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Peace Engineering Global collaborations across disciplines for a sustainable future IN THIS ISSUE ABSTRACTS DUE JULY 30! 4 Message from the Chair 8 Briefs 14 Tiny House, Huge Impact CALL FOR ABSTRACTS DATES WEEF-GEDC 2018 Albuquerque, NM, USA Abstract submission 16 Peace Engineering weef-gedc2018.org July 30, 2018 The theme of the 2018 conference is Peace Engineering. Peace engineering envisions and works towards a world where prosperity, sustainability, social Deadline for lab tour security 20 Rebooting the System equity, entrepreneurship, transparency, community voice and engagement, forms for non-US Citizens* and a culture of quality thrive. Engineers have the power to play a vital August 13, 2018 role in delivering creative solutions that can radically transform and improve Notification of workshop/ 23 Featured Dean: Martha Rubiano human and improve the wellbeing of humans and the world around us. abstract acceptance/rejection As we educate future engineers, we must ensure that they embrace August 15, 2018 26 their role as engineers of peace. We must provide them with the skills, Upcoming Events understanding, capacity for reflection, sense of social responsibility and Early bird registration closes ethics, and resources to successfully navigate the socio-political impacts August 15, 2018 of their projects, engage in transdisciplinary developments, and, frankly, 27 Recommended Media imagine, design, and create a better world for us all. Accepted authors submit final paper We hope you accept our invitation to be part of the WEEF-GEDC 2018 September 17, 2018 event this coming November 2018. We are providing you the opportunity to submit an abstract for consideration in one of the thematic focus areas Notification of paper listed below. We strongly encourage case studies with practical applications acceptance & revisions September 24, 2018 SECRETARIAT CONNECT and demonstrable results. Hans Jürgen Hoyer SUBMISSIONS PROCESS Registration deadline for The abstract submission process for WEEF-GEDC 2018 is through an accepted authors IFEES Secretary General September 24, 2018 GEDC Executive Secretary online portal. For submission instructions, guidelines and templates, click the button below. Deadline for lab tour secruity Kayla Hellal forms for US Citizens* International Communications & Web Manager October 1, 2018
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GEDC 10th Anniversary Project Consultant IFEES GEDCouncil How do we teach/learn about Peace Engineering? Relationships among academia, industry, governments, multilateral organizations, NGOs Deborah Donovan Hands-on Education/Experiential Learning/Inquiry Learning/Problem Based Learning Financial Consultant Entrepreneurship in the Circular Economy - 4th Industrial Revolution and Enabling Success Other Peace Engineering Challenges MESSAGE FROM EXECUTIVE CORPORATE COMMITTEES PARTNERS THE GEDC CHAIR Michael Auer Paul Marca President Executive Committee NATACHA DEPAOLA I 2016 - 2018 | Austria 2017 - 2019 | United States of America Ramiro Jordan Michael Milligan President-Elect Executive Committee As we approach the WEEF-GEDC 2018 development of Academic Programs in Peace 2017 - 2018 | United States of America 2016 - 2018 | United States of America summit to be held in Albuquerque, New Engineering, best practices in Experiential Tania Bueno Luis Manuel Sánchez Ruiz Mexico, USA (November 12 to 16, 2018), we Learning and Skill Building with impact F First Vice President & Treasurer Executive Committee reflect on our commitment and contributions on Employability, Industry-Academia 2017 - 2019 | Brazil 2017 - 2019 | Spain to engineering education and leadership in partnerships, taking traditional programs Javier Cano Christina White promoting the global sharing of knowledge into the 4th Revolution, introducing Digital Vice President of Student Affairs Executive Committee and best practices in building a global Competencies in the engineering curriculum, 2017 - 2019 | Colombia 2016 - 2018 | United States of America engineering community aimed to better the Inter-institutional Global Research will be announced during the WEEF-GEDC E planet we share. Collaborations, enabling Collaborative Conference, where conference delegates will Uriel Cukierman Yao Zheng Vice President of Capacity Building Executive Committee Engineering is a powerful instrument Mobility of talent and projects, Ethics have the opportunity to hear from the top 2017 - 2019 | Argentina 2016 - 2018 | China for the advancement of human kind. As in Engineering Practice and Sustainable three finalists describing their work. we continue to develop and implement Engineering Practice preserving the The 6th global Airbus GEDC Diversity K. Manivannan Natacha DePaola E Vice President of Industry/Academia Relations Ex-Officio Member (GEDC Chair) Award for engineering education is currently new technologies that drive our future, our Environment among others. These topics were 2016 - 2018 | India 2017 - 2019 | United States of America global engineering community shares the selected by the GEDC Executive Committee receiving applications. The deadline to responsibility for preserving the environment, as relevant to the conference main theme submit entries is September 7, 2018 Khairiyah Mohd-Yusof improving economies, building equity and providing a good forum for discussion of (airbusgedcdiversityaward.com). Vice President of Diversity & Inclusion (social, educational and health) and avoiding ongoing efforts in support of the four main 2018 marks the 10th Anniversary of S 2016 - 2018 | Malaysia international conflict. GEDC strategic priorities for 2017-2019. the GEDC. We have kept busy in the past Peace Engineering, defined as “the These main GEDC strategic priorities are: months gathering testimonials from our application of science and engineering 1. Mobility: global exchange of members, partners, and friends on the value principles to promote and support peace”, programs, students, and faculty (a of our organization, locating our founders, Natacha DePaola Peter Jimack is the overarching theme of the upcoming platform for collaboration) creating a new logo, designing the 10th Chair Executive Committee WEEF-GEDC 2018 conference to 2. Inter-institutional Research Anniversary Booklet, reflecting on the past 2017 - 2019 | United States of America 2016 - 2019 | United Kingdom convene this November in Albuquerque, collaborations (beyond CaFIN) and how to best build our future and planning G Peter Kilpatrick Sushma Kulkarni New Mexico, USA. Read more about the 3. Academia-Industry interactions for a social event in Albuquerque that will Immediate Past Chair Executive Committee framework planned for the conference in the (building on the success of the 2017 gather our members in joy and friendship to 2017 - 2018 | United States of America 2017 - 2020 | India article “Peace Engineering: An invitation GEDC Industry Forum) celebrate GEDC into its next decade. for collaboration across disciplines”, co- 4. Growing our Membership based on As part of the GEDC 10th Anniversary, Ahmet Öztas Kunwoo Lee E Secretary & Treasurer Executive Committee authored by our colleague Professor Ramiro value we offer (increase diversity and we will hold a special session within WEEF- 2017 - 2018 | Kurdistan/Iraq 2015 - 2018 | South Korea Jordan, co-chair and host of WEEF-GEDC global reach) GEDC honoring the founders (Paris 2018, and IFEES President Elect (page During the GEDC General Assembly Declaration 2008) and featuring past chairs, Mushtak Al-Atabi Jianbin Luo Executive Committee Executive Committee 16). In addition, and in preparation for the in Albuquerque, we will provide a summary past/current executive committee members 2015 - 2018 | Malaysia 2017 - 2020 | China meeting in Albuquerque, the IFEES-IIDEA report updating the membership on the and all attending members to engage in a D webinar series will hold two webinars focusing Council’s activities of the past few months. reflection of the GEDC accomplishments Theophilus (Theo) Andrew Guillermo Oliveto on “Peace Engineering” on August 24, and Consistent with our commitment to of the first 10 years and set aspirations Executive Committee Executive Committee 2016 - 2019 | South Africa 2016 - 2019 | Argentina October 2018 (register here for free). promote and recognize good practices in for the future. This session will provide an During the WEEF-GEDC 2018 diversity and inclusion around the world, opportunity to discuss ongoing activities Kenneth (Ken) Ball William (Bill) Rosehart C Executive Committee Executive Committee conference in Albuquerque there will be we are delighted to report that this year we and strategic priorities for the future. I look several GEDC specific sessions that, while celebrate the 6th edition of the global Airbus forward to your participation in the discussion 2017 - 2020 | United States of America 2017 - 2020 | Canada subscribed to the overall theme of the GEDC Diversity Award for Engineering and engagement to continue to improve the Margaret (Kathy) Banks Julia Ross conference, will focus the discussion on deans’ Education. We are thankful to Airbus for a organization, expand our network, and build Executive Committee Executive Committee abilities (empowered by the leadership roles great partnership exemplified with this award, on value to our members. 2015 - 2018 | United States of America 2016 - 2019 | United States of America they hold) to make strategic decisions to build that has created a continuing tradition of great I hope that you will be able to join us in Christian Bolu Sirin Tekinay academic programs and drive transformational value for the GEDC and the engineering Albuquerque to participate in the special Executive Committee Executive Committee changes in their own institutions and community at large. We are also very thrilled session and festivities celebrating the past, 2017 - 2020 | Nigeria 2015 - 2018 | Turkey communities. The GEDC specific sessions to have the United Nations Educational, present, and future of GEDC into the next Kee Chaing (KC) Chua Rupesh Vasani will discuss issues faced by deans and explore Scientific and Cultural Organization decade. Executive Committee Executive Committee opportunities to increase inter-institutional (UNESCO) as our 2018 partner for the I encourage you to attend the 2018 2016 - 2019 | Singapore 2015 - 2018 | India collaborations. We will share best practices Diversity Award. WEEF-GEDC meeting in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA (November 12-16), Mark Hoffman Zhenghe Xu and develop a set of recommendations and The 2018 global Airbus GEDC Diversity Executive Committee Executive Committee actions that participants can follow for Award for engineering education will be which promises an unprecedented meeting 2016 - 2019 | Australia 2016 - 2019 | China implementation when back at their home given to the project that demonstrates the combining several international conferences institutions. best use of technology to enhance diversity attracting a very diverse group of delegates Alejandro Jadresic Michael Auer Executive Committee Ex-Officio Member (IFEES President) Discussion topics for the GEDC specific in engineering education. The winner of the under the timely and powerful theme of 2017 - 2020 | Chile 2016-2018 | Austria sessions in Albuquerque include: the 2018 global Airbus GEDC Diversity Award “Peace Engineering” . 4 5 GLOBALENGINEER | JULY 2018 IFEES-GEDC BULLETIN | VOLUME 3 ISSUE 3 Make it possible. Make it happen. Make it fly.
2018 AIRBUS GEDC DIVERSITY AWARD FOR ENGINEERING EDUCATION
CALL FOR ENTRIES ABOUT THE AWARD AWARD CEREMONY Developed and funded by Airbus in partnership WEEF-GEDC Conference, with the GEDC, the leading international Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA Shining a light on successful projects that inspire students from all organization for leaders of schools and colleges Three inspiring finalist projects will be invited to of engineering education, the award is now in profiles and backgrounds to study and succeed in engineering. send a project representative to the WEEF-GEDC its sixth year. It has showcased good practice Conference in Albuquerque, New Mexico (USA), from around the world with projects that inspire from November 12-16, 2018 to present their work The 2018 award will be given to the project that demonstrates students to study and succeed in engineering. to the conference delegates and a distinguished The 2018 award will be given to the project that the best use of technology to enhance diversity in engineering jury. Along with the global visibility the award demonstrates the best use of technology to education. offers, the winning project will receive US $10,000 enhance diversity in engineering education. to support further work in this field, and the two Enter before 12 midday GMT on Friday, September 7, 2018. runners up will each receive US $1,500. HOW TO ENTER If you have any questions or if you need support Award entries can be made by individuals or with your entry, email teams working with or in an engineering faculty, [email protected]. www.airbusgedcdiversityaward.com or a school or college of engineering. Submit your Find out more about previous finalists and award entry before the deadline: 12 midday GMT on recipients here: Friday September 7, 2018.
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IFEES-GEDC Reception and Dinner in Salt Lake City
IFEES and the GEDC hosted IFEES President-Elect and GEDC Consulting and Ye Cheng from their annual reception and dinner Chair Natacha DePaola highlighted MathWorks hosted the reception. on Sunday, June 24, 2018, during the necessity of training engineers to This event, which has been the ASEE Annual Conference and foster peace and sustainability. They facilitated by IFEES and the Exposition in Salt Lake City, Utah elaborated on the importance of the GEDC for many years, has given (USA). IFEES and GEDC communities in colleagues and friends from the The event was held at the Hotel facilitating advances in engineering global communities an opportunity to Monaco. Opening remarks from education and research around the interact together, renew friendships in IEFES President Michael Auer and globe. Peter Martin of Quanser a warm and welcoming atmosphere. IFEES and GEDC Elections
IFEES Accepting Nominations GEDC Nominations for Chair- for Five Spots on Executive Elect, Secretary/Treasurer and Committee Executive Committee Due Now Nominations to serve on one of the five spots of the GEDC Regular Members who are interested in IFEES Executive Committee (2018-2020) need to be running for the GEDC Chair-Elect, Secretary/ submitted to IFEES Elections Chair Tania Bueno Treasurer, or one of the six spots on the Executive and IFEES Secretary General Hans Jürgen Hoyer Committee must submit their materials as soon as by August 15, 2018. Candidates do not need to be an possible to GEDC Election Chair Paul Feigin and IFEES representative, however non-representatives GEDC Executive Secretary Hans Jürgen Hoyer. must be endorsed in writing by the appropriate IFEES Each nominee at the time of nomination must be a member organizations. A list of IFEES members and “GEDC Regular Member” who has paid their annual representatives is available on the IFEES website. membership dues. The list of GEDC members can be Corporate partners are also eligible to serve. found at the GEDC website. Nominating organizations need to have paid their To submit nominees for the Global Engineering annual membership dues. Observer members interested Deans Council leadership positions: in submitting a nomination must reach out to Hans 1. Start a new email to [email protected], Jürgen Hoyer about transitioning to a paid membership. copying [email protected] To submit nominees for the International Federation of 2. Write in the subject line: 2018 GEDC Engineering Education Societies Executive Committee: Nominations 1. Start a new email to [email protected] and 3. List the dean(s) you would like to nominate for [email protected] the vacancies: 2. Write in the subject line: 2018 IFEES • Chair-Elect; Secretary/Treasurer; Executive Nominations Committee 3. List the individual you would like to nominate • Next to each name provide a brief rationale for for the vacancies recommending their candidacy 4. Submit a half-page biography, the rationale for • Candidates need to send a half-page candidacy, and photo by September 5, 2018 biography, the rationale for candidacy, and photo IFEES representatives will be able to vote electronically in September and early October or in Ballots will be circulated to GEDC members in early person at the IFEES General Assembly in Albuquerque August to vote electronically through mid-September. on November 14, 2018.
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IFEES and IIDEA Deadline Extended Iran Society of Workshops at for IFEES-SPEED Engineering Tsinghua University Young Scientist Award Education Between July 13 and 14, IFEES STEM students, academics and and IIDEA offered its eighth series professionals under 30 are encouraged Joins IFEES of capacity building workshops to submit papers for the IFEES- Established in 2009, the conducted in collaboration with the SPEED Young Scientist Award for Iran Society of Engineering UNESCO International Center Excellence in Engineering Education Education (ISEE) promotes for Engineering Education and the and Pedagogy. research in engineering Tsinghua Center for Engineering The application will be in the form education. ISEE also Education in Beijing, China. of a scientific paper and must include collaborates with relevant The workshops were held over two aspects of engineering education research institutions consecutive days in July and were and pedagogy. The selection process and executive branches In February, dean Ken Ball, GEDC responsible for accreditation GEDC Industry Forum Report Executive Committee member facilitated by several global experts of applications will be carried out & host of the IFEES-GEDC in engineering education. IFEES through a double-blind reviewing of engineering programs. The Society awards prizes Secretariat, welcomed a group President Michael Auer and Qiao process with reviewers being The first GEDC Industry Forum needed to keep up with the pace of and scholarships to research took place in Fontainebleau, France, change. of Nigerian delegates to George Weifeng from Tsinghua University specialists in the field of engineering. Mason University. collaborators and provides in June 2017. It was created and Teaching students to learn how to. organized the workshops, which Applicants must be younger than 30 education research and addressed challenges of professional years old to submit. technical services. It also organized by the GEDC and Petrus Thus, students can continue to learn engineering education in training The submitted application in the promotes the publication Communications, and sponsored beyond their formal education and to Former GEDC Chair master students towards Industry 4.0 form of a full paper should be original, of scientific papers, reports by Total, National Instruments, and keep up with the changing demands and Made in China 2025. unpublished and not in consideration and books on engineering Boeing. The purpose of the Industry of the labor market, society, etc. Peter Kilpatrick for publication elsewhere at the time education. Forum was to provide a platform for Incorporating other disciplines Named Provost at of submission. The winner will have engineering education and industry in engineering education. That way, IFEES Duncan one week to confirm heir participation Ali Ashrafizadeh represents the leaders to come together to discuss future engineers better understand Illinois Institute of Fraser Award in the event; if confirmation is not ISEE in IFEES. Ashrafizadeh is and build viable solutions to develop how their work fits into a highly- Technology given, the award will be given to the Vice President of Academic the engineering experts and leaders interconnected world. Affairs at K.N. Toosi University for the future and better understand Allowing failure. Failure is an GEDC Immediate Past Chair Peter This year, IFEES received 13 second place. The award ceremony of Technology. He is also the each other’s needs. essential part of innovation and Kilpatrick will become the new Provost nominations from 10 countries. will take place at the annual World Chair of ISEE’s International Multiple challenges were creativity. How can universities and Senior Vice President for Academic The IFEES Duncan Fraser Global Engineering Education Forum Committee. He received his addressed, such as the skills gap in accommodate failure in their Affairs on August 1. Award for Excellence in Engineering (WEEF) in Albuquerque, USA. PhD in Mechanical Engineering the engineering and IT fields, which curricula? For the past decade, Peter Kilpatrick Education recognizes individuals who WEEF is preceded by the SPEED from the University of are attributable to a confluence of Using more problem-based has served as a leader at the University have made innovative and meritorious Global Student Forum (GSF). Waterloo (Canada) and megatrends—such as increased learning. This will help turn students of Notre Dame, where he was the contributions with a significant impact Authors of the best paper (only completed his undergraduate globalization, digitalization and the into more active learners and Dean of the College of Engineering. on the advancement of engineering one author per paper) will be awarded and graduate degrees in mechanical engineering blending of technical, economic, teaching them skills they need for the In 2013, he hosted the GEDC annual education. with a SPEED membership, coverage at Sharif University of and societal structures—which have workplace, providing them with “real- conference in Chicago. Prior to joining Presently, the nominations are of 50% of travel expenses (economy Technology and Tarbiat pushed the world into the beginning world” problems faced by industry. Notre Dame, he was a member of being reviewed by the 2018 IFEES class flight) and 75% of the combined Modares University (Iran). of the fourth industrial revolution. Increasing amount and regularity the faculty at North Carolina State Duncan Fraser Award Committee, GSF-WEEF student registration The event included input from of collaboration between universities University for 25 years. chaired by Uriel Cukierman. The fee (including accommodation). expert panelists in addition to highly and industry. This ensures that both Learn more about Peter committee includes Marc Fry, Gudrun Work will be included in the WEEF interactive and innovative group work, communities are on the same page Kilpatrick’s impact Kammasch, Linda Krute, Ariela conference proceedings and indexed during which a number of recurring regarding each other’s needs and on engineering Sofer, Miguel Angel Sosa and Hans with other WEEF proceedings. themes emerged. Delegates identified expectations. The GEDC will be education and Jürgen Hoyer (non-voting). The Authors and co-authors will receive the following as areas that need to holding a series of Industry Forums his new role in 2018 recipient will be honored in e-certificates endorsed by IFEES and change for engineering education to in 2018 and 2019, including in the Illinois Tech Albuquerque, USA, during WEEF- SPEED. best develop 21st-century engineers: Bucharest, Romania. Media Room. GEDC 2018. The recipient will Submissions and questions should Making accreditation systems Click here to read the full report, receive a medal, citation, a one-time be sent to: [email protected]. more flexible. A more agile system is written by Petrus Communications. monetary prize of US $1,000, round- The template can be downloaded here. trip economy class plane ticket, and three nights’ lodging to receive the award. 10 11 GLOBALENGINEER | JULY 2018 IFEES-GEDC BULLETIN | VOLUME 3 ISSUE 3 IUCEE Facilitates TU Dresden NYU Abu Dhabi Let’s Join Together and Unite the World! Deans Gather in MoU Signing Between Cooperates with Engineering An invitation from FIRST Global to IFEES, Tokyo for AEDS Celebrates Fifth EPICS & IEEE Universidad de GEDC and Friends The Tokyo Institute of Technology Purdue Santiago de Chile Commencement Written by Laura London and cooperate. The event is both a hosted the 8th Asian Engineering FIRST Global is a US-based competition and celebration, with Deans’ Summit this May. With Published by IGIP Submitted by NYU Abu Dhabi engineering education at the Submitted by Krishna Vedula 501(c)(3) not-for-profit that aims teams working hard and playing hard. The Technische Universität Dresden New York University Abu Dhabi forefront of artificial intelligence For the past four years, IUCEE has to change the world in ways big Given the many lessons on and off the and the Universidad de Santiago de Engineering (NYUAD) celebrated its and educational technology, partnered with EPICS at Purdue and small by igniting a passion for field, participants learn a great deal, far Chile are in the midst of a three- Fifth Commencement this past May. presentations focused on University. The partnership had six STEM among youth around the beyond the field of robotics. year collaborative research project, Engineering at NYUAD is designed the theme Diversification of institutions in 2016 and has grown to globe. The FIRST Global Challenge, FIRST Global applauds the years 24 in 2018. Strengthening Engineering Education to create technological leaders with a Engineering Education Programs - its flagship program, invites one of commitment, time, talent, and Today and the Future. GEDC Chair This has led to an MoU signed at Chilean universities through global perspective, a broad education, team—comprised of approximately treasure contributed by members of Natacha DePaola and GEDC Practice Partnerships (STING). and the capacity to think creatively. on April 6, 2018, between EPICS in five young people (age 15-18) and GEDC, IFEES and their community Executive Secretary Hans Jürgen The objective is to develop a module A distinctive element of NYUAD’s IEEE, EPICS Purdue, and 13 Indian two mentors—from every nation to partners to the cause of improving Hoyer represented the GEDC. for the transfer of knowledge from undergraduate programs is in the colleges and universities across 13 participate in an annual, Olympics- our world through the power of Several leaders from IFEES and German and Chilean companies integration of design and innovation provinces. style international robotics event (the engineering. We look forward to the GEDC were in attendance. to universities and vice versa. It is in every year of the curriculum. The objective of the MoU is to Challenge) that builds bridges across conversation and working alongside More details about the Summit primarily aimed at core-skills training GEDC member Samer Madanat can be found here. facilitate a new and refined learning different backgrounds, languages, you, bringing the world together for future engineers. The module will serves as the Dean of Engineering, method throughout colleges and religions, and customs. Now in only its in peace and prosperity through be integrated into existing engineering and NYUAD’s past dean, Sunil universities in India that will second year, the Challenge is bringing engineering, science and technical education curricula during the pilot Kumar, is a Former Dean member. encourage students to gain a deeper together teams representing 186 education and careers. You can learn phase at the Universidad de Santiago Learn more about NYUAD here. understanding and appreciation of nations and six continents to compete more about FIRST Global online. de Chile, where GEDC Member and meaningful technology solutions that Photo courtesy NYUAD in the 2018 FIRST Global Challenge You can also learn about the teams GEDC 2019 host, Juan Carlos de la will improve their local communities. in Mexico City, August 15-18. preparing to meet the 2018 Challenge Llera Martin, is Dean of Engineering. Additionally, the partnership will Participating in the Challenge sparks by reviewing the heartfelt team The project aims to be incorporated provide expert guidance that will interest in STEM learning and careers profiles and by reading the inspiring into the implementation of the IGIP help India enrich its curriculum and on a global scale by introducing team stories and videos shared in our Prototype Curriculum in Chile. Read advance the way that India teaches its students to open-ended team-based weekly e-newsletter. more in IGIP’s newsletter here. undergraduate engineering students. problem solving, aided by both virtual We invite members of GEDC and and location-based mentors. Beyond IFEES to consider joining the FIRST RIT Establishes Materials Experts developing STEM understanding Global Higher Education Network, a Global Engineering Gather to Combat and skills, young people are gaining collection of postsecondary education Education Resource Climate Change experience with international institutions supporting teams with Centre collaboration focused on meeting a technical mentorship. Joining this Submitted by McMaster University common challenge. network now allows each university Submitted by Sushma Kulkarni This past March, scientists, academics Teams use a standard kit of parts to connect with its national FIRST Rajarambapu Institute of Technology and experts gathered from around to design, build and program a robot Global team for the 2018 competition (RIT) in Maharashtra, India, has the world in Hamilton, Canada, to to simulate solving one of the world’s and establishes the basis for partnering established the Global Engineering discuss how advances in clean energy “grand challenges” of engineering. during the 2019 competition season. Education Resource Centre materials can combat climate change The 2018 Challenge game – “Energy Of course, the FIRST Global Impact” – engages alliances of teams program and its annual Challenge can (GEERC), which will be a catalyst GEDC Executive Committee for the Clean Energy Materials for global engineering education Member Rupseh Vasani (right) Innovation Challenge Workshop. from three nations at a time over only be sustained through the gift of development and continuing was recently named by India’s This is the second in a series of several days of play to work together active volunteer engagement, and we education. Operating as a hub, the leading newspaper The Times meetings that are part of the Mission to deliver fuel cells to power plants, look forward to including members of GEERC will provide a welcoming of India as the “Times Man Innovation global initiative. The goal energize wind turbines, deliver solar the GEDC and IFEES community in environment, housing an information of the Year” in the category is to dramatically accelerate global cells and complete an electrical power our global network of volunteers. Feel and learning center with a variety of “Contribution towards the clean energy innovation by driving distribution network. The Challenge free to reach out to FIRST Global society in the field of technical services for the engineering education research and development in key areas, is marked by relentlessly gracious volunteer Vince Wilczynski (Vincent. education.” Vasani is the Dean “co-opertition” to describe the highest [email protected]) with questions community. Learn more about the of the College of Engineering at such as sustainable biofuels, smart GEERC and other RIT initiatives grids, off-grid access, carbon capture levels of professional behavior when or interest. Together, we can unite and Gujarat Technological University teams simultaneously compete improve our world. here. in Ahmedabad, India. and clean energy materials. GEDC member Ishwar Puri is Dean at McMaster. Learn more here. 12 13 GLOBALENGINEER | JULY 2018 IFEES-GEDC BULLETIN | VOLUME 3 ISSUE 3 FEATURES AUS TINY HOUSE
Key features of the Tiny House House as the norm. on traditional sources of electricity, that have contributed to the “Home ownership is highly valued with the house taking only 6.8 relatively small environmental by most people from around the kWh per day from the grid. If this impact include lightweight panel world,” says Dr. Robert J. Houghtalen, is achieved, the carbon footprint walls (that is, walls with low cement Head of the Department of Civil of the house will be approximately Tiny House content with high insulation and fire Engineering at AUS. “Even modest 75 percent less than that used by resistance values), sensor faucet and homes provide a sense of stability, a studio apartment of the smallest greywater reuse. security, and self-reliance for possible size. As well as being good news for families, as noted by Habitat for For AUS students, the Tiny House the environment, Tiny Houses such Humanity. But home ownership is has afforded a learning experience as the one built at AUS are also a increasingly elusive. In developed that could never be achieved within Huge Impact positive development for those countries, the size and price of a traditional classroom setting. struggling to purchase a traditionally homes is problematic, along with a Dr. Houghtalen explains, “Civil sized home. The Tiny House growing concern for the environment engineering students often produce movement has gained traction in and scarcity of resources. In designs and reports for their senior the United States since it began in developing countries and conflict projects; they rarely build what American University of Sharjah the 1990s, as housing affordability zones, poverty is the nemesis. Tiny they design. When our students has continued to decline relative houses are likely to play a key role in constructed the Tiny House, they joins Tiny House movement, to wages. House sizes, as well as a return to living simply in developed saw how easily design mistakes prices, have increased steadily over countries and providing affordable can be made as contractors try to recent decades, shunning many in housing for the world’s poorest assemble a structure from building and achieves carbon footprint society, such as recent graduates citizens.” plans. In addition, the students and retirees, from the domestic real Big plans lie ahead for the AUS felt a sense of accomplishment by reductions through innovative estate market. Tiny Houses serve as a Tiny House, which will continue promoting small-space, low-cost, realistic prospect for homeownership to reside in its outdoor laboratory sustainable living as a solution to the technologies for these groups, and are becoming location on the AUS campus. The world’s housing challenges.” increasingly commonplace in faculty and students working on GEDC Member Richard America. As urbanization continues the project hope to achieve even Schoephoerster serves as Dean. For at a rapidly accelerating rate in greater reductions in electricity more information about American countries around the world, and land and water use. By adding solar University of Sharjah’s College of merican University of has exceeded expectations, with consumption, compared to for building becomes scarcer and panels to the house, approximately Engineering, visit aus.edu/cen. Sharjah (AUS) in the UAE, the final design of the house 35.5 that of a studio apartment of pricier, it is a very real possibility 9.2 kWh of energy per day could be one of the Middle East’s percent smaller than the smallest the smallest possible size, is that future generations will see Tiny generated, further reducing reliance top-ranked universities, possible studio size , occupying just reduced by approximately 45 has created its own 194 square feet (18 square meters). percent in the Tiny House. Tiny House, joining Significant reductions in water • The Tiny House used just The Tiny House project is being conducted with faculty and students in the AUS the global initiative to and electricity consumption, and a 0.1 cubic meters of water per College of Engineering. They are coming up with new ways of creating comfortable create comfortable, affordable living much-diminished carbon footprint, capita each day, a reduction living spaces that are environmentally friendly and cost effective. Aspaces that also promotes high and are expected once the building of approximately 50 percent sustainability standards. is fully operational, proving that of the amount consumed The project brought together four environmentally sound living can be in the smallest studio faculty members and 12 students realized when homes are designed apartment. from the Department of Civil thoughtfully and creatively. • Based on the electricity Engineering at AUS to design and Facts demonstrating the energy consumption of the Tiny build a Tiny House that would serve and water efficiency of the AUS Tiny House, its carbon footprint as a laboratory and platform for House include: is reduced by approximately future innovation, sustainability • Using just 480 Kilowatt-hours 45% of that of a studio of the and entrepreneurship. The result (kWh) per month, electricity smallest possible size.
14 15 GLOBALENGINEER | JULY 2018 IFEES-GEDC BULLETIN | VOLUME 3 ISSUE 3 The absence of conflict is a necessary but not Peace sufficient condition for peace...There is a great opportunity for engineers, for they have at their disposal the knowledge and practical skills to Engineering ameliorate the many forms of material injustices An invitation for collaboration that are the root causes of most violent conflicts. across disciplines “- Peace Engineering, P. Aarne Vesilind & W. Richard Bowen Ramiro Jordan, University of New Mexico & ISTEC, Inc. Kamil Agi, SensorComm Technologies, Inc. Elsie Maio, Humanity, Inc./the SoulBranding Institute What is Peace Engineering? vernacular of civil society, global carries disproportionate weight in that There is a beginning body of work on institutions, and science and technology. equation—they are the designers and Indira Nair, Carnegie Mellon University the subject of Peace Engineering1. Some Further, beyond addressing today’s makers after all. So it’s not surprising that Donna Koechner, GINET, LLC associate it with the military deterrence of challenges, we must cultivate together the they are now at the center of” attention Derrick Ballard, EmTech Global, LLC war, others have a broader and perhaps development of next generation leaders to in a movement to align technology with deeper view beyond its prophylactic continue to drive momentum. ethical behaviors, human wellbeing and power. sustainability. This article identifies key concepts and philosophies of Peace Here, we define Peace Engineering as Why is Peace Engineering the theme The goal, however, is not for arbitrary Engineering. As a cross-disciplinary group of entrepreneurs, the intentional application of systemic- of this global education conference? intention to drive the agenda, nor can professors and professionals, we have developed an outline of one level thinking of science and engineering It’s a truism that technology is driving conventional rules alone constrain possible framework for the implementation of Peace Engineering. principles to directly promote and support economic productivity worldwide, innovation. Instead, the aim is for the conditions for peace. Peace Engineering even as it is revolutionizing day-to-day engineer’s own systemic thinking to be After presenting the relevant foundational materials, we frame the works directly towards a world where human experiences. Arguably, it will at the center of the effort. The law of conversations and learning experiences planned for the 2018 World prosperity, sustainability, social equity, continue to be the biggest force for unintended consequences has created Engineering Education Forum and Global Engineering Deans Council entrepreneurship, transparency, change that humans can control for the a situation where the whole of society is (WEEF-GEDC) Conference on Peace Engineering in Albuquerque, community voice and engagement and foreseeable future. And, engineers drive suffering mightily because of the casual New Mexico (USA). We close with a review of topics for continuing a culture of quality thrive. Engineers technology. Their education and mindset and myopic intentions of a few. have the power to play a vital role in is determining right now what tomorrow In Humanity Inc, Elsie Maio notes: “The dialogue—as a call for conference papers specifically, and for future the creative solutions that can radically holds for billions of human beings. trend that has been building in business research and discussions moving forward. The purpose of this transform and improve the wellbeing of Engineers, with their systems and society for 25 years is an impulse paper, in short, is to encourage key contributors in the ecosystem of people and other living systems day to mindsets, skills, creativity and intention for socially purposeful enterprise. That purposeful enterprise to engage with each other at this conference day. will determine humanity’s future. So, trend has now coalesced enough across to shape the requirements and co-create solution directions for a At the core of Peace Engineering is just as it continues to enable reviously sectors worldwide to be actionable. our planet’s sustainable future, which is unimagined improvements in quality of What’s needed is intention, skill and will. sustainable future. calling leaders to act in concert from a life for many peoples of the world and Engineers are at the center of that skill. systems mindset. It is a call to develop to generate abundant material value, so Their conscious intention to serve the web solutions differently: collaboratively; too does technological innovation enable of life can be the lynchpin that catalyzes integrating transdisciplinary expertise and unprecedented crises—this is the law of positive collective action at scale.” education programs; and simultaneously unintended consequences. Engineering education needs to applying technology solutions while A crucial variable in determining change—it is no longer enough to supporting ethics, policy and living the impact of innovation, we argue, is teach the basics of what the previous systems. And it is a call in the mingled intention. And the engineer’s intention generation learned. Too often today,
16 17 GLOBALENGINEER | JULY 2018 IFEES-GEDC BULLETIN | VOLUME 3 ISSUE 3 PEACE ENGINEERING educators tweak curricula or develop members of the investment community, of For the engineer engaged in Peace engineering intention. TURAL ECO NA SYS new classes—but based on an old industry, of different levels of government, Engineering, we have identified what we Second, the locale itself is said to have E TE paradigm. We too readily retreat to what and national representatives of civil call the Natural EcosystemTM. It represents birthed Big Science into the so-called H M T TM is familiar and comfortable even while society. It addresses the people’s needs, an ideal state where all the stakeholders atomic age. On the brink now of this new others innovate for impact. To innovate as well as their talent for generating are in equilibrium and hold a common era in innovation for social good, science for impact, progressive school districts rich collective wellbeing. You may be focus, or intention. In this case, the center and engineering carry their legacy of in New York, specifically in elementary a member of the many specialties in of the Natural Ecosystem is the concept brilliant accomplishments and expertise and middle schools, now focus on “whole engineering and education, or perahs of sustained (or sustainable) growth. The associated with New Mexico to the next child” education4. Initiatives driven by you are in the business of transforming question in this group then becomes: level of contribution. the USA’s National Science Foundation mindsets and behavioral change. Or What can we do as an ecosystem to The goal is to bring together key focuses on bridging the gap between more. The richer the inputs, the richer the co-create systems that contribute to stakeholders to begin the dialogue of how high schools and universities, such as in outcomes. equitable, sustained growth? to: define the problems on a systemic the introduction of Advanced Placement And even though ecosystem models The model of an ecosystem more level; make the curriculum cogent for the engineering classes5. Finally, Quanser have their successes, their impact on accurately describes the dynamics of times; develop the right skill sets for the has applied modern learning technology economic development are uneven. purposeful enterprise today. It implies next generation; and to cultivate socially to mechatronics, controls and robotics Our facility in managing them is still awareness and engagement with skilled and purposeful next generation education to create a whole new approach developing. For instance, the duplication the whole, a mutuality of interest, a leaders. to experiential education6. We believe of Silicon Valley, Silicon Alley, Silicon complementarity of desired outcomes, We are challenging ourselves as that this, and other initiatives, are what is Beach, Silicone Slopes are well known and a fluid give-and-take flow of organizers, and you as the people required to revamp the education system ecosystems that have been established in contribution and value. and institutions committed to ethical, to contribute to a sustainable future. Northern California, New York, Southern It will take a new kind of engineer sustainable growth, to be willing to California and Utah, respectively. In and leader to inhabit this Natural change, to grow and to learn from each How you can contribute to Peace addition, concepts like Rainforest Ecosystem8, one who is comfortable other, no matter our ranking, professional engineering is practiced and the ability to Through Integration,” Joseph Bordogna, Engineering at this conference Development7 have also been developed working in and developing concepts that status, area of discipline or personal provide societal leadership effectively.” Dean School of Engineering and Applied The education system is a cornerstone to to establish, create and enhance existing are not only transdisciplinary, but also characteristics. For we are all members The question they then face is: How Science, University of Pennsylvania at the the evolution of any discipline, including ecosystems. However, historically we have cross-disciplinary, and one who starts of the ecosystem, and the flourishing of to effectively engage this system? This Sixth Annual Convocation of Professional engineering. And it is a useful platform for found that these concepts have had mixed by envisioning the desired impact on the the ecosystem requires that everyone be question opens the door to five areas to Engineering Societies and the National discussing the future of engineering. This results. meta system that is the web of life. They heard and that everyone thrives. explore at the conference: (1) developing Academy of Engineering 31 May - 1 June conference, being the annual worldwide understand the dynamics of business Your papers, workshops and facilitation the global engineer, (2) the societal 1990, Washington, DC., p1 gathering of engineering educators, is the concepts like entrepreneurship and are important to the wholeness of this problems/opportunities to focus on, (3) [3]. Weapons of Math Destruction: logical forum to expand that discussion. finance, political concepts like policies conversation - please visit WEEF- conditions for effective engagement, (4) How Big Data Increases Inequality and But unlike these previous gatherings, and regulations, and even understanding GEDC2018.org for specific deadlines. ecosystem functions and processes and Threatens Democracy, Cathy O’Neill, today’s occurs in the midst of multiple capital needs. Register. Come. Discover. Share what (5) engagement models. We hope you September 6, 2016, Crown; 1 edition, crises of which technology is quite visibly In the frame of Peace Engineering— you know and collaborate with your fellow find it rich with nuance and promise. (ISBN-10: 0553418815) at the core, either as a catalyst or as the that is, the application of engineering actors in the ecosystem of sustainable [4]. https://www.pmschools.org/ potential solution tool. It is simply time principles, skill and talent directly to growth. This is a conference of doers, Acknowledgments domain/931, Tremont Elementary School, for engineering and engineers to take a humanity’s pressing problems—your catalysts and change-agents. This is your The authors would like to thank the team Patchogue-Medford School District, Lori stand on these issues as a conscious contributions are therefore, essential. platform. from Quanser, Inc. for their constructive Koerner, Principal, Medford, NY. instrument of wellbeing for humanity Why reach out beyond academia feedback in the development of this paper [5]. https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/ and the planet. And we are encouraged The unique growth opportunity (and and its immediate stakeholder set for and support in realizing these concepts. showAward?AWD_ID=1747956 by the rousing alignment of millennials challenges) of this conference this event, such as the research labs? Quanser works closely with a broad [6]. https://www.quanser.com/ and others behind the idea of socially As with prior conferences in this Inclusivity is a de facto requirement spectrum of organizations and individuals [7]. The Rainforest: The secret to building purposeful innovation. series, this one provides the traditional for systems effectiveness. If you are within the educational, research, industry the next Silicon Valley, Victor W. Hwang The crises are system crises. The “Within university opportunities to learn, share, publish and looking to affect the sustainable growth and business communities. Among these (Author) and G. Horrowit, February 21, solutions must be system solutions. communities...we must create network among peers, and more. of communities or sectors or the world organizations are leading academic 2102, Regenwald; 1.02 edition (ISBN-10: The solution-creators will be the First, in our view, this particular economy, as is sorely needed, then de institutions, industrial research groups, 0615586724). members of the ecosystem. So of an intellectual environment joint conference of World Engineering facto you engage and orchestrate systems hardware and software companies, [8]. Concept and diagram of Natural course, the discourse is a full-ecosystem where students can develop Education Forum and Global Engineering dynamics. You engage all the players. professional organizations as well as EcoSystemTM is trademarked by conversation. That is perhaps another way an awareness of the impact Deans Council (GEDC) to be held in The esteemed Dr. Joseph Bordogna, outreach groups. SensorComm Technologies. Reproduced in which this conference is different. We Albuquerque, New Mexico (USA) in humanitarian, emeritus COO of The here with written permission from invite all of you, members of what we’ve of emerging technologies, an November 2018 is well-suited to initiate National Science Foundation, Dean of References SensorComm Technologies, Inc. All rights called the Natural Ecosystem, to come appreciation of engineering as collaboration and inquiry around the the the School of Engineering at the [1]. Peace Engineering: When Personal reserved. with your own requirements, learnings, an integral process of societal common theme of Peace Engineering. For University of Pennsylvania and former Values and Engineering Careers [9]. C. Aponte, R. Jordan, K. Agi, questions and concerns, so this forum will one, it is the first time these conferences President of the IEEE, foresaw decades Converge, September 1, 2013, Edited by “International Profile of a Global benefit from the perspective of the system change, and an acceptance of will be held together in the United ago this evolved role of engineers. They P. Aarne Vesilind and W. Richard Bowen Engineer,” to be published in 7th World in which engineers operate. responsibility for civilization’s States of America, a natural stage for appreciate “the economic, industrial, (Author). Engineering Education Forum (WEEF) The ecosystem participants are progress.” - Joseph Bordogna2 global reach and impact in the rebirth of and international environment in which [2] “Engineering Education: Innovation 2017, IEEE Press.
18 19 GLOBALENGINEER | JULY 2018 IFEES-GEDC BULLETIN | VOLUME 3 ISSUE 3 REBOOTING THE SYSTEM The UK’s newest university is departing with tradition, and building a unique undergraduate engineering program that reflects all of the best practices and thinking on modern engineering education. The first steps are nothing short of inspiring.
Tom Lee, Chief Education Officer, Quanser
It is a common comment among England—region that held a dubious educators that part of the challenge distinction as the only region in of improving engineering education England without an accredited is to fit learning innovations into university. Furthermore, it was an the traditions and structures – the area where traditional industrial orthodoxy – of our institutions and segments such as manufacturing, programs. There is no shortage of agriculture, and defence were new technologies and methodologies fully in transformation mode in that show great promise. But how response to modern disruptive do we squeeze them into a three- market influences. Regional hour week? How do we efficiently industry needed a new generation Image source: NMiTE.org.uk flip a cohort of 500 students? Which of engineers who could respond centuries-old axiom of engineering proactively and vigorously to the The institution is so new that it the “front.” Lecture halls will be sprints, students are engaged science can we retire to make room emerging challenges. To these does not have an official name yet transformed to design spaces throughout the year for three for a digital innovation? For many, industry leaders, it was clear that and goes by the moniker NMiTE and studios. years. the uncomfortable truth is, within a new university, built from the (New Methods in Technology and • No traditional disciplines of • No traditional administration the framework of the orthodoxy, it ground up and using a new learning Engineering). To understand how mechanical, electrical, civil, or tenured faculty structure – will remain a challenge to effect framework, would strike a more profound NMiTE’s departure from chemical engineering, etc. governance will be headed by efficient transformation. modern and efficient balance of tradition is, consider what it does not The more modern view of a Chief Executive who will be a Along comes a foundational concepts with industry have: interdisciplinary challenges and dynamic liaison among students, group of industry and innovation-ready experiences. • No courses per se – parallel teams are strongly reflected in staff, industry, and other leaders in the From these pioneering thoughts, a streams of learning over a the sprint sequence. Students community stakeholders. idyllic region new university was conceived and semester. All concepts and skills will, however, still have choices of Hereford, incorporated. are learned via serial, compact of application specializations in From an application perspective, “sprint” modules of either one the latter part of the program. there is no shortage of interested week or 3.5-week duration. • No traditional build-up of regional stakeholders who are Sprints are framed by essential concepts – instead of starting willing to offer their challenges, challenge questions, and core from the basics and eventually as well as meaningful mentorship themes that provide a cohesive building up to applications and support, to help NMiTE framework through the entire and design, skills and concepts integrate real-world complexity program (see figure). are always cast in the context into Sprints. One example is a • No lectures in the traditional of challenge questions and local farm (more precisely, an sense – there will be faculty, real-world applications with agricultural enterprise) that is support staff, and other mentors skills that are relevant to that already at the head of the pack when fully engaged with the students application taking priority. it comes to applications of modern but any teaching is intended to • No summer vacation – other than technology. The management of be from the “side” as opposed to a couple of days between major the enterprise, however, foresees
20 21 GLOBALENGINEER | JULY 2018 IFEES-GEDC BULLETIN | VOLUME 3 ISSUE 3 REBOOTING THE SYSTEM Featured Dean potential challenges that stem deploying such a new approach is The Road Ahead from biological issues such as new in the technology platforms upon The current plan has an initial pest threats and more restrictive which students will learn, test, “Design Cohort” – i.e., a group of pesticide allowances; potential build, and design complex systems. initial students – who will begin impact of climate change; and Although learning is driven by in the 2018-2019 UK academic core productivity and automation real-world motivations, the reality year. These trailblazers are not issues to stay competitive in the is that a three-year undergraduate a typical cohort of “Guinea pigs.” Martha global marketplace. Many are program is not the real world and Not surprisingly, the institution is looking to emerging technologies the program must develop an entire innovative in this aspect as well. embodied by IoT, advanced robotics, series of appropriate, academically- The Design Cohort will collaborate machine vision, and more as part sound and application-centric with academic staff to design of a strengthened agricultural abstractions of engineering problem- ways to fully articulate the desired toolbox. Technology aside, this solving and design. One of NMiTE’s student experience. Beyond Rubiano one application context clearly principal partners is the Canadian academic concepts, what other shows the modern interplay among company Quanser, well known for its support services and scaffolding Martha Rubiano serves as Dean of the Faculty of Engineering initiation to the execution phase so many technical and scientific advanced platforms for robotics and will students need to succeed? So at the Universidad Libre in Colombia and specializes in in the field,I had the opportunity concept silos that have historically mechatronics. Part of the company’s the first cohort of students will quality management of products and services. She has an MS to interact with engineers from been treated as isolated courses. In more recent R&D efforts have actually be part of the “build” of different disciplines, exercising the in Organization Management from the University of Quebec. the new model, this interdisciplinary focused on the “agility” of education the new organization and not just role of integrating engineers and challenge is no longer a vexing technology platforms – i.e., using the the consumers. In the following reporting to project management. complexity in a traditional program same foundational hardware and academic year of 2019-2020 the As a female leader of engineering University, with its philosophical After four-and-a-half years, and but a natural springboard from which software, can institutions rapidly first “Pioneer Cohort” will arrive to in Columbia, what are some key thinking and its operational while in the field in the execution one can derive an entire series of reconfigure the same technology to experience the first iteration of the experiences that you would like strategies, links a significant of the final phase of the project, I motivating sprint project concepts. adapt to very different applications? full program which, by that time, — was invited under the direction of Core applied sciences, mathematics, To this end, NMiTE will test the first would have been strengthened and to share with the community? number of its graduates to be computing, engineering design, series of technology that potentially refined with the help of the Design I am the Dean of the Engineering part of its organizational structure Libre University to participate in entrepreneurship and ethics all have provides this desired agility but Cohort. Faculty at Libre University - Bogotá and working teams. This is how I the hiring proccess for the Dean of natural homes in this new approach. also balances key dimensions that One of the most remarkable Section, an institution that in a became involved as the director of the Faculty of Engineering, which From a practical perspective, one connect to the institution’s stated aspects of the NMiTE initiative is few years will celebrate its first the industrial engineering program is how I became appointed to the of the major challenges in efficiently goals. how much it makes sense to key centenary. The university has at Libre University, and from that position by the Directive Council of stakeholders. The rhythms and pace had experience in engineering moment, the top management the Sectional in charge in January of Sprints is nothing new. Modern since its foundation and despite has promoted my transit through 2016. I consider it important to tech companies have espoused an interruption in activities, different positions, including mention this experience because in its ability to help commercial engineering was restored in Academic Secretary of the Faculty spite of my knowledge and previous organizations achiever faster 1962 with the metallurgical of Engineering, Administrator of experience at the university, my innovation, increased quality, and engineering program in the city the Bosque Popular Headquarters, work in the Ecopetrol project, greater motivation and satisfaction of Bogotá. The program was and Administrative Director of provided me with key competencies among stakeholders. If a key part relevant to the time, since the the National Planning Office of that have been vital in my role as of the mandate of the modern country was emerging from rural the University. Along that path, Dean. On many occasions, deans university is to prepare engineers development and a peasant I have executed a variety of are professionals who have been to confidently participate in such economy and turning to greater projects involving infrastructure part of the academic world, causing companies, it seems downright sensible that we have students urban development. This was under and organizational processes, a degree of disconnect between the experience such a framework of the direction of the government contributing to achieving the goals needs of the productive sector, the innovation and achievement from in power, which was seeking that are set by the university. state, private enterprise, and the Conceptual illustration of a Sprint (from NMiTE: Academic Paper V1.5, 2018 day one. industrialization of the country. In 2011, I was invited to academic training of professionals. Later, programs in industrial, participate in the execution of This has led me to have a working environmental, mechanical and a project from Ecopetrol and vision that is oriented towards systems engineering opened in the was linked as part of the project closing the knowledge gap between city of Bogotá, with the vision of management team by the Canadian the professionals who graduate and providing professionals to meet company Lavalin Snc. In my new the needs of the environment. the needs of the country. Libre role, from the first phases of project In October 2017, I was
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• Sustainability of the nominated by the Principal of electrical (10%), electronics and the Faculty of Engineering is visiting of Bogotá, Barranquilla, Cali, participation in projects oriented environment Libre University as a candidate telecommunications (14%) and schools and inviting schools to visit Cúcuta, Cartagena, Pereira and the towards environmental care and • Protection of cyberspace for the elections of the university systems and telematics (26%). the university, which we have called municipality of Socorro. sustainable development. Also, we • Development of general and representative to the National This situation reflects the trend the “Physics Show”. Teachers in the Regarding engineering have agreements with a significant urban infrastructure Professional Council of Engineering in Colombia, in particular in the subject area perform acts in which education, we have been leading a number of companies to carry out • Increasing the use of clean (COPNIA). COPNIA issues the disciplines of mechanics and they explain in a practical way the process to update the curriculum of the business practices of students, energies in responsible mining professional registration required to systems, part of what is offered principles of physics, with the vision programs at the national level, with and the demand for students is • Management of water resrouces practice engineering in Colombia, by the Faculty of Engineering at of bringing students to this science the aim of developing programs high. Sometimes we do not meet • Sustainability of productive and judges cases related to the Libre University. Being aware of so that students can assimilate that will students to reach the the requests of companies to processes and care for the ethical exercise of engineering. this situation, this office has been the subject in a closer and more professional competencies they conduct these business practices, environment Receiving a majority of votes, I was formulating different strategies, interactive way. Additionally, we need to graduate and meet the as we receive applications from • Analysis and prevention of risks elected by this Council to serve as among which is the participation in help formulate projects whose demands of the environment, both new companies that are interested and catastrophes the Regional Representative for events such as the “IX Professional foundation involves elements nationally and internationally. For in linking our students in practice. All of these, and more, were universities for 2018 and 2019. Orientation Forum, cycle 2018- from the STEM for teaching basic this purpose, a review has been Likewise, we have alliances with stated in the conclusions of the I” organized by the Women for sciences of engineering. In this way, done that takes into account public entities. One I’d like to first Latin American Engineering What is the graduation rate Colombia Foundation on May 5, we reach a significant number of criteria such as number of credits, highlight is the alliance we have with Congress held in 2017 in Argentina, of women engineers at Libre 2018. The event provided 1,000 middle school students. number of subjects, contents the District Planning Secretariat of organized by CONFEDI. I believe University? Is this on trend with high school girls (from 9th to 11th of the syllabi and evaluation the Mayor’s Office of Bogotá. We that if joint research projects on other universities in Colombia? grade) with an orientation on How does Libre University stand methods, among others. Similarly, a recently participated with them as several of these challenges for The graduation rate of female engineering programs, motivating out from other engineering training plan for teachers has been a pro-bono logistics operator for engineering are implemented, we engineers from the Faculty of them to study engineering. This programs around the world? What developed in parallel with a view training a group of more than 7,000 can find solutions to joint problems Engineering between 2011 and event is projected to be carried have been some advances under to raising the levels of bilingualism people in Bogotá, other cities in in the global environment. 2017 has been 899 women out of a out in the facilities of Libre your leadership? and the use of virtual resources for Colombia and some Colombians Achieving this goal can be total of 2157 graduates, equivalent University during the second The most important to highlight engineering education. The plan abroad, along with students from accelerated by enabling tests in to 42%. The industrial and semester, with the participation is the social relevance under also seeks to upgrade teaching Libre University, on the theme of different climatic, social, cultural environmental programs register of several leading engineers. They the slogan “a university based methods in engineering. the “Internet of Things”. This was and technological conditions and a higher rate of female graduates, will have the mission of delivering on social philosophy”, in which in cooperation with the Junior applying resources from various at 35%; however, systems and speeches that motivate these the Faculty of Engineering How would you characterize the Achievement Foundation and sources. In fact, at CONFEDI, a mechanics programs barely reach girls to study engineering. It is is immersed. Historically, current relationships between CISCO. working group of deans in Latin 6% of the female population. important to invite women to the university has provided Libre University and industry? America was organized. Seeking to Despite the fact that in Colombia participate in science, engineering opportunities to thousands of I believe that because Libre In your opinion, what are some generate a joint working dynamic, women have managed to find their and technology, considering that low-income Colombians to be University is highly regarded, of the important issues that Ths includes a research group way and make up a majority in the best way to do this is to invite trained in different disciplines the work that is being carried should be addressed by the exchanging information parts multiple working areas considered professional engineering women to of engineering, in the programs out is credible. This statement is global engineering community, of researching being worked on engineering, an important record participate, who will transfer those of: industrial engineering, partly based on the developing particularly engineering deans? by different groups, breaking has not been achieved. experiences and recommendations environmental engineering, dynamics of the environmental The important issues that the down silos in research across A Ministry of Education study to female students, challenging mechanical engineering, systems department through the execution community of engineering deans departments and institutions. of women in higher education and increasing their participation engineering, financial engineering, of consulting contracts with can address both in Latin America illustrates this situation with an in these areas. It is necessary for civil engineering, commercial participation from Faculty teachers, and globally include a long list. alarming figure: the career with women leaders in engineering to be engineering and engineering in students and graduates. This has • Eradication of extreme poverty the lowest number of enrollments motivators so that other women information and communication given important visibility to the and hunger by women is mechanical opt for the study of engineering. technologies across the entire Faculty of Engineering that now • Promotion of gender equality engineering (9%), followed by Another strategy developed by national territory in the cities receives different convocations for and empowerment of women
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