11 Weeks in Tshinghua from the Vantage Point of a Chinese-American

13 Dec 2010 | Publications | Contributor(s): Yan (Daisy) Zheng

Civil and Environmental research was performed at Tsinghua University understanding a wastewater treatment method allowing sulfur reclamation from biodesulfurization sludge. The research abroad …

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2010 IREE China - Trip Reports

10 Jan 2011 | Workshops | Contributor(s): Yating Chang, Edwin Daniel Hirleman, Eckhard A. Groll, Brent Jesiek, Mourad Ouzzani, Joe Lin

The IREE Program was initiated by the National Science Foundation (ENG/EEC) in 2006 to promote enhancement of global competency of 21st century engineering professionals, development of …

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A Comparison of Renewable Energy Potential in the US and China and the Role of Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems

13 Dec 2010 | Publications | Contributor(s): Martin Ton

The International Research and Education in Engineering (IREE) program was an extremely valuable program in accomplishing its goal in preparing and developing more globablly competent engineers. This …

http://globalhub.org/resources/4125

Adapting Efficient Subwindow Search for Embedded System Applications

09 Dec 2010 | Publications | Contributor(s): Andrew Michael Head

As a site-placed IREE 2010 Awardee, I spent eleven weeks at Intel China Research Center in Beijing adapting the state-of-the-art Efficient Subwindow Search (ESS)1 computer vision algorithm for its …

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Augmented Reality

09 Dec 2010 | Publications | Contributor(s): Richard Donal Jassel

This poster describes the activities of a student participant while conducting research towards his Master’s degree in Beijing, China from May 31, 2010 to August 19, 2010. The research opportunity …

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Calibration of Permeable Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cells

09 Dec 2010 | Publications | Contributor(s): Emily Dawn Calandrelli

The amount of power obtained from fuel cells can be measured from the flowrate of hydrogen that passes along the anode side of the cell apparatus. This hydrogen fuel is flowed through one side of the …

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Cash Flow Matching: a Dynamic versus a Risk Management Approach

09 Dec 2010 | Publications | Contributor(s): Michael Dziecichowicz

This award allowed for travel to Hong Kong in order to research alongside Dr. Alfred Ka Chun Ma at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). Specifically, the objective of this research experience …

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Chinese History and Culture

19 Jan 2011 | Courses | Contributor(s): Yi Shen

Chinese History and Culture consists of learning modules that examine the general history and cultural foundations of China. The course content includes key historical periods and figures from the …

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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: …

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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

Chinese History and Culture - The Post-Mao Era

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

This learning module examines the reforms of economic, science and technology systems in China during the Post-Mao era. Topics: Post-Mao Economic Reforms in the 1980s Science and technology …

http://globalhub.org/resources/4204

Comparative characterization of two Staphylococcus aureus thermostable nuclease

12 Dec 2010 | Publications | Contributor(s): Kirstin Kiang Mielke

The Food Safety and Microbiology Lab of Shanghai Jiao Tong University is striving to advance the technology of bacterial contamination detection of food products. In an effort to improve upon …

http://globalhub.org/resources/4086

Cross-Cultural Competence: A Comparative Assessment of Engineering Students

30 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 …

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Discovering Chinese Culture while Mathematically Modeling Tuberculosis

12 Dec 2010 | Publications | Contributor(s): Kyla Maletsky

During the IREE summer research opportunity in China, I furthered my education in both applied mathematics and global awareness. My orienation in Shanghai prepared me well for the cultural …

http://globalhub.org/resources/4084

Discovering the potential of bioenergy microalga through DNA

29 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 …

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