The Ibero American Engineer: An Asibei Project On Global Education

The importance of recognizing engineers in American and Iberian-American countries is discussed. The Ibero-American Association of Engineering Schools (ASIBEI), has been working on the concept of the 'Ibero-American Engineer.' In this paper, the authors discuss the characteristics that a professional would need to demonstrate in order to be considered in that classification, as well as the ideal knowledge, abilities, and attitudes required in the modern world, toward a global degree recognition. Iberian-American countries have concluded that the concept of an American engineer, and that of an Ibero-American engineer, are similar. It is agreed that cultural, economic, social, and political situations must be taken into consideration, in addition to the academic and technical development of each individual country.