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International Division Technical Session 6

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2016 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Luis Alfredo Martins Amaral, University of Minho - ALGORITMI; Rosa Maria Castro Fernandes Vasconcelos, Universidade de Minho; Magda Oliveira Pinheiro, University of Minho

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Paper ID #15650Engineering, a Course of Men: The Inversion of That TrendProf. Luis Alfredo Martins Amaral, University of Minho - ALGORITMI Born in 1960 is Associate Professor at Department of Information Systems in the School of Engineering of University of Minho. Researches and teaches in the areas of Information Systems Planning, Information Systems Management and the Information Society, especially in the field of Public Administration. Chairman of the Board of the GCC - Computer Graphics Center since 2005. Pr´o-Rector of University of Minho between 2006 and 2009. President of the National College of Informatics

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International Division Poster Session

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2015 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Patricia Fox, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis; Ergem Senyuva; Joe Spaulding, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis

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Paper ID #11783Go Green on Campus Project: A Collaborative International Student ProjectProf. Patricia Fox, Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis Professor Patricia Fox is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Technology Leadership and Communication in the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at Indiana University-Purdue Uni- versity Indianapolis (IUPUI). Pat has been a member of the faculty for over 32 years. She has previously served as Associate Chair and Associate Dean in the School. Pat teaches leadership, ethics, sustainabil- ity, and study abroad courses. She has held a number of

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Cooperative and Project-based Global Learning

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2018 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Anna Friesel, Technical University of Denmark

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Paper ID #24535International Students’ Projects as a Part of Engineering EducationProf. Anna Friesel, Technical University of Denmark Anna Friesel is Professor at the Center for Electro-technology, DTU Diplom - Technical University of Denmark, Campus Ballerup. She is also the president of the EAEEIE - European Association for Educa- tion in Electrical and Information Engineering, which is a European non-profit organization, with mem- bers from nearly seventy European Universities, most of them teaching in the area of Electrical and In- formation Engineering (EIE). Anna Friesel is a member of the IEEE Educational Activities

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International Division Technical Session 1

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2019 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Cem Karacal, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville; Hasan Sevim, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville

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Paper ID #26315Avoiding the Pitfalls in International Collaborations - A Case StudyDr. Cem Karacal, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville Dr. Cem Karacal is a Professor of Industrial Engineering and Dean of the School of Engineering at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. He obtained his Ph.D. and M.S. degrees from Oklahoma State University in 1991 and 1986, respectively. His received his B.Sc. degree from Middle East Technical University, Ankara, Turkey in 1982. He has experience in industry and academia. His main research and teaching interest areas are simulation modeling, quality control, operations research

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Preparing Engineering Students for International Practice

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Daniel Korth, Brigham Young University; Owen Carlson, Brigham Young University; Mason Webster, Brigham Young University; C. Greg Jensen, Brigham Young University

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AC 2007-1943: PREPARING ENGINEERS FOR A GLOBAL INDUSTRYTHROUGH LANGUAGE TRAININGDaniel Korth, Brigham Young University Daniel Korth spent several years living in Peru and speaks Spanish fluently. He graduated from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering in April 2007 and accepted a position with Raytheon Space and Airborne Systems in El Segundo, California.Owen Carlson, Brigham Young University Owen Carlson graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Brigham Young University in April 2007. He speaks Cantonese fluently and lived in Hong Kong from 2001-2003. He worked for BD Medical in product design and manufacturing

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Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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AC 2007-2183: THE INTEND EDUCATION PROGRAM: A NEW MODEL FORMULTIDISCIPLINARY, DISPERSED EDUCATIONTimothy Hinds, Michigan State UniversityJohn Lloyd, Michigan State University Page 12.1443.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 The INTEnD Education Program A New Model for Multidisciplinary, Dispersed EducationIntroductionSince 1998, engineering, cultural anthropology and telecommunications faculty at MichiganState University and several other universities around the world have collaborated to develop amultidisciplinary engineering design program for the purpose of studying and practicing howinternationally-dispersed engineering product

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Faculty and Program Developments, Exchanges, and Best Practices

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

Authors

Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

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AC 2012-3224: ON THE QUALITY OF TEACHING: THE ROLE OF A”CARING” FACULTYDr. Waddah Akili, Iowa State University Waddah Akili has been in the academic arena for more than 37 years. He has held academic positions at Drexel University, Philadelphia, Penn. (1966-1969), at King Fahd University of Petroleum & Minerals, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia (1969-1987), and at the University of Qatar, Doha, Qatar (87-00). Akili’s major field is geotechnical engineering and materials. His research work and experience include characterization of arid and semi arid soils, piled foundations, pavement design and materials, and concrete durability. His interests also include contemporary issues of engineering education in general, and those

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International Division Technical Session 6

Collection

2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Martin Edin Grimheden, Royal Institute of Technology (KTH)

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Paper ID #10082Creating an International Profile of a Degree Program in Mechanical Engi-neeringDr. Martin Edin Grimheden, Royal Institute of Technology (KTH) Martin Edin Grimheden is an associate professor in Mechatronics at KTH, Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden, and head of the Mechatronics and Embedded Control Systems Division. Martin Edin Grimheden is also Program Director of the KTH Degree Program in Mechanical Engineering. Page 24.331.1 c American Society for Engineering

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Engineering Education in the Middle East and Technology Exploration in Africa and Developing Countries

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2013 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Muhammad Ali, University of Florida; Fazil T. Najafi, University of Florida

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Paper ID #7673A Cost Effective Methodology for Pedestrian Road Crossing for DevelopingCountriesMr. Muhammad Ali, University of Florida Engr. Muhammad Ali is a graduate student of Civil and Coastal Engineering at the University of Florida. He earned his B.E. in Civil Engineering from the NED University of Engineering & Technology, Karachi, Pakistan. He has worked for four years in United Arab Emirates and Pakistan’s civil engineering industry. His area of specialization is Transportation Engineering.Dr. Fazil T. Najafi, University of Florida For more than forty years, Dr. Fazil T. Najafi has worked in government

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Global Engineering Education: Cross-cultural Awareness and Social Impacts

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Iskandar A. Hack, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Gary D. Steffen, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne; Azrul Hisyam Abdul Rahman, Universiti Kuala Lumpur, British Malaysian Institute

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AC 2011-2811: INTRODUCING AMERICAN STUDENTS TO DESIGN-ING MICROPROCESSOR SYSTEMS IN A MULTICULTURAL SETTINGIskandar A Hack, Indiana University Purdue University, Fort Wayne ISKANDAR HACK is currently an Associate Professor at Indiana-Purdue University at Fort Wayne (IPFW). He received his MSE at Purdue University at West Lafayette, Indiana, and is a registered Profes- sional Engineer in Indiana. He has taught at IPFW since 1984. He has taught in Malaysia for about two years, as well as workshops in Abu Dhabi and Accra, Ghana. His interests are embedded microprocessor systems, field programmable gate arrays, and digital circuits.Gary D Steffen, Indiana University Purdue University Fort WayneAzrul Hisyam Abdul Rahman

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International Engineering Education: Developments, Innovations, Implementations, and Pedagogical Challenges in Engineering Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Phillip Albert Sanger, Western Carolina University; Julia Ziyatdinova, Kazan National Research Technological University; Svetlana Vasilievna Barabanova, Kazan National Research Technological University; Vasiliy DUPE Ivanov

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AC 2012-4749: CHALLENGES OF CREATING A NEW ENGINEERINGEDUCATION MODEL IN RUSSIADr. Phillip Albert Sanger, Western Carolina University Phillip Albert Sanger is on the faculty of Western Carolina University.Julia Ziyatdinova, Kazan National Research Technological UniversityProf. Svetlana Vasilievna Barabanova, Kazan National Research Technological University Svetlana Vasilievna Barabanova was born in the USSR in 1962, graduated from Kazan in 1983, and is a law faculty member. Barabanova worked as a teacher in Chuvash State University (1983-1986) and from 1986 to present time in Kazan National Research Technological University as a lawyer, lector, administrator. Barabanova was a candidate of law sciences (1996). She is a

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International Engineering Education: Developments, Innovations, Implementations, and Pedagogical Challenges in Engineering Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Alireza Rahrooh, Daytona State College; Walter W. Buchanan, Texas A&M University; Faramarz Mossayebi, Youngstown State University

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AC 2012-3260: A COST-EFFECTIVE AND USER-FRIENDLY SPECTRUMANALYZER FOR EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENTDr. Alireza Rahrooh, Daytona State College Alireza Rahrooh is an Associate Professor of electrical engineering technology at Daytona State College. He received the B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from the University of Akron, in 1979, 1986, and 1990, respectively. His research interests include digital simulation, nonlinear dynamics, chaos, control theory, system identification, and adaptive control. He is a member of ASEE, IEEE, Eta Kappa Nu, and Tau Beta Pi.Dr. Walter W. Buchanan, Texas A&M University Walter W. Buchanan is professor and Head of the Engineering Technology and Industrial

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International Research Experience, Quality Improvement, and Programs/Curriculum Around the Globe

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Peter Wolfsteiner, Munich University of Applied Sciences; Brian P. Self, California Polytechnic State University

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AC 2012-3667: A DETAILED LOOK AT THE GERMAN UNIVERSITIESOF APPLIED SCIENCESDr. Peter Wolfsteiner, Munich University of Applied Sciences Peter Wolfsteiner is professor in mechanical engineering at the Munich University of Applied Sciences (HM) in Germany. He received his Ph.D. degree in M.E. from the Technical University Munich. Prior to joining the faculty at HM, he worked at Knorr-Bremse Group as a manager in the area of new technologies for rail vehicle braking systems. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in statics, strength of materials, dynamics, controls, numerics, and simulation of dynamical systems. Research interests include simulation, nonlinear dynamics, random vibrations, and fatigue. He

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Towards Global Competency for Engineering Education

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2012 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Stephen Hundley, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Patricia Fox, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis; Lynn G. Brown, The Boeing Company; Alan Jacobs, Education Market Business Development Consulting; Catherine Didion, National Academy of Engineering; Daniel R. Sayre, John Wiley & Sons, Inc.; Hans J. Hoyer, American Society for Engineering Education

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AC 2012-4233: ATTRIBUTES OF A GLOBAL ENGINEER: FIELD-INFORMEDPERSPECTIVES, RECOMMENDATIONS, AND IMPLICATIONSDr. Stephen Hundley, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis Stephen Hundley is Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Undergraduate Programs and Associate Professor of organizational leadership and supervision in the Purdue School of Engineering and Technol- ogy at IUPUI.Prof. Patricia Fox, Indiana University-Purdue University, Indianapolis Patricia Fox is the Associate Chair of Computer, Information, and Leadership Technology and Clinical Assistant Professor of organizational leadership and supervision. She has been a member of the Purdue School of Engineering and Technology at IUPUI faculty

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Scholar Program Proposal/Develop Courses and Materials/Collaborations and Accredatation Systems for Global Engineering Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Hugo Pirela, InterAmerican Development Bank; Gisela Coto Quintana, SINAES; Juan Luis Crespo Marino, Universidade da Coruna; Maria M. Larrondo Petrie, Florida Atlantic University; Miguel J. Escala, Instituto Tecnológico de Santo Domingo; Zenaida Otero Gephardt, Rowan University

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AC 2010-2197: CREATION OF A GREATER CARIBBEAN REGIONALENGINEERING ACCREDITATION SYSTEMHugo Pirela, InterAmerican Development Bank Dr. Hugo Pirela is a representative of the Interamerican Development Bank in the Dominican Republic and leads the Greater Caribbean Region Engineering Accreditation System project.Gisela Coto Quintana, SINAES Dr. Gisela Coto Quintana is the International Consultant on the Greater Caribbean Region Engineering Accreditation System project, and is an engineering accreditation expert in the SINAES, an accreditation agency in Costa Rica.Juan Luis Crespo Marino, Universidade da Coruna Dr. Juan Luis Crespo Mariño is a Research Associate on the Greater Caribbean Region

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Global Engineering Models: Developments and Implementations

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Maria Jose Yanez, Universidad de Santiago de Chile; Ernesto Gramsch, Universidad de Santiago de Chile; Roberto Santander, Universidad de Santiago de Chile; Cecilia Richards, Washington State University; Robert Richards, Washington State University

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AC 2010-213: DEVELOPING MICROFABRICATION CAPABILITIES ACROSSTHE AMERICAS: A CASE STUDYMaria Jose Yanez, Universidad de Santiago de Chile Maria Jose Yanez is a fifth year undergraduate student in the Departamento de Fisica at Universidad de Santiago de ChileErnesto Gramsch, Universidad de Santiago de Chile Dr. Ernesto Gramsch is Profesor de Fisica en Departmento de Fisica at Universidad de Santiago de ChileRoberto Santander, Universidad de Santiago de Chile Dr. Santander is Profesor de Ingenieria Mecanica at Universidad de Santiago de ChileCecilia Richards, Washington State University Dr. Cecilia Richards is Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Washington State UniversityRobert Richards

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Exporting of Higher Education to Developing Countries

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Waddah Akili, Iowa State University

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AC 2010-306: ON ENGINEERING EDUCATION REFORM IN THE ARABSTATES: A PATH FORWARDWaddah Akili, Iowa State University Page 15.918.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 On Engineering Education Reform in the Arab States: A Path ForwardAbstract: The paper addresses reform of engineering education in the Arab Region of thePersian Gulf (Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and the Sultanate ofOman) focusing on issues that have either been neglected or have not been suffiently addressed.The author argues for the need to institutionalize the concept of continuous improvement byseeding the process within the college

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International Study Abroad Programs & Student Engagements

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Kimberly Talley, Datum Engineers, Inc.; Catherine Hovell, University of Texas, Austin; Jason Stith, University of Texas, Austin

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AC 2010-388: STUDY ABROAD TO SEE THE WORLD AND BECOME A BETTERENGINEERKimberly Talley, Datum Engineers, Inc. KIMBERLY G. TALLEY, Ph.D. is a Graduate Engineer at Datum Engineers, Inc. where she works on new building design and historic preservation projects. She earned her Ph.D. in 2009 from the University of Texas at Austin where her research focus was on the assessment and rehabilitation of deteriorated concrete. She received two B.S. degrees from North Carolina State University and her M.S. from the University of Texas at Austin. Contact: kimt@datumengineers.comCatherine Hovell, University of Texas, Austin CATHERINE G. HOVELL is a PhD student at the University of Texas at Austin. Her

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Measuring the Impacts of Project-Based Service Learning on Engineering Education

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2010 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Shi-Jer Lou, National PingTung University of Science and Techno; Shun-Yuan Chuang, National Kaohsiung Normal University; Hsiang-jen Meng, National Pingtung University of Science and Technology; Ron Chuen Yeh, Meiho Institute of Technology, Taiwan; Kuo-Hung Tseng, Meiho Institute of Technology; Chi-Cheng Chang, National Taipei University of Technology

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AC 2010-424: A STUDY OF PROJECT-BASED STEM LEARNING IN TAIWANShi-Jer Lou, National PingTung University of Science and TechnoShun-Yuan Chuang, National Kaohsiung Normal UniversityHsiang-jen Meng, National Pingtung University of Science and TechnologyRon Chuen Yeh, Meiho Institute of Technology, TaiwanKuo-Hung Tseng, Meiho Institute of TechnologyChi-Cheng Chang, National Taipei University of Technology Page 15.98.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2010 A Study of Project-Based STEM Learning for Senior High School Students in TaiwanAbstractThe purpose of the study was to investigate the effects of incorporating the Project-Based

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Global Engineering Education: Developments, Implementations

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ashraf Alkhairy, Alfaisal University; Leland Blank, Texas A&M University; Duane Boning, MIT; David Cardwell, University of Cambridge; W Craig Carter, MIT; Nick Collings, University of Cambridge; Allan Hayhurst, University of Cambridge; William Milne; Peter Robinson, University of Cambridge; Warren Seering, MIT; Kenneth Smith, MIT; Sallie Sheppard, Texas A&M University; Bill Stronge, University of Cambridge

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, and engineering(b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data(c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social, political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability(d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems(f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility(g) an ability to communicate effectively(h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context(i) a recognition of the need for, and an

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Engineering Without Borders: Programs Involving Students

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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AC 2007-1188: FORMING GLOBAL ENGINEERS: A FRESHMAN ENGINEERINGDESIGN COURSE WITH A MULTINATIONAL DESIGN PROJECT INVOLVINGLATIN AMERICAN INSTITUTIONSIvan Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University Ivan Esparragoza is an Assistant Professor of Engineering at Penn State. His interests are in engineering design education, innovative design, and global design. He has introduced multinational design projects in a freshman introductory engineering design course in collaboration with institutions in Latin America and the Caribbean as part of his effort to contribute to the formation of world class engineers for the Americas. He is actively involved in the Latin American and Caribbean Consortium of

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Factors Influencing Curriculum Development: International Division Technical Session 4

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2020 ASEE Virtual Annual Conference Content Access

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Congying Wang, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Caitlyn M. Clarkson, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Joseph Andler, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Matthew Korey, Purdue University; Kali D. Frost, Purdue University; Melissa S. Reeves, Tuskegee University; Carol A. Handwerker, Purdue University

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PuertoRico workshop compared to the India workshop. A successful multi-year program may consideroffering ample opportunities for students to internalize extrinsic motivation.Figure 1: Overview of the changes in students' motivation for major self-organized projectsthroughout the IGERT program.Figure 2: (a) The values of IGERT in sustainable electronics were well-perceived by theparticipants. (b) Students understood the three core values of IGERT in sustainable electronicsdeeper throughout the program.As shown in Fig.2(a), all students responded they strongly agreed with the statement that theIGERT program was valuable; all students agreed that they could use the knowledge theylearned in the program in the future; all students agreed that the

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International Division Technical Session 7

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2014 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Ivan E. Esparragoza, Pennsylvania State University, Media; Sheila Katherine Lascano Farak, Universidad Técnica Federico Santa María ; Jared Roberto Ocampo, Universidad Tecnológica Centroamericana; Roberto Viganò, Politecnico di Milano; Jorge W. Duque-Rivera Duque-Rivera, Escuela Superior Politécnica del Litoral; Carlos A. Rodriguez, EAFIT University

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maintain the flow of information,and student engagement in the project and in their learning. Therefore, this paper reports thework related to an assessment approach used to monitor students’ interaction in multinationalcollaborative projects. The main objectives of the proposed assessment tool are: (a) to evaluatethe interaction among the students (frequency, quantity and quality); (b) to determine the valueof social interaction in the flow of the interaction; (c) to determine the impact of interaction inthe development of the project.IntroductionIt is evident that globalization is facilitating the access to human capital around the world.Advancements in information technology have enabled the communication and interactionneeded to create teams

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Qualitative Research Programs & International Research Experience from Around the World

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Yating Chang, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Joe J.J. Lin, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Juila D. Thompson, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Yi Shen, Purdue University; Brent K. Jesiek, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Eckhard A. Groll, Purdue University, West Lafayette; Edwin Daniel Hirleman, Purdue University, West Lafayette

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AC 2011-2149: INTERSECTING CULTURAL IMAGES: TRANSFORMA-TIVE GLOBAL RESEARCH EXPERIENCES FOR UNDERREPRESENTEDENGINEERING STUDENTSYating Chang, Purdue University, West Lafayette Chang started her professional career as the Study Abroad Director at Western Kentucky University from 2001-2006, where she drove a 3X increase in overseas educational experiences, working with a predom- inately local/in-state student population that does not have a natural inclination for study abroad (many being the first in their family to attend college). This work experience has become her focus and engage- ment of under-represented population in Education Abroad, focusing on students in science and engineer- ing disciplines. Her main

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Int. Engineering Education: Developments, Innovations, and Implementations

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2011 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition

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Sebastian M. Pfotenhauer, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Joshua Jacobs, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Julio A. Pertuze, Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Daniel T. Roos P.E., Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Dava J. Newman, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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AC 2011-1976: ORIENTING ENGINEERING EDUCATION TOWARDS IN-NOVATION, ENTREPRENEURISM AND INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS:THE CASE OF THE MIT PORTUGAL PROGRAMSebastian M Pfotenhauer, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sebastian Pfotenhauer is a post-doctoral researcher with the MIT-Portugal Program and the MIT Tech- nology & Policy Program. His research focus is on the interrelation of national higher education and innovation systems, the role international university collaborations as an innovation strategy for catching- up countries, and the integration of science, education, and innovation policies. Sebastian holds an M.Sc. in Technology & Policy and a PhD in Physics. In his spare time, he enjoys playing the violin

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

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Keshav Varde, University of Michigan-Dearborn

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AC 2007-1450: AN ASSESSMENT OF PERFORMANCE AND LEARNINGEXPERIENCE OF STUDENTS IN A DISTANCE-LEARNING PROGRAMKeshav Varde, University of Michigan-Dearborn Page 12.202.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2007 An Assessment of Performance and Learning Experience of Students in a Distance Learning ProgramAbstractThe easy access and efficiency of internet have led to an explosive growth in educationalprograms offered via distance learning or asynchronous modes. While such programs provideopportunities for students and professionals to advance their education and complete theireducational aspirations there have been criticisms on the quality of

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Collaborative & New Efforts in Engineering Education

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2007 Annual Conference & Exposition

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

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Technology Education). Dr. Claudio da Rocha Brito has received a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, B.S. degree in Mathematics, B.S. degree in Physics, M.S. and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering all from the University of São Paulo. He is listed in "Who's Who in the World", "Who's Who in America", "Who's Who in Science and Engineering", "Five Thousand Personalities of the World", "Dictionary of International Biography", "Men of Achievement" and others similar publications. Although he was born in São Paulo City, he has received the title of Santos Citizen from Santos City Hall and he was the first professor non-European who has received the title “International Engineering

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International Division Poster Session

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2008 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Bradley Rogers, Arizona State University; Mark Henderson, Arizona State University; Jerry Gintz, Arizona State University; Scott Danielson, Arizona State University

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AC 2008-1309: THE DEVELOPMENT OF A GEL FUEL PROCESSING SYSTEMFOR USE IN RURAL GHANABradley Rogers, Arizona State UniversityMark Henderson, Arizona State UniversityJerry Gintz, Arizona State UniversityScott Danielson, Arizona State University Page 13.1213.1© American Society for Engineering Education, 2008 The Development of a Gelfuel Processing System for use in Rural GhanaSmoke from cooking fires is one of the most serious health issues in the developing world,destroying the health of women and killing more than 2 million children per year. Worldwide,acute respiratory disease is the number one cause of death for children under 5, and has be tracedto the high levels of smoke

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Faculty and Program Exchanges: Internationalizing, Collaborations and Interactions

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2009 Annual Conference & Exposition

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Mohammad Saleh Keshawarz; Hisham Alnajjar, University of Hartford; Beth Richards, University of Hartford; Abdul Hai Sofizada, SHEP

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AC 2009-1693: MODERNIZING ENGINEERING ENGINEERING EDUCATION ATHERAT UNIVERSITY A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN UNIVERSITY OFHARTFORD AND HERAT UNIVERSITYM. Keshawarz, University of Hartford Mohammad Saleh Keshawarz is an Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Hartford. He is also the Director of Partnership between University Hartford and Herat University, representing the University of Hartford. He is a Registered Professional Engineer in the Sate of Connecticut. He received his BSCE degree from Kabul University, M. Engr. from Tennessee Satet University, and his Ph.D. from the University of Oklahoma.Hisham Alnajjar, University of Hartford Hisham Alnajjar is the

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International Engineering Education II

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2006 Annual Conference & Exposition

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David Dalton, The Petroleum Institute; Isoroku Kubo, The Petroleum Institute

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2006-461: SOLAR ENERGY EDUCATION FOR ENGINEERING STUDENTS IN AMIDDLE EASTERN COUNTRY - AN APPROACHDavid Dalton, The Petroleum Institute David F Dalton is a senior lecturer in Communications at the Petroleum Institute in Abu Dhabi. He has sixteen years experience of teaching language and communications at universities in the UK, Spain, Mexico and the UAE. He also has extensive experience of curriculum design and educational management. His current work focuses on teaching a range of practical, synthesized communications and research skills to students who will later work in the oil and gas industry as engineers, managers and administrators.Isoroku Kubo, The Petroleum Institute Dr