) at the University of Illinois, she leads the study abroad initiatives and programming for the college. Ms. Blumthal’s team includes three study abroad advisors, a receptionist and peer advisors. Together the IPENG office provides study abroad advising, expertise, inter- national exchanges, and cultural
, ethnicity, beliefs, or cultural backgrounds. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2024 Paper ID #41339Dr. Nadia N. Kellam, Arizona State University Nadia Kellam (she/they) is Associate Professor of Engineering and the Associate Director for Research Excellence within The Polytechnic School of the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. She is a faculty in the Engineering Education Systems and Design PhD program. Dr. Kellam is an engineering education researcher and a mechanical engineer. She is also deputy editor of the Journal of Engineering Education and co-chair of
American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Chair for the Commission on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (CDEI), the Program Chair for the ASEE Faculty Development Division, and the Vice Chair for the Research in Engineering Education Network (REEN).Miss Alaa Abdalla, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Alaa Abdalla is a first year PhD student in Engineering Education with a background in Mechanical Engi- neering. Her primary research interests are cultural factors in engineering learning, assessment methods, and design of learning environments. Her ultima ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023 Characterizing Chemical Engineering Students’ Decisions
) worldwide contributes to both the advancement ofEducation for Sustainable Development and the progress of Sustainable Development Goals.Given the noteworthy contribution of both sustainability literacy and engineering programs inbuilding a sustainable future for all, this paper aims to measure sustainability knowledge and tomake comparisons among the educational levels of students enrolled in engineering programssuch as undergraduate, master, and Ph.D.The sample is composed of 94 students from engineering programs at all levels of highereducation: undergraduate, master, and doctoral engineering related programs in a university inBogota, Colombia. The instrument used in this study is the Sustainability Literacy Test (Sulitest),a standardized
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Paper ID #44083Exploring and Expanding Support for International Students in Engineering:Faculty Reflections Beyond Academic BoundariesAnimesh Paul, University of Georgia Animesh, originally from Tripura, India, brings a diverse and liberal background, shaped by his military upbringing, to his role as a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Georgia’s Engineering Education and Transformative Practices program. Holding a bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Electrical Engineering from KIIT University, he currently conducts research under Dr. Racheida Lewis, focusing on equity and inclusion within engineering education
Paper ID #43262Board 130: An International, Bilingual Engineering Design Course: Faculty/StudentExperiences and Lessons LearnedDr. Jorge Ivan Rodriguez-Devora, University of Georgia Dr. Rodriguez serves as the industry capstone project coordinator for the College of Engineering at the University of Georgia. He is a faculty member of the School of Environmental, Civil, Agricultural and Mechanical Engineering.David Emory Stooksbury, University of Georgia I am an atmospheric scientist with a background in agriculture, astrophysics, and applied statistics that turned up in an engineering program. My major engineering