Engineering International Programs April 2015

Outline Importance of Global Experience and Global Competency Engineering International Programs Study Abroad Opportunities Engineering International Certificate

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The Engineering Industry is Global Engineers working in research and development, design, production, service and other areas 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

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)

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 Global Engineer

How To Become a Global Engineer? Culture: is the total sum of the learned behavior of a group of people that are generally considered to be the tradition of that people and are transmitted from generation to generation Different cultural groups think, feel, and act differently Facts x Interpretation: We interpret facts based on our cultural values and background There are no scientific standards for considering one group as intrinsically superior or inferior to another Video:

Intercultural Sensitivity What is each phase: (Bennett, 1993)

Importance of Global Experience and Global Competency Engineering International Programs Study Abroad Opportunities Engineering International Certificate

Dwight Look 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

Engineering International Programs What We Do?

Study Abroad Programs For academic year: 601 engineering students traveled abroad –We need to double this number!!! For : New programs are being created –TENARIS International Internship –PUC Chile Research Internship –Started summer exchange with Qatar –Regent Scholars Introduction to Research in Merida, Yucatan (Mexico)

Outline Importance of Global Experience and Global Competency Engineering International Programs Study Abroad Opportunities Engineering International Certificate

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

2014/2015 Study Abroad Program Locations

Types of Programs Summer Faculty Lead Summer Research Internships Company Internships Semester/Year Abroad Short-term experience Where to find information: dyabroad

Programs at Texas A&M Qatar Qatar Semester Long: –CHEN; ECEN; MEEN; PETE –Scholarship cover all expenses including: Tuition and fees; housing cost; airfare; insurances; and meals –Goal: to send 16 students each semester Qatar Semester Summer Programs: –All engineering Departments –5 or 8 weeks sessions –Scholarship cover all expenses including Tuition and fees; housing cost; airfare; insurances; and meals –Goal: to send 20 students each summer

Other Programs TENARIS International Internship: 1-credit ENGR 484 – nternational-internships/tenarishttp://engineering.tamu.edu/international/studyabroad/locations/i nternational-internships/tenaris Summer Research Internships: –Develop a research project in an international university under the guidance of the faculty members of the international university –Current Locations: IIT Kanpur ;PUC Chile; Mexico; Petronas University in Malaysia Faculty Led Programs –Take a course abroad with a group of Aggies and faculty member from Texas A&M –Possible terms: May-mester; Summer I; Summer II Semester Long Reciprocal Exchange –Locations: Hong Kong; UK (Swansea); Turkey

Outline Importance of Global Experience and Global Competency Engineering International Programs Study Abroad Opportunities Engineering International Certificate

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

Contacts Maria Alves Director, Engineering International Programs Phone: Meghan Alexander Assistant Director, Engineering International Programs Phone: Dawna Rosenkranz Program Manager, Engineering International Programs Phone:

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