Engineering Global Programs Dr. David De Sousa

Importance of Global Experience for Engineers Opportunities for Global Experience at TAMU Engineering International Certificate Howdy! Thank you for having me today. I was invited to talk to you about the opportunities for our engineering students to study abroad. However, before I do that I would like to start with why participating in a study abroad program and developing your global competency skills is important. After that I will present the Engineering International Programs Office and the various opportunities for you all to study abroad and I will conclude with how you can get the Engineering International Certificate.

Today’s Economy is Global and Interconnected Today’s Economy is Global. I would like to share this short video, which is a commercial, has a nice message. As you can see having global competency, can save you from some complicated situations… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALWwK7Vz4gY&ebc=ANyPxKqygM6uiQ2RP5aC5CzcxDJIVBqrfpqujK9tHggm_1VEyOHflIYFkaV4CaG-47hX5EZFLQ-83g4e0xxCz86Gur5S6l9WEQ&nohtml5=False

The Engineering Industry is Global Engineers can be located anywhere in the world as required by their business This includes: U.S. engineers located abroad Foreign engineers working for companies in the USA Conducting business in international locations without traveling to that location Why is that import for engineers?? Engineers working in any field will be required to do business with world This includes: An US engineer being relocated to abroad A foreign engineer being placed in a company in the US An engineers all over the world having to work in joint project without traveling.

Today’s Engineer Needs Global Competency The National Academy of Engineering states that a core need for engineers is to be able to work with a diverse, multinational, multidisciplinary workforce Engineers need to have a global mindset and be prepared for the global job market (Chan & Fishbein, 2009)

Global Engineer A well rounded and effective engineer in this global environment is one that complements the core technical knowledge with excellent cross-cultural competence and international exposure

Importance of Global Experience for Engineers Opportunities for Global Experience at TAMU Engineering International Certificate

We need to double this number!!! College of Engineering is Transforming the Undergraduate Engineering Education By providing high quality engineering education that prepares students to be future engineering leaders with enriching opportunities for global experiences For 2015-2016 academic year: More than 1k engineering students traveled abroad We need to double this number!!!

Did you Know ? Studying Abroad is required for the Engineering International Certificate Studying Abroad will distinguish you from other candidates when in the job market There is a guaranteed scholarship for students with a 2.5 GPA or higher Study Abroad can help you graduate faster Study abroad programs can range from one-week to a full year abroad Some programs cost less than studying in College Station

2016/2017 Study Abroad Program Locations

Types of Programs Summer Faculty-Led Summer Research Internships Company Internships Semester/Year Abroad Short-term experience Where to find information: http://engineering.tamu.edu/global

Importance of Global Experience for Engineers Opportunities for Global Experience at TAMU Engineering International Certificate

Engineering International Certificate 3 Language courses (200 level) 6 International and Cultural Diversity courses in the university core curriculum ENGR 410 Global Engineering -OR- a design course in an engineering department with significant international component International experience

Dr. David De Sousa ddesousa@tamu.edu

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