Global Concepts to Action Roadmap: Engineering Education and Engineering Competency

16 Jul 2011 | Publications | Contributor(s): Yi Shen, Yating Chang, Brent Jesiek, Eckhard A. Groll, Edwin Daniel Hirleman

Poster Presented at The 2011 NSF Engineering Education Awardees Conference, Reston, VA, March 13-15, 2011. The results presented here are based on work supported by the National Science Foundation …

http://globalhub.org/resources/4755

Cross-Cultural Competence: A Comparative Assessment of Engineering Students

29 Jun 2011 | Publications | Contributor(s): Yi Shen, Brent Jesiek, Yating Chang

Presentation at the 118th ASEE Annual Conference Exposition, June 26-29, 2011, Vancouver, Canada. The results presented here are based on work supported by the National Science Foundation under …

http://globalhub.org/resources/4749

Discovering the potential of bioenergy microalga through DNA

28 Jun 2011 | Student Contributions | Contributor(s): Scott Fulbright

Microalgae are a promising source of biofuels and other bioproducts, with the potential to produce a significant portion of the world's future energy requirements. Nannochlorpopsis salina is one type …

http://globalhub.org/resources/4741

PHASE CHANGE MATERIALS CONCEPTUAL HOUSE

28 Jun 2011 | Student Contributions | Contributor(s): Timothy M Harrell

China has now passed the United States in emissions of carbon dioxide and will be emitting more with the energy needed to keep up with the rapid growth it has seen in the past few decades. Phase …

http://globalhub.org/resources/4743

Research and Industry in Solar Thermal Research Applications

28 Jun 2011 | Publications | Contributor(s): Ross Daniel Collins

This IREE grant allowed the researcher to travel to China, where he worked at the Institute for Refrigeration and Cryogenics at Shanghai Jiao Tong University. While there, research was centered on …

http://globalhub.org/resources/4739

Semi-Degradable Porous Hydrogels for Controlled Release of IGF-1 for Cartilage Engineering

28 Jun 2011 | Student Contributions | Contributor(s): Claire E Martin

The International Research and Education in Engineering (IREE) award sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and organized by Purdue University facilitates the travel and research of a …

http://globalhub.org/resources/4747

Simulations of the Comfort Level in a Solar Thermal Ceiling System Cooled Room

28 Jun 2011 | Student Contributions | Contributor(s): Alexander Holiday

Before any air conditioning unit's potential can be fully realized, the settings that produce the most comfortable atmosphere must be found. While real-life trials may be the most accurate, …

http://globalhub.org/resources/4745

Engineering Cultures® China - Engineering Problem Solving with People

24 Jun 2011 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Brent Jesiek

Introduces viewers to Engineering Problem Solving with People, a participant-observation strategy that can help aspiring global engineers position themselves as effective leaders capable of defining …

http://globalhub.org/resources/4737

Global Engineering Competency: Defining, Developing, and Assessing

23 Apr 2011 | Publications | Contributor(s): Brent Jesiek

Presentation at the 2011 Global E3/AE3 Meeting, Clemson, SC, April 11, 2011. Includes contributions from the IREE program team, including Yi Shen, Yating Chang, E. Daniel Hirleman, and Eckhard Groll. …

http://globalhub.org/resources/4426

Engineering and Engineering Education in the Post-Mao Era

26 Jan 2011 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Brent Jesiek

This learning module (narrated PPT presentation, 17 minutes) examines trends and challenges for engineering education and the engineering profession in China, especially during the post-Mao era …

http://globalhub.org/resources/4223

Imitation or Innovation

26 Jan 2011 | Online Presentations | Contributor(s): Brent Jesiek

This learning module (narrated PPT presentation, 16 minutes) explores whether China is now following its East Asian neighbors by transitioning from a period of technological "imitation" to one of …

http://globalhub.org/resources/4221

IREE 2010 China: Program Evaluation, Learning Assessments, and Research Findings

24 Jan 2011 | Publications | Contributor(s): Yi Shen, Brent Jesiek, Yating Chang

Presentation at the 13th Annual International Colloquium on International Engineering Education, Newport, RI, November 4-7, 2010. The results presented here are based on work supported by the …

http://globalhub.org/resources/4219

Sustainability in Engineering Education: New Horizons for Cyber-enabled Teaching and Learning

24 Jan 2011 | Publications | Contributor(s): Brent Jesiek

Invited presentation at Engineers for a Sustainable World (ESW) National Conference 2010, West Lafayette, IN, October 7-10, 2010. Presentation developed with Krishna Madhavan, School of Engineering …

http://globalhub.org/resources/4217

Chinese History and Culture - 1400 BC-589 AD: Ancient China

19 Jan 2011 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s): Yi Shen

This learning module examines traditional Chinese philosophies, culture and ideologies in ancient China during the period of 1400 BC-589 AD. Topics: Social and cultural background for the rise of …

http://globalhub.org/resources/4193

Chinese History and Culture - 589 AD -1911: The Evolution of Chinese Thought and Society (PART2)

19 Jan 2011 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s): Yi Shen

This learning module examines the disintegration of traditional Chinese society under the impact of Western imperialism during the Ming and Qing dynasties. Topics: The Ming dynasty (1368-1644) …

http://globalhub.org/resources/4198

Chinese History and Culture - 589 AD-1911: The Evolution of Chinese Thought and Society (PART1)

19 Jan 2011 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s): Yi Shen

This learning module examines the development and refinement of traditional Chinese philosophy during the Sui, Tang, Song, and Yuan dynasties. Topics: Restoration of Empire in the Sui dynasty …

http://globalhub.org/resources/4195

Chinese History and Culture - History of Modern China (1911-1949)

19 Jan 2011 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s): Yi Shen

This learning module examines the emergence of modern revolutionary movements and ideologies in China during 1911-1949. Topics: The Literary Revolution and the May Fourth movement: …

http://globalhub.org/resources/4200

Chinese History and Culture - History of the People's Republic of China (1949-1976)

19 Jan 2011 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s): Yi Shen

This learning module examines the history the People's Republic of China from 1949 to 1976. Topics: Early 1950s: Social revolution (socialist transformations) Great Leap Forward (1958-60) and …

http://globalhub.org/resources/4202

Chinese History and Culture - Introduction

19 Jan 2011 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s): Yi Shen

Introduction to the general history and cultural foundations of China. Course Goals: Provide a simple, concise, factual, yet comprehensive account of Chinese history and culture Provide …

http://globalhub.org/resources/4191

Chinese History and Culture - Regional Comparisons

19 Jan 2011 | Teaching Materials | Contributor(s): Yi Shen

This learning module examines the regional similarities and differences in China in historical and contemporary contexts, particularly between Shanghai and Beijing. Learning Activity: Regional …

http://globalhub.org/resources/4206