1. D.L. Atkinson, ME 290 1 Agenda Week 13 Global Engineering Professional Seminar Today: International Experience for MEs— short courses, internships, comprehensive programs and academic programs. Please take any assignments remaining in row folder—also study Abroad hand-out for today.  Note: One more week for Supplemental Seminars—last day is April 18. Portfolios returned April 24.

2. D.L. Atkinson, ME 290 2 “GEARE Junior Year” GEARE Junior Year is new for Spring 2009-- sign-ups will be circulating—apply by May 9. Addresses the top three ME student concerns about study abroad: 1.Cost: Program is cost neutral—costs same as West Lafayette semester--air fare is included. 2.Time: Program fits into regular Purdue semester calendar, no additional time to graduation, schedule fits co-op rotation. 3.Friends: Take your friends with you!

3. D.L. Atkinson, ME 290 3 A professional investment: Stay competitive—international experience used to be the exception, but a revolution is underway, e.g, RPI, majority of engineers to graduate with international experience. 15 engineering credits (sixth semester) courses in English. Top ranked program in China: ME School at SJTU is ranked #1 in China/ a world-wide credential, located in Shanghai, Pearl of the Orient.

4. D.L. Atkinson, ME 290 4 SJTU engineering campus The “New Gate” at the new “Minhang Campus” where the School of Mechanical Engineering is located

5. D.L. Atkinson, ME 290 5 Minhang Campus Classroom Buildings Engineering campus at Minhang Here are classroom buildings on the Minhang Campus, SJTU

6. D.L. Atkinson, ME 290 6 Some details have just arrived: Purdue ME’s same/similar dorm—above shows exterior, a typical room, and a kitchen area.

7. D.L. Atkinson, ME 290 7 Shanghai—Paris of the Orient The “Bund” is the “downtown” area along the river….

8. D.L. Atkinson, ME 290 8 Shanghai also has history This is Yuyuan Garden built by the Pan family about 1560— Shanghai grew up around it.

9. D.L. Atkinson, ME 290 9 And technology! Ride the Maglev from the airport to downtown…