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Rockwell Franklin Clancy III, University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong Joint Institute; Gang Zheng, University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute; David L.S. Hung, University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute

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Luegenbiehl on global moral issues for engineers. His research and teaching interests include engineering ethics, philosophy of tech- nology, Chinese philosophy, political philosophy, and science, technology, and society studies. Rockwell completed his PhD at Purdue University, West Lafayette, MA at the Katholieke Universiteit, Leuven, Belgium, and BA at Fordham University, New York.Dr. Gang Zheng, University of Michigan-Shanghai Jiao Tong University Joint Institute Dr. Gang Zheng is the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education of the UM-SJTU Joint Institute. He is also a faculty member in Electrical and Computer Engineering. He has been leading and/or participating in curriculum development, program assessment

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Autumn Marie Reed, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Renetta G. Tull, University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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Paper ID #14260Programmatic Interventions for Developing Diverse Global Eminent FacultyScholars Through International CollaborationsDr. Autumn Marie Reed, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Dr. Autumn M. Reed is Program Coordinator for ADVANCE Faculty Diversity Initiatives. In this role Dr. Reed develops educational-awareness programming and initiatives, maintains a clearing house of resources on faculty diversity equity issues, collects and reports data, coordinates program evaluation ef- forts, and provides support for the Executive Committee on the Recruitment, Retention and Advancement of Underrepresented

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Concurrent Paper Tracks Session II Outreach

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Libanos Redda, SPEED; Fabian Reichl, SPEED (Student Platform for Engineering Education Development); Agustin Ferrario, National Technological University, Resistencia Faculty, Argentina; Rohit Kandakatla, SPEED; Dhinesh Balaji Radhakrishnan, Student Platform for Engineering Education Development

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since the past 3 years is focused on engaging students in engineering education discussions across the globe. He founded the Indian Student Forum (ISF) which is a regional replica of the Global Student Forum to provide a platform for more students to start engineering education initiatives. Rohit is also the founder and CEO of Footsteps, a social venture which is working towards transforming engineer- ing education in India through faculty and student workshops. As an IFEES executive member he intends towards the IFEES student strategic thrust and engage more students into the engineering education com- munity with new collaborations and initiatives.Mr. Dhinesh Balaji Radhakrishnan, Student Platform for Engineering

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Paul John Ackerman Jr P.E., Virginia Military Institute; Tim Moore P.E., Virginia Military Institute; Tyler Adam Brickles

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serviceorganization is Rotary International, which is a NGO service organization that has beendedicated to service of a diverse range of services and projects that meet the broad guidance of“does it promote goodwill and is it beneficial to all concerned.” Rotary International grew fromthe efforts started by Paul Harris, Gustavus Loehr, Silvester Schiele, and Hiram Shorey in 1905in Chicago, Illinois. The four professionals decided to call the new club “Rotary” after thepractice of rotating meeting locations among the members. The club was promoted as a placewhere professionals with diverse backgrounds could exchange ideas and collaborate to formlifelong friendships and serve their communities. By 1912 the Rotary Club become aninternational organization and by

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Patricia A. Sullivan, New Mexico State University; Delia Valles-Rosales, New Mexico State University; Marcelo Augusto Leal Alves, University of São Paulo; Brendan P. Sullivan, New Mexico State University

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and machine design. Coordinator of the Undergraduate Program in Mechanical Engineering and Faculty Advisor if the PACE Global Vehicle ProjectMr. Brendan P. Sullivan , New Mexico State University Brendan P. Sullivan is a MS graduate student in the Department of Industrial Engineering at New Mexico State University (NMSU) where his research focuses on additive manufacturing and systems engineering. He holds a Masters Degree in Political Science with a concentration in international relations and security issues. Brendan has served as team lead for the NMSU institutional involvement in the Partnership for the Advancement of Engineering Education (PACE), is vice chair of the Institute for Industrial Engineers student

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Renetta G. Tull, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Maria Nandadevi Cortes-Rodriguez, ​ Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute Center for Conservation and Evolutionary Genetics National Zoological Park

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Education,1 and put forth the goal of preparing graduate students toparticipate in both local and global knowledge transfer activities. The reports from theconference discussed a desire to create new pathways for supporting student mobility and globalcareers. One of the main challenges for graduate students will be to integrate ideas andcommunicate their learning with collaborators around the globe. However, the students cannotdo this alone; therefore, there is a need for deans and faculty at institutions to be involved in thisprocess. For example, Lisa Tedesco, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs, Graduate Studies atEmory University, suggested that the role of institutions may be more central in this process,indicating that institutional policies

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Concurrent Paper Tracks Session I Study Abroad Programs

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2016 ASEE International Forum

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Fabiola P Ehlers-Zavala, Colorado State University; Anthony A. Maciejewski, Colorado State University

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continuous education of everyone on campus and beyond.Based on our shared experiences, we have concluded that the following are essential ingredientsfor success: (1) clear and effective communication of the value proposition; (2) involvement ofkey personnel directly affected by the initiative (i.e., administrators, faculty, and staff); (3) strongand effective leadership; (4) clear plans for addressing the issues of concern, such as capacityand student performance; (5) strong willingness to work to plan for growth; (6) high levels ofcommitment to, and a strong sense of belief in, the joint venture.Finally, based on our direct experience, we can only agree with the following: “Comprehensiveinternationalization is a commitment, confirmed through action

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Concurrent Paper Tracks - Session II

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Mudasser Fraz Wyne, National University

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effort, as a case study,towards academic collaboration among two universities from a developing country and a largeprivate non-profit university in the United States. This study also aims to highlight issuesregarding trust and expectation from both sides and lack of reliable technical, communication aswell as organizational infrastructure that may contribute to the inability to partner andcollaborate. These systemic issues sometimes also create a tension between partners in theirapproach to collaboration.Collaboration and MotivationCollaborations and signing Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) between universities is oneof the new trends. Generally, in case of international collaborations it may not only serve as atrend but it is almost an

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Concurrent Paper Tracks Session II Skills Development

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Thomas M. Powers, University of Delaware

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Paper ID #17550Understanding International Perspectives in Science and Engineering EthicsDr. Thomas M. Powers, University of Delaware Thomas M. Powers is the founding director of the Center for Science, Ethics, and Public Policy (CSEPP) at the University of Delaware. He holds appointments as Associate Professor in the Department of Phi- losophy and in the School of Public Policy and Administration, and resident faculty at the Delaware Biotechnology Institute. His research concerns ethics in science and engineering, the philosophy of tech- nology, and environmental ethics, and his publications range from topics in

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Rose-Margaret Ekeng-Itua, Ohlone College

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offeredcommunity college faculty a nine-week experience that integrated individual hands-on researchwith team-based curriculum development to enable new research concepts to be introduced incommunity college classrooms in the context-based approach. Closely aligned with project-based learning and inquiry-based science education, the context-based approach was selected toprovide the participants a pedagogical method that brings their research experience alive in thecommunity college classroom by tying the teaching with applications that students can relate toin their lives.12 The context-based approach has been shown through assessments to enhance thestudents’ interest in STEM and has been applied successfully in college teaching, particularly tothe

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Monica Gray P.E., Lincoln University; Constance Loretta Lundy

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faculty and students,curriculum and course integration, formal agreements with individual departments, and Englishas the language of instruction.For administrators who are concerned about ABET accreditation issues, a conservative optionmight include finding a partner university in a country that is a signatory of the WashingtonAccord and ensuring that the perspective institution is accredited by that country’s accreditationbody. The Washington Accord, signed in 1989, is an international mobility agreement amongengineering accrediting bodies in seventeen countries. Each signatory recognizes accreditedengineering programs in others’ jurisdiction as being substantially equivalent to its own. Forexample, South Africa is a signatory of the Washington

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Yanjun Yan, Western Carolina University; Paul M Yanik, Western Carolina University; Sudhir Kaul, Western Carolina University; Chip W Ferguson, Western Carolina University; Robert D. Adams, Western Carolina University; Wes Stone, Western Carolina University; Hugh Jack, Western Carolina University; Jeffrey L. Ray, Western Carolina University

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worked in the Department of Orthopaedics performing skeletal biodynamics research.Before beginning engineering school he completed an apprenticeship and was awarded the title of Jour-neyman Industrial Electrician. These professional experiences have provided Ray the opportunity toexperience the full spectrum of engineering careers. c American Society for Engineering Education, 2016The Challenges and Lessons Learned in Establishing a Travel CourseAbstract: A travel course takes a significant amount of effort in its planning andexecution. The logistics are even more challenging when a travel course is introduced forthe first time. In the Engineering and Technology department at Western CarolinaUniversity (WCU), a faculty-led

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Concurrent Paper Tracks Session I Study Abroad Programs

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James N Warnock, Mississippi State University; Galyna Melnychuk, Mississippi State University

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studyabroad had other options through the university or third-party providers in subjects such asforeign languages or international business, but very few that would count towards their degreeprogram. At that time, the strategy for developing new study abroad programs was to send out arequest for proposals to all faculty. This passive approach did not generate many proposals andof those submitted, many were very discipline specific and did not appeal to a wide range ofengineering students. Consequently, of the few programs offered, many did not have enoughstudents register for them to be viable and they were cancelled.In 2014, a more proactive strategy was developed to provide additional opportunities for studentsto participate in summer study abroad

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Concurrent Paper Tracks Session II Skills Development

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Autumn Marie Reed, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; Renetta G. Tull, University of Maryland, Baltimore County; David A. Delaine, Universidade de São Paulo; Darryl N Williams, Tufts University; Rovani Sigamoney, UNESCO

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Paper ID #17519Building Global Infrastructure for Diversity and Inclusion in EngineeringEducationDr. Autumn Marie Reed, University of Maryland, Baltimore County Dr. Reed coordinates campus-wide initiatives designed to enhance and support faculty diversity at UMBC. Working collaboratively with the Leadership Team in the Office of the Provost, the Deans, and Faculty Leaders from the Executive Committee on the Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement of URM Fac- ulty, the ADVANCE Executive Committee, the STRIDE Committee, and the faculty leaders of UMBC’s Community-Based Faculty Groups, Dr. Reed develops, implements, and

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Maria Claudia Alves, Texas A&M University

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the part of the institution. The role of faculty in addressing curriculum considerations is critical and plays a significant role in students’ academic decisions and perceptions of going abroad. Supportive faculty or department chairs who allow core coursework to be completed abroad help break down the perceived credit barrier. […]. Barriers to integrating study abroad into the curriculum also affect how well a student is prepared for and can adapt readily to both the cross- cultural experience and a new and challenging academic system. If the students are not properly prepared, either one or a combination of the two can catch a student off-guard, leading to poor grades, low comprehension and

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Jacqueline Gartner Ph.D., Washington State University; Bernard J. Van Wie, Washington State University

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for the future it is critical to decrease emissions from fossil fuelswhile harnessing energy from renewable resources. These concerns reach across political andgeographical borders, and, when considering the establishing of knowhow and practice indeveloping nations, researchers and practitioners need to address the special needs of capacitybuilding and infrastructure and resource limitations. Beyond that one must be cognizant of howto create a link with engineers and scientists to begin with and then go beyond that to maintainthe collaboration while considering issues related to tact, communication, and understanding theinfluence of culture on research and interaction practice [1].In this paper we consider a USAID/NSF PEER program aimed at

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Michael E. Auer, CTI Villach, Austria; Abul K. M. Azad, Northern Illinois University

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Paper ID #17515The Global Online Laboratory Consortium and its Role in Promoting a GlobalCloud of Cyber Physical LaboratoriesProf. Michael E. Auer, CTI Villach, Austria Dr. (mult.) Michael E. Auer is Professor of Electrical Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering and IT of the Carinthia University of Applied Sciences Villach, Austria and has also a teaching position at the Uni- versity of Klagenfurt. He is a senior member of IEEE and member of ASEE, IGIP, etc., author or co-author of more than 170 publications and leading member of numerous national and international organizations in the field of Online Technologies. His

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Sigrid -- Berka, University of Rhode Island; Emily Ann Serman, University of Rhode Island; Megan Mercedes Echevarria, University of Rhode Island; Lars O. Erickson, University of Rhode Island; Silke A. Scholz; Anette Geithner

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could alternatively earn credits for LET 151 - Contemporary France (3 credits),focusing on institutions, traditions and issues in France today by examining French identity andanalyzing its foundation.Sometimes students participating in faculty-led programs have the rare occasion to witnesshistory in the making as had this group which happened to be in Compiègne, the location of ourFrench IEP partner university Université de Technologie de Compiègne (UTC) during theJanuary Charlie Hebdo terrorist attacks and the attack on a Jewish supermarket, and then had theopportunity to walk along with French natives during the rallies in solidarity with the victims andwith the right to free speech.xvi The mixture of first highly frightening news followed by

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Jeongkyu Lee, University of Bridgeport; Sarosh H Patel, University of Bridgeport; Brian Lim, University of Bridgeport; Roger Dianlei Geng PhD, Wuhan University of Science and Technology; Zhigang Jiang, Wuhan University of Science and Technology

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knowledge about our world. TheSchool of Engineering of the University of Bridgeport provides comprehensive educationand research opportunities to a diverse community in engineering, sciences, and theapplication and management of technology. The School prepares students for leadership andtechnology positions in industry, government, and academia and significantly contributes tothe profession and community locally, nationally, and globally. The School offers adistinctive education in fundamental and emerging disciplines through its faculty andinstitutional partners. The education features an application-oriented approach tointerdisciplinary issues and opportunities that balances theory with real world state-of-the-artpractices. As of Spring 2016, the

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Jaby Mohammed, Petroleum Institute; Mary Ragnhild Hilja Hatakka, Petroleum Institute

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Paper ID #17498Enhancing Multiple Thinking through the Engineering Design ProcessDr. Jaby Mohammed, Petroleum Institute Jaby Mohammed is a faculty at The Petroleum Institute, Abu Dhabi, UAE. He received his PhD in Indus- trial Engineering from University of Louisville (2006), masters in Industrial Engineering from University of Louisville (2003) and also a master’s in business administration from Indira Gandhi National Open Uni- versity (2001). His research interests include advanced manufacturing, design methodologies, six sigma, lean manufacturing, and engineering education. He previously taught at Indiana Purdue Fort

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Leslie Seawright, Texas A&M University at Qatar; Ibrahim Hassan P.E., University of Texas, Austin; Ali Darwish Alashar, Texas A&M University at Qatar

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incorporate all of theirideas. Even the flap idea had to be abandoned after the students discovered that the flaps nearlydoubled the cost of the book and created complications related to illustration and design. Thestudents struggled with the decision to drop the page flaps for several months. Their decision tomove on with a more traditional-style children’s book was driven by time and money concerns,both issues they will face again and again as engineers. The real-world scenario of bookproduction forced them to make hard decisions that affected their overall design and aspirationsfor the book since these goals did not correspond to the amount of time and money available.The age range for the children’s book was set at 6 to 10 years old. This

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Aaron Richard Sakulich, Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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distinctly unique examples of project-based learning.BackgroundIn 1970, Worcester Polytechnic Institute adopted The WPI Plan, a project-based educationalphilosophy that requires students to complete three term-length research projects, adviseddirectly by faculty, during their undergraduate careers [1]. During their junior year, studentsgenerally complete their “Interactive Qualifying Project” (IQP). This is a critical time in astudent’s professional development, as junior-year students have the technical skills necessaryfor a productive research project, but likely have little research experience and are close enoughto graduation to be seriously thinking about the future and focusing more on academic work [2,3]. The final requirement is the “Major

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Terrell Lamont Strayhorn, The Ohio State University; Royel Montel Johnson, Center for Higher Education Enterprise

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consistent evidence that all countries are concerned about work preparation andprovide “hands on experience” during training through internships, practicum, orapprenticeships.Using a blend of survey and interview data, we will investigate the role thatco-ops and internships play on enhancing URM students' learning inengineering in two primary areas (i.e., professional competencies, problemsolving) as well as their professional identity. Survey data were collectedusing an online, web-based survey administered to URM engineering majorsat predominantly White institutions in the southeast and Midwest regions ofthe country. Interview data were collected using a semi-structured protocolthat asked questions about the nature of the co-op or internship

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Concurrent Paper Tracks Session II Courses

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2016 ASEE International Forum

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Sivachandran Chandrasekaran P.E., Deakin University; John Matthew Long, Deakin University; Yanan Wang P.E., School of Engineering, Deakin University, Waurn Ponds, Geelong, Victoria, Australia; Junior Nomani JN, Deakin University; Qiang Zhao; Zhigang Jiang, Wuhan University of Science and Technology; Roger Dianlei Geng PhD, Wuhan University of Science and Technology; Bernard Rolfe, Deakin University

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Paper ID #17513Australasian Partnership in a First Year Engineering Course: Deakin Uni-versity and Wuhan University of Science and TechnologyDr. Sivachandran Chandrasekaran P.E., Deakin University Dr. Sivachandran Chandrasekaran is a Research Fellow in Engineering Education at Deakin University. He has graduated his BE (CSE) in India and ME, MES (Electronics) from Victoria University and PhD (Engineering Education) from Deakin University respectively. He is active member of Deakin engineer- ing education research Centre (DEERC), School of engineering in the Faculty of science, Engineering and Built Environment at Deakin

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ZhongLi FU, Center for National Security and Strategic Studies (CNSSS) In National University of Defense Technology (NUDT).; Huang Zhang, National University of Defense Technology; Lini ZHOU, Center for National Security and Strategic Studies, National University of Defense Technology; Tong Wu, Center for National Security and Strategic Studies, National University of Defense Technology; Zhao Zhao, National University of Defense Technology; Changfang Zhang, National University of Defense Technology

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the multidisciplinary,intercultural team interactions that characterize 21st century engineering careers. 1With the furtherdevelopment of engineering education and knowledge economy, the cultivation of scientific andengineering talents with outstanding research capability has been increasingly urgent. However, thedevelopment of scientific research capability has been a relatively weak link in the engineeringeducation of China for a long time, and is also a missing link in the engineering education all over theworld today. A U.S. National Science Foundation’s report, In Restructuring Engineering Education: AFocus on Change, recommended that engineering courses include early and continued exposure toenvironmental, political and social issues