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Reflections on an Immersive International Engineering Program Focused on Sustainable Energy in Brazil: A Student's Perspective

Conference Session: International Division (INTL) Technical Session #3: Student Perspectives
Collection: 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Chaney E. Dietz, Northeastern University; Aidan J. Kane, Northeastern University; Courtney A. Pfluger, Northeastern University
Tagged Divisions: International Division (INTL)

. Therefore, conveying engineering ideas, a topic that is already complex, exponentially increasedin difficulty. It took a major sense of empathy to grasp the challenge that Brazilian students were havingfully. To communicate in your non-native language all day with fluent speakers is draining, compoundedby the stress of meeting project deadlines; students must take a step back and reflect upon the struggles ofothers. Additionally, the Brazilian mentor was another interesting dynamic that must be navigated. Theywere the head point of communication for all case studies and relayed sensitive information about theCPFL’s internal struggles. Navigating these foreign relationships effectively determined the group’ssuccess. Being able to synthesize

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Engineering Global Competencies through Study Abroad

Conference Session: International Division (INTL) Technical Session #1: Global Competency
Collection: 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Patrick Tunno, Pennsylvania State University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: International Division (INTL)

employedparticipant interviews to identify the components of the “Como, Italy Technical Presentation andCross-Cultural Engagement” faculty-led study abroad program that were most relevant todeveloping global competencies in engineering students. In addition, the factors that helped andhindered the acquisition of this skillset were explored utilizing Critical Incident Technique(CIT).Local student interactions, an academic preparation and culture class, free time/personalexploration, guided excursions, and reflection were found to be significant as both programcomponents and helping factors in the development of global competencies. Cultural immersion,interactions with locals, and faculty encouragement were important as program components butnot explicitly

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Assessing Global Engagement Interventions to Advance Global Engineering Competence for Engineering Formation (Work in Progress)

Conference Session: International Division (INTL) Technical Session #2: Global Engagement
Collection: 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Scott Schneider, University of Dayton; Corinne Mowrey, University of Dayton; Eric Janz P.E., University of Dayton; Erick S. Vasquez, University of Dayton; Homero Murzi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; Matthew A. Witenstein, University of Dayton; Jeanne Holcomb, University of Dayton
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: International Division (INTL)

theprocess of listening, learning and reflecting to develop knowledge, skills, attitudes andcommitments to engage across diverse groups in open, effective and socially responsible ways.Accordingly, this project adopts the three student learning outcomes for the UD International andIntercultural Leadership Certificate which identify that students will be able to 1. Explain how issues of social justice, power and privilege are shaped in a variety of contexts. 2. Use language and knowledge of other cultures effectively and appropriately to communicate, connect and build relationships with people in other cultural communities. 3. Express respect and thoughtful engagement with people across cultures.These outcomes focus on the

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Excellence, Belonging, and the American Dream: An Auto-ethnography on Being International in Engineering

Conference Session: International Division (INTL) Technical Session #3: Student Perspectives
Collection: 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Sreyoshi Bhaduri, ThatStatsGirl; Racheida S. Lewis, University of Georgia; Indrani Sen, Georgia Institute of Technology; Columbia Mishra, Maxar Technologies ; Mona Mona; Venkata Sai Naveena Bathula, SWE
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: International Division (INTL)

trajectories, student motivation, and learning. Sreyoshi has been recognized as a Fellow at the Academy for Teaching Excellence at Virginia Tech (VTGrATE) and a Fellow at the Global Perspectives Program (GPP) and was inducted to the Yale Bouchet Honor Society during her time at Virginia Tech. She has also been honored as an Engaged Ad- vocate in 2022 and an Emerging Leader in Technology (New ELiTE) in 2021 by the Society of Women Engineers. Views expressed in this paper are the author’s own, and do not necessarily reflect those of organizations she is associated with. Learn more about Sreyoshi’s impact - www.ThatStatsGirl.comDr. Racheida S. Lewis, University of Georgia Dr. Racheida S. Lewis, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor

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Preparing for Student Success in Global Competency and Awareness

Conference Session: International Division (INTL) Technical Session #1: Global Competency
Collection: 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Patrick Tunno; Dr. Angela Rothrock, Pennsylvania State University; Robert J. Rabb P.E., Pennsylvania State University; Christine B. Masters, Pennsylvania State University
Tagged Divisions: International Division (INTL)

engagement, and academic integrity as Assistant Dean since 2014. ©American Society for Engineering Education, 2023Preparing for Student Success in Global Competency and AwarenessEngineering student global awareness is qualitatively and quantitatively assessed in anengineering-specific preparation course through the undergraduate global engagement office at alarge land-grant university. This course was designed to introduce students to globalcompetencies, reflective practice, and foreign language for non-English speaking destinations.Data captured from several semesters indicates a positive trend of student satisfaction andincreased competencies. This data is corroborated by identifying important connections

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Toward Bidirectional Faculty Development: A Collaborative Model for Designing and Implementing Faculty Trainings on Evidence-Based Strategies for Supporting Student Learning in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

Conference Session: International Division (INTL) Technical Session #5: Best Practices
Collection: 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Steven Ghambi, Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences; Ashley Rae Taylor, Rice 360 Institute for Global Health Technologies; Joseph Chikaphonya Phiri, Malawi polytechnic; Justin J. Henriques; Joseph Towles, Swarthmore College
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: International Division (INTL)

a number of reasons, including ensuring that academic terminology and workshopmaterials were relevant and well adapted to the local institutional context. Further, it helpedbuild capacity and expertise through authentic partnership and knowledge sharing. There wasalso parity in leadership and contribution for running the workshop exercises. Finally, agileapproaches–like on-the-fly changes to facilitation activities in response to the energy andexperiences of the faculty participants in the room, as well as post-mortem reflections at theend of each day–help the team pivot exercises.Secondly, the workshop was designed exclusively using active learning strategies. A pitfall ofworkshops on active learning strategy is that the pedagogical

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Work in Progress: Influence of COVD-19 in Cultural Dimensions in Civil Engineering Students in

Conference Session: International Division (INTL) Technical Session #6: World-class STEM Leader
Collection: 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Daniel Cartuche; Miguel Andres Guerra, Universidad San Francisco de Quito USFQ; Homero Murzi, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Tagged Divisions: International Division (INTL)

make use of Hofstede's dimensions, which in an original studyyielded four dimensions of culture that distinguish countries from each other [9]:Individualism, which is the capacity to belong to a group and to work collectively.Power distance reflects the relationship between dependence and the degree to whichgroups can accept an unequal distribution of power. Uncertainty avoidance considershow individuals cope with uncertainty. And masculinity assesses the emotional rolesamong members of society and estimates how much a society is driven by competitionand success [20]. However, through new research in 23 countries, Hofstede added afifth dimension called long-term orientation that reflects the encouragement of futurereward-oriented activities

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Understanding the Academic Journey of an International West African Engineering Graduate Student in the United States

Conference Session: International Division (INTL) Technical Session #3: Student Perspectives
Collection: 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Daniel Ifeoluwa Adeniranye, Florida International University; Bruk T. Berhane, Florida International University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: International Division (INTL)

freely and unconditionally through stories[60], that can convey the intended messages [58], such that stakeholders can fully understand hislived experiences both at home and abroad over time [61]. The narrative inquiry approach has afluid nature and is flexible, to capture distinct and reflective narratives [59], [62] of the lived andeducational experiences [47] of Apex through various data collection methods (e.g., interviews,participant observation, and focus groups), and from that creating experiences for theengineering education community, that is tension-free, calm and relaxing storytelling [58], [63]–[65]. This way, the research team will be able to gather extensive and triangulated data whoseconstructs, themes, and interpretations [66

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Developing a Global Competency Mindset in an International, Faculty-led Program in Brazil Focused on Sustainable Energy

Conference Session: International Division (INTL) Technical Session #1: Global Competency
Collection: 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Courtney Pfluger, Northeastern University
Tagged Divisions: International Division (INTL)

, it must be prepared for, facilitated, and reflected on in particular ways and that“intercultural learning does not happen automatically”. [13] Study abroad programs, especiallyshort-term ones, need to carefully develop and plan a program that provides opportunities forenhancing global competencies. Especially knowing that immersion by itself is not sufficient forstudent learning and ensuring direct focus on cultural exchange and how intercultural learninghappens is important for the success of short-term programs.[10] Davis and Knight found thatwell-structured study abroad programs that prepare students before departure, offer support forthem to leave their comfort zone during their time abroad, and integrate their experience uponreturn help

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Focus Study of Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) Engineering Projects

Conference Session: International Division (INTL) Technical Session #2: Global Engagement
Collection: 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Meredith Blumthal, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Gretchen M. Forman, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Juliana Roznowski; Hannah Dougherty, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Ernest-John Ignacio, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Molly H Goldstein, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign; Brian Woodard, University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign
Tagged Divisions: International Division (INTL)

course facilitators (ELAs). The grading rubric for the groupproject was based on previous HCD projects implementation at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, using the following set of criteria: context, identified need, iterative process,reflection on feedback, solution, next steps, and presentation organization and skills. Thecomplete rubric is included in the Appendix A. For the second round of the project, a group peerevaluation was also developed based on feedback from the year before those students felt therewas an unequal distribution of work in some teams. The project runs from mid-October through mid-November for a total of six weeks.These dates were chosen because they fall between Chinese National Day and Fall Break for

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Assessment of an International Virtual Exchange Project with Civil Engineering Students from the US and Palestine: Global Competencies, Perceived Value, and Teamwork

Conference Session: International Division (INTL) Technical Session #2: Global Engagement
Collection: 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Brad Putman, Bucknell University; Khaled A. Al-Sahili, An-Najah National University; Alia Gilbrecht, An-Najah National University; Karen Bunch Franklin; Shilpa Girish, Clemson University; Fabricio Leiva; Abdelhaleem Khader, An-Najah National University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: International Division (INTL)

Engineering Student Teams) program is a GVT programestablished in Canada. It was designed to create a realistic work experience for engineeringstudents within a virtual global team project. They were involved in active experiments whilelearning and reflecting on a new experience with a learning concept known as global competencymodules (GCMs), which is a key component of GVT that supports virtual learning andcollaboration activities globally, including intercultural competence, decision making,communication, and relationship building. The InVEST study showed that intercultural activitiesprovide a unique lens to students to exhibit intercultural sensitivities to virtual global teamprojects and can facilitate better collaboration with students from

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Case Study: International Summer Research Programming Experiences Sponsored by TAMUS LSAMP

Conference Session: International Division (INTL) Technical Session #4: Global DEI
Collection: 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Michael D. Preuss, Exquiri Consulting, LLC; John Albert Avila Sr., Texas A&M University; Karen L. Butler-Purry, P.E., Texas A&M University; Shannon Walton, Texas A&M University; Ahmarlay Myint, Texas A&M University; Maria Claudia Alves, Texas A&M University; John Walewski, Texas A&M University; Zenon Medina Cetina; Kim Withers; Keisha D. Bahr, Texas A&M University; Sasha Sentz; Barbara Szczerbinska, Texas A&M University
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: International Division (INTL)

graduate study, whetherthe student’s family will be supportive of graduate study, and when the student might attendgraduate school. There was also a related query about the highest degree the student planned toobtain. Six of the queries employed a ten-point rating scale while the other two were multiple-choice questions from which one response was to be selected. Summaries of the responses ineach topic area follow.The differences between the IRAP and R2R cohorts are clearly reflected in the ratings submittedfor the queries that used ten-point scales (Table 4). The R2R group submitted higher ratings forevery query which reflects their status as upperclassmen and proximity to graduate study.While increases in means existed from pre- to post

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Application of an Industry-inspired Mock Mine as a Pragmatic Platform in Support of future Skills Development for the South African Underground Hardrock Mining Industry

Conference Session: International Division (INTL) Technical Session #5: Best Practices
Collection: 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Shaniel Davrajh, University of Johannesburg; Hendrik Christoffel Ignatius Grobler; Yolan Govindarajulu, University of Johannesburg
Tagged Divisions: International Division (INTL)

application).The presence of both the mine and the digital tools allows for a reflectiveness within thestudent. In that they can reflect upon the teachings from a theoretical perspective and applythat to various instances and use cases within the Simulacrum. As the mine and its subsequentdigital interventions allow for an experience in which students can repeatedly come back to,as this enables active student participation and observation through experimentation. Thefollowing examples demonstrate the application of XR tools developed for education in themining industry: • ThoroughTec Simulation’s CYBERMINE: is designed to fully replicate a mining vehicle’s cabin which virtually simulates the operation of real-world, heavy-duty mining

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Innovating Engineering Curriculum Design Toward Future: A Pilot Case Study of the School of Future Technology (SFT) in China

Conference Session: International Division (INTL) Technical Session #6: World-class STEM Leader
Collection: 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Lina Zheng, Beihang University; Yu Han; Ruilin WU; Jianglong Zhang; Ye Jinxin; Zijiao Jiang
Tagged Divisions: International Division (INTL)

-technicalskillssuchascommunicationandteamwork(Hotalingetal.,2012).However,mostengineeringcurricularemaintraditionally,focusingonscientificfoundations and technological achievements, also increasing emphasis on design (Hadgraft,2017).Approachingamoreholisticperspectivearoundglobe,institutessuchasOlinCollegeofEngineering(Olin),MassachusettsInstituteofTechnology(MIT),EindhovenUniversityofTechnology(TU/e),andUniversityCollegeLondon(UCL)arereformingengineeringeducationintermsofprogramre-structuring,flexiblecurriculum designing, and pedagogies innovating to reflect challenges facing engineering in modernsociety. Olinservesasanuniquestoryofintegratedacademicexperience(Olin,2017).Thecollegeproposedthatstudents should be prepared to predict, create, and manage future technologies, rather than

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Leveraging international academic partnerships for the design of a collaborative sustainability-focused graduate civil engineering program

Conference Session: International Division (INTL) Technical Session #2: Global Engagement
Collection: 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Seth D. Mallett, Metropolitan State University of Denver; Jeno Balogh Ph.D., Metropolitan State University of Denver; Marcus Juby, University of Pécs, Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology ; Zoltan Orban, University of Pecs Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
Tagged Divisions: International Division (INTL)

a joint international graduate sustainability program for civil engineers isdocumented followed by the rationale of the decision-making process as well as the challengesand benefits that were encountered along the way. The Program is currently a work-in-progressas of writing this document, but the authors are confident in its eventual success. Additionally,the Program reflects a further evolution in the partnership between the two involved universities.AcknowledgementThe authors wish to acknowledge the contributions of faculty and administrators at both theUniversity of Pécs and the Metropolitan State University of Denver that have helped develop andhave continually supported the partnership between the universities.References[1] Z. Orbán

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Understanding How International Graduate Students in Engineering Fit into American Culture through the Lens of Gender Pronouns: A Pilot Study

Conference Session: International Division (INTL) Technical Session #4: Global DEI
Collection: 2023 ASEE Annual Conference & Exposition
Authors: Xiaping Li, University of Michigan; Cynthia J. Finelli, University of Michigan
Tagged Topics: Diversity
Tagged Divisions: International Division (INTL)

thatsocially categorizes individuals, recognizes biological differentiation, creates social and culturaldifferences in behaviours, mannerisms, trait characteristics, and so on [13], [14]. Members ofgender groups form a set of social norms for evaluating the grouped individuals andstandardizing a set of beliefs about them (i.e., gender stereotypes) [14]. Gender stereotypes notonly reflect the general expectations about group members (e.g., boys, girls, men, and women),but also influence who they should be, how they perceive differences among each other, and howthey should behave [15].The concept of gender identity varies throughout the literature (e.g., [10], [14], [16], [17], [18]),with some researchers arguing that it is a stable concept and others