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ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL DIVISION
In its work toward promoting international understanding in a global era this division offers a forum for the exchange of ideas for multicultural and multinational activities. The division publishes a newsletter to inform its members of various international opportunities available and how to become active in such programs. 
This Division belongs to Professional Interest Council (PIC) IV

ASEE has expanded its international activities.  Headquarters has an ASEE International Department to facilitate interconnectivity with stakeholders in engineering education from across the globe.  You can read more at:
http://www.asee.org/international/index.cfm


MISSION / VISION / OBJECTIVES:

The objectives of this unit are identical with the objectives of the Society as set out in the ASEE Constitution, with an emphasis on those objectives that pertain to promoting international understanding. Specifically, the unit shall:

  1. Provide a forum for the exchange of ideas for multicultural and multinational activities.
  2. Publish a newsletter to inform its members of various international opportunities and activities.

OFFICERS 2010 - 2011:

Chair - serves a term of two years and succeeding to the position of Immediate Past Chair. The Chair is not eligible for any successive re-election.

Dr. Gearold R. Johnson
Colorado State University
gerry@engr.colostate.edu
+1 (970) 491-6603

Vice Chair, also known as the Chair-Elect - serves a term of two years and succeeding to the position of Chair

Dr. Jean Landa Pytel
Pennsylvania State University
jlp8@psu.edu
+1 (814) 865-7539

Secretary/Treasurer - serves a term of two years and is eligible to serve successive terms

Dr. Zenaida Otero Gephardt, P.E.
Rowan University
gephardtzo@rowan.edu
+1 (856) 256-5314

Program Chair, also known as the Vice Chair for Annual Conference Program - serves a term of two years and is eligible to serve successive terms

Dr. Nick M. Safai
Program Chair
nick.safai@slcc.edu
+1 (801) 957-4785

Newsletter Editor, also known as Vice Chair for Newsletters -serves a term of two years and is eligible to serve successive terms

Dr. Thomas J. Siller
Colorado State University
thomas.siller@colostate.edu
+1 (970) 491-6220

Immediate Past Chair - serves a term of two years

Prof. Kurt Paterson, P.E.
Michigan Technological University
paterson@mtu.edu
+1 (906) 487-3495

Membership Chair - appointed by the Chair

Dr. Ivan E. Esparragoza
The Pennsylvania State University
iee1@psu.edu
+1 (610) 892-1420

Webmaster - appointed by the Chair

Dr. Maria M. Larrondo-Petrie
Florida Atlantic University, USA and
LACCEI - Latin American and Caribbean Consortium of Engineering Institutions
petrie@fau.edu
+1 561 297-3899

Fundraising  - appointed by the Chair

Brian D. Koehler
North Carolina State University, USA
koehler@ncsu.edu
+1 (919)515-3263

Nominating Committee Chair -appointed by the Chair

Awards Committee Chair - appointed by the Chair

Past Chairs -

Kurt Paterson (2007-2009)
Michigan Technological University, USA
paterson@mtu.edu
+1 (906) 487-3495

Russel C. Jones (2005-2007)
Masdar Institute of Science and Technology, USA
rcjonespe@aol.com
+1 (703) 534-6383

Muthar Al-Ubaidi, PhD (2002-2005)
University of Cincinnati, USA
muthar.al-ubaidi@uc.edu
+1 (513) 556-6575

Other past Officers:(who are not Past Chairs and are not currently officers)

Hamid Y. Eydgahi, PhD
Pine Technical College, USA
eydgahih@ptc.tec.mn.us
+1 (320) 629-5101

Bahman S. Motlagh, PhD
University of Central Florida, USA
bmotlagh@mail.ucf.edu
+1 (407) 823-4748


BYLAWS:
The Bylaws of the International Division were adopted in February 1985 and revised April 2006.


NEWSLETTERS:
        Spring 2011 Newsletter
          Summer 2008 Newsletter
AWARDS:
       
The International Division presents at the annual reception 3 awards:
         
ASEE Global Engineering and Engineering Technology Educator Award
          *  ASEE International Division Service Award
         
ASEE International Division Best Paper Award
        
         ASEE Award Policy and Procedures
         ASEE Award Guidelines
         Other ASEE Awards

ASEE Global Engineering & Engineering Technology Educator Award

With this award the ASEE International Division acknowledges engineering and engineering technology educators for their exceptional contribution to global engineering & engineering technology education. The award consists of a plaque, presented at the International Division's Annual Reception, which is held as an event at the ASEE Annual Conference.

Eligibility:
Although non-ASEE international service is important and will be considered, to be eligible, the nominated individual(s) must also be a member of the International Division for at least three years, and have any or all of the following:

  • Demonstrated excellence in leadership.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and creative practices that contribute to quality of and advances in engineering and engineering technology education.
  • Demonstrated excellence in supporting and promoting global engineering and engineering technology education.
  • Demonstrated excellence in teaching and learning.
  • Personal and professional development in global arena by means of industry, consulting work, inventions, service, etc.

Selection will be primarily based upon the quality of work and its relevance to global engineering and engineering technology education.

Past ASEE International Division Global Engineering Educator Award Winners:
     2004 Muthar Al-Ubaidi, University of Cincinnati, USA
     2005 Doug Lauffer, Peter Idowu, and Frank Duda
     2007 Jack Lohmann, Georgia Institute of Technology, USA
     2009 Krishna Vedula, U. of Massachussetts-Lowell, USA

ASEE International Division Best Paper Award

This award promotes and acknowledges engineering and engineering technology educators for the preparation of an exceptional paper sponsored by the International Division each year during the ASEE Annual Conference. The award consists of a plaque, presented at the International Division's Annual Reception, which is held as an event at the ASEE Annual Conference.

Eligibility:
To be eligible, the nominated author(s) must be a member(s) of the International Division and have any or all of the following:

  • Demonstrate excellence, knowledge, and creative practices that contribute to the quality and advances the scope of engineering and engineering technology education.
  • Demonstrate excellence in supporting and promoting the International Division.
  • Present a paper at one of the sessions sponsored by the International Division and their paper must be accepted for publication in the conference proceedings.

Selection will be primarily based upon the quality, originality, innovation, documented results and other factors of the written paper and its relevance to global engineering and engineering technology education.

Nominations:
Papers eligible for this award shall be peer reviewed. Recommendations for consideration must be submitted by reviewers to the Program Chair. Officers of the International Division will select the winner.

Past ASEE International Division Best Paper Award Winners:
     2004 Building Bridges from the Community College to a University
             
Engineering Education: A Model for Collaborative Approach
             
Nick M. Safai
, Salt Lake Community College, USA
             
Holly Moore, Salt Lake Community College, USA
              David Richardson, Salt Lake Community College, USA and
              JoAnn Lighty, University of Utah, USA
     2005 Universal Model - A Partnership for an Accelerated Civil Engineering
             
Program Bridging the Civil Engineering Education from Community
             
College to a University
              Nick Safai, Salt Lake Community College, USA
              Larry Reaveley, University of Utah, USA
     2008 Extending our Reach: What we have learned in two years of Engineering
             
study abroad programs
             
Alan Parkinson, Brigham Young University, USA
              John Harb, Brigham Young University, USA
              Spencer Magleby, Brigham Young Univerrsity, and
              Chelita Pate, Brigham Young University

     2009 Evaluating A Short Term, First Year Study Abroad Program for
             
Engineering and Business Undergraduates:  The Impact on the Student
             
Learning Experience
              Kristine Lalley, University of Pittsburgh, USA
              Josephine Olson, University of Pittsburgh, USA and
              Brant Hawk, University of Pittsburgh, USA

ASEE International Division Service Award

This award acknowledges and recognizes an individual who has made valuable contributions toward advancing the mission of the International Division. The award consists of a plaque, presented at the International Division's Annual Reception, which is held as an event at the ASEE Annual Conference.

Eligibility:
To be eligible, the nominee must be a member of the International Division, with a minimum of five years of service. Selection will be based primarily upon the quality of contributions, relevant support and promotion of the International Division's mission including, but not limited to:

  • Visionary Leadership: Demonstrating excellence in leadership.
  • Accomplishments: Demonstrating excellence and knowledge, creative practices that contribute to the advances and quality of engineering and engineering technology education.
  • Service to the International Division: Demonstrating excellence in supporting and promoting international engineering and engineering technology education.

Past ASEE International Division Service Award Winners:
     2004 Nick M. Safai, Salt Lake Community College, USA
     2005 Russel C. Jones,
     2007 Muthar Al-Ubadi
, University of Cincinnati, USA
     2008 Russel Jones,
     2009
Maria Larrondo Petrie, LACCEI and Florida Atlantic University, USA


INTERNATIONAL ENGINEERING EDUCATION EVENTS CALENDAR
        INTERNATIONAL EVENTS CALENDAR

 
BLOG  
A Blog has been created for the ASEE International Division at
http://www.aseeintdiv.blogspot.com
   

HOW TO JOIN THE ASEE INTERNATIONAL DIVISION:
     Step 1: Join ASEE
     Application Word  PDF
          Professional Membership
          USA: USD$69,
          Canada/Mexico: USD$84,
          International: USD $99

           Retired Membership: USD$30
            K-12 Professional:  USD$35
           Student: USD$20
      or Global Online Member Application WordPDF
          Global Online Membership
          for Non-Canada and Non-US residents only: USD$39 

     Step 2:  Join the Division by selecting the Division in the application and
                    paying the Division Dues:
     International Division Dues: USD$5

       Questions? Contact:
          ASEE Membership Services
          American Society for Engineering Education
         1818 N. Street, N.W. - Suite 600
          Washington, DC 20036-2479
          Phone: +1 (202) 331-3520
          Fax: +1 (202) 265-8504
          membership@asee.org

      Submit Forms and Payment
     Via MAIL:
           American Society for Engineering Education
           P.O. 18056-A
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     or Via FAX (credit card payments only):
           +1 (202) 265-8504


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the webmaster: Maria Larrondo-Petrie at petrie@fau.edu