2000 Annual Conference Proceedings
DOI: 10.18260/1-2--8428
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How Can Universities Provide A Global Perspective For Engineers? One Institution's Solution

Abstract: Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has long embraced a project-based curriculum that now extends to the four corners of the globe. With established programs in Europe, the Far East, Latin America, Australia, the US and new initiatives in Africa, WPI provides opportunities for undergraduates to complete meaningful off-campus experiences. WPI offers students the freedom to complete degree requirements away from campus in a professional experience under the direct supervision of WPI faculty, an experience that… Show more

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“…WPI's off-campus opportunities take the form of one of these three projects. 15,16 In 1976, the first WPI residential Project Center was established in Washington, DC. The Project Center model involves groups of students working off-campus full-time on degreerequired projects.…”
Section: Wpi's Global Perspective Programmentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…WPI's off-campus opportunities take the form of one of these three projects. 15,16 In 1976, the first WPI residential Project Center was established in Washington, DC. The Project Center model involves groups of students working off-campus full-time on degreerequired projects.…”
Section: Wpi's Global Perspective Programmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Faculty may apply for small grants to develop expertise and experience in areas of interdisciplinary studies, and to gain experience in the appropriate foreign language and culture. 15…”
Section: Faculty Recruitment and Trainingmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…1 The details of our program structure and operation are presented elsewhere. 2,3 Space constraints prevent detailed description of the program and typical student projects. However, shown below is one example of a project completed at our Bangkok center.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…engineering education community has responded by devising strategies in engineering curricula that allow the students to develop more of a global perspective. Throughout the 1990's more engineering departments at colleges and universities have developed a variety of programs to address these needs [5][6][7][8][9][10][11][12] . Phillips 2 points out the role of ABET in helping to bring this about, especially with the adaptation of new engineering accreditation requirements of EC 2000.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%