2013 ASEE International Forum ? â??Preparing the Global Engineerâ?

You are invited to submit a paper for presentation at the 2 nd purpose of the International Forum is to bring together engineering professionals from academia and industry from around the globe who are engaged in novel engineering education initiatives to share information on experiences and best practices. There is particular interest in highlighting engineering education activities involving at least two nations. The theme of this year's International Forum is " Preparing the Global Engineer " , in recognition of the rapid and ongoing globalization of modern engineering practice. Authors are encouraged to speak to one or more facets of this theme in their submissions, e.g., innovative use of technology, online techniques, efficient curricula, or internationalized education. The program will consist of three (3) parallel tracks and one poster session on Saturday, June 22; each track will have two paper sessions for a total of six (6) sessions. The topical foci of the three tracks are: Student Development: This program track welcomes scholarly reports on efforts to develop and assess desired student learning outcomes across an array of technical and non-technical knowledge, skills, and abilities relevant to engineering practice in modern globalized engineering contexts. Curriculum and Laboratory Development: This program track welcomes scholarly reports on the efforts to (a) develop innovative materials that incorporate effective educational practices to improve student learning, including the development of textbooks or software, and (b) improve education in engineering and technology at academic institutions through adaptation and implementation of exemplary materials, laboratory experiences, and/or educational practices that have been developed and tested at other institutions OR Scholarly reports on innovative means of providing students with hands-on opportunities to (a) acquire technical skills and knowledge, (b) integrate theoretical knowledge with practical skills, and (c) learn to use fundamental and advanced technical tools and methods. Faculty Development: This program track welcomes scholarly reports on efforts to enhance faculty knowledge of (a) new and emerging technical areas, as well as (b) proven and innovative teaching methods including knowledge of effective student assessment methods. There is particular interest in how faculty members are prepared to integrate this knowledge into courses, curricula, and laboratories.