31st Annual Frontiers in Education Conference. Impact on Engineering and Science Education. Conference Proceedings (Cat. No.01C
DOI: 10.1109/fie.2001.963990
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How one institution provides a global perspective for engineers

Abstract: Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPr) has incorporated a project-based curriculum that now extends around the globe. With dynamic programs in Europe, the Far East, Latin America, Australia, and the US, WPI provides opportunities for undergraduates to complete meaningful off-campus experiences. WPI offers students the freedom to complete three different degree requirements away from campus under the direct supervision of WPI faculty. This experience is unrivaled by traditional international exchange. This paper… Show more

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“…At Old Dominion University, the cluster of courses designed to help prepare engineers for global work includes "Communications across Cultures" [5]. The Global Perspective Program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, which stands out by providing an international experience for the majority of its graduates, includes as a key evaluation criterion for student re ports, "Exposure to Global Issues and/or Foreign Cultures" [6][7][8]. The Program in Global Engineering at the University of Michigan includes among its main objectives "to appreciate people, culture, and engineering practices of other nations" and "to develop students' capacities for intercultural sensitivity" [9].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…At Old Dominion University, the cluster of courses designed to help prepare engineers for global work includes "Communications across Cultures" [5]. The Global Perspective Program at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, which stands out by providing an international experience for the majority of its graduates, includes as a key evaluation criterion for student re ports, "Exposure to Global Issues and/or Foreign Cultures" [6][7][8]. The Program in Global Engineering at the University of Michigan includes among its main objectives "to appreciate people, culture, and engineering practices of other nations" and "to develop students' capacities for intercultural sensitivity" [9].…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…From many practice reviews and literature studies on global competency for engineers [2], [5]- [7], GECE has recognized that an appreciation for other people and culture, and awareness of global issues and social consideration in decision making is prerequisite for becoming globally competent engineering professionals. Thus, GECE global education program devotes more attention to key areas of concern such as global leadership, engineering communication, professional ethics, and liberal studies, in which socio-economic issues that bear on engineering and technology are investigated.…”
Section: Global Competencymentioning
confidence: 99%
“…A heightened sense of selfknowledge and awareness of their place in the world is an attribute that every student returns with to campus, along with increased awareness of international issues never contemplated before. " 9 This exercise, like WPI"s interface, is designed to give the students an awareness of their place in the world and their ability to make a difference.…”
Section: What Are Some Global Problems Facing the 21 St Century? Which Ones Can Engineers Help To Solve?mentioning
confidence: 99%