1. Globalize Your Engineering Education at Penn State January 14, 2015 international@engr.psu.edu www.engr.psu.edu/global

2. Global Engineering Education Can Engineers Study Abroad? YES! And here’s why you should…

3. Professional Broaden your understanding of the world Gain a global perspective of engineering Take one more step to becoming a World-Class Engineer Why Participate in an International Experience? Personal Make friends from around the world Learn more about yourself and another culture See a foreign country

4. Global Engineering Education Global 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

5. Global Engineering Education 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?

6. Global Engineering Education Application Deadlines (Study Abroad) 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

7. Global Engineering Education Selecting a University Yes, you can graduate on time if you plan ahead and work with your academic advisor Based on your priorities and interests, decide where to go We hope that you will take a few engineering courses, as well as a few general education courses while you are abroad Many universities and programs to choose from – 9 College of Engineering partner schools – Other schools offer engineering courses – Many other options through Education Abroad to take courses towards a second major, minor, or general education requirements

8. Global Engineering Education Engineering 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

9. Global Engineering Education Engineering 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

10. Global Engineering Education Engineering 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

11. Global Engineering Education Engineering 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

12. Global Engineering Education When / Where for Semester Study Abroad Semester abroad generally 4 th, 6 th, or 7 th semester, depending on major – semester plans in programs guide Search Program Matrix for semester study abroad programs that offer engineering courses

13. Global Engineering Education Program Matrix

14. Global Engineering Education Education Abroad Program Page Walk through program page for an education abroad program Housing Options: Apartment Dormitory Homestay Hotel Private House Rental Housing This Section Varies by Program, and Includes Additional Information, such as: Information about the program or university Prerequisites Other Eligibility Requirements Academic Information Housing and Meals Program Costs Financial Aid & Scholarships Where to go for more information Dates and Deadlines

15. Global Engineering Education Costs for Study Abroad For ALL programs, you pay Penn State tuition, technology fee, and Education Abroad fee (includes mandatory health insurance) Other costs depend on program type, location, etc. Exchange programs tend to be less expensive than Direct Enrollment or Third Party programs – Direct Enrollment and Third Party usually have a Program Fee – May differ for out of state students Airfare, housing, meals, visa, other fees, personal expenses, etc. will vary by location See Budget Sheet for details about specific programs

16. Global Engineering Education Summer and Short-Term Programs

17. Global Engineering Education Cultural Impact on Engineering in China Open to First-Year Students Credit for ENGR 118: Impact of Culture on Engineering in China – Can be used as GS/IL May 11 – June 5, 2015 This program is designed to give students an overview about the impact of history, culture, and environment on engineering design structures and manufacturing in China. Students will travel to Beijing, Chongqing, Yichang, Xian, Dalian, Shanghai, Hangzhou, and Hungshan and be exposed to the concepts through on-site visits to the Great Wall in Beijing, the Three Gorges Dam Project Site and the five-step ship locks in Yichang, the Terra Cotta Warriors and Horses in Xian the Dongtan Eco-city Project in Shanghai, the longest bay bridge in the world in Hangzhou, and many other projects at other locations.

18. Global Engineering Education Summers By Design Open to First-Year students; Pre-requisite is EDSGN 100 Nantes, France: May 18 – May 29, 2015 – EDSGN 200 - Introduction to Design Engineering Navarra, Spain: May 18 – May 29, 2015 – EDSGN 297 - Introduction to Design Engineering Singapore, Singapore: May 13 – May 30, 2015 – EDSGN 397

19. Global Engineering Education Engineers Made in Germany Pforzheim, Germany at Hochschule Pforzheim University Focus on the Germany Automotive Industry – Cultural Excursions (Heidelberg, Strasbough, Munich, Berlin, Black Forest & Lake Constance) – Company Visits (Mercedes Benz, Porsche, Audi, Daimler Museum, SAP, HUGO BOSS) Program courses (enroll in 9 credits): – Production Management & Supply Chain Management (PSU course number I E 499) – Lecture Series Engineering in Manufacturing (PSU course number I E 399) – German language (PSU course number will depend on the level of language that each student takes) – I E students: technical elective and an engineering elective. – M E students: engineering technical elective and a general technical elective. – E E students: Engineering/Science elective and Related elective. Information Sessions: Thursday, January 22, 2015 11:00-12:00 and 3:30-4:30 202 Hammond Building

20. Global Engineering Education Courses with an International Travel Component Can be entire course or portion of the course Search Education Abroad website for “Embedded” courses (part of a course) or “Faculty-Led” programs (entire course) Common travel times are over Thanksgiving, Spring Break, Winter Break, or early Summer A few engineering examples offered recently: – ENGR 496: Independent Study in Engineering Leadership Topics Banjul, Gambia; Dakar, Senegal; Accra, Ghana; and Cotonou, Benin – EDSGN 454: Humanitarian Engineering and Social Entrepreneurship Field Experiences Makeni, Sierra Leone and Nyeri, Kenya – ENGR 496A: International Leadership of Enterprise and Development Practicum Budapest, Hungary Many non-engineering options as well

21. Global Engineering Education Service Learning/Volunteer Abroad Programs through the Humanitarian Engineering and Social Entrepreneurship program Student Groups – Engineers Without Borders – Global Brigades – several chapters at Penn State

22. Global Engineering Education Work/Research Abroad Methods to find a work abroad experience – Fall Career Days, Spring Career Days – Engineering Career Week (Jan 27-29) – 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. Cultural Vistas, IES) – generally for a cost

23. Global Engineering Education Opportunities 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 Minor 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

24. Global Engineering Education International Engineering Minor The International Engineering Minor is paired with any engineering baccalaureate major at any campus in order to provide students with an opportunity to learn about, and understand their profession in a global context. Requirements for the minor (C or better in all courses) – ECON 333 (GS) : International Economics – Demonstrate language skills in a currently spoken world language other than English. Students must take a minimum of 6 credits in the same language, at a level determined by the Language Placement Policy, and achieve a minimum of 12th-credit proficiency in that language. Transfer credits for language courses taken prior to enrollment at Penn State may not be used. – Select 3 credits of Engineering/computer science courses with significant international content from a program list or as approved by the director of the program. – Select 6 credits of 400-level engineering or computer science courses, in consultation with departmental undergraduate coordinator, to be taken abroad at an international institution and taught by faculty at that institution.

25. Global Engineering Education International Engineering Certificate The certificate is intended to recognize the completion of course work, language study, and international experience that will contribute to the attainment of a global perspective of engineering.

26. Global Engineering Education International Cultures (IL) Courses http://www.engr.psu.edu/global/Students/IntlCulturesCourses.aspx

27. Global Engineering Education International Student Groups http://www.clubs.psu.edu/ – 1024 Orgs at PSU! – International/Multicultural 75 Orgs at PSU groups that provide an opportunity to increase campus understanding of a specific nation and/or culture (s), provide students with an avenue to explore and celebrate their own cultural heritage and provide programs and services designed to support students of various cultural heritages at the University – Check some of the other categories as well

28. Global Engineering Education Prepare 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

29. Global Engineering Education People To Help You Through This Process Countries/RegionsAdviser 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): – Engineering Advising Center (students who are not yet in a major) – 208 Hammond – Departmental Study Abroad Contacts (students in a major) – see next slide – Education Abroad Advisers – 410 Boucke

30. Global Engineering Education Departmental Study Abroad Contacts DepartmentStudy Abroad Contact Aerospace EngineeringRobert Melton Architectural EngineeringMoses Ling Agricultural and Biological EngineeringMegan Marshall Bioengineering/Biomedical EngineeringMargaret Slattery Chemical EngineeringThemis Matsoukas Civil EngineeringNorm Folmar Computer Science and EngineeringLee Coraor Electrical EngineeringDavid Salvia Engineering ScienceS. Ashok Industrial EngineeringJeya Chandra Mechanical and Nuclear EngineeringEric Marsh

31. Global Engineering Education www.engr.psu.edu/global international@engr.psu.edu International Engineering Envoys Meet with the envoys to discuss Study Abroad, Work Abroad, and On-Campus Globalization Opportunities Office Hours in Cubicle on Top Floor of Kunkle Lounge See website for schedule in the Fall Semester Office Hours will start January 20 – Watch E-News and Website

32. Global Engineering Education Where Will You Go?