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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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mentors for younger GSEP cohorts.2.1.2 GSEP’s comprehensive, committed program conceptIn many ways, the broad, college-wide GSEP concept is comparable to the Honors Programconcept, in that provides no new degree programs in and of itself, but serves to optionallyaugment or “upgrade” any existing STEM degree program on campus. Even more so than anHonors program, however, GSEP is based on a “committed participation model”, meaning thatstudents explicitly apply to the program in their freshman year, and are expected to participate ina continual series of mandatory meetings and program activities throughout. This reflects ourphilosophy that true internationalization is not achieved via an isolated event or trip abroad, butinvolves the shaping of an

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Study Abroad, International Exchange Programs, and Student Engagements

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Donal McHale, Dublin Institute of Technology; Gül E. Okudan Kremer, Pennsylvania State University, University Park; Michael J. Dyrenfurth, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Brian Bowe, Dublin Institute of Technology

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Inventory(IDI). While this tool is widely used and robust, the major disadvantage is its proprietarynature: the institution needs to pay a fee each time the instrument is administered. One otherdrawback in using this tool is that it may not give the full picture about the learningexperiences of our students while abroad.Given this review, we assert that assessment of study abroad programs in a comprehensiveway is necessary but has not been done to a sufficient degree. Assessment tools exist oncultural sensitivity (e.g., IDI), however, results on these alone do not reflect the growth inknowledge our engineering students need to have, and show to justify the expense directedinto these programs. To fill this void, we develop an assessment instrument

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 2

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2021 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Homero Murzi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Bianey Cristina Ruiz Ulloa, National University of Tachira; Francisco Gamboa, Universidad del Táchira; Johnny C. Woods Jr., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; MiguelAndres Andres Guerra P.E., Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ; Karen Dinora Martinez Soto; Reema Helen Azar, Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ

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respected by theirmembers. The U.S. score is below average, represented by a degree of acceptance of new ideasand trying new things. This can also be reflected in the good perception that innovation andcreating new products have [16].Finally, in terms of masculinity, the dimension that explains how much a society is driven bycompetition, achievement, and success, Ecuador and the U.S. have very similar rankings in themiddle of the spectrum. The countries can be considered highly success-oriented and drivensocieties, competitive, and status-oriented [16]. While these two countries rank similarly, thecompetitive drive differs according to their cultural dimension of Individualism. For example,Ecuador is a highly collectivistic country, so competition

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International Case Studies:Collaborations, Exchanges & Interactions

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alec Simcock, Victoria University; Robert ives, Victoria University; Paul Bronson, Victoria University; Charles Mphande, Victoria University; Juan SHI, Victoria University

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/journal/2003/mills_treagust03.pdf6 Moesby, E. "Presentation to the Study Board at Victoria University”, July 18th, 20067 Moesby, E., “Reflections on making a change towards Project Oriented and Problem-Based Learning, (POPBL)”, World Transactions on Engineering and Technology Education 2004 UICEE, Vol.3, No.2, 2004. Page 12.1452.14

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Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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industry advisory board, activities ofthe department curriculum committee, analysis of data reflecting student cooperative educationactivities, involvement in professional societies, student choice of minor programs, studentPortfolios, etc.The indicator courses, defined by the faculty, are critical in assessing program outcomes. Eachprogram outcome should have one or more courses that contribute to its achievement.Performance in indicator courses also provides information to the faculty regarding performancein prerequisite courses.A survey of graduating seniors and the exit interview can be a source of useful informationregarding the curriculum. While senior information is valuable, graduating seniors may lacksufficient context to correctly

Conference Session

Global Engineering Education Initiatives

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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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(introduction to graphics) assigned forthe week. Page 13.533.8 Fig. 4.b: Screenshot of DyKnow software showing discussion of travel route to Coimbra, PortugalThe setup needed webcams at each end, an audio output and a video projector- this setup isillustrated in the sequence of pictures in figure 4.c. Skype enabled us to facilitate audio/videocommunication at both ends, while Dyknow Tablet PC software provided the instructor thecapability of working on engineering problems that were dynamically reflected on each student’stablet PC.Students in the freshman The hardware setup in the The software used

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Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Asad Azemi, Pennsylvania State University

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residing overseas at FerdowsiUniversity. The course structure format was designed to reflect the level and maturity of thestudents. Class met online twice a week. Hybrid e-learning methodology was used in the designand delivery of this course.Summer2006A programming course for engineers (CMPSC 201), a 3-week course meeting everyday for 3.5hours, was delivered according to the flexible delivery model. None of the students took Page 13.535.8advantage of connecting from home, but many of them downloaded the recorded lectures.Fall 2006Two courses were delivered using the described model: CSE 121 (new number for CSE 103),with an enrollment of 7 students

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Case Studies & Engineering Education Around the Globe

Collection

2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Karim Altaii, James Madison University; Hennia cavallini, University of Costa Rica

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felt that they were not learning from the instructor (style and method)and the UCR students felt that the instructor was not presenting an honest overview of CostaRica. With student input, it was decided that the remainder of the course would be taught byUCR students with JMU students learning directly from discussions with UCR students. TheJMU students overwhelmingly—based on the class evaluations—reflected that this approach wasmuch more effective than traditional instruction.A detailed syllabus, including the activities performed in this course, is presented in Table 2.Hard copy of all course material was distributed at the beginning of each lecture.A newly opened computer lab, with internet access, was made available to all

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Develop Course / Materials / Topics for a Global Engineering Education

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Lawrence Whitman, Wichita State University; Zulma Toro-Ramos, Wichita State University; Barbara Chaparro, Wichita State University; Veronica Hinkle, Wichita State University; Colin Davidson, Spirit Aerosystems; Chris Wilkinson, Spirit Aerosystems

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this case, the student Page 14.87.5 must prepare a two-page report outlining: ≠ Summary of previous experience, including dates and locations ≠ Description of the student experience (typically a reflective paper, though not restricted to this) ≠ Contact information of faculty/sponsors involved in the global learning experienceThe effort described in this paper directly applies to the “Global Learning” criterion of theEngineer of 2020 program. More details on the complete Engineer of 2020 program at WichitaState University can be found in11. IV. Linkage to ABET

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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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than one third of the world’s population, have become important players inglobal markets and technology development. Across the world, free trade barriers havedropped, and the influence of multi-national corporations has increased.3As a result of these changes, product design and manufacture often cut across nationalboundaries. It is not uncommon for companies to develop products with teams that includemembers located throughout the world. These teams may reflect high cultural and nationaldiversity. The products they design will often be for sale in numerous countries and thereforemust address customer needs in those countries. Products may be manufactured abroad, withraw materials or sub-assemblies coming from various parts of the world

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Global Engineering Education: Intercultural Awareness and International Experience

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Elizabeth Tront, Virginia Tech; Rebecca Gunter, Virginia Tech; Cheryl Peed, Virginia Tech; Joseph Tront, Virginia Tech

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, reflecting their thoughts andexperiences while traveling. Another class was devoted to web page development. Classdiscussion was strongly encouraged. The topics covered were diverse and thought provoking.There were a number of assignments given throughout the semester. Each student was asked, forexample, to look into their personal national and racial background and tell the group about it.The students seem to genuinely enjoy reporting on their background and hearing about others.Student buy in for the travel portion of this class is crucial so groups of two were assigned one ofthe stops abroad and were charged with researching that town. The assignment read: Be the virtual tour guide for the class. Each group will present to the

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

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Bhushan Trivedi; Maria M. Larrondo Petrie

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results in both courses.We compared results of the first test in both the subjects. We could have compared either thesecond test results or final results but first test results reflect better for the experiment for thefollowing reasons.1. Traditionally the first test in both classes is a strict test that is graded harshly, with no curving, with the aim of awakening those who are complaisant. Thus, results tend to be poor then the second test is traditionally easier to see that students get fair internal marks. Page 14.271.7 Most of the time the second test requires being lenient while examining and curve the result to some extent

Conference Session

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

Collection

2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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selection ≠ Individual student GPA in project course compared to their overall GPA ≠ Gender differences ≠ Professional skill sets developed in course components ≠ Research and teaching partnerships developed with industryProject diversity and selection: Page 14.973.8The variety of the research projects over the years has been wide reflecting the nature of theNatural Resources Engineering programme. Many projects were concerned with finding moresustainable solutions to managing urban stormwater, municipal wastes, land erosion andsediment transport, energy efficiency in buildings and river engineering. Usually projects wereprescribed

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International Case Studies, Collaborations and Interactions

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Roli Varma, University of New Mexico

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. Beverly Hills: Sage Publications. 8. National Science Board. (2004). Science and Engineering Indicators. Arlington: National Science Foundation. 9. Redding, S.G. & Baldwin, E. (1991). Managers for Asia/Pacific: Recruitment and Development Strategies. Hong Kong: Business International. 10. Schlesinger (1992). The Disunity of America: Reflections on a Multicultural Society. New York: W.W. Page 11.317.10 Norton. 11. Tang, J. (2000). Doing Engineering: The Career Attainment and Mobility of Caucasian, Black, and Asian- American Engineers. London: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers.12. Trompenaars, F

Conference Session

International Engineering Education II

Collection

2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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environmental issue isan essential first step in the decision process. Conceptual tools can help, but ultimately thisunderstanding depends on individual reflection and the exchange of ideas among people.”10 Page 11.820.5Governmental agencies have enacted many laws to aide in the preservation, conservation, andprotection of our environment. The 1970’s laws and acts set the precedent for environmentalconcern with the action they took toward implementing solutions. Although the agencies stillcontinue to protect the environment, their reliability can sometimes be shaken by the persuasionof lobbyists.Global involvementAs with any environmental problem

Conference Session

Technical Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Anna Friesel, Technical University-Copenhagen; Sergey Dubikovsky, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering)

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of Danish and American students. This understanding fact made the first contacts very formal and reflected by writing long, very formal e-mails. This turned out to have a negative effect on the efficiency of communication and project progress. It should later turn out, that this assumption of having to stay formal was false and the visit of DTU students at PURDUE changed totally the students’ assumptions of cultural differences between the teams. As the project progressed, the cultural differences did seem to merge into a “universal culture”, with the aim of succeeding with the

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Technical Session

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Cristina Diordieva, Texas Tech University; Ibrahim H. Yeter, Purdue University-Main Campus, West Lafayette (College of Engineering); Walter S. Smith, Texas Tech University

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Explanation Essays and Analysis (3 weeks) The third essay written by the student reflects student’s selection and causal explanationof a pattern in a brief essay. After that, the essays are being divided in groups of ten anddistributed to students.Comprehensive Moon Phases Assessment - Revised (CMPA-R) The Comprehensive Moon Phases Assessment - Revised (CMPA-R) post assessmentincludes 31 questions with a multiple-choice format, available free for students in the project. Itis an online assessment that takes up around 30 minutes to be completed. It can be takenoptionally, but it is suggested for teachers to take both pre- and post-test. Also, students areadvised to take the pretest so that teachers can see their weak areas and progress

Conference Session

International Engineering Education Poster Session

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Dong Liang, Sichuan University; Senbao Lin, Sichuan University - Pittsburgh Institute; Lurao Liu, Sichuan University; Wei Chen, Sichuan University - Pittsburgh Institute; Jared Yi Du, Sichuan University

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aspects are as follows, which are reflected in thesection of maker education. Provide training certificates for students who completed theoretical training and hands- on projects Open to students during daytime hours and free to use Use social media mobile application such as Wechat and QQ to promote image of Makerspace Involve students to participate in daily management and operation Serve as a resource platform, providing projects, training, competition, activities, etc. Closely linked to the engineering curriculum  Fig. 1: Makerspace of SCUPIManagement StructureMakerspace management structure is identified as three different models: faculty run, studentrun, or specific support

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Cooperative and Project-based Global Learning

Collection

2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

David W. Gatchell Ph.D., Northwestern University; Akinniyi Adediran Osuntoki Ph.D., University of Lagos; Akinwale Oladotun Coker P.E., University of Ibadan; Matthew R. Glucksberg, Northwestern University; Tania Douglas, University of Cape Town; Kara M. Palamountain

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discusses the following topics: • A graduate course titled, “Health Innovation and Design”, which addresses the challenge of delivering quality healthcare in a resource-limited setting. Through the use of innovation one may, in theory, drive down the cost of medical devices and solutions. • The design process used in the course including an overview of design thinking as well as an introduction to the Phillips Co-Create Four-Phase Model: 1) Discover; 2) Frame; 3) Ideate; 4) Build. • Assessment of student learning in the course. • Reflections on students’ experiences taking the course.Description of Major Grant Deliverables – Medical DevicesMedical Device #1 - Infant WarmerWhat’s the problem?Surgical

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International Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Pete Hylton, Indiana University - Purdue University, Indianapolis; Wendy Otoupal-Hylton, Indiana University - Purdue University, Indianapolis

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the UK were likely to be hired into industry engineeringjobs for which they were far less qualified than their American student counterparts. Uponfurther study and reflection, however, it became clear that UK businesses viewed a Third Classdiploma in much the same way a USA employer would view an American graduate with a 2.0GPA, i.e. as minimally qualified to be a potential employee.The author’s initial impression was that the external assessment of UK engineering educationprograms was much more rigorous than in the USA, due to the frequent encounters betweenexternal reviewers. However, after attending a UK exam board meeting, the author realized thatthe primary difference was not in the frequency of the visits. Rather, the six year cycle of

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 7

Collection

2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Walter McDonald, Virginia Tech; Daniel S. Brogan, Virginia Tech; Vinod K. Lohani, Virginia Tech; Gopalkrishna H. Joshi, KLE Technological University; Ashok S. Shettar, KLE Technological University

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value12. 4.5 4 3.5 3 2.5 2 1.5 1 0.5 0Figure 5. Survey responses to the question: What was the learning Value of the following components ofthe OWLS (Not valuable = 1; Somewhat valuable = 2; Valuable = 3; Extremely valuable = 4)4.3 First-year course The first year course was implemented in the Fall 2015 semester at the KLE TechnologicalUniversity, shortly after the workshop. Student activities in the first year course reflected many of theworkshop activities including soda straw towers, balloon drop, mechatronics (Figure 6), ethics, and thewatershed monitoring OWLS activity, among others. Additionally, the course faculty expanded

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International Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Shweta Chopra, Iowa State University; Prashant Rajan, Iowa State University; Chad M Laux, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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and Political Weekly, 46(21), 106-114. 7) Mack, N., Woodsong, C., MacQueen, K. M., Guest, G., & Namey, E. (2005). Qualitative research Page 26.753.10 methods: a data collectors field guide. 8) Shenton, A. K., & Hayter, S. (2004). Strategies for gaining access to organisations and informants in qualitative studies. Education for Information, 22(3), 223-231.9) Johl, S. K., & Renganathan, S. (2009). Strategies for gaining access in doing fieldwork: Reflection of two researchers. Electronic Journal of Business Research Methods, 8(1), 37-46.10) Gurney, J. N. (1991). Female researchers in male-dominated

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International Division Technical Session 3

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Natalie Marie Villwock-Witte P.E., Western Transportation Institute at Montana State University

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. Theyidentify two approaches to course development: curriculum-lead and place-lead. Tworecommendations provided by Stanitski and Fuellhart are to overestimate on costs and requirethat students keep a journal. The latter will help students to reflect on their experiences, whichthey describe as far more challenging than developing activities. The results of surveysconducted by Stanitski and Fuellhart led them to change the format of their trip to Australia toallow for more unstructured time. They indicate that it is a significant benefit to have personalinternational contacts. One aspect of scheduling that they highlight is the need to understandhow the schedule may affect summer employment opportunities for students. They found thatidentifying

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 4

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Maher M Murad, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown; Jerry W. Samples, University of Pittsburgh, Johnstown

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improving teaching, developing research plans, and selecting appropriate service activities.  Become efficient in teaching, as well as professional development and service.  Continuously evaluate your teaching by self-reflection and by analyzing students’ course evaluations.  Seek advice from your mentor and other senior faculty. Visit classrooms of other faculty and ask your mentor and other senior faculty members to attend your classes.  Attend teaching workshops to learn from other teaching experiences.  Achieve balance between work and personal life by setting goals and establishing priorities.  Develop good rapport with students. Try implementing the exercise "who is this professor

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Andrea M. Ogilvie P.E., Virginia Tech; David B Knight, Virginia Tech Department of Engineering Education; Thomas Carl Long, Virginia Tech; Stephanie G. Adams, Virginia Tech; Catherine T. Amelink, Virginia Tech; Nicole P. Sanderlin, Virginia Tech

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and meetingand conversing with local people. Third, the program provides students with an opportunity toexperience different countries where the political, technological, social, cultural, educational andenvironmental systems are different than that of the U.S. by completing in-class assignments thatlink to experiences when traveling abroad. Reflective assignments are completed after studentsfinish the international module.Program ComponentsEach spring, a new cohort of RSAP participants enroll in a semester-long course on GlobalEngineering Practice: Leadership and Culture. The course, which meets weekly for three hours,is designed to: 1) prepare students for travel abroad and 2) get students to consider engineeringchallenges and solutions

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 1

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Phillip Albert Sanger, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Julia Ziyatdinova, Kazan National Research Technological University; Jacek Kropiwnicki, Gdansk University of Technology, Poland; Phuc Van Nguyen, Purdue University

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this subscale. Furthermoreincreasing the awareness of engineering students to experiences in other cultures andunderstanding how these experiences may impact growth in their own lives could stimulatediscussion and reflection. American Professional Group Difference Diversity of Contact 19.77 26.27 6.50 Relative Appreciation 22.11 24.73 2.62 Emotional Comfort 25.36 24.91 -0.45 Table 8 A comparison of American undergraduate student attitudes to attitudes from a group of global professionals

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International Division Technical Session 7

Collection

2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Holt Zaugg, Brigham Young University; Spencer P. Magleby, Brigham Young University; Timothy L Elliott, Brigham Young University; Alan R Parkinson, Brigham Young University; Gregg Morris Warnick, Brigham Young University

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student biases and misconceptions areexposed and a broader perspective is gained of the world in which we live and work [2, 3, 4, 5]. Inrecent years there has been a significant increase in the number of engineering-specificinternational programs reflecting the increasing globalization of the engineering enterprise.As engineering educators one might ask if engineering students learn differently on study abroadprograms than do students in other majors? And, if so, what implication does this have indeveloping and conducting these programs? The field of international education has, for sometime, sought to find ways to adequately assess international programs [3]. There is a consensus inmuch of the literature that studying abroad can have a positive

Conference Session

International Division Technical Session 2

Collection

2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Claude Brathwaite, City College of the City University of New York; Julianne Vernon, Vanderbilt University; Claudia Ventura

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[36, 37]. Furthermore, decision-making was mostly provided by thegroup leader which in the context of this group enhanced the group process. Unsurprisingly,team relationship obtained a higher score which reflects the group’s main trait of agreeableness. The Pearson correlation of the eight dimensions demonstrated various significantcorrelations. As figure 3 shows, purpose and goals were significantly and positively correlatedwith team relationship. Team relationship is related to how each member appreciates each other,listening to each other, communicate with each member and so forth. One interpretation for thesignificant statistically results within these domains is that the further members appreciate eachother’s input the more likely

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Engineering Without Borders: Programs Involving Students

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Ivan Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University; Richard Devon, Pennsylvania State University

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distributed in differentlocations in order to design products for a global market. Using teams distributed in differentlocations over the world implies that the design team is representing a broader and diversecommunity and, therefore, making more significant, creative and widely accepted contributionsto the final product. Global design also implies a commitment to create safe consumer productsto benefit the international community, protecting the global environment, supporting culturaldiversity, and respecting international agreements and standards.It is evident that if the world is changing the academic programs should change also to reflect thenew tendencies the future engineers are going to be facing. Most of the engineering programshave a design

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Preparing Engineers for the Global Workplace

Collection

2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

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

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primary implementation role for the college is to provide resources to the departments to facilitate accomplishment of the department/college vision. Page 12.788.7 3. Departments have the stewardship and responsibility to effectively and efficiently educate students, preparing them to excel. To do this, departments should plan strategically and implement those plans in order to constantly improve. Strategic changes made by departments should be reflected in learning outcomes defined for their students and should be included as part of regular assessment cycles. 4. Departments