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Globalize Your Engineering Education at Penn State. Can Engineers Study Abroad?. YES! And here’s why you should…. Why Participate in an International Experience?. Why would you recommend this experience? - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Globalize Your Globalize Your Engineering Education Engineering Education
at Penn Stateat Penn State
Can Engineers Can Engineers Study Abroad?Study Abroad?
YES! YES! And here’s why you should…And here’s why you should…
Professional• Broaden your
understanding of the world
• Gain a global perspective of engineering
• Take one more step to becoming a World-Class Engineer
What did you like best about your experience?“The people. I got to live and work with some of the most diverse, fun, and interesting students and professors I’ve ever known. The course was fantastic, but the people made the experience.”
-S.M., Study Abroad, Singapore“During my trip, I got a chance to make great friends from both Turkey and the US, which we are still in touch.”
-K.S., Study Abroad, Turkey“I really enjoyed not knowing anyone going to Australia, but leaving with 27 very close friends.”
-C.W., Study Abroad, Australia
What was the most important thing you learned?“Being in a country that is so different culturally, with a remarkably difficult language for strangers was a truly great experience. I learned Chinese, ate Chinese food, and saw a cultural and historical aspect of China and Chinese society that I can never learn from books or through friends.”
-S.B., Study Abroad, China“I learned a great deal about myself from all of the new experiences, people, and places that I visited.”
-Z.K., Study Abroad, Ireland
What did you like best about your experience?“The way each country has its own identity, history, and style is unlike anything I have experienced in the United States. All of the buildings and culture are unique in each country I visited. Italy is full of breathtaking cathedrals and sculptures created by brilliant engineers, Prague is possibly the most beautiful city I have ever visited in my life. It has amazing architecture, an incredible night life, and tons of things to see during the daytime as well as watching the sunset over the St. Charles Bridge.”
-G.H., Study Abroad, Italy
Why Participate in an International Experience?Why Participate in an International Experience?
Personal• Make friends from
around the world• Learn more about
yourself and another culture
• See a foreign country
Why would you recommend this experience?“You see differences among group members as a really beneficial tool when working on any kind of project. It gives everyone the opportunity to teach, learn, and create something innovative by pulling together everyone’s diverse experiences, talents, and knowledge.”
-H.S., Study Abroad, Singapore“It really prepares you for a future in a global industry and to work with people from all over the world.”
-Z.K., Study Abroad, Ireland“You gain experience working with people with different cultural backgrounds.”
-K.S., Study Abroad, Turkey
What was the most important thing you learned?“Knowing about different cultures is something that comes in handy in all parts of life. The only way to achieve that is to live with that culture and this is one of the great things that can be gained from studying abroad.”
-G.H., Study Abroad, Italy“…to be accepting of a different county’s lifestyle. There are many things that countries do differently than the U.S. but you just have to learn to accept it and learn from it. A slogan we were taught while in Australia was ‘It’s not wrong, it’s just different’.”
-C.W., Study Abroad, Australia
What was the most important thing you learned?“Both our similarities and our differences are huge benefits to engineering, learning, and life in general.”
-S.M., Study Abroad, Singapore“I got to live near and study where all of the ideas and influence came from that shaped what engineering in America is today.”
-G.H., Study Abroad, Italy“Having an engineering experience abroad gives you opportunities that simply cannot be found in a typical classroom. …It’s amazing to see how engineering connects people all over the world.”
-H.S., Study Abroad, Singapore
Global Opportunities for Engineering StudentsGlobal Opportunities for Engineering Students• Opportunities to Travel Abroad– Study Abroad• Semester Programs• Summer and Short-Term Programs• Courses with an International Travel Component• Service Learning
– Work/Research Abroad• On-Campus Opportunities– Academic and Extra-curricular
Where Do I Start?Where Do I Start?• Do you wish to travel?• What type of experience do you want? Study, work/research, volunteer/service?• When do you want to go abroad? First year through senior year options available• How long do you want to be abroad? One week, a few weeks, a semester, a year?• What is your major/intended major or minor?• Will you fulfill major or minor requirements abroad, or take general education
courses? • Do you possess any skills in a foreign language? Would you like to improve or learn
a language?• What budget do you have for your travel abroad?• Do you prefer living with a host family, in an apartment, in a hotel, or in a dorm?• Where do you want to go? Do you have a specific country in mind? Would you
prefer living in a busy city or quiet town?
Semester Study Abroad LocationsSemester Study Abroad Locations• College of
Engineering Partners
• Other Schools offering Engineering Courses
• All Penn State Education Abroad Programs
Engineering Partners: EuropeEngineering Partners: Europe• University of Southampton– Southampton, United Kingdom– AERSP, BIO E, C E, CMPEN, CMPSC,
E E, E SC, M E
• University of Navarra – San Sebastian, Spain– BIO E, E E, I E, M E
Engineering Partners: EuropeEngineering Partners: Europe• École Centrale Paris – Paris, France– CH E, C E, CMPEN, CMPSC, E E, I E,
M E• Karlsruhe Institute of Technology– Karlsruhe, Germany– BIO E, CH E, C E, E E, I E, M E
Engineering Partners: Asia and PacificEngineering Partners: Asia and Pacific• University of Auckland
– Auckland, New Zealand– BIO E, CH E, C E, CMPEN, CMPSC, E E,
E SC, I E, M E• Shanghai Jiao Tong University
– Shanghai, China– M E, I E
• Tohoku University– Sendai, Japan– AERSP, BIO E, CH E, C E, CMPEN, CMPSC,
E E, E SC, M E
Engineering Partners: Middle EastEngineering Partners: Middle East• Middle East Technical
University – Ankara, Turkey– AERSP, B E, CH E, C E,
CMPEN, E E, E SC, I E, M E
• Technion Institute of Technology – Haifa, Israel– AERSP, BIO E, B E, CH E, C E,
E E, I E, M E
When / Where for Semester Study AbroadWhen / Where for Semester Study Abroad• Semester abroad
generally 4th, 6th, or 7th semester, depending on major– semester plans in
programs guide• Search Program
Matrix for semester study abroad programs that offer engineering courses
Program MatrixProgram Matrix
Application DeadlinesApplication Deadlines
• Academic Year – March 1• Fall – March 1• Spring – May 1– Some programs re-open with a later deadline of September 15– Apply by the May 1 deadline to be sure to get your first choice
• Summer – February 1– Other summer program deadlines may vary for non-Penn State
programs, and may be earlier or later
Summer and Short-Term ProgramsSummer and Short-Term Programs• Can go anywhere from first year through senior year• Example Penn State Engineering Programs – Cultural Impact on Engineering in China– Engineering Design in Singapore, France, and Spain– Architectural Engineering summer programs in Italy and China– Engineers Made in Germany summer program in Germany
• Example Non-Penn State Programs– University of New South Wales Energy Tomorrow program in
Australia
Courses with an International Travel ComponentCourses with an International Travel Component• Can be entire course or portion of the course• Search Education Abroad website for “Embedded” courses• Common travel times are over Thanksgiving, Spring Break, Winter
Break, or early Summer• A few engineering examples offered recently:
– A E 498E (SP13): Design Build Solar in Honduras– ENGR 496 (SP13): Independent Study in Engineering Leadership Topics in
Morocco, Senegal, and Benin– EDSGN 454 (SU13): Humanitarian Engineering and Social Entrepreneurship
Field Experience in Kenya– ENGR 496A (SU13): International Leadership of Enterprise and Development
Practicum in Hungary• Many non-engineering options as well
Service Learning/Volunteer AbroadService Learning/Volunteer Abroad• Programs through the Humanitarian Engineering and Social
Entrepreneurship program
• Student Groups– Engineers Without Borders – projects in Sierra Leone
– Global Brigades – several chapters at Penn State
Work/Research AbroadWork/Research Abroad• Methods to find a work abroad experience
– Fall Career Days, Spring Career Days– Engineering Career Week– Job postings on eCareer – Going Global online resource– Postings on company websites– Research connections through faculty– Personal networking– Combined study-work programs– Programs offered through organizations
or other universities (e.g. RISE, NanoJapan)– Third party programs (e.g. CDS International,
Cultural Vistas, IES) – generally for a cost
Opportunities on CampusOpportunities on Campus
Academic Programs• International Student Groups,
Engineering & University-Wide• International Engineering
Envoy, Buddy, & Mentor Programs
• Events, Activities, and Other Programs
Beyond the Classroom• International Engineering
Certificate• Second Major in Another
Language or International Studies• Minor/Courses in Another
Language or with Global Emphasis• Engineering Courses with
International Focus• International Cultures (IL) Courses
Prepare Yourself to be a Better CandidatePrepare Yourself to be a Better Candidate• Apply for a Passport if you don’t already have one!• Learn about another culture
– Participate in student groups with international focus– International events on campus– Take International Cultures (IL) courses
• Academic Preparation– Take language courses– Take engineering courses with an international component– Perform well academically– Take ENGR 111, Introduction to Cross-Cultural Communication for Engineers,
the semester before you go abroad (self-paced, online course through ANGEL)• Gain work experience through an internship or co-op
People To Help You Through This ProcessPeople To Help You Through This Process
Countries/Regions Adviser
Italy, Greece, Croatia, and Sub-Saharan Africa. Temporary adviser for Latin America and IES programs in Spain (Barcelona, Granada, Madrid, Salamanca).
Kate Fox
Asia, Australia, New Zealand, and Eastern Europe. Whitney Longnecker
France, Belgium, Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Denmark, Sweden, and the Netherlands.
Scott Runner
United Kingdom, Ireland, and the Middle East. Temporary adviser for Portugal and non-IES programs in Spain (Alicante, Seville, Palma de Mallorca, Navarra, Ronda, Valencia).
Whitney Strickler
• Open Office Hours (Students) – During Fall and Spring Semesters: – International Engineering Envoys – Top Floor Kunkle Lounge (see website for hours)– Education Abroad Peer Advisers – 426A Boucke (Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm)
• Appointments Needed/Preferred (Faculty/Staff):– Kim Baran – Coordinator, Global Engineering Education – 204 Hammond – Departmental Study Abroad Contacts – varies by department (see next slide)– Education Abroad Advisers – 410 Boucke
Departmental Study Abroad ContactsDepartmental Study Abroad ContactsDepartment Study Abroad Contact
Aerospace Engineering Robert Melton
Architectural Engineering Moses Ling
Agricultural and Biological Engineering Megan Marshall
Bioengineering Margaret Slattery
Chemical Engineering Themis Matsoukas
Civil Engineering Norm Folmar
Computer Science and Engineering Lee Coraor
Electrical Engineering David Salvia
Engineering Science S. Ashok
Industrial Engineering Jeya Chandra
Mechanical and Nuclear Engineering Eric Marsh
www.engr.psu.edu/globalwww.engr.psu.edu/[email protected]@engr.psu.edu
International Engineering EnvoysInternational Engineering EnvoysMeet with the envoys to discuss Study Abroad, Work Meet with the envoys to discuss Study Abroad, Work Abroad, and On-Campus Globalization OpportunitiesAbroad, and On-Campus Globalization Opportunities
Office Hours in Cubicle on Top Floor of Kunkle LoungeOffice Hours in Cubicle on Top Floor of Kunkle LoungeSee website for scheduleSee website for schedule
Where Will Where Will You Go?You Go?
www.engr.psu.edu/globalwww.engr.psu.edu/global