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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

Nominating Committee Chair -appointed by the Chair

Awards Committee Chair - appointed by the Chair

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

Past Chairs -

Kurt Paterson
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
University of Cincinnati, USA
muthar.al-ubaidi@uc.edu
+1 (513) 556-6575

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:
         
Global Engineering and Engineering Technology Educator Award
          *  The ASEE International Division Service Award
         
The ASEE International Division Best Paper Award
        
         ASEE Award Policy and Procedures
         ASEE Award Guidelines
         Other ASEE Awards

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 Service Award Winners:
     2004 Nick Safai, Holly Moore, David Richardson, and JoAnn Lighty
     2005 Nick Safai
     2008 Alan Parkinson, John Harb, Spencer Magleby, and Chelita Pate
     2009
Kristine Lalley, Josephine Olson, and Brant Hawk



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 Safai
     2005 Russel C. Jones
     2007 Muthar Al-Ubadi
, University of Cincinnati, USA
     2008 Russel Jones
     2009
Maria Larrondo Petrie

Global Engineering & Engineering Technology Educator Award

This award 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

    

International 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 paying the Division Dues:
     International Division Dues: USD$5

       Question? 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
           Ashburn, VA 20146
     or Via FAX (credit card payments only):
           +1 (202) 265-8504

Resources for Officers and Committee Members
Contact us
     This website has been established as a resource for our members
     Send submissions to be reviewed for inclusion on this website to
    
webmaster: Maria Larrondo-Petrie at petrie@fau.edu

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

NEWSLETTERS:
Winter 2007-2008 Newsletter
Fall 2007 Newsletter
Spring 2007 Newsletter
Winter 2006 Newsletter
Fall 2006
Newsletter

AWARDS:

I
nternational 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 paying the Division Dues:
     International Division Dues: USD$5

       Question? 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
           Ashburn, VA 20146
     or Via FAX (credit card payments only):
           +1 (202) 265-8504

Resources for Officers and Committee Members
Contact us
     This website has been established as a resource for our members
     Send submissions to be reviewed for inclusion on this website to
    
webmaster: Maria Larrondo-Petrie at petrie@fau.edu